named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
LGBTQ+ Writing & Social Gathering with AARP
Monthly virtual writing party and discussion series co-hosted with AARP, fostering intergenerational connection and creative expression.
Queer Tech Stories Across Generations
Storytelling event in partnership with Out in Tech, featuring LGBTQ+ technologists sharing personal and professional journeys across generations.
The Genny Awards
Annual celebration honoring outstanding LGBTQ+ storytellers through live performances and community recognition.
Themed Storytelling Events
Live shows centered on identities such as Black Trans, Latinx, AAPI, Jewish, and Italian-American LGBTQ+ experiences, hosted in collaboration with cultural institutions.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
- Co-presents exhibitions on LGBTQ+ history in partnership with cultural institutionsCo-created a two-part exhibition celebrating over 100 years of LGBTQ+ history in Provincetown, highlighting intergenerational contributions and community legacy.
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LGBTQ+ Cultural Competency & Community Education 1 activity
- Delivers customized LGBTQ+ storytelling programs for organizationsProvides tailored storytelling events and presentations for companies, colleges, and community organizations to educate and engage audiences on LGBTQ+ experiences.
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LGBTQ+ Community Events and Celebrations 1 activity
- Hosts annual Genny Awards to recognize LGBTQ+ storytellersProduces a red-carpet gala and awards show each year featuring video montages, live music, and the presentation of Genny Award statuettes in categories such as “Most Hopeful” and “History-Maker” to honor impactful LGBTQ+ narrators.
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Literary Events & Workshops 1 activity
- Hosts live and virtual storytelling events to preserve and share LGBTQ+ historiesOrganizes in-person and virtual storytelling programs in New York City, including monthly writing and social gatherings, themed live storytelling shows, and co-presented events with organizations like AARP and Out in Tech to foster intergenerational connection and amplify diverse LGBTQ+ voices.
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Documentary Film Production 1 activity
- Produces documentary content on LGBTQ+ history and cultural figuresCreates documentary series and short films, including _Remnants: An Excavation of Provincetown_ and a film about Linda Gerard, owner of The Pied Piper, to document and celebrate LGBTQ+ history and legacy.
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Oral History Collection and Preservation 1 activity
- Records and archives LGBTQ+ personal narratives in a digital and institutional collectionCollects, films, and preserves personal stories from LGBTQ+ individuals of all ages and identities, with plans to house a decade of collected narratives in a permanent archive at the New York Public Library and through a digital archive.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$332K
Contributions & grants$290K87%
Program service revenue$42K13%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$277K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$119K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$89K
Cash$82K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$89K
Liquid reserves3.5 mo
7 years on record · 2018–2025 · YoY revenue +51.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth Seidel | Director | 20 | $60K |
| Wes Enos | Executive Dir. | 42 | $50K |
board members · 5
- David Kennerley — Secretary
- Fernando Mariscal — Treasurer
- Grete Miller — Chairman
- Melissa Sklarz — Chairman
- Thom Kam — President
relationships · 27
Who they work with
- AARP Partner — Partner organization receiving customized programs spotlighting LGBTQ+ stories
- AARP Oregon Partner — Partner organization in hosting monthly virtual gatherings for LGBTQ+ community members and allies
- AARP Oregon Partner — Partnership to host a monthly virtual writing party and social gathering for LGBTQ+ community members.
- Anthony Abbatiello Partner — Board member supporting fundraising with executive leadership and HR consulting experience.
- Brooklyn Museum Partner — Partner organization receiving customized programs spotlighting LGBTQ+ stories
- Dow Jones Partner — Partner organization receiving customized programs spotlighting LGBTQ+ stories
- Fernando Mariscal Partner — Board member responsible for archive management and bringing experience from LGBTQ+ and AIDS activism.
- Google Partner — Partner organization receiving customized programs spotlighting LGBTQ+ stories
- Grete Miller Partner — Board member serving as Treasurer and Archiving Chair, contributing expertise in archival storytelling and DEI.
- James Fitzgerald Partner — Board member and long-term volunteer supporting events and sharing personal stories.
- Kan Seidel Partner — Executive Director overseeing organizational growth, programming, and staff management.
- Leslie Lohman Partner — Co-hosted storytelling events including "Arte y Alma: Latinx LGBTQ+ Storytelling" and "Creative Catalyst".
- Leslie Lohman Partner — Planned partner for future storytelling events.
- MJ Yap Partner — Board member leading Communications and ERG initiatives, contributing advocacy and DE&I leadership experience.
- Melissa Sklarz Partner — Board member leading fundraising initiatives and bringing political advocacy experience.
- NYU Partner — Partner organization receiving customized programs spotlighting LGBTQ+ stories
- National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce Partner — Planned partner for future storytelling events.
- National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce Partner — Planned partnered storytelling event (dates to be determined).
- Out in Tech Partner — Collaborated with The Generations Project on the "Queer Tech Stories Across Generations" storytelling event.
- Out in Tech Partner — Collaborates on the "Queer Tech Stories Across Generations" storytelling event.
- Pilgrim Monument Partner — Co-created a two-part exhibition on LGBTQ+ history in Provincetown.
- Provincetown Museum Partner — Co-created a two-part exhibition on LGBTQ+ history in Provincetown.
- Thom Kam Partner — Board President and master storyteller contributing leadership and experience to the organization.
- Tinder Partner — Partner organization receiving customized programs spotlighting LGBTQ+ stories
- Verizon Partner — Partner organization receiving customized programs spotlighting LGBTQ+ stories
- Waymo Partner — Partner organization receiving customized programs spotlighting LGBTQ+ stories
- Wes Enos Partner — Founder of The Generations Project and active contributor to its mission.
strategies · 3
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.
- Intergenerational Storytelling for Cultural Preservation and Community Resiliencemethodology: intergenerational_storytellingBy facilitating intergenerational storytelling, we preserve LGBTQ+ history and strengthen community resilience, because shared narratives validate lived experiences, foster connection across generations, and sustain cultural identity.
- Storytelling Capacity Building through Coachingmethodology: storytelling_coachingBy developing and delivering storytelling coaching curricula, we empower individuals to share their narratives, because structured support in narrative expression increases participation and strengthens the collective story ecosystem.
- Storytelling as a Tool for Empathy and Cultural Understandingmethodology: storytelling-drivenBy creating storytelling-driven experiences, we foster empathy and cultural understanding, because personal narrative sharing enables deeper connection and promotes broader societal awareness of LGBTQ+ lives.