Black Trans Femmes in the Arts Inc
To create spaces for the production and preservation of black trans art and culture by building community with black trans femme artists and providing them with the resources and support necessary to thrive
Black Trans Femmes in the Arts Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $610,685
- -44.0% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $1,109,072
- +0.7% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $1,620,509
- +48.8% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Black Trans Femmes in the Arts Inc
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Black Trans Femmes in the Arts Inc
Who Black Trans Femmes in the Arts Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 8 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2022 it made 8 grants totaling $27K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 7 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $24,780 |
| Trans Affirming Health Care Support Brooklyn, NY | Health Care Support | $2,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $610,685 | $1,109,072 | $1,620,509 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $1,089,682 | $1,101,886 | $1,089,223 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $1,019,804 | $1,577,705 | $439,035 | $26,780 | 8 | $9,850 |
About Black Trans Femmes in the Arts Inc
Based on IRS filings
Black Trans Femmes in the Arts Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Brooklyn, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $611K in total assets.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Black Trans Femmes in the Arts Inc's 2024 filing lists 5 officers; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jordyn Smith
Excutive Director
Executive Director → Excutive Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
50 hrs/week
$120K (2022) → $118K (2024)
Darra Gordon
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tatum Turner
Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lauren A. Zelaya
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Raquel Willis
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 $118K, to Jordyn Smith (Excutive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Black Trans Femmes in the Arts Inc
How large is Black Trans Femmes in the Arts Inc?
Black Trans Femmes in the Arts Inc reported $611K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.1M.
What is Black Trans Femmes in the Arts Inc?
Black Trans Femmes in the Arts Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Brooklyn, NY. It holds $611K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Black Trans Femmes in the Arts Inc operate?
Black Trans Femmes in the Arts Inc has awarded grants in New York.
What is Black Trans Femmes in the Arts Inc's EIN?
Black Trans Femmes in the Arts Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-3019346. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 11, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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