The American Association Of Physicians For Human Rights Inc

What The American Association Of Physicians For Human Rights Inc does

GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ+ Equality, legally The American Association of Physicians for Human Rights Inc., is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit professional membership association founded in 1981 and headquartered in Washington, DC, operating a fully remote staff of 1–10 employees. It is the world's oldest and largest association of LGBTQ+ healthcare professionals, representing approximately 1,000 member physicians plus tens of thousands of LGBTQ+ and allied health professionals across all disciplines (physicians, nurses, advanced practice nurses, PAs, researchers, behavioral health specialists, students and trainees). Its core products comprise an individual, group, and lifetime membership program with free on-demand CE/CME delivered via a partnership with Violet; the LGBTQ+ Healthcare Directory, a free public provider-finder serving the U.S. and Canada with 2,700+ listings; the Annual Conference on LGBTQ+ Health (44th edition in Seattle, September 17–19, 2026); the HEAL Fellowship (a two-year leadership program launched in December 2025 for LGBTQ+ and BIPOC health professionals); webinars, on-demand continuing education, and provider/patient resources; the Health Professionals in Training (HPiT) Program; a network of state-level local chapters and discipline-specific sections (Nursing Section); and the Lesbian Health Fund, a research grant program that has funded 134+ projects and $1.2M+ in grants since 1992.

Revenue is generated through a nonprofit association mix: annual and lifetime membership dues across individual, group, and student tiers; tax-deductible donations including a $1,000+ Health Equity Impact Circle; conference registration and corporate sponsorships from pharmaceutical companies (ViiV Healthcare as Premier sponsor, Gilead Sciences as Platinum, NPS Pharmacy and Bavarian Nordic as Gold); branded merchandise sold through Bonfire; and grants. Pricing for membership and conference registration is not publicly disclosed. Distribution runs through a MemberLeap-hosted web portal, the public lgbtqhealthcaredirectory.org site, regional chapters, and the annual conference. The organization has an active litigation profile, currently challenging NIH grant terminations (GLMA v. NIH, securing an injunction against more than $800M in cuts), suing North Carolina over HB 808, and litigating against federal anti-transgender healthcare executive orders alongside PFLAG.

Name

The American Association Of Physicians For Human Rights Inc

Legal name

American Association of Physicians for Human Rights Inc.

Website

https://www.glma.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

GLMA is the world's oldest and largest association of LGBTQ+ healthcare professionals, advancing LGBTQ+ health equity through a 501(c)(3) membership program, the public LGBTQ+ Healthcare Directory, the Annual Conference on LGBTQ+ Health, the HEAL Fellowship, and the Lesbian Health Fund.

Ownership category

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Product category

Professional Healthcare Association

NAICS

Human Rights Organizations (813311), Voluntary Health Organizations (813212), Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

LGBTQ+ Rights & Advocacy Organizations (BPAGAFAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Public Health & Health Equity Organizations (BPAGACAL)

Keywords

• Professional health association
• LGBTQ+ health equity
• Medical continuing education
• Healthcare advocacy services
• Membership-based nonprofit

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: GLMA generates revenue through annual membership dues from health professionals across various disciplines. Individual memberships are available with various tiers including lifetime membership options.
2. Donations and Contributions: GLMA accepts tax-deductible charitable contributions as a 501(c)(3) organization. The Health Equity Impact Circle recognizes donors who contribute $1,000 or more annually.
3. Conference Registration: Revenue generated from registration fees for the Annual Conference on LGBTQ+ Health, which attracts hundreds of health professionals.
4. Merchandise Sales: GLMA sells merchandise including t-shirts, hoodies, and accessories through Bonfire. A portion of proceeds supports GLMA's mission.
5. Corporate Sponsorships: Conference sponsorships from pharmaceutical companies (ViiV, Gilead), healthcare organizations, and corporations seeking to reach LGBTQ+ health professionals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

GLMA is a 501(c)(3) professional membership association that advances LGBTQ+ health equity through research, education, advocacy, and provider resources. Its core offerings include professional membership with continuing education benefits, the LGBTQ+ Healthcare Directory connecting patients with affirming providers, an annual scientific conference, the Lesbian Health Fund research grant program, and a leadership development fellowship. Revenue is generated through membership dues, charitable donations, conference registrations, corporate sponsorships, and merchandise sales.

