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Nonprofit · EIN 37-1964125

HE SHE ZE AND WE

Tax-exempt · HENRICO, VA 23238

Financials

$239K$174K2023$317K$291K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of HE SHE ZE AND WE by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$317,082$290,912$26,170$234,126$0$234,126
June 30, 2024990$238,895$174,020$64,875$207,876$0$207,876
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$301,362
Program service revenue
$15,720
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$17,500
Other salaries and wages
$173,658
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$203,126
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$1,800
Occupancy
$22,740
Program services (functional)
$219,814
Management and general (functional)
$56,056
Fundraising (functional)
$15,042

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$207,956
Total assets, end of year
$234,126
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$234,126
Net assets without donor restrictions
$206,669
Net assets with donor restrictions
$27,457
Gross receipts
$317,082
Employees
3
Volunteers
250
Year formed
2019
State of legal domicile
VA

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
SHANNON MCKAYEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Highest-paid employee
40$89,253$4,708
MEREDITH HERTZLERBOARD PRESIDENT EMERITUS
Trustee or director
0$0$0
ELZAN SAMPSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0$0
ROBERT SALMONSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0$0
JAMES MILLNERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0$0
KATHLEEN BURDENBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0$0
LINDA TISSIEREBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0$0
AFTON BRADLEYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0$0
CHAD FISHERTREASURER
Officer
0$0$0
JAH AKANDESECRETARY
Officer
0$0$0
APRIL JOHNSONPRESIDENT
Officer
0$0$0
EMMA YACKSOVICE PRESIDENT
Officer
0$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JAH AKANDEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0
APRIL JOHNSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0
ELZAN SAMPSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0
CHAD FISHERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0
MEREDITH HERTZLERBOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
NATALIE ROPERTREASURER
Officer
0$0
SHANNON MCKAYEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Key employee, Highest-paid employee
40$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
9702 GAYTON RD, HENRICO, VA 23238-4907
In care of
% CHAD FISHER
Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
1700 FORESTWAY DR, Henrico VA 23238
Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
SHANNON MCKAY, 1700 FORESTWAY DR, Henrico VA 23238
Signed the 990
CHAD FISHER, TREASURER
Phone
(804) 651-9178
Return prepared by
Precise Taxes Inc

Mission

SUPPORTING TRANSGENDER AND NONBINARY PEOPLE BY EMPOWERING THEIR FAMILIES, COMMUNITIES, AND ALLIES TO CREATE LIFE-SAVING, INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENTS THROUGH EDUCATION AND SUPPORT PROGRAMING.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Parent and Family Education: Parents/guardians and adult family members need accurate information about gender identity to feel more comfortable accepting their transgender child, of any age. The magic of a peer-led support meeting occurs when a new person shows up with a variety of raw emotions; listens to someone that has a little or a lot more lived experience; and leaves feeling relieved and less alone.Sharing lived experiences and trusted resources with the help of skilled and knowledgeable co-facilitators is what makes He She Ze and We meetings a brave and non-judgmental space for all attendees to learn how to navigate any next steps. Morning and evening options are available to reach caregivers with varied work schedules. In-person and virtual options allow for access statewide. Multiple facilitators make room for a variety of perspectives, including a monthly BIPOC meeting. HSZ&W currently holds 10 educational support meetings each month. Guest Speaker Panel Discussions are part of this program.
    Expenses $82,483
  • Community Building and Outreach: HSZ&W shows up at as many community events as possible to spread awareness about the importance of creating inclusive and welcoming environments. The way this translates into our work is staff and volunteers providing a resource and/or activity table at many events across the state throughout the year. Sharing information about our organization, how folks can engage with us, learning opportunities, and providing branded materials such as pronoun buttons, stickers, and other marketing materials. We provide training so that our volunteers are equipped with reliable information to share with folks. We strive to represent the communities we are aiming to support, thus it is important to have parents of trans youth and adult trans individuals on our board and paid staff, as well as, volunteer team.
    Expenses $51,983
  • He She Ze and We Family Connections Program: Positive social interactions with peers is essential for healthy social, intellectual, and emotional development of all children. There is a nationwide attack on Transgender and Nonbinary Youth which is negatively impacting our families. During these extremely volatile times in our society, He She Ze and We brings families together to foster the growth of community close to home. Trans youth and their families need to know that they are seen, understood, accepted, and celebrated Family Connections programming takes families out into their local communities to feed their souls by engaging in group activities...just for fun This program compliments our educational support for adult family members by inviting siblings into the mix so that they too feel supported and valued, as well as experience first hand the natural variances of gender identity and expression amongst peers. For each locality, various relationships are forming with other organizations and businesses that are willing to provide a welcoming environment. Family Connections is organized and run by our Community Engagement and Events Coordinator. The goal is to lift up this vibrant community and help our children not only survive, but THRIVE Family Connections events happened in 2-4 regions across VA in 2024/2025 with Richmond and Charlottesville having the most in attendance.
    Expenses $44,993
  • Ally & Community Education: Educating families is only part of the solution to creating a safe and welcoming community for transgender and nonbinary individuals. Knowledge dislodges fear and can empower individuals to know how to talk about gender diversity and how to create inclusive environments for trans and nonbinary people. We work with schools, corporations, businesses, community organizations, medical and mental health providers. During a typical training session, facilitators cover foundational concepts, illuminate risk factors, explore identities, and encourage participants to learn best practices when supporting transgender and nonbinary people in a variety of settings. Our team consults with clients and tailors a program that fits their needs and goals. HSZ&W training helps attendees leave feeling more confident about the topic of gender identity and how to be an ally. Followup includes a satisfaction feedback survey and comprehensive resources. With financial support, HSZ&W will be able to increase our capacity by
    Expenses $22,855 · revenue $15,720
  • HSZ&Ws Trans Wellness Fund (TWF): In response to Virginias major hospital systems abruptly halting medical care to transgender youth under the age of 19, HSZ&W has created a program to help families and adult trans individuals navigate the healthcare system with personalized virtual meetings to connect them with affirming and competent mental health and medical providers. Launching in May 2025, with a quarterly application cycle and micro grants are awarded to those who need financial assistance to access care.
    Expenses $17,500 · grants $17,500

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
37-1964125
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2020
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$234,126
Income (IRS master file)
$317,082

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$317,082$290,912$234,126IRS
990June 2024$238,895$174,020$207,876XML
990June 2023$162,326$97,769$143,682IRS
990-N for 2021
Officer: SHANNON MCKAY
June 30, 2022≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2020
Officer: Shannon McKay
June 30, 2021≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2019
Officer: Shannon McKay
June 30, 2020≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 37-1964125).

Questions about HE SHE ZE AND WE

What is the EIN of HE SHE ZE AND WE?
The employer identification number (EIN) of HE SHE ZE AND WE is 37-1964125.
Is HE SHE ZE AND WE tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2020.
Are donations to HE SHE ZE AND WE tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does HE SHE ZE AND WE file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of HE SHE ZE AND WE due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did HE SHE ZE AND WE last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of HE SHE ZE AND WE?
The 990-N for 2021 names SHANNON MCKAY.
Who are the officers and directors of HE SHE ZE AND WE?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 12 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $89,253 (SHANNON MCKAY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does HE SHE ZE AND WE have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $317,082, expenses of $290,912 and total assets of $234,126 at year end.

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