Mission
BORN THIS WAY FOUNDATION EMPOWERS AND INSPIRES YOUNG PEOPLE TO BUILD A KINDER, BRAVER WORLD THAT SUPPORTS THEIR MENTAL HEALTH.
Public Charity
BORN THIS WAY FOUNDATION
BORN THIS WAY FOUNDATION is a Public Charity headquartered in NEW YORK, NY. Financial data from the 2024 filing: $6.0M revenue, $6.9M expenses, $9.0M total assets. IRS filings disclose 64 grants awarded by this foundation, totaling roughly $2.7M.
EIN: 452752227
NEW YORK, NY
Public Foundations
NTEE: T30
Latest filing: 2024
Total Revenue$6.0M
Total Expenses$6.9M
Total Assets$9.0M
Grants Given64
Grant Total$2.7M
Filing Years2019–2024
Where $100 goes at Born This Way Foundation
How Born This Way Foundation divides every $100 it spends, from its own Form 990 filings, averaged across 7 years.
$75
Programs
the work itself
$16
Management
running the organization
$9
Fundraising
raising the next dollar
Inside the $75 for programs
$41
The kindness in community fund is our youth-driven grantmaking initiative that empowers community organizations that are addressing young people's diverse needs globally
$15
In addition to the programs above, we connect young people with accessible, evidence-based mental health resources and conduct research that advances understanding of youth mental health
$14
Be there certificate is our free, online mental health course that equips young people with the tools to confidently and compassionately support one another, created in partnership with…
Plus 1 more program. Cost per person served and the full program breakdown are on the full profile.
Source: Form 990 filings with the IRS, latest fiscal year 2024. Shares are from the organization's reported expenses. Data by Imperigo; not affiliated with the IRS.
Before you apply to Born This Way Foundation
Who to contact, what to include, deadlines, typical grant size and geographic focus are available with membership.
Sample Grants Given
GENERAL SUPPORT
$75,000
COLLABORATING ON THE BE THERE CERTIFICATE
$71,000
GENERAL SUPPORT
$60,000
GENERAL SUPPORT
$55,000
GENERAL SUPPORT
$50,000
Showing up to 5 of 64 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
DIRECTOR, SECRETARY
Alexander Roque
DIRECTOR
Charles B Ortner
VP, RESEARCH AND EVALUATION
Claudia Fernandes
DIRECTOR, PRESIDENT
Cynthia Germanotta
VP, PROGRAMS AND IMPACT
Gary A Aide
VP, CONTENT AND BRAND
Getenesh M Yilma
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6.0M | $6.9M | $9.0M |
| 2023 | $7.1M | $3.6M | $9.6M |
| 2022 | $5.3M | $4.9M | $5.8M |
| 2020 | $4.6M | $2.7M | $5.8M |
| 2019 | $3.6M | $2.6M | $4.1M |
Between 2019 and 2024, reported annual revenue grew from $3.6M to $6.0M (+67%), with total assets most recently reported at $9.0M.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.
Grant Geography
Grants from this foundation were reported to recipients in AZ, CA, CO, DC, FL, GA, and 4 other states.
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Full geographic grant map with state-by-state breakdown available with membership.