irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $52KEducation collaboration with the National Education Association to produce materials for educators
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
MGH–NEA Teaching Fellowship
Partners with the National Education Association to create educator resources and curricula anchored by podcast episodes for K–12 classrooms
Making Gay History Podcast
Produces award-winning podcast episodes featuring archival interviews with LGBTQ civil rights pioneers, reaching millions of listeners globally
Nazi Era and Holocaust Series
12-episode podcast series exploring the persecution of LGBTQ people during the Nazi regime, supported by the Zegar Family Fund and Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany
Stonewall 50 Initiatives
Special podcast series and minisodes commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall uprising, supported by Christopher Street Financial and Netflix
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Community-Engaged Public Art Projects 1 activity
- Creates site-specific audio experiences for historical monumentsCollaborated with the Talking Statues organization to create an audio activation experience for the Stonewall National Monument in New York City, enhancing public engagement with LGBTQ+ history through immersive storytelling.
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LGBTQ+ Cultural Competency & Community Education 1 activity
- Delivers public presentations and moderated discussions using archival audioConducts speaking engagements—both pro bono and paid—that use archival audio from the Making Gay History collection to bring the LGBTQ+ civil rights movement to life. Presentations include 45-minute talks followed by Q&A sessions and offer moderation of intergenerational discussions with LGBTQ+ employees through Employee Resource Groups, including specialized content on the LGBTQ+ experience during the Nazi era, WWII, and the Holocaust.
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History Education Curriculum Development 1 activity
- Develops and distributes LGBTQ-inclusive educational resources for K–12 classroomsCreates lesson plans, teacher-created educational materials, and resource guides based on podcast episodes to bring LGBTQ+ history into middle and high school classrooms. These resources were developed through collaborations with the National Education Association and History UnErased, and include discussion questions and activities to support student engagement and intergenerational dialogue.
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Oral History Collection and Preservation 1 activity
- Produces and distributes the Making Gay History podcastCreates and maintains a podcast archive with over 100 episodes that feature intimate portraits of LGBTQ+ civil rights champions, heroes, and witnesses using rare archival interviews. The podcast has been downloaded over six million times in more than 200 countries and territories, with seasons covering pivotal moments in LGBTQ+ history including the Nazi era, the AIDS epidemic, post-Stonewall liberation, and the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall uprising.
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Uncategorized 3 activities
- Advocates for understanding of gender identity distinct from sexual orientationHighlights Lou Sullivan’s mission through archival storytelling to dismantle the conflation of gender identity and sexual orientation, advancing public understanding of transgender history and identity within the broader LGBTQ+ rights movement.
- Conducts research and produces historical narratives using primary source archivesUses extensive archival materials—including Jim Kepner’s LGBTQ archive, recorded oral histories like those of Mabel Hampton, and original interviews such as with Christine Jorgensen—to produce historically grounded storytelling. Research underpins podcast series on topics including the psychiatric classification of homosexuality, early gay rights activism, and LGBTQ experiences under Nazi rule.
- Produces documentary theater and live performance adaptations of podcast contentCreated the documentary theater play *Making Gay History: Before Stonewall*, which had a sold-out run at the Provincetown Playhouse in March 2020 and was later presented at Deerfield High School as its high school premiere in November 2020. The production is supported by a resource guide with discussion questions and activities for student audiences.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$318K
Contributions & grants$275K86%
Program service revenue$43K14%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$417K
Program expenses87%
Admin / overhead11%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$241K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$97K
Cash$97K
Investments$0
Liabilities$2K
Net assets$95K
Liquid reserves2.8 mo
4 years on record · 2021–2024 · YoY revenue -23.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inge de Taeye | Vice Director | 40 | $120K |
| Eric Marcus | Executive Dir. | 40 | $104K |
board members · 10
- Anthony Brisson — Trustee
- Benjamin Riskin — Trustee
- Cheryl Furjanic — Trustee
- Dan Costen — Trustee
- HL Ray — Trustee
- Karen Williams — Trustee
- Ken Lustbader — Trustee
- Lee Schere — Trustee
- Louis Bradbury — Treasurer
- Richard Morales — Trustee
relationships · 30
Who they work with
- Anna Hájková Partner — Collaborated by providing historical insight and testimony related to Margot Heuman's experience as a lesbian Holocaust survivor.
