Our Supporters
We are deeply grateful to those who have invested in our work at the ground floor. Their support provides critical resources for covering trans issues and cultivating opportunities for trans journalists.
There are many opportunities to support our work, including donations, paid advertising, sponsorships, and more. Review our fundraising guidelines for frequently asked questions. We abide by the Institute for Nonprofit News' guidelines for ethics and best practices in nonprofit journalism, which means that as a general rule we name all contributors who donate $5,000 or more in a year.
Major Funders
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The Ford Foundation provided a seed grant in 2023-2024 and continues to support us with a $225,000 general operating grant from 2025-2027. |
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Fondation Chanel supports us with a general operating $150,000 grant from 2024-2026. |
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The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation supports us with a general operating $80,000 grant from 2024-2026. |
Our Sponsors & Program Supporters
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Supported general operating. |
| MuckRock | Supported our What to FOIA project on anti-trans executive action. |
| Transgender Law Center | Supported spring 2025 Level Up. |
| Borealis Philanthropy | Supported TJA @ IRE 2024. |
| Knight Foundation | Supported TJA @ IRE 2024. |
| MacArthur Foundation | Supported TJA @ IRE 2024. |
| Democracy Fund | Supported TJA @ IRE 2024 and summer 2025 Level Up. |
| TransLash Media | Supported TJA @ IRE 2024. |
| Aron Pilhofer | Supported TJA @ IRE 2024. |
Large Donors
| Laura and Andrews Newby Family Fund |
General Supporters
Individual Donors
We are, first and foremost, a trans-led organization funded by our community. More than 20% of our membership actively donates to our organization, most on a recurring basis.
We also have a number of generous from other journalism communities and associations.
Board of Directors
Our board of directors volunteers both time and financial support as they work to grow the organization.
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Interested in learning more about how to support our work? Check out our donations FAQ and opportunities for support.
