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Lgbt Life Center

EIN 54-1545157 · Norfolk, VA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair65 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

LGBT LIFE CENTER IS A TRUSTED LEADER THAT EMPOWERS THE LGBTQ COMMUNITIES AND ALL PEOPLE AFFECTED BY HIV THROUGH IMPROVING HEALTH AND WELLNESS, STRENGTHENING FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES, AND PROVIDING TRANSFORMATIVE EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY.

Income
$15.2 million
Spending
$14.0 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
2.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 53%
Employees
93
Volunteers
651
Highest pay
$198,167, chief executive officer

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: 65 out of 100. Higher than 42% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 34% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 28% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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 36% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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 (2)
  1. $6.2 million spent. SERVICES INCLUDE MEDICAL CASE MANAGEMENT, TRANSPORTATION, PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING, RENTAL AND UTILITY ASSISTANCE, HIV TESTING, HIV PREVENTION AND EDUCATION, MEALS PROGRAM, OUTREACH, MEDICATION AND BENEFIT ASSISTANCE, ADHERENCE SUPPORT AND YOUTH SERVICES FOR PERSONS WHO ARE LGBTQ AND PERSONS WITH HIV/AIDS.
  2. $6.3 million spent. THE 340B PHARMACY PROGRAM IS A FEDERAL PHARMACY PROGRAM WITHIN THE OFFICE OF PHARMACY AFFAIRS AT HRSA. THE ORGANIZATION IS A "COVERED ENTITY" WITHIN THIS PROGRAM AND THEREFORE ELIGIBLE TO PURCHASE HIV MEDIATIONS AND STI/PREP MEDICATIONS AT REDUCED PRICES FROM WHOLESALE MANUFACTURERS. THE ORGANIZATION CONTRACTS WITH MULTIPLE CONTRACT PHARMACIES TO DISPENSE MEDICATIONS TO ELIGIBLE CLIENTS PARTICIPATING IN THE PROGRAM. THE 340B PROGRAM SERVES AS A MEDICATION COMPLIANCE PROGRAM FOR MEDICAL CASE MANAGERS TO MONITOR MEDICATION UTILIZATION AND STI TREATMENT FOR ELIGIBLE PATIENTS. ALL PATIENTS ARE EITHER ENROLLED IN MEDICAL CASE MANAGEMENT OR CARE NAVIGATION SERVICES. THE PROGRAM REVENUE IS UTILIZED TO SUPPORT THE INFRASTRUCTURE AND PROGRAMS OF THE ORGANIZATION.

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 September 1991.

    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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