Athens Pride
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Athens Pride Queer Collective is dedicated to the advancement of equity affirmation diversity and wellness of queer populations in the greater Athens area by working with historically marginalized communities through outreach social connection education and events.
- Income
- $133,259
- Spending
- $109,300
- Reserves
- 15.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 98%
- Highest pay
- $31,315, executive director
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ 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)
- $7,632 spent. Gender Affirming Grant: We provide grant funds to those who are in need of resources to assist them with transition surgery. In 2024 we provided two different individuals with scholarships to assist them with the medical expenses of the surgery.
- $29 spent. APQC Pride Parade: Each June we host a Pride Parade in Athens GA. This event has several thousand attendees and is a free resource to the Athens community. After the parade we have a resource festival with live performances for the community and parade goers.
- $1,907 spent. APQC Prom: Host a prom for the LGBTQIA Community in Athens GA and surrounding counties. This serves as a way to encourage community and provide those who may have not been able to attend their own prom due to fear of discrimination an opportunity.
- APQC Prom: Host a prom for the LGBTQIA Community in Athens GA and surrounding counties. This serves as a way to encourage community and provide those who may have not been able to attend their own prom due to fear of discrimination an opportunity.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 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 December 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 November 2015.
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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