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Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund Inc

The lambda legal defense and education fund, inc. ("lambda legal") is a national organization committed to achieving full recognition of the civil rights of lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, …

Social Services New York, NY EIN 237395681 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
79/100 · methodology

About Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund Inc

We are a national organization committed to achieving full recognition of the civil rights of lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transgender people and everyone living with HIV.

Founded
Headquarters
New York, NY
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
R20Z
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1974

Mission

The lambda legal defense and education fund, inc. ("lambda legal") is a national organization committed to achieving full recognition of the civil rights of lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transgender people and anyone living with hiv through impact litigation, education and public policy work.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Social Services · NTEE R20Z
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 4 similar social services in United States
Program spending This charity: 1%
Peer average: 0%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.77%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 79
Peer average: 89

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

Program expenses$0.01 ($18.4 million)

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund Inc is a registered social services nonprofit based in New York, NY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1973 and has been operating for 53 years. Its EIN is 237395681. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 89/100 for social services charities in United States. The organization reports $59M in annual revenue. 242 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 79 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for social services charities in United States is 89/100.

Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund Inc is located in New York, NY, United States. The organization was established in 1973 and has been active for 53 years.

Based on official tax filings, Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund Inc has $59M in annual revenue. It allocates 1% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the typical benchmark of 65-75% and may warrant further review. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund Inc is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $59M in annual revenue. The organization has 242 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 1% of expenses go to programs. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

We are a national organization committed to achieving full recognition of the civil rights of lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transgender people and everyone living with HIV. Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund Inc is classified as a social services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1973.

Among social services charities registered in United States: Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 is below the peer average of 89/100. Its annual revenue of $59M is well above the peer average of $2M.

Yes, donations to Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 237395681, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

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Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
1% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

AM
Amanda Wyatt
CFO

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Adonica W•••
Director
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Alan Y•••
Director
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Amanda W••••
CFO
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Amber W••••••••••
Director
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Andrew M••••••••••••••
Director
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Angela L••
Director
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Angel B•••••
Director
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Annette C••••••
Director
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Anne W••••
Director
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Beck F••••••
Director
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Beth M•••••••
Director
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Betsy B••••••
Director
CA
Camilla T•••••
DIR. FOR LITIGATION
CA
Carl J•••• J•
Director
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Charles F•••••
COO (OUTGOING)
CO
Connie M••••••
Director
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Crystal C•••••••
CHIEF OF PEOPLE AND CULTURE
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Cynthia H•••
Director
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Danielle P••••••••••
Director
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David D• F•••••••••
VICE CHAIR (OUTGOING)
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David O••••
Director
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David T•••
Director
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Deborah M•••••••
Director
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Devin M•••••
Director
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Diane B•••
Director
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Latest news

From global news sources

2 articles found

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Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$58.5M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$35.4M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$21.9M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$41.7M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$25.5M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990
Kansas LGBTQ activist Stephanie Mott dies at 61 - FOX4KC.com
Mar 2019
fox4kc.com
'Devastated': LGBTQ activist Mott has died - The Topeka Capital-Journal
Mar 2019
www.cjonline.com

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Peer charities

Other social services in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund Inc This page 79 $58.5 million 1%
Carenet 89 $10.7 million 1%
New York Civil Liberties Union Foundation 89 $23.3 million -
Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression Inc 89 $40.0 million -
Aclu Foundation of Southern Calif 89 $15.3 million 0%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 242 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund Inc

What is Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund Inc?
Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund Inc is a social services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in New York, United States. We are a national organization committed to achieving full recognition of the civil rights of lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transgender people and everyone living with HIV.
When was Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund Inc founded?
Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund Inc was founded in 1973.
Who leads Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund Inc?
Amanda Wyatt serves as CFO.
Where is Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund Inc located?
Headquartered in New York, United States.
What is Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 1% of expenses go to program services.
Is Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund Inc trustworthy?
Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 237395681.
What is Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund Inc's website?
http://www.lambdalegal.org