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Glbtq Legal Advocates & Defenders INC

Public charity
Civil Rights & Advocacy · BOSTON, MA · EIN 04-2660498

About

Through strategic litigation, public policy advocacy and education, glbtq legal advocates & defenders, INC. (GLAD law) works in new england and nationally to create a just society free of discrimination based on gender identity and expression, HIV status, and sexual orientation.

Donations are tax-deductible
Category
Civil Rights & Advocacy
Employees
38
Volunteers
85

Financial Snapshot

FY ending 2025-03-31
Revenue
$10.8M
Expenses
$7.8M
Assets
$11.9M
Liabilities
$2.2M

Financial history

$10.8M$5.4M$0
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RevenueExpenses
Latest FY2025: $10.8M · Avg: $5.7M

501(h) election

This 501(c)(3) elected the 501(h) safe-harbor — lobbying expenditures are capped under a clear dollar formula instead of the "insubstantial part" standard.

Political & Grant Activity

Campaign Spending
Lobbying
$112K
Grants Given
GLBTQ LEGAL ADVOCATES & DEFENDERS INC
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Address

18 Tremont ST STE 950
Boston, MA, 02108-231

Governance

Voting board members17
Independent members17
Conflict-of-interest policyYes
Whistleblower policyYes
Doc-retention policyYes
Audit committeeYes
990 reviewed by boardYes

Compensation practices

Severance paymentsNo
Equity-based compNo
Supplemental retirement planNo
Board approved compYes
Initial contract exceptionNo
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