American Association Of Physicians For Human Rights Inc

Organization Overview

American Association Of Physicians For Human Rights Inc, operating under the name Glma Health Professionals Advancing Lgbtq Equality Lgbtq Equality, is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1996. 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 12/2021, Glma Health Professionals Advancing Lgbtq Equality Lgbtq Equality employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Glma Health Professionals Advancing Lgbtq Equality Lgbtq Equality 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, Glma Health Professionals Advancing Lgbtq Equality Lgbtq Equality generated $449.7k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $424.1k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (1.9%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2014, Glma Health Professionals Advancing Lgbtq Equality Lgbtq Equality has awarded 19 individual grants totaling $199,738. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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TO ENSURE EQUALITY IN HEALTHCARE FOR LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL AND TRANSGENDER (LGBT) INDIVIDUALS AND HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES - THROUGH A MULTITUDE OF ACTIVITIES, GLMA SEEKS TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND WELL BEING OF LGBTQ PATIENTS BY EDUCATING PROVIDERS AND ALL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS, PATIENTS THEMSELVES AND POLICYMAKERS AT ALL LEVELS ABOUT THE SPECIFIC HEALTH NEEDS OF LGBTQ PEOPLE. A CENTRAL COMPONENT OF GLMA'S EDUCATIONAL WORK IS THE GLMA ANNUAL CONFERENCE ON LGBTQ HEALTH, THE WORLD'S LARGEST SCIENTIFIC MEETING FOCUSING ON LGBTQ HEALTH. THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE ANNUALLY ATTRACTS MORE THAN 500 PARTICIPANTS FROM AROUND THE U.S. AND WORLD. THE CONFERNECE OFFERS CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT FOR A BROAD VARIETY OF HEALTH PROFESSIONALS IN ALL ASPECTS OF LGBTQ HEALTH. THE 2021 GLMA ANNUAL CONFERENCE ON LGBTQ HEALTH WAS HELD VIRTUALLY WITH MORE THAN 443 REGISTRANTS.


POLICY AND ADVOCACY - GLMA'S POLICY AND ADVOCACY EFFORTS SEEK TO INFLUENCE AND ESTABLISH POLICIES TO ADDRESS LGBTQ HEALTH CONCERNS AT THE LOCAL, INSTITUTION AND GOVERNMENT LEVELS. IN 2021, GLMA WORKED IN COALITION TO, AMONG OTHER EFFORTS: PRESERVE NONDISCRIMINATION PROTECTIONS UNDER THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT FOR TRANSGENDER AND LESBIAN, GAY AND BISEXUAL PEOPLE; SUPPORT INCLUSION OF SEXUAL ORIENTATION AND GENDER IDENTITY QUESTIONS IN ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORDS AND NATIONAL POPULATION-BASED SURVEYS; OPPOSE EFFORTS TO EXPAND THE ABILITY OF HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS TO REFUSE CASE TO LGBTQ PEOPLE, WOMEN AND OTHER COMMUNITIES BASED ON RELIGIOUS OBJECTIONS; PROMOTE EDUCATION AND AWARENESS ABOUT THE HUMAN RIGHTS AND HEALTH NEEDS OF INTERSEX PEOPLE; ADVOCATE REMOVAL OF ARBITRARY EXCLUSIONS IN PUBLIC AND PRIVATE HEALTH INSURANCE FOR CARE OF TRANSGENDER INDIVIDUALS; SUPPORT EFFORTS TO ENSURE HEALTH PROFESSIONAL STUDENTS AND HEALTH PROFESSIONALS RECEIVE TRAINING AND EDUCATION IN LGBTQ HEALTH; ENSURE THAT POLICIES RELATED TO HIV ARE INFORMED BY THE MOST UP-TO-DATE SCIENTIFIC DEVELOPMENTS IN THE CARE AND TREATMENT OF PEOPLE LIVING WITH HIV; ADDRESS ANTI-LGBTQ BIAS AND DISCRIMINATION IN THE HEALTHCARE SYSTEM, INCLUDING HOSPITALS AND OTHER HEALTHCARE SETTINGS; AND SUPPORT RESEARCH INITIATIVES INTO LGBTQ HEALTH BY THE NIH AND OTHER INSTITUTIONS.


LESBIAN HEALTH FUND - GLMA'S LESBIAN HEALTH FUND (LHF) MAKES DIRECT GRANTS TO FUND LESBIAN HEALTH RESEARCH AND IS THE WORLD'S ONLY RESEARCH FUND SOLELY DEDICATED TO THE UNIQUE HEALTH NEEDS OF LESBIANS AND SEXUAL MINORITY WOMEN.


PATIENT REFERRAL AND EDUCATION - ANOTHER KEY COMPONENT TO GLMA'S EDUCATION WORK IS ENSURING PATIENTS ARE EDUCATED TO ADDRESS LGBTQ HEALTH CONCERNS WITH PROVIDERS. GLMA'S PATIENT EDUCATION SERIES TOP HEALTH ISSUES YOU SHOULD DISCUSS WITH YOUR PROVIDER SHARES KEY INFORMATION ABOUT HEALTH ISSUES AFFECTING LGBTQ COMMUNITIES. THIS TOOL IS ALSO A PRIMER FOR PROVIDERS INTERESTED IN LEARNING MORE ABOUT LGBTQ HEALTH CONCERNS. GLMA'S ONLINE PROVIDER DIRECTORY CONNECTS LGBTQ PATIENTS WITH WELCOMING AND CULTURALLY COMPETENT PROVIDERS. MORE THAN 3,500 LGBTQ PATIENTS USE GLMA'S ONLINE PROVIDER DIRECTORY MONTHLY AND THE NUMBER OF LISTED PROVIDERS IS NEARLY 3,600 ACROSS THE NATION.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$56,416
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$29,777
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$132,456
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$218,649
Total Program Service Revenue$231,045
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 $449,695

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, American Association Of Physicians For Human Rights Inc has awarded $18,050 in support to 2 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY

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Syracuse, NY

PURPOSE: RESEARCH GRANT - EFFECTS OF SELF-COMPASSION PRACTICE ON STRESS REACTIVITY AMONG SEXUAL MINORITY WOMEN

$10,000

EAST TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY

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Johnson City, TN

PURPOSE: RESEARCH GRANT - CENTERING SEXUAL AND GENDER MINORITY - PEOPLE OF COLOR LIVING WITH POLYCYSTIC OVARY SYNDROME

$8,050
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that American Association Of Physicians For Human Rights Inc has recieved totaling $71,820.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
American Medical Association

Chicago, IL

PURPOSE: HEALTH EQUITY STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT GRANT

$50,000
Mightycause Charitable Foundation

Marianna, FL

PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED

$15,035
American Online Giving Foundation Inc

Newark, DE

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$6,785
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