irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $308KHUMAN RIGHTS: TOOLKITS PUBLISHED: RECOGNIZING, DOCUMENTING AND ADDRESSING ANTI-GENDER OPPOSITION & TURNING THE TIDE: A TOOLKIT TO COMBAT ANTI-GENDER EXTREMISM. GATE HOSTED THE 8TH UN TRANS ADVOCACY WEEK ALONG WITH OUR PARTNERS, 13 TRANS AND GENDER DIVERSE ACTIVISTS FROM AROUND THE WORLD WERE BROUGHT TO THE UN HEADQUARTERS IN GENEVA TO ATTEND THE 56TH SESSION OF THE HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL. GATE COLLABORATED WITH GLOBAL NETWORK OF SEX WORK PROJECTS (NSWP) AND OTHER SEX WORKER-LED ORGANIZATIONS TO PLAN JOINT ADVOCACY ACTIONS IN RESPONSE TO THE UNS SPECIAL RAPPORTEUR ON VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMENS HARMFUL REPORTS. GATE SUPPORTED THE DRAFTING OF DECLARATION 25+ THAT INCREASES PROTECTIONS FOR HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDERS, INCLUDING TRANS AND GENDER DIVERSE ACTIVISTS. GATE SUPPORTED THREE NATIONAL TRANS-LED ORGANIZATIONS IN ESTONIA, GUINEA, AND KENYA TO PREPARE REPORTS ON TRANS RIGHTS FOR SUBMISSION TO UN HUMAN RIGHTS MECHANISMS, HIGHLIGHTING CRITICAL ISSUES FACED BY THE COMMUNITIES IN THE RESPECTIVE COUNTRIES.
- #2 $265KPROGRAM HEALTH: GATES LEADERSHIP IN THE WHOS GENDER AFFIRMING CARE GUIDELINES PROCESS MARKS A HISTORIC STEP TOWARD ADDRESSING THESE DISPARITIES AND PROMOTING INCLUSIVE HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS THAT PRIORITIZE COMMUNITY NEEDS. GATES COMMUNITY RIGHTS AND GENDER (CRG) PROJECT AIMS TO STRENGTHEN THE PARTICIPATION AND INCLUSION OF THE TRANS AND GENDER DIVERSE COMMUNITY IN NATIONAL HIV, TUBERCULOSIS (TB) AND MALARIA RESPONSES. GATES IS A MEMBER OF THE GUIDELINE DEVELOPMENT GROUP (GDG) OF THE WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATIONS (WHO) GENDER-AFFIRMING HEALTHCARE GUIDELINES AND IS SUPPORTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE FIRST WHO GUIDELINES ON THE HEALTH OF TRANS AND GENDER DIVERSE PEOPLE. GATES PRESENCE AT THE WORLD PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR TRANSGENDER HEALTH (WPATH) SYMPOSIUM IN LISBON PROVIDED US WITH AN OPPORTUNITY TO GATHER TOGETHER THE LATEST RESEARCH AND TRANS- AND GENDER DIVERSE-LED INITIATIVES IN THIS GLOBAL SPACE. THE INTERNATIONAL WORKING GROUP ON TRANSMASCULINE PEOPLE & HIV, COORDINATED AND FUNDED BY GATE, SEEKS TO ADDRESS THE EXCLUSION OF TRANS MEN AND TRANSMASCULINE PEOPLE FROM HIV RESPONSES BY PRODUCING AND DISSEMINATING CRITICAL KNOWLEDGE ON TRANS MEN AND HIV AND DEVELOPING STRATEGIES TO INCREASE THE MEANINGFUL ENGAGEMENT OF THIS COMMUNITY IN THE GLOBAL HIV AND OTHER HEALTH RESPONSES.
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
GATE Learning Hub
Open-access online platform offering free training on organizational development for trans and gender diverse organizations worldwide.
International Working Group on Trans Men and HIV
Initiative to address the exclusion of trans men and transmasculine people from the global HIV response by producing research, policy briefs, and strategies for community engagement.
Movement Building Support
Provides organizational training, technical assistance, mentorship, and small grants to trans-led organizations globally to strengthen their capacity and sustainability.
UN Trans Advocacy Week
Annual advocacy event bringing trans and gender diverse activists to the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva to engage with global decision-makers and advance trans rights.
