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Pride Center of Staten Island

EIN 46-3358895 · Staten Island, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair59 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO ENHANCE AND SUSTAIN THE WELL-BEING OF THE LGBTQIA+ AND ALLIED COMMUNITIES BY PROVIDING PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT CULTIVATE COMMUNITY; ADVOCATE FOR LGBTQIA+ INTERESTS; EDUCATE AND EMPOWER, AND PROVIDE SOCIAL SUPPORT.

Income
$1.4 million
Spending
$1.6 million
Spent on programs
74%
Reserves
3.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 78%
Employees
18
Volunteers
10
Highest pay
$157,195, executive director

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

Fair: 59 out of 100. Higher than 20% of charities in its peer group (civil rights, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 36% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 14% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    74% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 60% of charities in its peer group (civil rights, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a 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.

  • 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. $1.2 million spent. Through the LGBT Community Services Initiative, the Pride Center of Staten Island provided information and referral services to LGBTQIA+ affirming resources to 36 unique individuals; provided 1104 LGBTQIA+ affirming counseling sessions to 63 LGB and allied individuals; provided 27 case management sessions to 19 unique LGB individuals; provided youth empowerment programming for 12 unique individuals; participated in 12 community events and provided over 80 individuals with information on LGBTQIA+ affirming programs and resources; published 35 blog posts on LGBTQIA+ topics; served 23 unique individuals across 3 LGBTQIA+ affirming support groups; and celebrated Coming Out Day, Trans Day of Remembrance, and Trans Day of Visibility with 75 LGBTQIA+ and allied Staten Islanders. These LGBTQIA+ affirming programs, services, and events enhance mental health outcomes for LGBTQIA+ individuals. Services provided to family and friends of LGBTQIA+ individuals aim to increase acceptance of LGBTQIA+ people on Staten Island. Through the Trans Equity Initiative, the Pride Center of Staten Island provided 978 counseling sessions to 58 transgender and nonbinary individuals; provided 349 case management sessions to 22 unique transgender and nonbinary individuals; and served 51 unique individuals across 4 trans-affirming support groups. These programs and services enhance mental health outcomes for transgender and nonbinary individuals and serve as a protective factor against trans suicide. Services provided to family and friends of transgender individuals aim to increase acceptance of transgender and nonbinary people on Staten Island. The Pride Center of Staten Island provided LGBTQIA+ affirming programs and services to 27 unique young people. In partnership with SAGE, the Pride Center of Staten Island provided over 300 meals to LGBTQIA+ and allied older adults. These meals provide some relief from food insecurity to LGBTQIA+ and older adults. Additionally, the Pride Center of Staten Island provided programming in the areas of arts and culture, education, technology, health management, nutrition education, and exercise, and conducted regular wellness checks with LGBTQIA+ older adults. These programs and services are designed to reduce social isolation among LGBTQIA+ older adults.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since June 2014.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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