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NEW YORK CITY GAY AND LESBIAN ANTI-VIOLENCE PROJECT
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 133149200 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Medium ($1M-$10M) · avp.org
revenue
$3.1M
expenses
$3.6M
net assets
$1.3M
employees
39
volunteers
150
program ratio
71%
mission · from form 990

AVP'S MISSION IS TO EMPOWER LGBTQ AND HIV-AFFECTED COMMUNITIES AND ALLIES TO END ALL FORMS OF VIOLENCE THROUGH ORGANIZING AND EDUCATION, AND SUPPORT SURVIVORS THROUGH COUNSELING ADVOCACY.

profile · synthesized from sources

Anti-violence organization serving LGBTQ and HIV-affected communities in New York City through direct services, legal support, counseling, and community organizing. Provides crisis intervention, advocacy, and economic empowerment programs while coordinating national and state-level coalitions to address hate and intimate partner violence. Operates a 24-hour hotline and offers services across all five boroughs.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $598K
    AVP ORGANIZES COMMUNITY AND PUBLIC RESPONSES TO SPECIFIC VIOLENT INCIDENTS THROUGHOUT NEW YORK CITY AND STATE, TRAINS COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND SERVICE PROVIDERS ON TOPICS RELATED TO LGBTQ AND HIV-AFFECTED PEOPLES' EXPERIENCES OF VIOLENCE, AND DOES ADVOCACY CAMPAIGNS THAT ADDRESS LGBTQ AND HIV- AFFECTED PEOPLE'S SAFETY. AVP COLLABORATES WITH COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS TO RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT THE INTERSECTION OF LGBTQ AND HIV-AFFECTED IDENTITIES AND VIOLENCE THROUGH COALITIONS, NETWORKS AND OTHER COLLABORATIVE WORK. AVP IS THE LARGEST LGBTQ-SPECIFIC ANTI- VIOLENCE PROGRAM IN THE COUNTRY AND REACHES OVER 10,000 PEOPLE ANNUALLY THROUGH COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAMMING BOTH IN-PERSON AND ONLINE. IN FISCAL YEAR 2025, AVP RECEIVED OVER 1,500 CALLERS TO THE CRISIS HOTLINE, PROVIDED COUNSELING SERVICES TO NEARLY 1,000 COMMUNITY MEMBERS, SERVED OVER 300 CLIENTS WITH LEGAL SERVICES AND REPRESENTATION, AND DISTRIBUTED RESOURCES TO AN ADDITIONAL 3,000 THROUGH OUR PUBLIC ADVOCACY AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZING CAMPAIGNS.
  2. #2 $587K
    AVP'S LGBTQ LEGAL SERVICES PROJECT PROVIDES HOLISTIC, DIRECT LEGAL SERVICES TO UNDERSERVED LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER AND QUEER (LGBTQ) SURVIVORS OF ALL FORMS OF VIOLENCE, CO-LOCATED WITH AVPS EXISTING CULTURALLY COMPETENT DIRECT SOCIAL SERVICES. IN FY25, THE LEGAL SERVICES TEAM CLOSED 145 LEGAL CASES, OPENED 146 NEW CASES, AND CURRENTLY HAVE OPEN 137 LEGAL CASES. AVP IS PROUD TO OFFER HOLISTIC LEGAL SERVICES. HOLISTIC LEGAL SERVICES RANGE FROM INTAKE, ADVICE, AND REPRESENTATION IN MULTIPLE ISSUE AREAS, INCLUDING: - FAMILY LAW: ORDERS OF PROTECTION, CHILD/SPOUSAL SUPPORT, CHILD CUSTODY, DIVORCE; - PUBLIC BENEFITS: REPRESENTATION TO THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN DENIED OR IMPROPERLY TERMINATED FROM SNAP, CASH ASSISTANCE OR RENTAL ASSISTANCE; - IMMIGRATION: AFFIRMATIVE AND DEFENSIVE ASYLUM, U &T VISAS, VAWA SELF- PETITIONS, WORK AUTHORIZATION, ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS AND NATURALIZATION; - HOUSING: EVICTION AND HP PROCEEDINGS; - LEGAL NAME AND ID DOCUMENT CHANGES: CIVIL COURT NAME CHANGE FOR TRANSGENDER AND GENDER NON-CONFORMING SURVIVORS AND ASSOCIATED NAME AND GENDER MARKER CHANGES ON ID DOCUMENTS (SOCIAL SECURITY CARD, NYS BIRTH CERTIFICATES, STATE IDENTIFICATION, ETC.); - CRIMINAL COURT: REPRESENTATION OF COMPLAINING WITNESSES IN CRIMINAL COURT (AVP DOES NOT DO CRIMINAL DEFENSE WORK). ERVED LGBTQ COMMUNITIES. HOLISTIC LEGAL SERVICES RANGE FROM INTAKE, ADVICE, AND REPRESENTATION ON ISSUES SUCH AS ORDERS OF PROTECTION, CHILD SUPPORT, CHILD CUSTODY, LEGAL SEPARATION/DIVORCE OR DISSOLUTION, IMMIGRATION MATTERS, FINANCIAL MATTERS, HOUSING MATTERS, NAME CHANGES, ADVANCED DIRECTIVES, AND REPRESENTATION AS COMPLAINING WITNESSES IN CRIMINAL COURT AS CLIENTS NEED THESE SERVICES.
named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Client Services
Provides crisis intervention, safety planning, short-term counseling, advocacy, and referrals for LGBTQ and HIV-affected survivors of violence through a 24-hour hotline and intake sites in all five boroughs.
Community Organizing and Public Advocacy (COPA)
Engages in community organizing, policy advocacy, and public education to address anti-LGBTQ violence; includes training for service providers and law enforcement, coalition-building, and public campaigns.
Economic Empowerment Program (EEP)
Offers free financial counseling, debt resolution, credit building, tax support, and job readiness services including resume building and career planning to survivors of violence.
Legal Services
Provides free, holistic legal representation in family, housing, and civil courts, immigration matters, and legal name/gender marker changes for LGBTQ and HIV-affected survivors in NYC.
National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs (NCAVP)
Coordinates a national network of organizations documenting and responding to violence against LGBTQ communities, producing annual reports on hate and intimate partner violence.
activities · 8 groups

