Advocates for Trans Equality Education Fund
Advocates for trans equality fights for the legal and political rights of transgender people in America. Leveraging decades of experience on the frontlines of power, we shift government and society towards a future where we are no less than equal.
Advocates for Trans Equality Education Fund at a glance
In short: Advocates for Trans Equality Education Fund gave $410K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $410K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $410,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $410,000
- Median grant
- $410,000
- Total assets
- $7,702,209
- +20.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Advocates for Trans Equality Education Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Transgender Legal Defense and Educaiton Fund Inc ($410K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 5 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Advocates for Trans Equality Education Fund gives
- Giving grew 334% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2020) to $410K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $410K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Transgender Legal Defense and Educaiton Fund Inc New York, NY | TBD | $410,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,702,209 | $8,176,189 | $7,233,073 | $410,000 | 1 | $171,227 |
| 2023 | $6,374,232 | $4,093,660 | $4,143,678 | — | — | $175,598 |
| 2022 | $6,245,981 | $4,306,776 | $3,478,343 | $10,000 | Total only | $32,498 |
| 2021 | $5,573,672 | $4,081,730 | $3,000,556 | $94,500 | 3 | $8,637 |
| 2020 | $4,209,244 | $2,175,078 | $2,102,155 | $10,000 | 1 | $25,638 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Advocates for Trans Equality Education Fund
Based on IRS filings
Advocates for Trans Equality Education Fund is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $7.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $410K. Net investment income was $171K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Advocates for Trans Equality Education Fund is led by Andrea Marra, Chief Executive Officer on the 2024 filing; 9 of 19 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Andrea Marra
Chief Executive Officer
New on the 2024 filing
39 hrs/week
$88K (2024)
Rodrigo Heng-Lehtinen
Executive Director
On filings since 2022
39 hrs/week
$183K (2022) → $196K (2024)
Jay L. Austin
President
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Addison Radcliffe
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrea Jenkins
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Declan Peterson
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dolph Goldenburg
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristen Vierregger
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Levi Katz
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jamalea Westerhold
Chief Advancement Officer
Director of Development → Deputy Executive Director, 2021
Deputy Executive Director → Chief Advancement Officer, 2024
On filings since 2020
39 hrs/week
$119K (2020) → $186K (2024)
Colton Boyd
Chief Equity & Operations Officer
Director of Operations → Chief Equity & Operations Officer, 2024
On filings since 2022
39 hrs/week
$122K (2022) → $146K (2024)
Olivia Hunt
Chief Officer of Strategic Programs
Director of Policy → Chief Officer of Strategic Programs, 2024
On filings since 2022
39 hrs/week
$108K (2022) → $141K (2024)
Sybastian Smith
Chief Mobilization Officer
Director of Organizing → Chief Mobilization Officer, 2024
On filings since 2022
39 hrs/week
$116K (2022) → $141K (2024)
Jacob McClain
Chief Financial Officer
New on the 2024 filing
39 hrs/week
$172K (2024)
Maxwell Scales
Chief Operations & Equity Officer
New on the 2024 filing
39 hrs/week
$51K (2024)
Monica Thomas
Chief Community Education Officer
New on the 2024 filing
39 hrs/week
$135K (2024)
Danielle Morris
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kate Traub
General Counsel & Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shannon Browning
Vice Chair
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (17)
- Former: Adam McLain-Snipes (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Jae Henderson (2021–2023) — President
- Former: Joseph Arroyo (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Steph Perkins (2021–2023) — Vice Chair
- Former: Carolyn Weiss (2022–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Sissi Yado (2022–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Alexander Garnick (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Andrea Von Kaenel (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Mara Keisling (2020–2022) — Former Executive Director
- Former: Rachel See (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Samir Luther (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Gretchen Ruck (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Lisa Mottet (2020–2021) — Senior Strategist
- Former: Rodrigo Lehtinen (2020–2021) — Executive Director
- Former: Daniel Shad (2021) — Director of Development
- Former: Nico Quintana (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Zhen Fong-Jones (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $196K, to Rodrigo Heng-Lehtinen (Executive Director). 9 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Advocates for Trans Equality Education Fund
How much does Advocates for Trans Equality Education Fund give each year?
Advocates for Trans Equality Education Fund gave $410K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Advocates for Trans Equality Education Fund?
Advocates for Trans Equality Education Fund reported $7.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $8.2M.
What is Advocates for Trans Equality Education Fund?
Advocates for Trans Equality Education Fund is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in New York, NY. It holds $7.7M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Advocates for Trans Equality Education Fund operate?
Advocates for Trans Equality Education Fund has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Georgia, New York.
What is Advocates for Trans Equality Education Fund's EIN?
Advocates for Trans Equality Education Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-2090291. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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