Advocates for Trans Equality

Advocates for Trans Equality (A4TE), formed in 2024 through the merger of the National Center for Transgender Equality and the Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund, fights for the legal and political rights of transgender people in America. As a trans‑led organization, A4TE works through litigation, policy advocacy, community organizing, and public education. Its experts track anti‑trans legislation, file impact‑litigation cases, lobby for federal and state protections, and provide vital resources like the Trans Legal Survival Guide. A4TE envisions a future where trans people live joyfully and without barriers, advancing equality through both 501(c)(3) educational work and 501(c)(4) policy efforts. 

Audubon

The National Audubon Society is one of the oldest and most influential bird‑conservation organizations in the Western Hemisphere, founded in 1905. Its mission is to protect birds and the places they need through science, advocacy, education, and on‑the‑ground conservation. Audubon works across 11 countries, reflecting the migratory nature of birds, and manages extensive networks of chapters, sanctuaries, and conservation programs. Its initiatives address habitat loss, climate change, and biodiversity decline, using tools like the Migratory Bird Explorer to guide conservation efforts. Audubon’s century‑long legacy includes major policy wins such as the Migratory Bird Treaty Act and ongoing climate‑action campaigns. 

ACLU

The American Civil Liberties Union, founded in 1920, is a nationwide nonprofit dedicated to defending and preserving individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution. With millions of members and supporters, the ACLU works through litigation, advocacy, and public education across all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and Washington, D.C. It tackles issues including free speech, racial justice, reproductive freedom, LGBTQ rights, immigrants’ rights, voting rights, and privacy in the digital age. The organization has participated in more Supreme Court cases than any other private entity and remains a central force in safeguarding civil liberties against government overreach.

Burlesque Hall of Fame

The Burlesque Hall of Fame was the world’s only museum dedicated entirely to preserving, celebrating, and teaching the art and history of burlesque. Originating from Jennie Lee’s personal collection in the 1950s, the museum grew into a major archive containing thousands of costumes, props, photographs, magazines, sheet music, and personal effects from performers across nearly a century. Located in the Las Vegas Arts District, it offered classes, film screenings, research access, and the famed Burlesque Hall of Fame Weekender, a four‑day convention featuring showcases and the long‑running Miss Exotic World competition. The museum operated as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit until its closure on July 20, 2025.

Ecdysiast Arts Museum

The Ecdysiast Arts Museum in Davenport, Iowa, founded by burlesque performer and historian Danielle Colby, is a unique cultural institution dedicated to the history, artistry, and social impact of nudity in performance. Open by appointment for visitors 21 and older, the museum houses an extensive collection of costumes, posters, accessories, photographs, books, and ephemera exploring burlesque and the broader world of ecdysiasts—performers who monetize nudity. Exhibits rotate regularly, and the museum hosts live performances several times a week. Colby’s vision emphasizes storytelling beyond glamour, highlighting performers across eras and backgrounds. As of 2025, it stands as the only museum of its kind in the U.S., especially notable following the closure of the Burlesque Hall of Fame.

Love at First Meow

Love at First Meow is a volunteer‑driven cat rescue dedicated to saving, rehabilitating, and rehoming abandoned, neglected, and at‑risk cats throughout the Midwest. The organization focuses on foster‑based care, ensuring every cat receives individualized attention, medical support, socialization, and a safe environment before adoption. Their team works closely with shelters, community feeders, and local residents to rescue cats who might otherwise be overlooked, including seniors, special‑needs cats, and shy or traumatized animals. Love at First Meow also provides education on responsible pet ownership, TNR programs, and community cat welfare. Two of Donna Touch’s kitties came from this rescue, a testament to the loving, attentive care the organization provides to every feline they save.

NAACP

Founded in 1909, the NAACP is the nation’s oldest and most influential civil‑rights organization. Its mission is to achieve equity, political rights, and social inclusion by eliminating discrimination and advancing policies that support Black Americans and other marginalized communities. The NAACP operates through grassroots activism, litigation, policy advocacy, and youth programs, with more than two million activists nationwide. Its work spans racial justice, education, environmental justice, health equity, and economic empowerment. The organization continues to fight voter suppression, challenge discriminatory laws, and mobilize communities to protect civil and human rights. 

Center for Reproductive Rights

The Center for Reproductive Rights is a global legal advocacy organization using the power of law to advance reproductive rights as fundamental human rights. Since 1992, it has litigated landmark cases before national courts, UN committees, and regional human‑rights bodies, securing stronger legal protections for billions worldwide. Its work spans abortion access, maternal health, contraception, adolescent rights, and assisted reproduction. The Center’s strategy combines litigation, policy reform, and global partnerships to ensure people can make decisions about their reproductive lives free from discrimination and coercion. It remains a leading force in defending reproductive autonomy amid shifting political landscapes. 

States Win

States Win (formerly Sister District) is a national grassroots organization focused on building enduring progressive power in state legislatures. Since 2016, it has grown to more than 70,000 volunteers and supported over 185 candidates across 18 states, with 167 victories. The organization mobilizes volunteers to phonebank, text, fundraise, and write postcards for strategic state‑level races that can shift legislative control. States Win also invests in civic‑engagement organizations through its State Bridges program, strengthening democratic participation in communities facing voter suppression. Its work has contributed to historic electoral milestones, including breaking supermajorities and electing barrier‑breaking candidates.