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The Center for Sexuality & Gender Diversity

EIN 45-3709449 · Bakersfield, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceGood70 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

to provide a sense of community, self-resect, and hope to the local LGBQT+ community. we provide an easy-access hub and safe, supportive spaces and services to lgbtq+ adults and teens, and we serve as a bridge to the greater Kern County Community.

Income
$691,339
Spending
$645,111
Spent on programs
67%
Reserves
3.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 97%
Employees
0
Volunteers
10
Highest pay
$97,773, interim ed

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: 85 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 12% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    67% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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

Good: 70 out of 100. Higher than 47% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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. $433,834 spent. The organization operated various in person and virtual programs to support youth, teens, young adults, adults. and parents in the 2SLGBTQIA+ Community. Programs include in person and virtual peer support and connection spaces, affirming community connection events, support groups, cultural competency training, counseling, advocacy and referrals. Community Connection Events Include:Pride Family Story Time W/ Beale LibraryPride FairSexuality & Gender Identity Health SymposiumKnow Your Rights at Work for Trans and Nonbinary AdultsDecolonizing Your Mind- Poetics of Freedom Writing Workshop SeriesFriendsgiving Dinner and Social w/ Blue ZonesTrans Day of RemembranceRegularly running programs and spaces:Drop In Hours- open hours 2x a week at our downtown center where folks can utilize the space, access resources, and build community.Mindfulness Meditation Sundays- Folks are invited to drop in and participate in a group meditation and discussion session.AA Group Held at the Center Mondays RADIANT Support Workshop- a bimonthly support group space anyone who is part of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community can joinEMERGE Support Workshop- a bimonthly support group space for folks who identify as trans/transgender, nonbinary, gender nonconforming, under the gender expansive umbrella and/or are questioning.50+ Social- a bimonthly social space for folks who are 50+ to build community and connectionParent Social- a bimonthly social space for LGBTQ+ parents or parents/caregivers of LGBTQ+ youth to connect, access resources, and build community.Pride Pages Book Club- a bimonthly book club space for community members focused on LGBTQ+ stories, history, social justice, and the intersections where these meet.Youth & Y.A. Discord Server created & Hosting virtual hangouts 3x a month *started Feb 2022Teen Hangout- a monthly peer support space for youth & young adults to connect with other community members their age, hang out, and seek support.Youth & Young Adult Council Events- every year our council creates and puts on 3 events for their age group during the year.

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 October 13, 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 February 2013.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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