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Outreach Inc

EIN 39-1336583 · Madison, WI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR MISSION IS A COMMITMENT TO EQUITY AND QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL LGBTQ+ PEOPLE THROUGH COMMUNITY BUILDING, HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, AND ECONOMIC, SOCIAL, AND RACIAL JUSTICE ADVOCACY.

Income
$1.6 million
Spending
$1.5 million
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
1.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 47%
Employees
20
Volunteers
100
Highest pay
$88,709, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 43% of charities in its peer group (civil rights, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 30% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    81% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 60% of charities in its peer group (civil rights, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 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 December 31, 2024, 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 (7)
  1. $416,087 spent. EVERSTRONG (YOUTH HOMELESSNESS DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM) A CITY OF MADISON/ HUD-FUNDED PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO YOUTH AGES 17.5 TO 24 WHO ARE AT-RISK OF OR CURRENTLY UNHOUSED. THE PROGRAM HAS 48 CLIENTS AND TRANSITIONED 8 PEOPLE INTO HOUSING FROM HOMELESSNESS. THE PROGRAM EXPANDED TO INCLUDE A DROP IN CENTER AND TWO ADDITIONAL STAFF PEOPLE IN 2024. 42% OF CLIENTS SELF-IDENTIFY AS PEOPLE OF COLOR AND 25% ARE PART OF THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY.
  2. $233,648 spent. HARM REDUCTION/OPIOID OVERDOSE PREVENTION - PROGRAMMING THAT PROVIDES SUPPORTIVE SERVICES AND RESOURCES TO PEOPLE WHO USE SUBSTANCES, INCLUDING A NALOXONE TRAINING AND DISTRIBUTION, A SYRINGE SERVICE PROGRAM, AND ADDITIONAL SUPPLIES FOR SELF-CARE AND HARM REDUCTION. OUR PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDES INFORMATION AND REFERRAL SERVICES TO RECOVERY CENTERS AND TREATMENT OPTIONS WITH A FOCUS ON REDUCING DEATHS FROM OPIOID OVERDOSES. THROUGH THIS PROGRAM WE DISTRIBUTED HUNDREDS OF SUPPLY KITS THAT INCLUDE NALOXONE, FENTANYL TEST STRIPS, AND OTHER HARM REDUCTION SUPPLIES AS WELL AS OTHER HIV PREVENTION AND SAFER SEX SUPPLIES.
  3. $135,020 spent. WILLMA'S FUND - A HOUSING PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES SHORT-TERM RENTAL AND SECURITY DEPOSIT ASSISTANCE TO LGBTQ+ ADULTS IN DANE COUNTY, TO PREVENT AND ALLEVIATE HOMELESSNESS. IN 2024, WE PROVIDED OVER $60,000 IN GRANTS THROUGH THIS PROGRAM TO 91 INDIVIDUALS. THE PEOPLE SERVED BY WILLMA'S FUND ARE LOW-INCOME. THE MAJORITY OF CLIENTS FOR THIS PROGRAM ARE PEOPLE OF COLOR, AND AROUND ONE-THIRD SELF-IDENTIFY AS TRANSGENDER.
  4. $118,152 spent. TRANS ADVOCACYTO CREATE A BETTER QUALITY OF LIFE FOR TRANSGENDER INDIVIDUALS THROUGH COUNSELING, ADVOCACY EFFORTS, EDUCATION, AND OTHER SUPPORT SERVICES.
  5. $52,387 spent. SENIOR ADVOCACYTO CREATE A BETTER QUALITY OF LIFE FOR LGBTQ OLDER ADULTS BY BUILDING PARTNERSHIPS WITH SENIOR SERVICE PROVIDERS AND PROVIDING INTERGENERATIONAL SOCIAL OPPORTUNITIES.
  6. $34,403 spent. INFORMATION AND REFERRALREPLY TO INQUIRIES FROM MEMBERS OF THE LGBTQ COMMUNITY, MAKE NEEDED REFERRALS TO HUMAN SERVICE AND OTHER AGENCIES, AND ENSURE THAT MEMBERS OF THE LGBTQ COMMUNITY ARE CONNECTED TO AVAILABLE RESOURCES.
  7. $188,660 spent. OTHER PROGRAMSOUTREACH PROVIDES PEER COUNSELING, FACILITATION OF SUPPORT GROUPS ON MATTERS OF INTEREST TO THE LGBTQ COMMUNITY, AND SPACE FOR PUBLIC MEETINGS AND ACTIVITIES. IN ADDITION, OUTREACH PRODUCES AN ANNUAL DIRECTORY OF SERVICES OF INTEREST TO LGBTQ COMMUNITY MEMBERS, MAINTAINS A WEBSITE THAT CONNECTS LGBTQ COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO A VARIETY OF RESOURCES, AND ENGAGES IN ADVOCACY ON PUBLIC POLICY ISSUES OF CONCERN TO THE LGBTQ COMMUNITY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 2024.

    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 November 1979.

    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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