“TJFP is something that I’m so excited to tell people about because I think a lot of people don’t know that this group exists–where you have trans people getting money and then deciding how can we support other trans organizations that are doing work.” – Peterson Toscano, Theatrical Performance Activist & TJFP Monthly Donor Why […]
We are beyond honored to welcome Everette Thompson to this years community-led grantmaking panel. Everette has over 20 years of experience in community organizing, organizational development, and movement building. He’s a Southerner by birth and choice, and has dedicated his career to strengthening organizational infrastructure in the South. Currently he serves as an Organizer with […]
Thank you Isabel Sousa-Rodriguez for saying “Yes!” to joining TJFP’s 2018 grantmaking team! Isabel was born in Bogota, Colombia and moved to Miami with their family at the age of 6. They began community organizing against deportations and for immigration reform in 2007 and have since become the Membership and Organizing Director and the Florida […]
TJFP’s role is to support grassroots trans leadership across the country. If you wanna learn more about what trans leadership can look like, we invite to you to check out the video we made as part of TJFP’s From the Ground to the Sky tour that highlights the work our previous grantee, The Tennessee Transgender Political […]
We’re thrilled to welcome Shawn Reagor to TJFP’s 2018 grantmaking team! Shawn was born and raised in Montana. He started getting involved in advocacy work while studying Chemistry at Carroll College. Since then he has facilitated multiple trans and nonbinary support groups across the state, spoken at major conferences, testified on the state and municipal levels, […]
In February we received 216 applications from across the country! That’s an outstanding amount of commitment for love and justice for our communities. TJFP lovingly invites you to continue supporting trans justice and leadership with us! As always, ever dollar donated will go directly to our 2018 grantees. Help us raise $50,000 before May 15th! […]
TJFP is so excited to introduce the first of our six grantmaking fellows, Bré Anne Campbell! Bré is a black woman of trans experience from Detroit, Michigan. She is the co-director of Trans Sistas of Color Project- Detroit, the first trans lead organization in Michigan dedicated to uplifting and impacting the lives of trans women […]
Please spread the word that our application deadline is this Thursday February 15th, 2018 at 12 Midnight EST! Now is the time to apply or encourage others! Is Your Group Eligible for a TJFP Grant? Are you a group? Are you a grassroots, trans justice group run by and for trans people? Is your group’s […]
We’re so excited to share with you TJFP’s 2017 annual report! Because TJFP has the most incredible family and friends, we had the honor of moving half a million dollars to 153 trans-led grassroots groups across the country last year. We hope you’ll take the opportunity to learn more about these fierce folks by viewing […]
In 2017, TJFP gave half a million dollars to 153 trans-led grassroots groups across the country, and we hope to give another half a million away in 2018. Applications are now open for 2018 TJFP grants! Please review the eligibility criteria and apply! Share widely and get your application in! The application is currently available in […]
TJFP is so honored to be receiving the Out for Impact Award from Funders for LGBTQ Issues at their 35th anniversary celebration, The Pride in Philanthropy Awards! TJFP is being recognized for our leadership supporting grassroots trans-led groups across the country, empowering transgender leaders in community-based organizations and in philanthropy, and transforming the conversation around impactful grantmaking […]
Today is Marsha P. Johnson’s Birthday! We encourage you to honor the legacy of Marsha P. Johnson’s work by supporting trans leadership! Marsha P. Johnson (August 24, 1945 – July 6, 1992) was an American activist, artist, sex worker, and liberation embodied. She lived and fought against the discriminations and abuses experienced by trans people. […]