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Lgbt Center of Raleigh Inc

EIN 26-2998186 · Raleigh, NC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood71 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO SERVE, EMPOWER, AND ADVOCATE FOR THE WELL-BEING OF OUR DIVERSE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITIES. THE CENTER ENVISIONS AN INCLUSIVE WORLD WHERE LGBTQ+ PEOPLE ARE THRIVING, EQUAL, AND VALUED MEMBERS OF SOCIETY.

Income
$510,970
Spending
$521,436
Spent on programs
71%
Reserves
10 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
7
Volunteers
50
Highest pay
$95,226, 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

Good: 71 out of 100. Higher than 42% of charities in its peer group (civil rights, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 10.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 47% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    71% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 10 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 92% of charities in its peer group (civil rights, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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 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. $370,394 spent. QUEER LIFE INITIATIVE: THE GOAL OF THIS PROGRAM IS TO CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES AND IDENTITIES TO FIND COMMUNITY, BUILD STRONG SUPPORT NETWORKS, SHARE RESOURCES, AND CHIP AWAY BARRIERS THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY FACES WHEN ACCESSING CARE. HEALTHWORKS INITIATIVE: THIS PROGRAM BRINGS HEALTH AND WELLNESS RESOURCES AND SERVICES TOGETHER IN ONE PLACE WITH ITS LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIRS. THE FAIRS OFFER COVID-19 TESTING AND VACCINES, FLU VACCINES, HIV/STI TESTING SERVICES,FOOD RESOURCES, FREE HAIRCUTS, GENDER AFFIRMING CARE, MENTAL HEALTH CARE, AND MORE. THROUGH THESE, THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN ABLE TO REACH HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE TO PROVIDE FOR THEIR SPECIFIC NEEDS. YOUTH AND FAMILY INITIATIVE: ASPYRE (A SAFER PLACE FOR YOUTH TO REACH FOR EXCELLENCE) LEADERSHIP CAMP HAS BEEN AN ACTIVITY OF THIS PROGRAM. THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC HAS CREATED A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO ENGAGE WITH YOUTH THAT WOULD OTHERWISE NOT BE ABLE TO ATTEND THE CAMP. YOUNG ADULT COUNSELORS WORK TOGETHER TO BUILD A MEMORABLE DAY FOR THE YOUTH IN ATTENDANCE, WHICH HELPS THEM LEARN LEADERSHIP AND SELF-CARE SKILLS, THE IMPACT OF INTERSECTIONALITY WITHIN THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY, AND HOW TO MAKE CHANGE IN THEIR OWN ENVIRONMENTS. YOUTH AND FAMILY INITIATIVE ALSO HOLDS A YOUTH COFFEE HOUSE, A TWICE MONTHLY MEETING MEANT FOR MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL AGED YOUTH TO MEET OUTSIDE OF AN LGBTQ+ SPECIFIC SPACE TO SOCIALIZE AND PLAY GAMES WITH PEERS. IN SUMMER MONTHS, THIS MEETING HAS BEEN KNOWN TO HOST UP TO TWENTY YOUTH AT EACH MEETING. TRANSGENDER INITIATIVE: THIS PROGRAM INCLUDES A NONBINARY DISCUSSION GROUP, WHICH IS A MONTHLY DISCUSSION BASED PROGRAM THAT OFFERS DIFFERENT CONVERSATION TOPICS OR SPEAKERS FOR NONBINARY OR QUESTIONING PEOPLE TO JOIN AND SHARE IDEAS. ON AVERAGE, NONBINARY DISCUSSION GROUP HAS FIFTEEN ATTENDEES EACH MONTH WITH AT LEAST A QUARTER TO HALF OF THOSE ATTENDEES NOT DUPLICATED. OLDER ADULT INITIATIVE: THE GOAL OF THIS PROGRAM IS TO HELP OLDER MEMBERS OF THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY FIND WAYS OF SOCIALIZING AND EXERCISING. IT ALSO PROVIDES WORKSHOPS FOR THE MEMBERS OF THE OLDER LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY GEARED TOWARD THEIR SPECIFIC NEEDS.

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? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    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 May 2009.

    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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