named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Collaborations
Partnerships with LGBTQ+ archives, cultural organizations, universities, and social service providers to share collections and co-develop programming
Core Exhibition
A regularly refreshed exhibition covering global, national, and New York City LGBTQ+ history through artifacts, stories, and space recreations
Education Programs
School tours, youth programs, teacher training, and curriculum-linked content focused on LGBTQ+ history and inclusion
Rapid-Response Gallery
Space for sharing stories and installations related to current events in the LGBTQ+ community
Temporary Exhibitions
Rotating exhibitions that explore specific themes and topics in LGBTQ+ history and culture
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 3 activities
- Co-presents collaborative exhibitions with partner institutionsCo-presents the exhibition "Continuum Indigiqueer" with the Leslie Lohman Museum, combining institutional resources and curatorial expertise to highlight Indigenous LGBTQ+ experiences.
- Designs and develops core and temporary museum exhibitionsDevelops a core exhibition structured around three thematic strands—Global, National, and New York City—and designs modular, reconfigurable elements to allow evolving narratives. Also produces temporary exhibitions that explore specific themes in depth.
- Operates a rapid-response gallery for current events and community storiesHosts installations and visitor-shared stories in a rapid-response gallery tied to current events, enabling timely engagement with emerging LGBTQ+ issues and experiences.
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Oral History Collection and Preservation 2 activities
- Builds digital archives of LGBTQ+ historical materialsCollects and digitizes ephemera related to LGBTQ+ history for inclusion in its digital archive, preserving at-risk materials and expanding access to primary sources.
- Creates living memorials documenting LGBTQ+ experiencesCreates a living memorial documenting LGBTQ+ individuals affected by government discrimination from the 1950s to the present, integrating personal narratives and historical records.
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Nonprofit Sector Research & Data Analysis 1 activity
- Authored research on nonprofit managementAuthored multiple articles on nonprofit management, contributing to public knowledge and best practices in the sector.
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Cultural Facility Development and Management 1 activity
- Builds physical museum infrastructure and spaceStarted construction on a permanent museum space in New York City, with plans to open a 4,000 sq. ft. space in 2026 as part of the New-York Historical Society.
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Museum-Based Educational Outreach 1 activity
- Offers educational programs and youth engagement initiativesProvides school tours, workshops, and signature youth programs connected to exhibition content. Runs youth programs and internships offering on-site and off-site learning experiences for high school and university students.
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Educator Training in Equity and Inclusion 1 activity
- Offers teacher training for inclusive LGBTQ+ history educationProvides teacher training and professional development to support inclusive, affirming, and intersectional teaching of LGBTQ+ history in K–12 and higher education settings.
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Nonprofit Capacity Building Services 1 activity
- Provides nonprofit consulting and financial management supportProvides intensive financial management support to nonprofit executive directors and CEOs, and consults for organizations including Amnesty International USA, National Advocates for Pregnant Women, CUNY Law School, and In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda.
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Uncategorized 3 activities
- Advances LGBTQ+ representation in philanthropy and nonprofit leadershipCo-created the Diversity Among Philanthropic Professionals (DAPP) Survey and Report and helped launch initiatives including Grantmakers United for Trans Communities, Out in the South, Power in Solidarity Hawaii, and the Racial Equity Advancement and Defense Initiative (READI).
- Generates revenue through branded product partnershipsReceives 10% of proceeds from sales of Pride Blend wine, supporting the creation of a physical museum space, and selected the wine’s label design through a public contest.
- Organizes and tours traveling exhibitions on LGBTQ+ themesOrganized and toured the exhibition 'Queer Justice: 50 Years of Lambda Legal at the Forefront of LGBTQ+ Justice' to multiple cities including New York City, Atlanta, Los Angeles, Chicago, Washington D.C., and Dallas between 2023 and 2024.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$100K
Contributions & grants$100K100%
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expenses
Total expenses$0
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balance sheet
Total assets$100K
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Net assets$100K
1 years on record · 2025–2025
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 5
- KRISTINE A STALLONE — MUSEUM BOARD TREASURER
- LETITIA GOMEZ — MUSEUM BOARD CHAIR
- LYLE MATTHEW KAN — MUSEUM BOARD VICE CHAIR
- ODELL MAYS — MUSEUM BOARD VICE CHAIR
- SURINA KHAN — ACTING MUSEUM BOARD SECRETARY
relationships · 30
Who they work with
- ACT‑UP Partner — Collaborative relationship implied through shared mission and historical connection, as Larry Kramer, a founding figure of ACT-UP, is highlighted in museum content.
