Advocates For Informed Choice
- Assets
- $673.2k
- Revenue
- $403.0k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 5
- Location
- Sudbury, MA
- Founding
- 08/2010
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 27-2947576
Organization Overview
Advocates For Informed Choice, operating under the name Interact, is located in Sudbury, MA. The organization was established in 2010. According to its NTEE Classification (R60) the organization is classified as: Civil Liberties, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Interact employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Interact is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, Interact generated $403.0k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $637.9k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 12.9% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO ENGAGE PARENTS, DOCTORS, ATTORNEYS AND INTERSEX ACTIVISTS IN STRATEGY DISCUSSIONS; STIMULATE LEGAL DIALOGUE ABOUT THE FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS OF CHILDREN BORN WITH INTERSEX CONDITIONS OR DSD'S; AND EMPLOY TRADITIONAL AND NON-TRADITIONAL LEGAL TOOLS TO ENSURE JUSTICE FOR CHILDREN BORN WITH INTERSEX CONDITIONS OR DSD'S. THESE ACTIVITIES ARE GROUNDED IN A SENSE OF RESPECT AND COMPASSION FOR THE CHILDREN, PARENTS, DOCTORS AND INTERSEX ADULTS INVOLVED.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
MEDIA & AWARENESS INTERACTS MEDIA & AWARENESS- RAISING WORK PROMOTES SENSITIVE, ACCURATE, OWN-VOICES COVERAGE OF INTERSEX ISSUES IN JOURNALISM AND ENTERTAINMENT MEDIA. INTERACTS WORK WAS FEATURED IN OVER 300 PIECES OF MEDIA COVERAGE IN 2021, INCLUDING THE ADVOCATE, THE 19TH NEWS, SCARY MOMMY, AND THE AMERICAN INDEPENDENT. INTERACT INCREASED ITS FOLLOWERS TO 38,312 ON SOCIAL MEDIA. STAFF AND YOUTH ADVOCATES DID 54 TALKS, PANELS AND PRESENTATIONS, INCLUDING PARTICIPATING IN A STARBUCKS PRIDE PANEL DISCUSSION AND AN INTERSEX INCLUSION IN THE WORKPLACE TRAINING FOR MICROSOFT. ADDITIONALLY, INTERACT PARTNERED WITH THE WRITERS GUILD OF AMERICA WEST TO PRESENT A GROUNDBREAKING PANEL PROMOTING AUTHENTIC INTERSEX REPRESENTATION IN TV AND FILM. 17 INTERSEX LEADERS WERE INVITED TO THE FIRST-EVER WHITE HOUSE INTERSEX AWARENESS DAY LISTENING SESSION. INTERACT STAFF PRESENTED TO NY ASSEMBLY WOMENS CAUCUS. ADDITIONAL DETAILS CAN BE FOUND AT: HTTPS://INTERACTADVOCATES.ORG/ABOUT-US/ANNUAL-REPORTS/
LAW AND POLICY LAUNCHED CALIFORNIAS SB 225, AND TESTIFIED AT RHODE ISLAND SENATE HEARING ON SB 593, TO STOP UNNECCESARY SURGERIES ON INTERSEX CHILDREN. HOSTED COMMUNITY LISTENING SESSION TO GATHER FEEDBACK ON LEGISLATIVE EFFORTS AND OTHER POLICY STRATEGIES. PASSED NEW YORK CITY COUNCIL BILL INT. 1748 TO CREATE A NEW PUBLIC AWARENESS CAMPAIGN TO INFORM PARENTS AND DOCTORS ABOUT INTERSEX VARIATIONS AND THE RISKS OF UNNECESSARY MEDICAL INTERVENTION IN INFANCY. RELEASED LEGISLATIVE TOOLKIT IN COLLABORATION WITH HARVARD LAW SCHOOLS LGBTQ+ ADVOCACY CLINIC. GAVE CONGRESSIONAL LGBTQ+ EQUALITY CAUCUS BRIEFING. TESTIFIED AT THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONS VIRTUAL TITLE IX HEARING AND SUBMITTED WRITTEN COMMENTS. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE RELEASED RESOURCES SPECIFICALLY INCLUDING INTERSEX STUDENTS IN TITLE IX ANTI-DISCRIMINATION EFFORTS, AND UPDATED TITLE IX LEGAL MANUAL TO REFLECT COVERAGE OF INTERSEX STUDENTS. SUBMITTED WRITTEN TESTIMONY TO HOUSE WAYS & MEANS COMMITTEE TO HIGHLIGHT NEEDS OF INTERSEX YOUTH IN FOSTER CARE. PARTICIPATED ON PANEL WITH EQUALITY NC TO DISCUSS HOW ANTI-TRANS SPORTS BILLS IMPACT THE INTERSEX COMMUNITY, AND FILED AMICUS BRIEF IN SOULE V. CONNECTICUT ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOLS WITH ASSISTANCE FROM PATTERSON, BELKNAP, WEBB & TYLER. WORKED WITH HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN TO INCLUDE A QUESTION ON THE HEALTHCARE EQUALITY INDEX REGARDING PARTICIPATING HOSPITALS POLICIES TO PROTECT INTERSEX CHILDRENS BODILY AUTONOMY.
INTERACT YOUTH INTERACT YOUTH IS OUR INTERSEX YOUTH ADVOCACY COLLECTIVE, EMPOWERING YOUNG INTERSEX ADVOCATES WITH CONNECTION, LEADERSHIP SKILLS, AND A PLATFORM TO RAISE THEIR VOICES. YOUTH VOICES ARE AT THE HEART AND SOUL OF OUR MISSION TO HONOR INTERSEX BODILY INTEGRITY AND AUTONOMY IN DECISION-MAKING. IN 2021, INTERACT WORKED WITH 49 YOUTH ADVOCATES, AND ISPACE, OUR ONLINE SPACE FOR YOUTH CONNECTION, GREW TO 131 MEMBERS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Erika Lorshbough Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $65,637 |
Niki Khanna Co-President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Catherine Clune-Taylor Vice Pres./t | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kristina Turner Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Aaron Breslow Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Bonnie Scranton Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $28,190 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $331,531 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $359,721 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $43,297 |
| Investment income | $1 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $403,019 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $65,637 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $6,564 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $237,674 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $30,776 |
| Payroll taxes | $25,475 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $11,400 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $215,986 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $3,264 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $22,983 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $3,173 |
| All other expenses | $5,397 |
| Total functional expenses | $637,934 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $639,115 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $6,469 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $23,371 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $4,243 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $673,198 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $26,363 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $7,054 |
| Total liabilities | $33,417 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $479,447 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $160,334 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $673,198 |