WHO Gender-Affirming Care Guidelines Engagement
GATE participates in the WHO Guideline Development Group to shape the first global health guidelines on care for trans and gender diverse people.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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LGBTQ+ Legal and Policy Advocacy 3 activities
- Production of research and knowledge synthesis on trans health and rightsProduces case studies, collaborative research reports, and publications on trans and intersex organizing, sexual and reproductive health rights, PrEP access, and barriers to health services. Published landmark reports in 2013, 2017, and 2024 on the state of trans and intersex organizing globally.
- Research on anti-gender attacks and trans rightsConducts and publishes research documenting the impact of anti-gender opposition on trans and gender diverse communities, including a 2026 survey of trans-led organizations on disruptions to health and HIV services, and produced one of the first reports quantifying health consequences of such attacks. Also conducted foundational research culminating in global and regional reports on anti-gender movements.
- Support for trans activism in global health governanceEngages in global health policy processes, including leadership in the WHO’s gender-affirming care guidelines development and membership in the WHO Guideline Development Group for the first WHO guidelines on the health of trans and gender diverse people. Contributed to declassification of trans identities as mental disorders in ICD-11.
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Human Rights Advocacy & Accountability 1 activity
- Advocacy at United Nations human rights mechanismsOrganizes annual UN Trans Advocacy Week and facilitates participation of trans and gender diverse activists in sessions of the Human Rights Council, including organizing direct meetings with Member State representatives and supporting engagement with UN human rights mechanisms. Since 2017, has supported over 60 activists' engagement with the UN in Geneva.
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Nonprofit Capacity Building Services 1 activity
- Capacity building for trans-led organizationsProvides organizational training, technical assistance, mentorship, small grants, and toolkits to national and regional trans-led organizations. Supports country-specific reporting to UN mechanisms and strengthens community engagement in Global Fund processes. Launched GATE Learning Hub, an open-access platform for organizational development training, and established a membership structure enrolling 148 organizations from 169 countries by 2025.
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Distribution of PPE and Crisis Supplies 1 activity
- Emergency and operational support for trans activistsProvided financial and logistical support during the COVID-19 pandemic, including internet connectivity, PPE, and basic needs assistance to enable activist participation in virtual events such as the first virtual AIDS Conference.
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HIV Research and Advocacy Funding 1 activity
- Funding and coordination of trans-inclusive HIV research initiativesFunds and coordinates the International Working Group on Transmasculine People & HIV and co-founded the International Trans Men and HIV Working Group, supporting research partnerships with institutions like Columbia University and producing policy briefs and factsheets to improve inclusion of trans men in global HIV responses.
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LGBTQ+ Community Events and Celebrations 1 activity
- Global trans conferences and movement conveningsOrganizes biennial global trans conferences, including the 2024 Unite! Advocate! Thrive! conference and the upcoming Present and Powerful Global Trans Conference 2027 in Panamá, co-hosted with ITF. These events bring together over 200 trans and gender diverse activists, stakeholders, and donors for strategic movement-building, featuring donor pre-conferences and main programming.
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Fundraising for Community and Charitable Initiatives 1 activity
- Resource development and dissemination for fundraising and advocacyProvides fundraising resources such as brand books, talking points, logos, and logo use guidelines to support individual and organizational fundraising efforts by trans activists and groups.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$3.50M
Contributions & grants$3.17M91%
Program service revenue$299K9%
Investment income$32K1%
Other revenue$157
expenses
Total expenses$2.10M
Program expenses78%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising10%
Salaries & benefits$421K
Grants paid out$249K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$3.10M
Cash$607K
Investments$1.06M
Liabilities$122K
Net assets$2.98M
Liquid reserves9.5 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +155.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CORI ZACCAGNINO | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND OPERATIONS | 40 | $147K |
| ERIKA CASTELLANOS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $140K |
board members · 10
- ABHI MUCHTAR — TREASURER
- ALEXANDRA RODRIGUEZ — BOARD MEMBER
- AYDEN SCHEIM — SECRETARY
- JAY MULUCHA — BOARD MEMBER
- MONALISA AKINTOLE — BOARD MEMBER (REMOVED NOVEMBER 2024)
- ORNEILL LATIYAH — BOARD MEMBER (RESIGNED DECEMBER 2024)
- RIKKI NATHANSON — BOARD MEMBER (RESIGNED NOVEMBER 2024)
- SIMON PETITJEAN — BOARD CHAIR
- TAMARA ADRIAN — BOARD MEMBER (RESIGNED NOVEMBER 2024)
- ZAKARIA QID — BOARD MEMBER (RESIGNED JUNE 2024)
relationships · 26
Who they work with
- Asia Pacific Transgender Network Partner — Co-organizes UN Trans Advocacy Week with GATE.
