Trevor Project Inc

West Hollywood, CA · Founded 1998

Suicide prevention and crisis intervention for LGBTQ+ young people

Primary audience
Youth
Work area
Youth Development
Topic
Youth Programs
Contact
Amit Paley
Website Contact

About Organization

The Trevor Project provides 24/7 crisis support services, research, and advocacy to end suicide among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning young people. Based in West Hollywood, CA, the organization generated $71.2 million in revenue in 2023 with 781 employees and 2,373 volunteers.

What They Focus On

Youth Development

Promotes positive growth through programs, activities, and services supporting social, emotional, and cognitive development of children and adolescents.

Supportive Relationships

Builds connections between young people and caring adults through mentoring and programs providing guidance and positive role models.

Skill Building

Develops competencies through life skills training, leadership programs, and activities preparing youth for successful transitions and futures.

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2023)

$71.2M

+9.6% vs 2021

Expenses (2023)

$77.4M

+34.5% vs 2021

Assets (2023)

$38.7M

-34.3% vs 2021

Employees (2023)

781

+115.2% vs 2021

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2023 $71,223,186 $77,386,467 $38,656,677 781
2021 $64,964,527 $57,519,920 $58,869,072 363
2020 $52,145,776 $31,780,523 $50,204,136 238
2019 $29,598,014 $18,948,654 $30,944,221 198
2018 $20,466,482 $12,910,919 $18,495,108 128
2017 $12,749,141 $7,387,646 $10,692,685 102

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

How They Work

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  • 01

    Engage Youth

    Recruit young people and families through outreach, partnerships, and community connections building participation.

  • 02

    Deliver Programs

    Provide structured activities and services supporting positive development through qualified staff and evidence-based approaches.

  • 03

    Build Relationships

    Foster supportive connections between youth and caring adults creating stable relationships promoting wellbeing.

  • 04

    Measure Outcomes

    Track youth progress and program effectiveness using evaluation tools demonstrating impact on development indicators.

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Trevor Project Inc

Youth Programs

Delivers recreational, educational, and developmental activities supporting positive growth and skill building.

Mentoring

Connects young people with caring adults providing guidance, support, and positive role models.

Life Skills

Teaches competencies including leadership, communication, decision-making, and problem-solving preparing youth for success.

Family Support

Provides resources and assistance helping families support youth development and address challenges.

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Trevor Project Inc.

AP

Amit Paley

CEO & Executive Director (Former)
Compensation: $719,423
PR

Peggy Rajski Left 624

Founder, Former Interim CEO
Full-time
Compensation: $617,062
VM

Virginia Munoz

Chief Operating Officer (Began 10/23)
Full-time
Compensation: $325,000
CC

Carlos Carrazana

Chief Operating Officer (Left 10/23)
Full-time
Compensation: $290,977
AR

Amanda Ryan-Smith

Chief Development Officer (Left 2/24)
Full-time
Compensation: $265,532
CC

Cristina Ciprian-Matthews

Chief Knowledge Officer
Full-time
Compensation: $256,827
KW

Kevin Wong

SVP Marketing, Comms & Content
Full-time
Compensation: $248,962
TD

Thomas Dunham

SVP Product & Technology
Full-time
Compensation: $246,923
CS

Calvin Stowell

Chief Growth Officer (Left 2/23)
Full-time
Compensation: $153,791
ME

Molly Eagan

Interim Chief Clinical Operation Officer (Left 4/2
Full-time
Compensation: $109,421
DP

Debbie Pollock-Berry

Chief People Officer (Left 2/23)
Full-time
Compensation: $108,105
DA

Dennis Adamson

Chief Financial Officer (Began 10/23)
Full-time
Compensation: $52,612
JB

Jaymes Black

CEO (Began 6/2024)
Full-time
LC

Leigh Checchio

General Counsel
Full-time
Compensation: $258,869

Milestones

1998

Organization Founded

1998

Established to support positive youth development through programs and services for children.

2024

Current Services

2024

Operating with $71.2M in revenue and 781 staff serving youth and families.

