Gendercool Project is located in Highland Park, IL. The organization was established in 2017. According to its NTEE Classification (P20) the organization is classified as: Human Service Organizations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Gendercool Project employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Gendercool Project 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 12/2021, Gendercool Project generated $1.3m in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $623.8k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 63.6% per year over the past 3 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE GENDERCOOL PROJECT IS A YOUTH-LED MOVEMENT REPLACING MISINFORMED OPINIONS WITH POSITIVE, POWERFUL EXPERIENCES MEETING TRANSGENDER AND NON-BINARY YOUNG PEOPLE WHO ARE THRIVING.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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GENDERCOOL IS BREAKING THROUGH TO MILLIONS OF PEOPLE WHO SAY THEY HAVE NEVER MET A TRANSGENDER OR NON-BINARY PERSON BY REPLACING MISINFORMED OPINIONS WITH POSITIVE, POWERFUL EXPERIENCES MEETING TRANSGENDER AND NON-BINARY YOUNG PEOPLE WHO ARE THRIVING. THE GENDERCOOL PROJECT WORKS DIRECTLY WITH CORPORATIONS TO PROVIDE SERVICES SUCH AS EDUCATIONAL EVENTS, HR AND DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION CONSULTING AROUND HOW BEST TO CREATE AN INCLUSIVEWORKPLACE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES, INCLUDING THOSE WHO IDENTIFY AS TRANSGENDER AND NON-BINARY AND FOR PARENT EMPLOYEES OF TRANSGENDER AND NON-BINARY YOUNG PEOPLE. GENDERCOOL HELPS TO EDUCATE THE GENERAL PUBLIC THROUGH ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS, MEDIA PLACEMENTS, BOOKS AND SPEAKING OPPORTUNITIES TO SHARE STORIES AROUND TRANSGENDER AND NON-BINARY YOUNG PEOPLE WHO ARE THRIVING.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Gearah Goldstein Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 35 | $63,750 |
Jennifer Grosshandler Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 55 | $35,417 |
John Grosshandler Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $19,583 |
Dr Vivienne Ming Treasurer | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Erik Day Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Erin Uritis Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,282,802 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,282,802 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $13,373 |
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 | $1,296,175 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $100 |
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. | $118,750 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $17,812 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $24,500 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $11,328 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $4,762 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $26,924 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $19,756 |
Information technology | $725 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $804 |
Travel | $44,121 |
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 | $2,414 |
All other expenses | $68 |
Total functional expenses | $623,831 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $843,420 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $5,928 |
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 | $236 |
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 | $849,584 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $28,868 |
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 | $46,657 |
Total liabilities | $75,525 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $134,059 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $640,000 |
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 | $849,584 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Gendercool Project has recieved totaling $500.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Hoven Family Foundation Inc Cleveland, OH PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE | $500 |
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