The GAIT Foundation

05/29/2025

GAIT pays tribute to the memory of former congressman Charles B. Rangel. David’s first steps on Capitol Hill were as an intern in The Chairman’s office representing New York’s 13th district. After David’s passing, Congressman Rangel was one of the charter sponsors of our efforts to create an internship in David’s name with the . His legacy lives on in the work we all do to bring people of color to the Hill.

07/15/2023

We’re so proud to announce on his birthday, the David Baldwin Barnes Intern Stipend is open for applications!

Working without pay for several weeks is a barrier on the pathway to Capitol Hill for many young minority professionals. So GAIT is providing a $2,500 stipend to a Black unpaid congressional intern to support them this summer.

If you know an eligible intern, tell them to apply at theGAITfoundation.org/intern before August 14.

Thanks to everyone who participated in the campaign to raise funds to support initiatives like this. If you would like to contribute, visit theGAITfoundation.org/donate.

Apply for opportunities on Capitol Hill including the David Baldwin Barnes unpaid intern stipend.

02/06/2023

With only 14 days left in the David Baldwin Barnes Legacy campaign, we feel an urgency to carry on his work through the next generation of Black professionals on Capitol Hill. Have you given your donation at www.paypal.me/theGAITfoundation yet?
Join us as we establish an endowment with the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation and support GAIT's unpaid intern stipends and summer scholar initiatives. Learn more about the campaign and GAIT’s mission at theGAITfoundation.org/legacy.

12/22/2022

We're 10 days from 2023! As we wind down the year, make your contributions to the GAIT Foundation's push to establish an endowment for congressional internships and initiatives. The David Baldwin Barnes Legacy campaign will run through January, but you can give your tax-deductible gift now before this year ends. Make your pledge at www.paypal.me/thegaitfoundation.