- Association of Holocaust Organizations Partner — Hosted a presentation by Eric Marcus on LGBTQ+ history.
- Brown Brothers Harriman Partner — Hosted a presentation by Eric Marcus on LGBTQ+ history.
- College of the Holy Cross Partner — Hosted a presentation by Eric Marcus on LGBTQ+ history.
- Danish Jewish Museum Partner — Hosted a presentation by Eric Marcus on LGBTQ+ history.
- Deerfield High School Partner — Hosted the high school premiere of Making Gay History: Before Stonewall.
- Dr. Ilan H. Meyer Partner — Mental health professional featured in a conversation on LGBTQ+ mental health in the "Dismantling a Diagnosis" miniseries.
- Dr. Laura Erickson-Schroth Partner — Mental health professional featured in a conversation on LGBTQ+ mental health in the "Dismantling a Diagnosis" miniseries.
- Eric Partner — Provides personal collection of rare interviews used in podcast production.
- History UnErased Partner — Collaborated to produce podcasts and create LGBTQ-inclusive teaching resources for middle and high school classrooms
- JP Morgan Partner — Hosted a presentation by Eric Marcus on LGBTQ+ history.
- National Education Association Partner — Collaborated to produce educational materials for educators
- National Education Association Partner — Collaborated with Making Gay History to develop lesson plans and educational resources for middle and high school classrooms.
- National Education Association Partner — Hosted a presentation by Eric Marcus on LGBTQ+ history.
- National Education Association Partner — Partnered with Making Gay History to create educational lessons for educators based on MGH podcast episodes.
- New York Public Library Partner — Partnered with Making Gay History to digitize and preserve the original cassette tapes of over 100 interviews from the Making Gay History archive.
- New York University Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development Partner — Co-produced the documentary theater play Making Gay History: Before Stonewall.
- ONE Institute Partner — Hosted a presentation by Eric Marcus on LGBTQ+ history.
- Oral History Association Partner — Hosted a presentation by Eric Marcus on LGBTQ+ history.
- PFLAG Partner — Features the founding and impact of PFLAG in podcast content.
- Patreon Partner — Platform used to host a membership community offering exclusive bonus content to supporters.
- Pineapple Street Studios Partner — Founding co-producer of the Making Gay History podcast, collaborating to produce high-quality audio stories.
- Reed Smith LLP Partner — Hosted a presentation by Eric Marcus on LGBTQ+ history.
- Rockefeller Foundation Partner — Hosted a presentation by Eric Marcus on LGBTQ+ history.
- Talking Statues Partner — Collaborated to create an audio activation experience for the Stonewall National Monument in New York City
- Trinity School Partner — Hosted a presentation by Eric Marcus on LGBTQ+ history.
- UBS Partner — Hosted a presentation by Eric Marcus on LGBTQ+ history.
- University of Texas Oral History Institute Partner — Hosted a presentation by Eric Marcus on LGBTQ+ history.
- Walt Whitman High School, Bethesda, MD Partner — Hosted a presentation by Eric Marcus on LGBTQ+ history.
- Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP Partner — Hosted a presentation by Eric Marcus on LGBTQ+ history.
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.
- Archival Audio in Educationmethodology: archival-audio-in-educationBy transforming archival audio recordings into classroom-ready materials, the organization supports educators in teaching LGBTQ+ history, because primary-source narratives increase historical authenticity and student engagement with marginalized histories.
- Documentary Theater for Historical Preservationmethodology: documentary_theaterBy weaving together first-person narratives into documentary theater productions, the organization preserves and shares pre-Stonewall LGBTQ+ history, because dramatized personal accounts make historical experiences accessible and emotionally impactful to live audiences.
- Oral History Narrative Engagementmethodology: oral_history_narrativeBy using first-person oral histories and personal narratives from LGBTQ+ civil rights pioneers, the organization fosters connection, pride, and solidarity within the LGBTQ+ community and educates allies and the public about hidden LGBTQ+ history, because authentic personal storytelling creates emotional resonance and humanizes historical struggles.