Sarah Inama
Pay-It-Forward Awardee
Sarah Inama, a sixth‑grade teacher from Idaho, who refused to remove a classroom sign that read “everyone is welcome here,” ultimately resigning rather than compromising on her core beliefs.
Idaho
May 20, 2025
Pay-It-Forward
Award
Awarded to:
Wassmuth Center for Human Rights
Individual award recipients are not eligible for a grant, but can “pay it forward” by recommending a values-aligned organization to receive a grant. When an individual receives a “Pay It Forward” award, they are invited to recommend a grant to a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in their community that is aligned with the values of the project. “Pay It Forward” recipients are typically awarded to one or several individuals for personal acts of courage





