Glbtq Legal Advocates & Defenders Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Glbtq Legal Advocates & Defenders Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Boston, Massachusetts, registered in 1980, with $10,767,148 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
18 Tremont St Ste 950, Boston, MA, 02108 EIN 04-2660498 Since 1980
Revenue (FY2024)
$10.8M
▲ 35.1% vs prior year
Civil Rights median: $332K
Expenses (FY2024)
$7.8M
Net assets
$9.7M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Glbtq Legal Advocates & Defenders Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating15 mo reserves · +27% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Glbtq Legal Advocates & Defenders Inc: 15 mo reserves · +27% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Glbtq Legal Advocates & Defenders Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Glbtq Legal Advocates & Defenders Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 18 Tremont St Ste 950, Boston, MA, 02108
- City
- Boston
- State
- Massachusetts
- Subcategory
- Civil Rights
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $3.3M (FY2014) to $10.8M (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $2.2MNet assets $9.7M
Operating margin
27.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$11.9M
Total liabilities
$2.2M
Net assets
$9.7M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10,767,148▲35.1% | $7,842,076▲38.4% | $9,719,010▲41.4% | $11,887,520▲30.1% | 990 |
| 2023 | $7,972,364▲71.1% | $5,667,590▲19.7% | $6,871,902▲56.5% | $9,139,849▲30.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $4,659,358▼10.2% | $4,734,014▲9.2% | $4,392,353▼5.4% | $6,989,970▲19.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $5,190,845▲27.4% | $4,335,537▲1.4% | $4,645,005▲18.8% | $5,851,942▲16.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $4,075,629▼1.4% | $4,275,441▼1.0% | $3,911,392▲0.6% | $5,026,895▲13.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $4,132,941▼6.6% | $4,317,496▲10.4% | $3,886,230▼6.1% | $4,432,627▼3.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $4,422,798▼6.9% | $3,909,056▲13.5% | $4,139,493▲14.4% | $4,611,819▲15.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $4,750,432▲37.3% | $3,445,443▲10.0% | $3,619,821▲56.9% | $3,990,991▲50.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $3,459,109▲4.4% | $3,130,971▼6.9% | $2,306,371▲13.0% | $2,644,789▲3.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $3,312,804 | $3,361,495▼24.1% | $2,041,595▼17.1% | $2,566,620▼11.6% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $4,428,378▲16.7% | $2,461,980▲5.5% | $2,902,340▲3.1% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $3,793,115 | $2,333,529 | $2,815,719 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $7.1M total
151 grants to Glbtq Legal Advocates & Defenders Inc totaling $7.1M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Community & human services | 2024 | $1,000,000 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $91,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $51,336 |
| The Bessemer Giving Fund | Capital campaign | 2024 | $50,000 |
| Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc | General operating support | 2024 | $40,000 |
| Ayco Charitable Foundation | Community & human services | 2024 | $26,978 |
| Bny Mellon Charitable Gift Fund | To further the organization's exempt purpose | 2024 | $11,978 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General support | 2024 | $10,500 |
| Tides Foundation | Equity, human rights, and economic empowerment | 2024 | $10,000 |
| The Rhode Island Community Foundation | Eq - equity (primary) | 2024 | $10,000 |
| The Us Charitable Gift Trust | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2024 | $7,375 |
| New Hampshire Charitable Foundation | For general support | 2024 | $5,285 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $422,474 |
| The Dallas Foundation | General support | 2023 | $100,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $70,404 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Glbtq Legal Advocates & Defenders Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Glbtq Legal Advocates & Defenders Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 04-2660498, based in Boston, Massachusetts. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Glbtq Legal Advocates & Defenders Inc's EIN?
- Glbtq Legal Advocates & Defenders Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 04-2660498.
- How much revenue does Glbtq Legal Advocates & Defenders Inc report?
- Glbtq Legal Advocates & Defenders Inc reported $10,767,148 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Glbtq Legal Advocates & Defenders Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Glbtq Legal Advocates & Defenders Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Glbtq Legal Advocates & Defenders Inc (EIN 04-2660498) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.