GOProud was an American tax-exempt 527 organization founded in 2009 by Christopher R. Barron and Jimmy LaSalvia, former staffers of the Log Cabin Republicans who sought to create a fiscally conservative LGBT advocacy group focused on free markets, limited government, and individual rights. The organization advocated for LGBT individuals within conservative and libertarian circles, emphasizing economic liberty over social centrism and distinguishing itself from more moderate gay Republican groups by prioritizing fiscal conservatism. GOProud gained prominence through its co-sponsorship of the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) starting in 2010, marking the first inclusion of an LGBT organization in the event, which sparked both controversy and increased visibility. Notable activities included inviting Donald Trump to speak at CPAC 2011 and objecting to the.gay domain application in 2013. The organization became defunct around 2014 amid internal challenges and shifting political landscapes, with its legacy lying in pushing for greater acceptance of LGBT conservatives within the Republican Party.