Mission
​LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, & Transgender) Tech encourages the continued early adoption and use of cutting-edge, new and emerging technologies by providing information, education and strategic outreach for LGBT communities. We are a national, nonpartisan group of LGBT organizations, academics and high technology companies whose mission is to engage with critical technology and public policy leaders for strategic discussions at all levels. LGBT Tech empowers LGBT communities and individuals, and ensures that media, telecommunications and high technology issues of specific concern to LGBT communities are addressed in public policy conversations.
IRS Filing Requirement
2022
Executive Director
Christopher Wood
EIN
46-4265280
NTEE code
LGBT Centers (P88)
Main address
PO Box 214
Staunton, VA 24402 USA
IRS Filing Requirement
This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Programs and Results
What We Aim To Solve
The LGBTQ+ community has specific concerns that are not immediately obvious and differ from the concerns of other minority communities. Technology, through smart phones, high-speed networks and other current and emerging technologies allow LGBTQ+ people to come together, to meet and to empower each other, regardless of geographic distance. No longer does an LGBTQ+ individual, regardless of culture, background, or physical location, need to feel alone. This ubiquitous technology presents new and unique challenges as well. For many LGBTQ+ people still choosing with whom they share their sexual orientation, privacy is a paramount concern. It is crucial that networks have adequate privacy controls to ensure that user data is never compromised or unintentionally revealed so that LGBTQ+ people always retain control over what information they choose to share.
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PowerOnPowerOn is helping to empower LGBTQ+ individuals by connecting them to the Internet. From providing hardware to tech education and low cost broadband connection, PowerOn seeks to do our part in closing the digital divide. Learn more at poweronlgbt.org. Population(s) Served LGBTQ people At-risk youth
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PATHSPATHS is a program to inspire and empower LGBTQ+ youth and young adults interested in careers in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics) fields through storytelling by current LGBTQ+ STEAM professionals, and connection to the resources needed to pursue STEAM careers. Learn more at pathslgbtq.org. Population(s) Served Researchers Students
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Digital NavigatorThe Digital Navigator program seeks to empower LGBTQ+ individuals and organizations to navigate online spaces and resources safely and confidently. Population(s) Served LGBTQ people
Our Programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Where We Work
United States
Our Results
How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.
Total dollar amount of grants awarded
Totals By Year
2023
146,000
2022
64,000
2021
37,000
Population(s) Served
LGBTQ people
Related Program
PowerOn
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Number of mentors recruited
Totals By Year
2023
12
Population(s) Served
LGBTQ people
Population(s) Served
PATHS
Type of Metric
Input - describing resources we use
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Mentorship program began in 2023.
Number of youth mentored
Totals By Year
2023
22
Population(s) Served
LGBTQ people
Population(s) Served
PATHS
Type of Metric
Input - describing resources we use
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Mentorship program began in 2023.
Number of rural individuals reached
Totals By Year
2023
34,695
Population(s) Served
LGBTQ people
Population(s) Served
PowerOn
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
We began tracking this metric in 2023.
Goals & Strategy
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PowerOnPowerOn is helping to empower LGBTQ+ individuals by connecting them to the Internet. From providing hardware to tech education and low cost broadband connection, PowerOn seeks to do our part in closing the digital divide. Learn more at poweronlgbt.org. Population(s) Served LGBTQ people At-risk youth
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PATHSPATHS is a program to inspire and empower LGBTQ+ youth and young adults interested in careers in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics) fields through storytelling by current LGBTQ+ STEAM professionals, and connection to the resources needed to pursue STEAM careers. Learn more at pathslgbtq.org. Population(s) Served Researchers Students
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Digital NavigatorThe Digital Navigator program seeks to empower LGBTQ+ individuals and organizations to navigate online spaces and resources safely and confidently. Population(s) Served LGBTQ people
Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.
How We Listen
Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.
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We demonstrated a willingness to learn more by reviewing resources about feedback practice.
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We shared information about our current feedback practices.
How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?
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To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To identify where we are less inclusive or equitable across demographic groups, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals
Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?
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We collect feedback from the people we serve at least annually, We take steps to get feedback from marginalized or under-represented people, We aim to collect feedback from as many people we serve as possible, We take steps to ensure people feel comfortable being honest with us, We look for patterns in feedback based on demographics (e.g., race, age, gender, etc.), We look for patterns in feedback based on people’s interactions with us (e.g., site, frequency of service, etc.), We engage the people who provide feedback in looking for ways we can improve in response, We act on the feedback we receive, We tell the people who gave us feedback how we acted on their feedback, We ask the people who gave us feedback how well they think we responded
What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?
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It is difficult to get the people we serve to respond to requests for feedback, The people we serve tell us they find data collection burdensome
Financials
Source: IRS form 990
Paid Preparer
KRIS MCMACKIN CPA PC
EIN: 47-1182475
PO BOX 778
STAUNTON, VA 244020778
Tel: 540-885-5775
Financial documents
Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
Executive Director
Christopher Wood
Number of employees
9
Organizational demographics
The organization's leader identifies as:
Race & Ethnicity: White/Caucasian/European
Gender identity: Male, Not transgender
Sexual orientation: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, or other sexual orientations in the LGBTQIA+ community
Disability status: Person without a disability
Board of Directors
as of 12/18/2024
Board Chair: Joseph Kapp
Imani Woody
Charles Keller
Beau Whiteman
Yuri Sakamaki
Equity Strategies
Data
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We review compensation data across the organization (and by staff levels) to identify disparities by race.
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We disaggregate data to adjust programming goals to keep pace with changing needs of the communities we support.
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We disaggregate data by demographics, including race, in every policy and program measured.
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We have long-term strategic plans and measurable goals for creating a culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.
Policies and processes
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We seek individuals from various race backgrounds for board and executive director/CEO positions within our organization.
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We have community representation at the board level, either on the board itself or through a community advisory board.
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We help senior leadership understand how to be inclusive leaders with learning approaches that emphasize reflection, iteration, and adaptability.
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We engage everyone, from the board to staff levels of the organization, in race equity work and ensure that individuals understand their roles in creating culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.