Product overview

GLMA is a professional membership organization (not a technology product company) offering a portfolio of programs and services for LGBTQ+ and allied health professionals. Core offerings include: professional membership with benefits (free CE/CME, webinars, conference access), the LGBTQ+ Healthcare Directory connecting patients with providers, the Annual Conference on LGBTQ+ Health as the premier scientific conference, the HEAL Fellowship for leadership development, webinars and on-demand CE/CME through a partnership with Violet, the Health Professionals in Training (HPiT) Program for students/trainees, local chapter networks, the Lesbian Health Fund for research grants, and provider/patient educational resources. The organization also offers merchandise through Bonfire. GLMA functions as a membership-based nonprofit association rather than a SaaS or technology platform.

Differentiator

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Brands

• Lesbian Health Fund (LHF): A program of GLMA dedicated to improving the health and well-being of LGBTQ+ women and girls through funding rigorous scientific research. Since 1992, LHF has funded over 134 research projects.

Products and services

• LGBTQ+ Healthcare Directory A free national online directory connecting LGBTQ+ patients with inclusive healthcare providers across the U.S. and Canada, featuring virtual care options and over 2,700 provider listings.
• HEAL Fellowship A two-year leadership development program for LGBTQ+ and BIPOC health professionals providing structured training, mentorship, and leadership placements in healthcare organizations.
• Annual Conference on LGBTQ+ Health GLMA's premier annual scientific conference bringing together health professionals to share research, evidence-based interventions, and innovations in LGBTQ+ healthcare.
• GLMA Webinars Cutting-edge virtual continuing education offerings for healthcare providers covering LGBTQ+ health topics including cultural competency, transgender health, HIV, mental health, and more. GLMA members receive free CE credits for attending.
• On-Demand CE/CME On-demand continuing education courses provided through a partnership with Violet, offering 50+ hours of LGBTQ+ health content with 20+ CE collections. Free for GLMA members.
• Lesbian Health Fund A research fund dedicated solely to advancing understanding of LGBTQ+ women and girls' health needs, having funded 134 research projects and over $1.2 million in grants since 1992.
• Health Professionals in Training (HPiT) Program The nation's only interdisciplinary health professional consortium designed for LGBTQ+ and allied students and trainees to connect, share knowledge, and advance their careers. Includes scholarships, advocacy trainings, and networking opportunities.
• GLMA Local Chapters State-level chapters building local power by connecting LGBTQ+ and allied health professionals to share expertise, advocate effectively, and expand LGBTQ+ health education at the regional level.
• GLMA Membership Program Professional membership program for LGBTQ+ and allied health professionals offering benefits including free CE/CME, webinars, conference discounts, committee participation, and access to professional networks. Includes individual, group, and lifetime membership options.
• GLMA Merchandise Store Branded merchandise including professional t-shirts, hoodies, and accessories featuring GLMA and Lesbian Health Fund logos, with proceeds supporting GLMA's mission. Sold through Bonfire.

Quantifiable outcome

• 134+ research projects funded through the Lesbian Health Fund
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship, major and minor.