What they do

  • LGBTQ+ Legal and Policy Advocacy 2 activities
    • Anti-Violence Research and Reporting
      Produces annual national reports on hate violence and intimate partner violence affecting LGBTQ+ and HIV-affected communities, along with special reports on topics such as pandemic service adaptations and Pride season violence trends. Integrates data collection to reflect interconnected forms of violence.
    • National Coalition Coordination and Technical Assistance
      Coordinates the National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs (NCAVP), a national network that advances systemic change through data analysis, policy advocacy, education, and technical assistance to local anti-violence programs serving LGBTQ+ communities.
  • 24/7 Crisis and Warmline Support Services 1 activity
    • 24/7 Crisis Hotline and Survivor Support Services
      Operates a 24-hour, bilingual (English/Spanish) crisis hotline providing confidential support, crisis intervention, safety planning, and follow-up counseling for LGBTQ+ and HIV-affected survivors of hate violence, intimate partner violence, sexual violence, police violence, and institutional violence. Counselor follow-up occurs within 48 hours of online reports, and services are accessible regardless of whether incidents are reported to law enforcement.
  • Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention Education 1 activity
    • Community Safety and Bar Outreach Initiatives
      Develops and distributes practical safety resources for LGBTQ+ nightlife venues, patrons, and employees, including the Community Safety Toolkit and posters addressing hook-up violence. Organizes community-led marches, coordinates supply deliveries to queer bars, and supports venue safety through targeted outreach and education campaigns.
  • Volunteer and Professional Training Programs 1 activity
    • Community and Professional Training Programs
      Delivers on-demand and monthly training sessions for community members, organizations, law enforcement, court staff, and service providers on upstander intervention, de-escalation techniques, safety assessment, and cultural competency. Hundreds of trainings reach thousands annually, including professional development for teams serving LGBTQ+ clients.
  • Financial Coaching and Credit Counseling 1 activity
    • Economic Empowerment and Financial Counseling
      Provides free financial counseling and job readiness services including budgeting, debt resolution, credit building, tax preparation, resume development, mock interviews, and career planning. Also hosts community workshops on financial literacy for LGBTQ+ and HIV-affected individuals to support long-term economic stability.
  • Pro Bono Legal Representation and Support 1 activity
    • Free Legal Services and Representation
      Provides free, holistic legal services to LGBTQ+ and HIV-affected survivors in Family Court, Housing Court, Civil Court, immigration matters, and other civil legal needs across all five boroughs of New York City. The program includes case management, representation, and "Know Your Rights" trainings, with hundreds of cases served annually.
  • Direct Mental Health Counseling and Support Services 1 activity
    • Mental Health Counseling and Support Groups
      Offers free, short-term mental health counseling and peer-led support groups for survivors of intimate partner violence, sexual violence, and hate violence, including specialized groups for LGBTQ youth and transgender and gender non-conforming individuals. Services are delivered through in-person consultations, hotline referrals, and community outreach.
  • Constitutional and Government Accountability Litigation 1 activity
    • Policy Advocacy and Legal Interventions
      Advances systemic change by filing amicus briefs, supporting legislation such as S.2431/A.3925 for judicial privacy protections, publishing survivor-centered policy platforms on economic justice, and challenging harmful executive orders through formal legal and public advocacy efforts.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$3.07M
Contributions & grants$3.05M100%
Program service revenue$15K0%
Investment income$840%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$3.65M
Program expenses71%
Admin / overhead24%
Fundraising5%
Salaries & benefits$2.13M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.73M
Cash$366K
Investments$0
Liabilities$460K
Net assets$1.27M
Liquid reserves1.2 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -21.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 5
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
AUDACIA RAY INTERIM EXEC 40 $140K
ASHLEY NICOLE YOUNG DIR. OF LEGA 40 $120K
ADITI BHATTACHARYA DEPUTY DIR. 40 $108K
LESLIE ALLEN DIR. OF LEGA 40 $106K
REEM F RAMADHAN DIRECTOR OF 40 $104K
board members · 11
  • BENJAMIN LEE — BOARD MEMBER
  • BRUCE PACHTER — BOARD MEMBER
  • DAVID EHRICH — BOARD MEMBER
  • HASSAN NAVEED — VICE CHAIR
  • LEE GARZA — BOARD MEMBER
  • LINDA TEPEDINO — SECRETARY
  • MARCUS ESCOBEDO — BOARD MEMBER
  • MELVIN CLAYTON — BOARD MEMBER
  • OLIVIA BLAKE — BOARD MEMBER
  • PAMELA SMITH WILKINSON — TREASURER
  • STEPHANIE BLACKWOOD — CHAIR
relationships · 21

