BOARD STATEMENT REGARDING THE DISSOLUTION OF TRANSFORMATIONS

We are reaching out to beloved members of the Transformations community with a sad update for the organization. Over the last few months, the Transformations Board of Directors has been engaged in an extensive financial review of the organization’s finances and sustainability. After careful consideration in consultation with outside counsel and an accounting firm specializing in 501(c)3 non-profit governance and finances, the Transformations Board of Directors has made the extremely difficult decision to formally dissolve the organization. This decision was not made lightly and was only reached when all other potential remedies were exhausted.

We understand this is a heartbreaking decision. We are heartbroken with you. All of the Board members have poured years of their time, energy, and love into this trailblazing organization dedicated to uplifting the leadership, wisdom, and talents of trans communities of color in the Midwest. We are all deeply committed to this work and know how important and necessary it is, especially today. The Board takes its responsibility to act with integrity in stewarding the organization and resources entrusted to us with the utmost care and commitment. Unfortunately, the organization’s current financial position and the larger political climate mean that no other options are available to us.

We apologize for not sharing this news sooner, as we have been moving through the initial steps of the dissolution process with care and intention. We did not want to cause any undue pain or confusion by providing incomplete updates before we had all the necessary information and determined how to best proceed. We remain committed to transparency. As part of this commitment, we want to share that we will be filing our annual tax return (Form 990) regarding our 2025 revenue, expenses, and programs, which will be available to the public after filing.

In closing, we recognize that the loss of this organization—at such a critical time—will leave a deep and painful gap. We feel that loss alongside you. It has weighed heavily on every conversation, every consideration, and every step of this process. There are no words that fully capture the heartbreak of this decision—only the hope that the care and intention behind it are understood.

~Transformations Board Members