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New York City Parents of Lesbians and Gay Men Inc

EIN 13-3049626 · New York, NY

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair63 out of 100GovernanceGood87 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It reported loans to or from officers, directors or other insiders.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

TO CREATE A BETTER FUTURE FOR LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER, AND QUEER (LGBTQ+) YOUTH AND ADULTS THROUGH A PARTNERSHIP OF PARENTS, ALLIES, AND LGBTQ+ PEOPLE. (SEE SCHEDULE O FOR DETAIL)

Income
$791,912
Spending
$1.1 million
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 52%
Employees
4
Volunteers
13
Highest pay
$86,341, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 63 out of 100. Higher than 33% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 33% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 39% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 87 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • No reported misuse

    0 of 10

    Reports at least one of: diversion of assets, excess benefits, loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (1)
  1. $985,796 spent. PFLAG NYC SERVES NEW YORK CITY FAMILIES, SCHOOLS, AND COMMUNITIES IN ORDER TO INCREASE UNDERSTANDING AND ACCEPTANCE OF LGBTQ+ PEOPLE. TO CREATE A BETTER FUTURE FOR LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER, AND QUEER (LGBTQ+) YOUTH AND ADULTS THROUGH A PARTNERSHIP OF PARENTS, ALLIES, AND LGBTQ+ PEOPLE. SUPPORT FOR PARENTS, FAMILIES, & FRIENDS FAMILY SUPPORT AND ACCEPTANCE ARE THE MOST IMPORTANT FACTORS FOR POSITIVE OUTCOMES FOR LGBTQ+ YOUTH. OUR FREE SUPPORT GROUPS AND SUPPORT COACHING HELP FAMILIES STAY CLOSE AND KEEP RELATIONSHIPS STRONG WHEN A LOVED ONE COMES OUT. AS IMPORTANT TODAY AS WHEN THE FIRST PFLAG NYC PARENTS MET IN 1973, PFLAG NYC'S SUPPORT HAS CHANGED ONLY IN THE MANY WAYS FAMILIES CAN REACH US AND THE BREADTH OF COMMUNITIES WE SERVE. SAFE & INCLUSIVE SCHOOLS OUTSIDE THE FAMILY, SCHOOL IS A PIVOTAL PLACE IN THE LIFE OF A YOUNG PERSON. OUR SAFE SCHOOLS PROGRAM PARTNERS WITH SCHOOLS TO ENSURE THAT LGBTQ+ YOUTH ARE ABLE TO LEARN IN AN ENVIRONMENT THAT IS AFFIRMING, SAFE, AND RESPECTFUL. THROUGH CLASSROOM PRESENTATIONS WITH TRAINED VOLUNTEER SPEAKERS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS FOR EDUCATORS, WE ARE WORKING TO CREATE AN ENVIRONMENT IN NYC SCHOOLS THAT IS FREE OF HARASSMENT FOR ALL STUDENTS. COMMUNITY OUTREACH & EDUCATION BEYOND FAMILY AND SCHOOL, PFLAG NYC TEACHES PEOPLE HOW TO MAKE THEIR SPACES SAFER AND MORE WELCOMING FOR LGBTQ+ FOLKS. WE DELIVER EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS TO WORKPLACES, ORGANIZATIONS, FAITH COMMUNITIES, AND MORE TO RAISE AWARENESS AND INCREASE INCLUSIVITY. LEARN HOW WE CAN CUSTOMIZE OUR PROGRAMMING TO FIT YOUR NEEDS AND GOALS. ADVOCACY IN NEW YORK CITY & BEYOND THROUGH ACTIVISM, ADVOCACY, AND ALLYSHIP, WE MAKE OUR VOICES HEARD! IN ADDITION TO OUR TRIPLE-A TOWN HALL NETWORK FOR ORGANIZATION AND MOBILIZATION, WE PARTICIPATE IN THE NEW YORK GOVERNOR'S ANNUAL LGBTQ CONVENING AND PFLAG'S LOBBY DAY, HOST RALLIES AND EVENTS, AND ADVOCATE FOR INCLUSIVE LEGISLATION AND POLICIES AT THE CITY AND STATE LEVEL AS OFTEN AS POSSIBLE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on November 15, 2012 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on November 15, 2012.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since October 2014.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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