Transgender Resource Center of New Mexico (TGRCNM)

In 2023, TRCNM joined more than 200 organizations in criticizing Target Corporation after the company reduced or removed certain LGBTQ-themed merchandise following public backlash. ^{2  3}

The organization has received funding from government grants and private foundations and operates programs that combine direct service delivery with policy advocacy related to gender identity and health-care regulation. ⁴

Activities and Advocacy

Transgender Resource Center of New Mexico provides direct services including case management, legal assistance, and distribution of food and clothing through its Albuquerque drop-in center. It also provides outreach services to individuals in the criminal justice system who identify as transgender or nonbinary, including reentry support. ^{4  5}

According to its 2024 tax return, the organization reported $89,603 in direct financial assistance to approximately 600 individuals and $467,870 in government grants. ⁶

Sex Reassignment for Minors

TGRCNM also participates in policy advocacy related to gender identity and healthcare. Following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling upholding a Tennessee law restricting sex-reassignment treatments for minors, TGRCNM joined a coalition of New Mexico organizations including the American Civil Liberties Union of New Mexico, Equality New Mexico, Bold Futures, Tewa Women United, Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains, and ProgressNow New Mexico. ¹ The coalition statement opposed restrictions on sex-reassignment treatments for minors, described such care as “medically necessary,” and stated that it is supported by major medical associations. It also said that restricting access to such care is discriminatory and that the care “saves lives.” The statement was part of a broader national debate over state laws and court rulings addressing medical treatment for minors. ¹

Target Letter

In 2023, TGRCNM was among more than 200 organizations that signed a coalition letter criticizing Target Corporation after the company removed or reduced certain LGBT-themed merchandise following consumer backlash. The letter opposed the decision and objected to restrictions on LGBT-related products, including items featuring gender-identity messaging and merchandise marketed toward children. ^{2  3}

The letter also stated that sex-reassignment treatment for minors is “medically necessary” and “saves lives.” The episode occurred amid broader national disputes over corporate participation in LGBT advocacy and the placement of gender identity-related messaging in retail environments, particularly in relation to youth-oriented products. ³

Leadership

As of 2024, T. Michael Trimm was serving as executive director of Transgender Resource Center of New Mexico and oversaw the organization’s programs and operations. His reported compensation in 2024 was $89,444. He also was serving as executive director of Family Promise of Albuquerque, a nonprofit that provides homelessness and housing assistance services. ⁷

TGRCNM was founded by Adrien Lawyer and Zane Stephens in 2007 and later incorporated as a nonprofit in 2010. Lawyer has held leadership roles since the organization’s founding and as of 2026 was director of education. Stephens was co-founder and co-director until his departure from the organization’s leadership in 2021, according to organizational announcements. Under their joint leadership, TGRCNM expanded from early peer-support and referral services into a multi-site organization offering direct services, housing-related assistance, and statewide programming. ^{8  9}

The organization is governed by a board of directors. As of 2024, leadership included Tommy Sloan and Bre Anna Campbell Rivera as co-chairs, Alexandria Bazan as secretary, and Lindsey Kay as treasurer. Additional board members include Stephanie Mack and Maxwell McIntyre. ¹⁰

Affiliations

Transgender Resource Center of New Mexico collaborates with local and national left-of-center organizations involved in LGBT advocacy, legal services, and public policy. National partners include the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), a civil liberties litigation organization that frequently engages in left-of-center policy litigation; the National Center for Transgender Equality, a national advocacy group focused on expanding legal protections for transgender individuals; and Planned Parenthood affiliates, which provide reproductive health care services and engage in policy advocacy on abortion and sexual health issues. ¹¹

At the state level, TGRCNM has worked with Equality New Mexico, a statewide LGBT advocacy organization, and the New Mexico Center on Law and Poverty, a legal advocacy group focused on low-income policy issues including health care access and public benefits. ¹¹

Financials

According to its 2024 tax return, Transgender Resource Center of New Mexico reported $2,667,305 in revenue and $1,496,206 in expenses, with total assets of $4,215,658. ¹²

TGRCNM receives its funding from private foundations, government grants, and individual contributions. The organization reported $2,592,871 in public support in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024, it reported receiving $9,003,925 in public support, including contributions, grants, and donations. ¹³

In 2024, the organization reported receiving grants of $100,000 and $40,000 from the Arcus Foundation for general operating support. The Arcus Foundation funds left-of-center organizations involved in LGBT advocacy and related policy initiatives. ¹⁴

In 2024, TGRCNM also received $34,406 from Vital Strategies, a nonprofit that funds public health initiatives, including overdose-prevention programs. ¹⁵