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Bradbury-Sullivan Lgbt Community Center

EIN 20-1443960 · Allentown, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair51 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WE STRENGTHEN AND CELEBRATE THE LEHIGH VALLEYS LGBTQ+ COMMUNITIES,WHICH MEANS EMBRACING ALL IDENTITIES AND INTERSECTIONS. PEOPLE OF ALL RACES, CULTURES,RELIGIONS, ABILITIES, SIZES, AND SOCIOECONOMIC BACKGROUNDS ARE MEMBERS OF OUR LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY, WE SEEK TO CREATE SPACES THAT BOTH ACKNOWLEDGE THE MULTIPLE MARGINALIZATION, INCREASED DISCRIMINATION, AND OPPRESSION INDIVIDUALS MIGHT EXPERIENCE WHILE RECOGNIZING THE IMPORTANCE AND BEAUTY OF COMMUNITY MEMBERS' UNIQUE PERSPECTIVES.

Income
$1.3 million
Spending
$1.4 million
Spent on programs
51%
Reserves
1.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 99%
Employees
17
Volunteers
161
Highest pay
$107,793, executive dir.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 51 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 14% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    51% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 13 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 85 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 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

    0 of 15

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

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 (4)
  1. $595,666 spent. HEALTH PROGRAMS: Bradbury Sullivan LGBT Community Center is guided by a health equity lens where we work toward the attainment of the highest levels of health and wellness for LGBTQ+ PEOPLE. We utilize a Community-based approach to address LGBTQ+ health disparities and barriers to care. We manage Community Health Education Campaigns to encourage living proudly and living longer through the promotion of cancer screenings, vaccinations, and resources to quit tobacco, as well as the creation toolkits to help create more tobacco-free spaces and train future LGBTQ+ health advocates. Additionally , we address community needs through supportive services including free legal clinics, community care cupboard and resources and referrals.
  2. $63,349 spent. YOUTH PROGRAMS: Bradbury-Sullivan offers safe spaces for LGBTQ+ youth and families to be themselves, build leadership skills, and grow their networks of support. Additionally, we offer School-Based Programming across the Greater Lehigh Valley utilizing evidence-based curricula to help youth build coping skills, healthy relationships, and life skills. Our staff partners with local GSAs to empower youth to learn about LGBTQ+ health, culture, and resources.
  3. $53,907 spent. COMMUNITY PROGRAMS: Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Community Center serves as a hub for the LGBTQ+ community in the Lehigh Valley. We serve our community through monthly peer led community groups, our Queer Gallery and artist receptions which celebrate LGBTQ+ art and artists, our LGBTQ+ library which houses more than 2,500 print & digital materials. We in conjunction with Muhlenberg College maintain a LGBTQ+ archive which preserves local history. Our largest community program is Lehigh Valley Pride hel in August for our community and allies.
  4. THE EDUCATION INSTITUTE: The LGBTQ+ Education Institute provides policy development as well as educational programs on understanding foundational terminology of gender and sexuality, developing approaches to LGBTQ+ inclusion, combating biases and assumptions of the LGBTQ+ community, and confronting the roots of anti-LGBTQ+ oppression. LGBTQ+ individuals should feel empowered to express their true identities in the workplace, receiving the respect and appreciation they deserve. Essential for businesses, nonprofits, and government agencies.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 September 7, 2026.

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

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

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

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

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since February 2005.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 October 7, 2026.

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