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National Lesbian and Gay Law Foundation

To promote activities that will enable lgbtq+ and allied attorneys to become more proficient in their profession; to provide education and networking opportunities through conferences and programs for …

Social Services Washington, DC EIN 411791489 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
89/100 · methodology

About National Lesbian and Gay Law Foundation

The National LGBTQ+ Bar Association is a national association of lawyers, judges, law students & activists. Connect, share, and succeed with us!

Founded
Headquarters
Washington, DC
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
R260
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1996

Mission

To promote activities that will enable lgbtq+ and allied attorneys to become more proficient in their profession; to provide education and networking opportunities through conferences and programs for lgbtq+ and ally legal professionals; and study and educate the general public about the lgbtq+ community in the legal profession.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Social Services · NTEE R260

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar social services in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 0%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 5.78%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 89
Peer average: 89

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

National Lesbian and Gay Law Foundation is a registered social services nonprofit based in Washington, DC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1994 and has been operating for 32 years. Its EIN is 411791489. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $3M in annual revenue. 67 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

National Lesbian and Gay Law Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. 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 89 ('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.

National Lesbian and Gay Law Foundation is located in Washington, DC, United States. The organization was established in 1994 and has been active for 32 years.

Based on official tax filings, National Lesbian and Gay Law Foundation has $3M in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

National Lesbian and Gay Law Foundation 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 medium organization. It has $3M in annual revenue. The organization has 67 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for National Lesbian and Gay Law Foundation. 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.

National Lesbian and Gay Law Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 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.

The National LGBTQ+ Bar Association is a national association of lawyers, judges, law students & activists. Connect, share, and succeed with us! National Lesbian and Gay Law Foundation is classified as a social services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1994.

Among social services charities registered in United States: National Lesbian and Gay Law Foundation's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 89/100. Its annual revenue of $3M is comparable to the peer average of $2M.

Yes, donations to National Lesbian and Gay Law Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. National Lesbian and Gay Law Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 411791489, 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.

Verified against 4 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

AN
Anya Lynn-Alesker
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (22)

Source: Public filings

AD
Adeel M••••
AT-LARGE MEMBER
AN
Anya L•••••••••••
Executive Director
D'
D'Arcy K••••••
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
DR
Dru L••••••••
Director
EL
Elizabeth D••••
SECRETARY
FI
Fitzann R•••
AT-LARGE MEMBER
JA
Jay L••••
AT-LARGE MEMBER
JE
Jesse R••• L••••••
PAST PRESIDENT
JU
Judith O•••••••
CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER
KE
Kee T••••
AT-LARGE MEMBER
MA
Mark R••• R•••••••••
AT-LARGE MEMBER
MA
Matthew R•••••••
AT-LARGE MEMBER
NA
Nancy H••••
PAST PRESIDENT
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Norma B•••••••••••••
AT-LARGE MEMBER
PA
Paul T•••••
CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
PR
Praju T•••••••
TREASURER
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Rachel G•••••••
TREASURER
RE
Rebecca G••••••
AT-LARGE MEMBER
RI
Rick R•••••••••
AT-LARGE MEMBER
RY
Ryan N•••••
AT-LARGE MEMBER
SE
Seth R••••
Director
TR
Travis T•••••••
PRESIDENT-ELECT
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$3.2M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$2.9M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$2.8M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$2.3M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$1.9M revenue
FY2021
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Form filed
$1.8M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other social services in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
National Lesbian and Gay Law Foundation This page 89 $3.2 million -
Association of the Bar of the City of … 89 $9.7 million 1%
Court Appointed Special Advocates of Santa Cruz County 89 $2.4 million -
Arkansas Civil Liberties Union Foundation Incorporated 89 $1.5 million -
American Civil Liberties Union Foundation of Kansas 89 $3.2 million -
Alianza Norco 89 $1.0 million -
Casa of Jackson County Inc 89 $1.3 million -
Cherokee Child Advocacy Council Inc 89 $1.5 million -
Collective Heritage Institute 89 $5.3 million -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 67 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

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
Programmatic detail
Specific cause areas not yet tagged

Methodology

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Quick facts about National Lesbian and Gay Law Foundation

What is National Lesbian and Gay Law Foundation?
National Lesbian and Gay Law Foundation is a social services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Washington, United States. The National LGBTQ+ Bar Association is a national association of lawyers, judges, law students & activists. Connect, share, and succeed with us!
When was National Lesbian and Gay Law Foundation founded?
National Lesbian and Gay Law Foundation was founded in 1994.
Who leads National Lesbian and Gay Law Foundation?
Anya Lynn-Alesker serves as Executive Director.
Where is National Lesbian and Gay Law Foundation located?
Headquartered in Washington, United States.
What is National Lesbian and Gay Law Foundation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is National Lesbian and Gay Law Foundation trustworthy?
National Lesbian and Gay Law Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 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 National Lesbian and Gay Law Foundation's registration number?
IRS EIN: 411791489.
What is National Lesbian and Gay Law Foundation's website?
http://www.lgbtqbar.org