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Orange County Lgbt Pride

EIN 46-2510006 · Santa Ana, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair53 out of 100GovernanceFair65 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

EMPOWERING THE LGBTQIA+ COMMUNITY IN ORANGE COUNTY TO BE THEIR AUTHENTIC SELVES THROUGH CELEBRATION, EDUCATION, AND ACTIVISM.

Income
$228,772
Spending
$239,702
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
1.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 50%
Employees
1
Volunteers
193
Highest pay
$37,000, executive dir.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 53 out of 100. Higher than 27% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 27% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 15 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 54% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no 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

    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.

  • 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, 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)
  1. $202,394 spent. THE ORGANIZATION HAS PRESENTED THE OC PRIDE EVERY YEAR SINCE ITS INCORPORATION IN 2013, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF 2020, WHEN THE EVENT WAS HELD AS A SERIES OF VIRTUAL EVENTS, AND IN 2021, WHEN THE EVENT WAS HELD AS A SERIES OF SMALL COMMUNITY EVENTS, THE EVENT IS A COMMUNITY-BASED FESTIVAL AND PARADE THAT ATTRACTS PERFORMACES, DANCE SPACES, OVER 100 COMMUNITY BOOTHS/VENDORS, EDUCATIONAL AND ARTISTIC PANELS/WORKSHOPS/RESOURCES, HIV TESTING AND VACCINATION OPPORTUNITIES OFFERED BY COMMUNITY PARTNERS AND HEALTH ORGANIZATIONS, ZONES FOR KIDS AND TEENS, AND OTHER OPPORTUNITIES TO PARTNER WITH COMMUNITY BUSINESSES AND NONPROFITS. THE EVENT'S PURPOSE IS TO BRING TOGETHER MEMBERS OF THE ORANGE COUNTY LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY AND THEIR ALLIES TO CELEBRATE THE LGBTQ+ PRIDE, INCREASE VISIBILITY AND AWARENESS IN THE COMMUNITY, AND PROVIDE A SAFE SPACE FOR LGBTQ+ PEOPLE OF ALL AGES.
  2. $4,165 spent. COUNTY NONPROFITS AND COMMUNITY BUSINESSES, TO CELEBRATE LGBTQ+ PRIDE THROUGHOUT THE MONTH OF JUNE. THIS INCLUDES THE ANNUAL PRIDE NIGHT AT ANGELS STADIUM, DRAG BRUCHES, FILM SCREENINGS, ANAHEIM PRIDE FARMER'S MARKET, SOCIAL EVENTS AT LOCAL BARS/RESTAURANTS, A RESOURCE FAIR, AND SIMILAR ENVENTS. PRIDE MONTH EVENTS ARE EITHER FREE TO THE COMMUNITY TO PROVIDE LGBTQ+ AND ALLIES WITH EDUCATION AND RESOURCES, A SAFE PLACE TO SOCIALIZE, AND/OR NETWORKING, OR THEY CHARGE A FEE TO COVER THE COST OF THE EVENT AND HELP RAISE FUNDS FOR THE ANNUAL OC PRIDE FESTIVAL & PARADE. THE EVENTS' PURPOSE IS TO BRING TOGETHER MEMBERS OF THE ORANGE COUNTY LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY AND THEIR ALLIES TO CELEBRATE LGBTQ+ PRIDE, INCREASE VISIBILITY AND AWARENESS IN THE COMMUNITY, AND PROVIDE A SAFE SPACE FOR LGBTQ+ PEOPLE OF ALL AGES.
  3. $4,165 spent. THE ORGANIZATION HOSTS SEVERAL FREE AND LOW-COST EVENTS FOR LGBTQ+ FAMILIES AND YOUTH, INCLUDING THE ANNUAL HOLIDAY BRUNCH CELEBRATION OF DECEMBER HOLIDAYS AND THE ANNUAL HALLOWEEN SCREENING OF DISNEY'S HOCUS POCUS. THE ORGANIZATION HAS ALSO HOSTED PAINTING EVENTS FOR YOUTH, FAMILY FREIDNLY FILM SCREENINGS, DRAG QUEEN STORYTIME, PRIDE MONTH FAMILY BRUNCH, DUNGEONS & DRAGONS & DRAGE QUEENS EVENT, AND A PICNIC IN THE PARK. THE PURPOSE OF THESE EVENTS IS TO PROVIDE FREE AND LOW-COST OPPORTUNITIES FOR LGBTQ+ YOUTH AND FAMILIES TO SOCIALIZE AND FIND COMMUNITY, AS WELL AS TO INCREASE VISIBILTIY AND AWARENESS.
  4. $4,149 spent. THE ORGANIZATION HOSTS SEVERAL FREE AND LOW-COST EVENTS FOR LGBTQ+ ADULTS, INCLUDING PAINTING/ARTS EVENTS FOR ADULTS, LGBTQ+ ORIENTED FILM SCREENINGS FOR ADULTS, MIXERS AND SOCIAL EVENTS AT LOCAL BUSINESSES, AND EDUCATIONAL PANELS. THE PURPOSE OF THESE EVENTS IS TO PROVIDE FREE AND LOW-COST OPPORTUNITIES FOR LGBTQ+ ADULTS TO SOCIALIZE AND FIND COMMUNITY, AS WELL AS TO INCREASE VISIBILITY AND AWARENESS OF THE LGBTQ+ PEOPLE, PROVIDE RESOURCES AND ADUCATION, AND BUILD A SAFE SPACE FOR LGBTQ+ PEOPLE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on February 15, 2016 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on February 15, 2016.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 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 December 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 March 2017.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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