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W A V E WOMEN INC
Rochester, NY · EIN 872821639 · Form 990 · FY2023 · NTEE P01 · Human Services · Micro (<$100K) · wavewomeninc.com
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mission · from form 990

WAVE, standing for Wellness, Advocacy, Visibility, and Empowerment, is a charitable organization dedicated to supporting black and brown transgender women in upstate New York. Focusing on healthcare, legal rights, and societal acceptance, WAVE aims to enhance the well-being and dignity of this marginalized community. Through wellness programs, advocacy for equal rights, efforts to increase visibility, and initiatives to empower individuals personally and professionally, WAVE seeks to create a more inclusive and supportive environment. Funded by donations and volunteer support, WAVE's mission is to uplift the voices and lives of black and brown transgender women, fostering a future where they can thrive.

profile · synthesized from sources

W A V E WOMEN INC is a Rochester, NY-based nonprofit founded in 2020 by Javannah J. Davis to support Black and brown transgender and gender non-conforming individuals. The organization advances wellness, advocacy, visibility, and empowerment through mutual aid, community programming, media production, and public storytelling initiatives. It operates as a 501(c)(3) with a focus on uplifting BIPOC voices within the LGBTQIA+ community.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Living in the Light
Media series and column featuring content on personal and social issues affecting the Black and brown LGBTQ+ community, produced by Javannah J. Davis
Mutual Aid Support
Direct assistance program providing resources for housing, food, clothing, transportation, and other basic needs to BIPOC transgender and GNC individuals
Pride Empowerment Weekend
Annual multi-day event series centered on healing, visibility, and joy for Black and Brown Trans, GNC, and LGBTQIA+ communities during Rochester Pride
The "MY WAY" Project
A storytelling initiative collecting experiences of Black and brown transgender individuals for publication in a book and public exhibit to promote visibility and education
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming Support Services 2 activities
    • Hosting wellness and empowerment programs for Black and brown transgender women
      Supports Black and brown transgender women in upstate New York through wellness initiatives, personal and professional development, and advocacy for equal rights and visibility.
    • Providing mutual aid support to Black and Brown transgender and gender non-conforming individuals
      Delivers essential needs such as food, clothing, housing, and transportation to underserved members of the Black and Brown transgender and gender non-conforming community in upstate New York.
  • Documentary Film Production 1 activity
    • Creating monthly video content on issues affecting Black and brown LGBTQ+ communities
      Produces and publishes the monthly video show "Living in the Light," which addresses personal and social challenges facing the Black and brown LGBTQ+ community.
  • LGBTQ+ Community Events and Celebrations 1 activity
    • Organizing alternative Pride events for Black and Brown LGBTQIA+ communities
      Hosts a multi-day series of Pride events centered on the needs and experiences of Black and Brown Trans, Gender Non-Conforming, and LGBTQIA+ communities, as part of Rochester Pride 2026.
  • Literary and Cultural Publishing 1 activity
    • Producing educational and storytelling content for public awareness
      Collects and shares stories and experiences of Black and Brown transgender individuals through a published book and public exhibit, combined with educational resources to promote understanding and visibility.
  • LGBTQ+ Cultural Competency & Community Education 1 activity
    • Strengthening community connections within the transgender and gender non-conforming community
      Facilitates programs and activities designed to build stronger bonds and foster solidarity within the transgender and gender non-conforming community.
financials · form 990 · fy2023
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1 years on record · 2023–2023
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023

Who runs it

board members · 1
  • Javannah Davis — President
relationships · 20

Who they work with

  • Adrian Dejesus Photography Partner — Supporter of W A V E WOMEN INC
  • Black Trans Advocacy Coalition (BTAC) Partner — Awarded the 2024 Monica Roberts Advocacy Award to W A V E WOMEN INC's founder for national advocacy work.
  • BlaqueOut Magazine Partner — Co-recipient of the Honorary Fatima Woods Award with W A V E WOMEN INC's founder and publisher for which the founder is a columnist.
  • BlaqueOut Magazine & Consulting Partner — Supporter of W A V E WOMEN INC
  • Blaqueout Magazine Partner — Collaborates on publishing the "Living in the Light" column and features content from W A V E Women Inc.
  • Downtown Presbyterian Church Partner — Supporter of W A V E WOMEN INC
  • IMAGEOUT Partner — Supporter of W A V E WOMEN INC
  • Javannah J. Davis Partner — Founder of WAVE Women Inc.
  • MOCHA - Rochester Partner — Supporter of W A V E WOMEN INC
  • Metro Justice of NY Partner — Founder and President of W A V E WOMEN INC is a participant in Metro Justice of NY.
  • NOW Network Partner — Javannah Davis, associated with W A V E WOMEN INC, worked on national television shows for the NOW Network.
  • Next Generation Men of Transition Partner — Supporter of W A V E WOMEN INC
  • Next Generation Men of Transition (NGMT) Partner — Co-recipient of the Honorary Fatima Woods Award with W A V E WOMEN INC's founder for community contributions in Rochester, NY.
  • ROAR Night Club Partner — Supporter of W A V E WOMEN INC
  • Roc Black Pride Partner — Co-recipient of the Honorary Fatima Woods Award with W A V E WOMEN INC's founder for community contributions in Rochester, NY.
  • Rochester LGBTQ+ Together Partner — Supporter of W A V E WOMEN INC
  • The Avenue Blackbox Theatre Partner — Supporter of W A V E WOMEN INC
  • Tranos and the Lived Experience Partner — Supporter of W A V E WOMEN INC
  • United Way Network — Founder and President of W A V E WOMEN INC is a member of the Community Initiative for the local United Way.
  • University of Rochester Network — Founder and President of W A V E WOMEN INC is a member of the University of Rochester Community Advisory Board.
strategies · 2

How they approach the work

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  • Integrated Wellness and Advocacy Model
    methodology: integrated-wellness-and-advocacy
    By integrating wellness, advocacy, visibility, and empowerment as interconnected pillars, we advance the well-being and inclusion of Black and Brown transgender women because addressing social, emotional, and structural needs concurrently produces more sustainable and dignified outcomes.
  • Storytelling and Media for Visibility and Social Impact
    methodology: storytelling-and-visibility
    By amplifying the voices of Black and Brown transgender individuals through storytelling, public exhibitions, and culturally relevant media programming, we foster visibility and social change because personal narrative engagement builds public understanding and disrupts systemic erasure.