Battle Creek Pride Corporation
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The mission of Battle Creek Pride Corporation is to serve support educate advocate and unite our 2SGLBTQIA+ community with pride integrity inclusion and belonging.
- Income
- $66,798
- Spending
- $34,476
- Reserves
- 33.6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 82%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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, 2024, 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, 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 (3)
- $56,300 spent. Battle Creek Pride hosts an annual four-day Pride Festival that advances its mission by providing accessible 2SLGBTQIA+ affirming programming for the community. The festival includes workshops youth activities health and wellness resources performances and a community resource fair featuring local nonprofits and service providers. All events emphasize inclusion education and community building with most offered at low or no cost to ensure broad access. Proceeds support Battle Creek Prides year-round programs including youth groups food distribution and gender-affirming peer support services. This event was attended by over 2500 individuals.
- $5,000 spent. Battle Creek Pride operates two key outreach programs serving 2SLGBTQIA+ Community members. Constellations provides a safe and supportive space for queer middle and high school students through the weekly peer groups educational activities and affirming social connections. serving 30 - 40 youth each month. The umbrella program supports 2SLGBTQIA youth and adults who are transgender nonbinary or gender diverse offering facilitated peer support resource navigation and community-building activities for 20 - 25 participants monthly. Both programs promote mental health resilience and belonging by providing consistent identity-affirming support at no cost.
- $1,700 spent. Battle Creek Pride operates a monthly Fresh Food Distribution program that provides free produce pantry staples and essential groceries to 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals and families experiencing food insecurity including those relying on SNAP or Social Security Benefits. The program partners with local food banks and community volunteers to ensure consistent access to healthy foods reduce stigma-related barriers and support the well-being of vulnerable community members. All food is distributed at no cost making it a vital resource for those facing financial hardship or limited access to nutritious meals.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 2024.
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 May 2014.
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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