- Astraea Lesbian Foundation for Justice Partner — Served as Senior Advisor to the Intersex Human Rights Fund, managed by Astraea.
- Columbia University Partner — Met with the International Trans Men and HIV Working Group to discuss a potential research partnership on trans men and HIV.
- East Africa Trans Health and Advocacy Network Partner — Co-organizes UN Trans Advocacy Week with GATE.
- Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria Government — Served as the only member of the Communities Delegations to the Board representing trans and gender diverse communities.
- Global Network of Sex Work Projects (NSWP) Partner — Collaborated to plan joint advocacy actions in response to harmful UN reports on violence against women.
- ILGA World Partner — Co-organizes UN Trans Advocacy Week with GATE.
- IRGT Partner — Collaborates with IRGT on trans-led HIV and AIDS work through resource sharing and joint efforts.
- ITF Partner — Co-hosts the Present and Powerful Global Trans Conference 2027 with GATE.
- Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) Government — Engaged with IACHR on intersex issues as part of global advocacy efforts.
- International AIDS Society Partner — Member of the International AIDS Conference’s planning committee.
- International Trans Fund Partner — Co-hosts the Present and Powerful Global Trans Conference 2027 with GATE.
- Let’s Walk Uganda Partner — Partner organization implementing research and advocacy initiatives in Uganda with funding and support from GATE.
- Let’s Walk Uganda Partner — Partner organization supported in launching a comprehensive report and producing a critical review of the Protection of Sovereignty Act in Uganda.
- RFSL, Swedish Federation for LGBTQ Rights Partner — Co-organizes UN Trans Advocacy Week with GATE.
- TGEU: Trans Europe & Central Asia Partner — Co-organizes UN Trans Advocacy Week with GATE.
- UN Human Rights Council Partner — Presented survey findings during the 62nd Session of the UN Human Rights Council as part of Trans Advocacy Week.
- UNAIDS Government — Collaborated with UNAIDS technical teams on the development of the Trans Men and HIV Policy Brief and Factsheet.
- UNAIDS Government — Community reporting on COVID-19 human rights violations informed UNAIDS statistics and guidance.
- UNAIDS Partner — Presented findings at the 58th UNAIDS Program Coordinating Board Meeting.
- United Nations Government — Engages at the UN to advocate for inclusion of trans and gender diverse people in global human rights frameworks and hosted Trans Advocacy Week at UN headquarters.
- United Nations Partner — Disseminated findings at the UN High-Level Meeting on HIV/AIDS.
- United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Government — Collaborated with UNFPA technical teams on the development of the Trans Men and HIV Policy Brief and Factsheet.
- World Health Organization Government — Engaged in advocacy leading to the declassification of trans identities as mental disorders in the ICD-11.
- World Health Organization Government — Member of the Guideline Development Group for WHO's gender-affirming healthcare guidelines and supports development of first WHO guidelines on trans and gender diverse health.
- World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) Partner — Attended WPATH Symposium in Lisbon to engage with global research and trans-led initiatives.
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.
- Community-Driven Program Adaptationmethodology: community-driven-adaptationBy shaping programs through ongoing community input, the organization ensures relevance and responsiveness to emerging challenges, because adaptive, community-informed design increases ownership, trust, and long-term effectiveness.
- Local-Global Leadership Developmentmethodology: local-global-advocacy-leadershipBy equipping local trans leaders with international experience and connections, the organization enhances local advocacy effectiveness, because global knowledge and networks increase local actors’ influence and sustainability.
- Movement Building Through Strategic Conveningmethodology: movement_building_through_conveningsBy convening trans and gender diverse activists and organizations globally, the organization builds collective power and alignment, because shared platforms for networking and strategy exchange strengthen resilience and amplify impact beyond what isolated groups can achieve.
- Research as Evidence for Advocacymethodology: evidence-based_advocacyBy generating rigorous research, the organization strengthens advocacy by producing credible evidence that influences donors, institutions, and policy frameworks, because data-informed campaigns are more likely to secure funding, protection, and systemic accountability.
- Trans-Led Global Advocacymethodology: trans-led_global_advocacyBy centering trans and gender diverse leadership in advocacy efforts, the organization produces more effective and culturally relevant responses to human rights violations and health disparities, because lived experience ensures strategic authenticity and community trust.