named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Community Leadership Building
Program focused on developing leadership skills within the transgender and gender non-conforming community
Policy Advocacy
Efforts to influence local and state policymakers to adopt more inclusive gender-based policies
Practitioner Education
Initiative to educate healthcare, legal, and social service practitioners on gender-inclusive practices
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming Support Services 2 activities
- Production and sale of advocacy calendarProduces and sells a calendar highlighting Black transgender women to celebrate their resilience and joy, with proceeds supporting advocacy efforts for Black transgender women.
- Youth Advocacy Fellowship ProgramRuns a 6-month fellowship program for transgender, nonbinary, and gender nonconforming individuals aged 16–25 to develop advocacy skills, learn about government systems, and complete internships at community-based organizations.
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LGBTQ+ Legal and Policy Advocacy 1 activity
- Advocacy for inclusive gender-based policiesAdvocates for policy changes benefiting transgender, gender non-conforming, and non-binary (TGNCNB) individuals by engaging policymakers, building coalitions, and leading campaigns. Key achievements include the passage of the Gender Expression Non-Discrimination Act (GENDA) in New York State and the repeal of the “walking while trans” law (Section 240.37).
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Neighborhood Civic Engagement 1 activity
- Community engagement and advisoryOperates a Community Advisory Board that convenes monthly beginning June 2023 to gather input and advise on issues facing the TGNCNB community in New York.
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LGBTQ+ Cultural Competency & Community Education 1 activity
- Cultural sensitivity and advocacy training deliveryProvides customized cultural sensitivity and transgender advocacy training to organizations, groups, and policymakers across New York State. Trainings include 4 to 8 modules, incorporate workshops, role-play, case studies, and storytelling, and conclude with a toolkit of 5 tailored best practices to improve institutional service quality for TGNC/NB communities.
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Educator Training in Equity and Inclusion 1 activity
- Development of training curriculum and pedagogical modelsDevelops educational curriculum using the ABCD Model to structure behavioral objectives across cognitive, affective, and interpersonal domains, supporting advocacy and cultural competency training.
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LGBTQ+ Community Grantmaking 1 activity
- Establishment of funds for TGNCNB communitiesPlayed a key role in creating the Lorena Borjas Transgender & Gender Non-Binary Wellness and Equity Fund and the BIPOC Trans Equity Fund to provide emergency relief and long-term support for economically vulnerable transgender, gender non-conforming, and non-binary individuals in New York.
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Pro Bono Legal Representation and Support 1 activity
- Legal support services for TGNC individualsProvides access to legal support and services for transgender and gender non-conforming individuals through direct contact via phone, text, and email.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$1.06M
Contributions & grants$1.06M100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$879K
Program expenses84%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising4%
Salaries & benefits$468K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$701K
Cash$244K
Investments$0
Liabilities$126K
Net assets$574K
Liquid reserves3.3 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2025 · YoY revenue +108.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Colon | Co Executive Director of Finance and Administration | 40 | $166K |
| Kiara St James | Co Executive Director of Programs | 40 | $78K |
board members · 11
- Al Asante — Board member
- Chanel J Lopez — Board member
- Durrell Cooper — Board member
- Haze Hernandez — Board member
- Jasmine Bank — Treasurer
- Kenyon Farrow — President
- Melissa Broudo — Board member
- Melvin Reyes — Secretary
- Mimi Shelton — Board member
- O Rene Garret Wright — Board member
- Vanessa Aviva Gonzalez-Siegel — Board member
relationships · 12
Who they work with
- Educational Institutions (K-12 & Higher Education) Partner — Receives cultural sensitivity training from NYTAG to support TGNC/NB students and staff.
- Feeding America Network — Member of national food bank network
- For-Profit Businesses Partner — Receives cultural sensitivity training from NYTAG to enhance service delivery to TGNC/NB clients.
- Grady Health System Partner — Integrated food prescriptions into primary care
- Hospitals & Clinics Partner — Receives cultural sensitivity training from NYTAG to better serve TGNC/NB communities.
- New York State Division on Human Rights Government — Refers individuals to the state agency responsible for legally processing discrimination claims based on gender identity or expression.
- Non-Profits & City/State Governmental Programs Partner — Receives cultural sensitivity training from NYTAG to improve services for TGNC/NB communities.
- Police Departments & Correctional Facilities Partner — Receives cultural sensitivity training from NYTAG to improve interactions with TGNC/NB individuals.
- advocacy groups Partner — Formed a coalition with advocacy groups to help repeal the “walking while trans” law.
- community based organization Partner — Hosts interns from the Youth Advocacy Fellowship Program.
- lawmakers Partner — Collaborated with lawmakers to help repeal the “walking while trans” law.
- lawyers Partner — Worked with lawyers to help repeal the “walking while trans” law.
strategies · 5
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.
- Education as a Pathway to Policy Transformationmethodology: education_to_policyBy using education and trainings to dismantle stereotypes and build understanding across sectors, the organization enables the creation and implementation of anti-discrimination policies because informed institutions and practitioners are more likely to adopt and uphold inclusive practices.
- Intersectional Advocacy to Address Compounded Discriminationmethodology: intersectionalityBy applying an intersectionality lens to advocacy and programming, the organization improves outcomes for transgender and gender nonconforming individuals because it addresses how overlapping identities like race, gender identity, and class create unique barriers that single-axis approaches fail to resolve.
- Leadership Development and Civic Engagement to Advance Policy Changemethodology: leadership_development_through_civic_engagementBy developing leadership and civic engagement among transgender, nonbinary, and gender nonconforming youth through skills training, government education, and community-based internships, the organization produces more effective advocacy and sustainable policy change because lived experience strengthens legitimacy and community ownership of reform efforts.
- Legal Advocacy to Secure Structural Protectionsmethodology: legal_advocacyBy advocating for the enforcement of laws like GENDA, the organization secures tangible rights in housing, employment, education, and public accommodations because legal frameworks create enforceable standards that reduce discrimination and expand access.
- Trauma-Informed, Experiential Learning to Build Empathy and Engagementmethodology: trauma_informed_experiential_learningBy integrating trauma-informed care with experiential, inquiry-based, and community-based learning, the organization increases participant engagement and program effectiveness because these methods validate lived experience, foster psychological safety, and promote critical reflection.