• Point of PridecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 August 2025GLMA serves on the steering committee for the Trans Health Survey, a community-led research project launched by Point of Pride. The survey aims to collect data on trans people's healthcare experiences to inform future healthcare systems, policies, and provider education.
• Lambda LegalcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 20 May 2025Lambda Legal provides legal representation for GLMA in lawsuits challenging NIH grant terminations targeting LGBTQ+ health research and defending gender-affirming care. Lambda Legal serves as co-counsel in GLMA v. NIH case filed in federal court.
• Crowell & Moring LLPcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 20 May 2025Law firm providing legal representation alongside Lambda Legal in GLMA v. NIH lawsuit challenging termination of LGBTQ+ health research grants worth over $800 million.
• Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLPcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 20 May 2025Law firm providing legal representation alongside Lambda Legal in GLMA v. NIH lawsuit challenging termination of LGBTQ+ health research grants.
• ViiV HealthcareflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Premier sponsor of GLMA's 43rd Annual Conference on LGBTQ+ Health. ViiV Healthcare is a pharmaceutical company focused on HIV treatment and prevention.
• Gilead SciencesflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Platinum sponsor of GLMA's 43rd Annual Conference on LGBTQ+ Health. Gilead Sciences is a biopharmaceutical company known for HIV medications including PrEP.
• NPS Pharmacy and Bavarian NordicmajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Gold sponsors of GLMA's 43rd Annual Conference on LGBTQ+ Health.
• Compassion and Choices and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CentermajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Silver sponsors of GLMA's 43rd Annual Conference on LGBTQ+ Health.
• VioletcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 February 2024GLMA partnered with Violet, the industry's first cultural competence analytics and training platform, to provide on-demand CE/CME opportunities to all GLMA members free of charge. Violet provides over 50 hours of LGBTQ+ health education content.
• Tegan and Sara FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022GLMA partnered with the Tegan and Sara Foundation in 2022 to reimagine and relaunch the LGBTQ+ Healthcare Directory as a fully free, public resource. This partnership transformed the directory from an exclusive member benefit to a publicly accessible platform helping LGBTQ+ people find inclusive care across the U.S. and Canada.
• CignaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSupported the LGBTQ+ Healthcare Directory as a founding partner in its public launch.
• Bavarian NordicmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-hosted webinar with GLMA on Mpox Prevention & Care, providing practical strategies for LGBTQ+ community health.
• SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated with GLMA to co-host webinar 'Moving Beyond Change: Evidence and Action to Support & Affirm LGBTQI+ Youth' based on SAMHSA's Moving Beyond Change report.
• Tegan and Sara FoundationcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership to support the LGBTQ+ Healthcare Directory and expand access to inclusive healthcare for LGBTQ+ communities.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Lambda Legal: Lambda Legal is a leading LGBTQ+ civil rights legal organization and currently serves as co-counsel for GLMA in the GLMA v. NIH lawsuit and other litigation. Both organizations share a focus on LGBTQ+ legal advocacy and healthcare rights, operating in overlapping donor and coalition networks.
• PFLAG: PFLAG is the largest family and ally LGBTQ+ organization in the U.S. and is a current co-plaintiff with GLMA in litigation against the Trump administration over gender-affirming care. Both organizations focus on LGBTQ+ health equity and advocacy and compete for overlapping community and donor bases.
• National Center for Transgender Equality (NCTE): NCTE is a leading social justice organization dedicated to advancing transgender equality, with significant overlap in policy advocacy, litigation, and community education priorities. Comparable in operating model, donor base, and federal policy engagement to GLMA.
• The Trevor Project: The Trevor Project is the largest LGBTQ+ youth suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization, with GLMA listing it as a partner resource. Both organizations compete for LGBTQ+ health-focused donor dollars and share overlapping mental health, advocacy, and educational missions.
• GLAAD: GLAAD is a leading LGBTQ+ media advocacy organization focused on accelerating acceptance through representation. Comparable as an LGBTQ+ nonprofit that competes for major donor funding and operates as a high-visibility advocacy voice in overlapping coalition spaces.
• SAGE (Services & Advocacy for GLBT Elders): SAGE is the largest organization dedicated to improving the lives of LGBTQ+ older adults and is listed by GLMA as a partner resource. Both organizations operate in the LGBTQ+ health nonprofit space with overlapping advocacy, education, and provider-training missions.
• National LGBTQIA+ Health Education Center: The National LGBTQIA+ Health Education Center provides educational programs, resources, and consultation to healthcare organizations serving LGBTQ+ populations. GLMA lists it as a partner resource. Both organizations focus on LGBTQ+ provider education and clinical competence in overlapping ways.
• Whitman-Walker Health: Whitman-Walker Health is a Washington, D.C.-based community health center specializing in LGBTQ+ and HIV care, with overlapping research, advocacy, and provider-directory functions. Comparable in LGBTQ+ health mission and patient-provider ecosystem engagement.

Broad incumbents

• Human Rights Campaign (HRC): HRC is the largest U.S. LGBTQ+ civil rights advocacy organization, with a broader policy and lobbying focus than GLMA's healthcare-specific mission. Comparable as a major LGBTQ+ advocacy nonprofit competing for similar donor dollars, corporate partnerships, and federal policy influence.
• American Medical Association (AMA): The AMA is the largest U.S. professional association for physicians and a broader incumbent in physician advocacy. Comparable as a professional medical association offering continuing education, advocacy, and member benefits — though not LGBTQ+-specific — making it a structural peer for membership-model analysis.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/glma.lgbtqhealth
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/glma-health-professionals-advancing-lgbtq-equality
• Instagraminstagram.com/glma_lgbthealth

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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