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

AF
Ac Folkes Board Member 2.00 hrs/week
AE
Amy E Taylor Co-Vice Chair 10.00 hrs/week
AM
Aran Maree Board Member (Began 10/23) 2.00 hrs/week
BD
Bentley De Beyer Board Member (Left 10/23) 2.00 hrs/week
CB
Caroline Bird Board Member 2.00 hrs/week
DZ
Daniel Zelikow Board Member (Began 10/23) 2.00 hrs/week
JA
James Adams Board Member (Began 10/23) 10.00 hrs/week
JD
James Decarlo-Schnepper Board Member (Began 10/23) 2.00 hrs/week
JC
Jason Cole Treasurer 10.00 hrs/week
JB
Jenifer Berman Board Member (Began 3/24) 2.00 hrs/week
JJ
Julian J Moore Board Chair 10.00 hrs/week
JA
Julie Allen Board Member (Began 10/23) 10.00 hrs/week
LM
Lauren Morelli Co-Vice Chair (Left 7/24) 10.00 hrs/week
MB
Marci Bowers Board Member 2.00 hrs/week
MD
Mike Dillon Board Member 10.00 hrs/week
OB
Orlan Boston Co-Vice Chair 10.00 hrs/week
RS
Rebecca Sugar Board Member 2.00 hrs/week
SD
Scott Domann Board Member (Began 10/23) 10.00 hrs/week
SM
Shelly McNamara Board Member 10.00 hrs/week
TP
Terra Potts Board Member (Began 3/24) 2.00 hrs/week
TS
Thomas Sanchez Secretary 10.00 hrs/week
VB
Vanessa Benavides Board Member (Left 7/24) 2.00 hrs/week
WF
Walter Frye Board Member 10.00 hrs/week

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2023)

$3.9M

Highest Paid

$743K

Amit Paley

Compensated Officers

13

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
Amit Paley CEO & Executive Director (Former) $719,423 $23,643 $743,066 —
Peggy Rajski Left 624 Founder, Former Interim CEO $617,062 $11,162 $628,224 40
Virginia Munoz Chief Operating Officer (Began 10/23) $325,000 $2,079 $327,079 40
Amanda Ryan-Smith Chief Development Officer (Left 2/24) $265,532 $42,960 $308,492 40
Carlos Carrazana Chief Operating Officer (Left 10/23) $290,977 $9,751 $300,728 40
Leigh Checchio General Counsel $258,869 $31,962 $290,831 40
Cristina Ciprian-Matthews Chief Knowledge Officer $256,827 $33,662 $290,489 40
Kevin Wong SVP Marketing, Comms & Content $248,962 $34,756 $283,718 40
Thomas Dunham SVP Product & Technology $246,923 $30,247 $277,170 40
Calvin Stowell Chief Growth Officer (Left 2/23) $153,791 $1,447 $155,238 40
Debbie Pollock-Berry Chief People Officer (Left 2/23) $108,105 $9,421 $117,526 40
Molly Eagan Interim Chief Clinical Operation Officer (Left 4/2 $109,421 $2,038 $111,459 40
Dennis Adamson Chief Financial Officer (Began 10/23) $52,612 $2,222 $54,834 40

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$4.2M Grants Received
46 Organizations

Top Funders

46 total
PC
PAYPAL Charitable Giving Fund
$1.4M
TG
The Greater Cincinnati Foundation
$522K
EJ
Elton John Aids Foundation Inc.
$441K
SV
Silicon Valley Community Foundation
$259K
NF
Network For Good
$227K
TF
Tides Foundation
$156K
AE
American Endowment Foundation
$117K
IS
Illumine Service Foundation Inc.
$100K
LO
Looking Out Foundation
$100K
MS
Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc. 3 grants
$100K
+36 more funders
PAYPAL Charitable Giving Fund The Greater Cincinnati Foundation Elton John Aids Foundation Inc. Silicon Valley Community Foundation Network For Good Tides Foundation American Endowment Foundation Illumine Service Foundation Inc. Looking Out Foundation Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc. Hopewell Fund Globalgiving Foundation Inc. Baltimore Community Foundation Inc. National Charitable Endowment Inc. Pledgeling Foundation Foundation To Decrease World Suck Impactassetsinc Give Lively Foundation Inc. Bny Mellon Charitable Gift Fund Austin Community Foundation Inc. Greater Houston Community Foundation Community Foundation Of New Jersey University Impact BJ's RESTAURANTS FOUNDATION The Albertsons Companies Foundation Nbty Helping Hands Charity Inc. Jewish Community Foundation Of Los Angeles The Morrison & Foerster Foundation The Ayco Charitable Foundation The Oregon Community Foundation
PAYPAL Charitable Giving Fund The Greater Cincinnati Foundation Elton John Aids Foundation Inc. Silicon Valley Community Foundation Network For Good Tides Foundation American Endowment Foundation Illumine Service Foundation Inc. Looking Out Foundation Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc. Hopewell Fund Globalgiving Foundation Inc. Baltimore Community Foundation Inc. National Charitable Endowment Inc. Pledgeling Foundation Foundation To Decrease World Suck Impactassetsinc Give Lively Foundation Inc. Bny Mellon Charitable Gift Fund Austin Community Foundation Inc. Greater Houston Community Foundation Community Foundation Of New Jersey University Impact BJ's RESTAURANTS FOUNDATION The Albertsons Companies Foundation Nbty Helping Hands Charity Inc. Jewish Community Foundation Of Los Angeles The Morrison & Foerster Foundation The Ayco Charitable Foundation The Oregon Community Foundation

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

Contact

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Phone

(212) 695-8650

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8581 Santa Monica Blvd West Hollywood, CA 900694120