- American Indian OIC Partner — Coya served on the board of American Indian OIC, indicating a leadership and organizational connection.
- Amnesty International USA Partner — Consulted for the organization on financial management and sustainability.
- Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy Partner — Lyle Matthew Kan held an executive leadership role at this organization.
- Bergevin Lane Vineyards Partner — Collaborates to produce Pride Blend wine, with proceeds supporting the museum.
- CHANGE Philanthropy Partner — Lyle Matthew Kan held an executive leadership role at this organization.
- Candid Partner — Lyle Matthew Kan serves as a trustee.
- City University of New York Law School Partner — Consulted for the organization on financial management and sustainability.
- Direct Wines, Inc Partner — Co-hosted a design contest for the Pride Blend wine label and partners in distribution.
- First Nations Two Spirit Collective Partner — Collaborative relationship through shared advocacy for Two Spirit people.
- Funders for LGBTQ Issues Partner — Lyle Matthew Kan held an executive leadership role at this organization.
- Gay Men's Health Crisis Partner — Collaborative relationship implied through shared mission and historical connection, as Larry Kramer, founder of Gay Men's Health Crisis, is featured in museum content.
- Gay Men’s Health Crisis Partner — Served as treasurer and board chair.
- In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda Partner — Consulted for the organization on financial management and sustainability.
- Inside Philanthropy Network — Recognized Lyle Matthew Kan as one of “Philanthropy’s Most Powerful People Under 40” in 2025.
- Lambda Legal Partner — Collaborated with Lambda Legal to produce the exhibition 'Queer Justice: 50 Years of Lambda Legal at the Forefront of LGBTQ+ Justice'.
- Leslie Lohman Museum Partner — Collaborates on the presentation of the exhibition "Continuum Indigiqueer"
- National Advocates for Pregnant Women Partner — Consulted for the organization on financial management and sustainability.
- New York City’s LGBT Community Center Partner — Served as treasurer of the board.
- New-York Historical Society Partner — Hosted the museum during its incubation phase
- New-York Historical Society Partner — Partner organization hosting the American LGBTQ+ Museum in a dedicated 4,000 sq. ft. space.
- OutVote Partner — Lyle Matthew Kan serves on the advisory council.
- PFund Partner — Coya served on the board of PFund, indicating a leadership and organizational connection.
- Proteus Fund Partner — Currently serves as treasurer.
- RD Riccoboni Partner — San Diego-based artist who designed the winning label for Pride Blend wine.
- SisterSong Partner — Coya served on the board of SisterSong, indicating a leadership and organizational connection.
- Stonewall Community Foundation Partner — Lyle Matthew Kan held an executive leadership role at this organization.
- The City University of New York (CUNY) LBGTQI Student Leadership Program Partner — Lyle Matthew Kan serves on the advisory council.
- The New York Historical Partner — Provides 4,000 square feet of gallery space and shared event and educational spaces; serves as incubation partner for the museum.
- Up Until Now Collective Partner — Collaborates on the Lavender Names Project to collect and present LGBTQ+ historical ephemera.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Collaborative Cultural Stewardshipmethodology: collaborative-community-engagementBy partnering with community members, peer institutions, and cultural organizations through shared authority and resource synergy, the museum amplifies impact and avoids duplication because collective stewardship strengthens cultural reach and sustainability.
- Community-Led Narrative Authoritymethodology: community-voiced_storytellingBy centering LGBTQ+ stories in the voices of community members and prioritizing intergenerational, self-authored narratives, the museum increases authenticity and fosters empowerment because lived experience is foundational to cultural preservation and belonging.
- Inclusive Design for Universal Belongingmethodology: inclusive_designBy designing museum experiences to be cognitively, visually, and narratively accessible, the museum fosters broader engagement and emotional safety because inclusive design enables all members of the LGBTQ+ community to see themselves reflected and respected.
- Intersectional Representation in Cultural Preservationmethodology: intersectionalityBy intentionally centering marginalized perspectives within the LGBTQ+ community—particularly transgender individuals and LGBTQ+ people of color—the museum ensures more accurate and inclusive historical representation because equitable inclusion strengthens cultural legitimacy and collective memory.