Pride San Antonio Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Pride San Antonio was founded to recognize, accept, and celebrate the diversity and accomplishments of the LGBT community in the San Antonio metropolitan area.
- Income
- $185,967
- Spending
- $221,497
- Spent on programs
- 75%
- Reserves
- 2.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 8
Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 50 out of 100. Higher than 20% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 2.3 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 19% of income.
Income trend
5 of 15Income fell 23% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1574% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 69% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).
Independent board
5 of 250 of 8 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 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 (5)
- $23,071 spent. Pride Bigger Than Texas, brought together thousands of participants for a day of celebration, education, entertainment, and civic engagement through a community festival and parade. The event provided opportunities for nonprofit organizations, healthcare providers, businesses, artists, and community advocates to connect directly with the public while fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment. Through our fundraising efforts, Pride San Antonio generated financial support for multiple local nonprofit organizations serving the LGBTQ+ community, including organizations focused on HIV/AIDS services, recovery support, food security, youth and community services, and the preservation of LGBTQ+ history and culture. These partnerships expanded the reach and impact of vital community resources.
- $6,173 spent. Pride Cultural Heritage District-Pride San Antonio works to preserve and celebrate the history of the LGBTQ+ community in San Antonio through cultural recognition, historical education, and preservation initiatives. These efforts help ensure that significant people, places, and events remain accessible to future generations and contribute to the cultural heritage of the broader community.
- $13,040 spent. Community Education and Outreach Throughout the year, Pride San Antonio conducts educational outreach that promotes diversity, inclusion, anti-discrimination, civic participation, volunteerism, and awareness of available community resources. These activities strengthen partnerships among nonprofits, businesses, educational institutions, healthcare providers, and government agencies for the benefit of the entire community.
- $122,706 spent. Pride Bigger Than Texas Festival The Pride Bigger Than Texas Festival provides an inclusive public gathering that promotes diversity, cultural awareness, education, and community engagement. The festival offers free or low-cost access to health information, nonprofit resources, educational exhibits, arts and cultural programming, and opportunities for civic participation. It strengthens community cohesion, supports local businesses and nonprofit organizations, and creates a welcoming environment that benefits the public at large. Pride Bigger Than Texas Parade The parade celebrates the history and contributions of the LGBTQ+ community while promoting acceptance, unity, and civic pride. It encourages participation by community organizations, businesses, educational institutions, government agencies, and public safety partners, fostering greater understanding and strengthening relationships throughout the community. Community Health Fair The Health Fair increases public access to preventive healthcare by connecting attendees with healthcare providers, HIV and STI education, vaccinations, mental health resources, health screenings, wellness information, and community support services. These efforts improve public health awareness and encourage early intervention and preventive care. The work of Pride San Antonio is shared with the community and benefits the community from our community beautification efforts to the grants to local nonprofits and charities. In 2024-2025 Pride San Antonio assisted the following nonprofits and charities---BEAT AIDS, Bexar Area Harm Reduction Coalition, Fiesta Youth, Footbridge Foundation, Living Positive San Antonio, MCC Food Pantry, San Antonio AIDS Foundation, San Antonio Gender Association, We Are Alive Inc., San Antonio Roundup, and the Royal, Sovereign, and Imperial Court of the Alamo Empire.
- Pride San Antonio successfully fulfilled its charitable mission by producing programs and initiatives that promoted equality, education, health, cultural preservation, and community engagement for the LGBTQ+ community and its allies throughout San Antonio and South Texas. Our signature event, Pride Bigger Than Texas, brought together thousands of participants for a day of celebration, education, entertainment, and civic engagement through a community festival and parade. The event provided opportunities for nonprofit organizations, healthcare providers, businesses, artists, and community advocates to connect directly with the public while fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment. Through our fundraising efforts, Pride San Antonio generated financial support for multiple local nonprofit organizations serving the LGBTQ+ community, including organizations focused on HIV/AIDS services, recovery support, food security, youth and community services, and the preservation of LGBTQ+ history and culture. These partnerships expanded the reach and impact of vital community resources. Throughout the year, Pride San Antonio also advanced its mission by supporting educational programming, volunteer engagement, arts and cultural initiatives, community partnerships, and public awareness efforts that celebrated diversity, encouraged inclusion, and strengthened community connections. The organization's accomplishments demonstrate its ongoing commitment to improving the quality of life for LGBTQ+ individuals and their families while building a stronger, healthier, and more inclusive San Antonio through collaboration, education, philanthropy, and civic engagement. Pride Bigger Than Texas Festival The Pride Bigger Than Texas Festival provides an inclusive public gathering that promotes diversity, cultural awareness, education, and community engagement. The festival offers free or low-cost access to health information, nonprofit resources, educational exhibits, arts and cultural programming, and opportunities for civic participation. It strengthens community cohesion, supports local businesses and nonprofit organizations, and creates a welcoming environment that benefits the public at large. Pride Bigger Than Texas Parade The parade celebrates the history and contributions of the LGBTQ+ community while promoting acceptance, unity, and civic pride. It encourages participation by community organizations, businesses, educational institutions, government agencies, and public safety partners, fostering greater understanding and strengthening relationships throughout the community. Community Health Fair The Health Fair increases public access to preventive healthcare by connecting attendees with healthcare providers, HIV and STI education, vaccinations, mental health resources, health screenings, wellness information, and community support services. These efforts improve public health awareness and encourage early intervention and preventive care. Volunteer Program The volunteer program provides meaningful opportunities for community members to engage in public service, develop leadership skills, and support charitable activities. Volunteers help deliver community events that benefit thousands of residents while strengthening civic engagement and nonprofit capacity. Nonprofit Beneficiary Program Pride San Antonio raises funds and awareness for local charitable organizations that provide essential services, including HIV/AIDS support, recovery services, food assistance, community education, and cultural preservation. Financial assistance helps these organizations expand services that directly improve the health and well-being of vulnerable populations. San Antonio QFest LGBTQ+ International Film Festival QFest promotes education and cultural enrichment by presenting films that explore LGBTQ+ history, cultures, and experiences from around the world. The festival encourages dialogue, increases understanding among diverse audiences, supports independent filmmakers, and expands access to educational and artistic programming. Community Education and Outreach Throughout the year, Pride San Antonio conducts educational outreach that promotes diversity, inclusion, anti-discrimination, civic participation, volunteerism, and awareness of available community resources. These activities strengthen partnerships among nonprofits, businesses, educational institutions, healthcare providers, and government agencies for the benefit of the entire community. Historic and Cultural Preservation Pride San Antonio works to preserve and celebrate the history of the LGBTQ+ community in San Antonio through cultural recognition, historical education, and preservation initiatives. These efforts help ensure that significant people, places, and events remain accessible to future generations and contribute to the cultural heritage of the broader community.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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 October 13, 2026.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending August 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since June 2012.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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 21, 2026.
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