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Gender Justice Fund
@genderjusticefund.bsky.social
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Fighting to end all forms of gender-based oppression through trust-based philanthropy and by amplifying community-led systems change.
Philadelphia, PA
www.genderjusticephilly.org
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November 25, 2025 at 7:45 PM
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Large fries made of cardboard with the following words painted on them: - CONSENT - Freely Given - Reversible - Informed - Embodied - Specific
November 12, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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Two people wearing green costumes that look like relish packets. One costume reads "Consent Sauce", the other reads "YES!"
November 12, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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Our build focused on consent, using the FRIES model, which articulates that consent should be:
- Freely Given
- Reversible
- Informed
- Embodied
- Specific

Thanks Spiral Q for providing a great opportunity for us all to work together and be part of an amazing event!

#genderjusticephilly
Two people standing in a workshop. Between them is a large McDonald's-style red box with fries sticking out. On the box, the following has been painted: CONSENT Freely Given Reversible Informed Embodied Specific
November 12, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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Check out the full report on our website: www.genderjusticephilly.org/news-1/t
Endless thanks to our researcher, V Chaudhry.
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Image Text Continued Need & Future Recommendations - The TRF has become a crucial source of support for grantees, especially those providing direct assistance. - The needs of TGNC communities continue to grow, well beyond the current capacity of the fund. - In addition to funds, TGNC communities need opportunities to connect, experience joy, and build relationships. - Organizations will likely have to seriously shift strategies to respond to the existing and upcoming political climate. - The TRF model demonstrates the power and benefits of trusting in TGNC communities to define need and build their own networks of support. - While TRF has filled a funding gap, additional support is needed to ensure consistent access for BIPOC-led and unincorporated groups.
September 18, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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3) Facilitated leadership and professional development for both committee members and grantees.
Image Text FINDINGS: Professional and Leadership Development - Many grantees used TRF funds to support stipends and compensation for different forms of leadership and labor. - For many TRF grantmaking committee members, the opportunity to be in a position of institutional decision-making power had financial, professional, and personal impact. - The structure of the grantmaking committee made space for people to grow as leaders. - Grantmaking committee members described feeling valued for their opinions in the decision-making process. Quote: There’s a lot of power in Black trans folks being able to give away money to folks that are going to support other trans folks, especially those who are most marginalized… — TRF Grantmaking Committee Member
September 18, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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2) Helped cultivate connections
Image Text FINDINGS: Cultivating Connections - Community-building was a significant throughline of the process and had a profound impact on grantmaking committee members. - For grantees, relationship-building was a distinguishing feature of the TRF, particularly in comparison to other grant programs. - Gender Justice Fund provided opportunities for TRF grantees to connect with one another to build strategy, share ideas, and collectively cultivate resources. Quote: GJF has set up Zoom calls so we can get together… that’s really important, because usually the only time I see other folks is when we’re at a march or a pride event.” — TRF Grantee
September 18, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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1) Catalyzed and expanded programs
Image Text FINDINGS: Catalyzing and Expanding Programs - Some grantees were able to expand or sustain existing TGNC-focused programming with funds from the TRF. - For many organizations that received multiple years of funding from the TRF, community members have come to rely on the funding and services. - For some grantees, receiving a grant inspired them to develop or implement new programs. - TRF funding helped some grantee organizations get off the ground and/or expand. Quote: Through this kind of professional and programmatic development opportunity, Black trans young people can start to imagine themselves beyond ‘a constant state of survival.’ — TRF Grantee
September 18, 2025 at 4:46 PM