Who they work with

  • Communities United for Police Reform Partner — AVP is a member of the Steering Committee of Communities United for Police Reform.
  • Delilah Seligman Partner — Manager of Training Programs, indicating leadership in educational outreach and capacity building.
  • District Attorneys' Offices Partner — Conducts trainings with district attorneys’ offices on LGBTQ and HIV-affected experiences of violence.
  • Grindr Partner — Collaborates with Grindr to promote safety for LGBTQ and HIV-affected individuals using dating apps, including support for online harassment and safety planning.
  • ICE Out! NYC Coalition Coalition — Collaborates with the ICE Out! NYC Coalition to oppose ICE presence in New York City facilities.
  • Leslie Allen Partner — Director of Legal Services, indicating leadership in legal support provision.
  • Mainstream Health and Human Service Providers Partner — Delivers trainings to mainstream health and human service providers on LGBTQ and HIV-affected experiences of violence.
  • N/A if not applicable Partner — Provides trainings for partner organizations upon request
  • NYC Anti-Violence Project Partner — Provides direct support and services to LGBTQ+ nightlife venues, patrons, and organizations through safety training and resource distribution.
  • National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs Coalition — AVP coordinates the National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs, a national network of local anti-violence organizations.
  • National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs Network — AVP coordinates the National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs (NCAVP), a national coalition working for systemic change for LGBTQ people.
  • National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs Network — NYC Anti-Violence Project is a member of and contributes data to the National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs, which produces national reports on hate and intimate partner violence.
  • New York City Anti-Violence Project Network — Member of national networks focused on LGBTQ+ safety and anti-violence work
  • New York City Council Partner — Filed an amicus brief in support of the New York City Council’s lawsuit against Executive Order 50.
  • New York State LGBTQ IPV Network Network — AVP coordinates the New York State LGBTQ IPV Network, a multidisciplinary group working to ensure LGBTQ-inclusive intimate partner violence services statewide.
  • Not specified Partner — Provides training and technical assistance to organizations
  • Police Partner — Trains police officers on LGBTQ and HIV-affected peoples' experiences of violence.
  • Rape Crisis Centers Partner — Provides trainings to rape crisis centers on LGBTQ and HIV-affected experiences of violence.
  • Shut Rikers campaign Partner — Works alongside the Shut Rikers campaign to challenge policies enabling ICE access to Rikers Island.
  • community@avp.org Partner — Email contact point for requesting the Community Safety Kit and additional support
  • local queer bars Partner — Collaborates with local queer bars to deliver supplies and support community safety initiatives.
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.

  • Community-Based Violence Prevention Through Upstander Training
    methodology: upstander_intervention
    By training community members to become active upstanders who can safely intervene and de-escalate incidents of harassment and violence, we increase collective safety in LGBTQ+ spaces because peer-led, real-time intervention disrupts harm before it escalates and builds a culture of shared responsibility.
  • Cultural Competency and Institutional Change via Tailored Training
    methodology: cultural_competency_training
    By delivering customized anti-violence and cultural competency training to organizations and businesses, we create safer environments for LGBTQ+ communities because institution-level change in norms and practices reduces discrimination and increases access to equitable services.
  • Economic Stability as Structural Violence Prevention
    methodology: economic_stability_as_violence_prevention
    By providing financial and workforce development services alongside direct support, we reduce vulnerability to violence among LGBTQ+ and HIV-affected communities because economic instability is a root driver of coercion, housing insecurity, and dependence on abusive systems.
  • Survivor-Centered Holistic Support Model
    methodology: holistic_support_model
    By integrating crisis intervention, counseling, legal assistance, advocacy, and economic empowerment services into a single coordinated system, we produce better outcomes for LGBTQ+ and HIV-affected survivors of violence because addressing multiple intersecting needs simultaneously reduces systemic barriers and increases engagement and recovery.