Gay Lesbian Bisexual Transgender Chamber of Commerce Foundation
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The Gay Lesbian Bisexual Transgender Chamber of Commerce Foundation develops leaders in the LGBTQ+ community.
- Income
- $69,044
- Spending
- $108,229
- Spent on programs
- 76%
- Reserves
- 9.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 74%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 80
- Highest pay
- $92,672, president/ceo
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 78 out of 100. Higher than 46% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, under $250k).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 9.9 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 6% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 57% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 58% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1576% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 27 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 94 out of 100. Higher than 87% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, under $250k).
Independent board
25 of 2513 of 13 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 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 (2)
- $58,113 spent. Leadership InstituteThe LGBT Leadership Institute is a nine-month leadership development program that runs from September through May. In 2024, we graduated the fourth cohort of the lgbt leadership institute. About the LGBT Leadership Institute-The LGBT Chamber of Commerce Foundation Leadership Institute develops leadership skills for LGBT and Ally professionals. We provide a safe and nurturing environment to develop skills and explore the critical issues facing the LGBTQ+ community. The program presents a diverse cohort of participants with valuable leadership skills, knowledge, and a historical view of the LGBTQ+ community and the equality movement. Upon completing the nine-part program, participants will better understand the community and have obtained advanced leadership skills.
- $24,500 spent. Scholarships-one fundraising event was held in 2024, the Scholar's Soiree.About the LGBT Chamber Foundation Scholarship Program-Since 2011, the LGBT Chamber of Commerce Foundation has awarded more than $150,000 in scholarships to deserving LGBTQ and ally students across Texas. The Foundation makes scholarship grants to students who self-identify as LGBTQ+, children of LGBTQ+ parent(s), and LGBTQ+ allies who have worked in support of the community in a significant way. The scholarship grants may be used for any accredited post-secondary education, including traditional colleges and universities, trade schools, and certificate programs. Applications are accepted for all degree programs, from undergraduate studies to Ph.D. candidates.
Source: Form 990 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 January 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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