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, …
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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.
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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 whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 5 similar social services in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund Inc with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1973, it predates 93% of the social services charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 96% of the 8,121 social services charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 80 places it in the top 5% of the 15,199 social services charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyLambda 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. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. 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's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 237395681. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. 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 80 ('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 90/100.
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 63% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 74% for social services charities in United States. 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)). By size, it is categorized as a major organization. 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 63% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 74%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
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: It allocates 63% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 74%. 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.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
LAMBDA LEGAL DEFENSE AND EDUCATION FUND INC is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- 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
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 242 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1973
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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, NY, United States.
- What is Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 63% 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 80 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