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Out Memphis

EIN 62-1398741 · Memphis, TN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair55 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUTMEMPHIS EMPOWERS, CONNECTS, EDUCATES, AND ADVOCATES FOR THE LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, AND TRANSGENDER COMMUNITY OF THE MID-SOUTH.

Income
$1.5 million
Spending
$2.1 million
Spent on programs
76%
Reserves
5.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 55%
Employees
27
Volunteers
150
Highest pay
$104,286, executive di

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

Fair: 55 out of 100. Higher than 25% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 37% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 59% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    76% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 20 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 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 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 (5)
  1. $817,002 spent. THE METAMORPHOSIS PROJECT IS OUR HOUSING AND EMERGENCY SERVICES FOR LGBTQ+ YOUNG ADULTS AGED 18-24. THE PROJECT INCLUDES SUPPORTIVE SERVICES AND CASE MANAGEMENT, EMERGENCY, TRANSITIONAL, AND RAPID REHOUSING FOR UP TO 25 YOUTH PER YEAR, AND THE YOUTH EMERGENCY CENTER (YEC), AN OVERNIGHT SHELTER AND DROP-IN CENTER FOR YOUTH EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. THE YEC BUILDING ALSO HOUSES A FOOD PANTRY, CLOTHES CLOSET, OUTDOOR SPACE, AS WELL AS PROVIDE SPACE FOR ALL SUPPORT SERVICES. THE METAMORPHOSIS PROJECT ALSO INCLUDES SOCIAL PROGRAMS, CONNECTION TO CAREER AND EDUCATIONAL ADVANCEMENT, SUPPORT GROUPS, AND LIFE SKILLS WORKSHOPS.
  2. $105,182 spent. YOUTH SERVICES (PRYSM) - INCLUDES SOCIAL SUPPORT PROGRAMS, SUCH AS GROUP MEETINGS AND EVENTS, FOR 12-17 YEAR OLDS AND THEIR CAREGIVERS; MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT GROUPS FOR CAREGIVERS; ADVOCACY FOR ADOLESCENT AND PARENT RIGHTS, INCLUDING SCHOOL, HEALTHCARE, AND OTHER AREAS; AND HEALTHCARE NAVIGATION, INCLUDING COMPREHENSIVE REFERRALS AND CASE MANAGEMENT.
  3. $264,465 spent. HIV SERVICES - PROVIDING IN PERSON AND AT HOME HIV TESTING AND COUNSELLING SERVICES TO THE MID-SOUTH. THIS INCLUDES AFTER-HOURS AND ON-DEMAND TESTING; OFF-SITE TESTING AND EDUCATION SERVICES AT A RANGE OF LOCATIONS; CONDOM DISTRIBUTION AND EDUCATION TO SEX WORKERS.
  4. $405,064 spent. OTHER SERVICES - OM PROVIDES A SAFE SPACE FOR A VARIETY OF PEER-LED SOCIAL/SUPPORT GROUPS INCLUDING SOME OF THE ONLY TRANSGENDER SUPPORT GROUPS IN THE REGION; A WOMEN'S BOOK CLUB; A GROUP FOR GAY AND BI MEN OF COLOR; A GROUP FOR LGBTQ+ FAMILIES WITH KIDS UNDER 12; AN LGBTQ AL-ANON GROUP; AND OTHERS. WE ALSO PROVIDE EDUCATION AND OUTREACH TO A WIDE VARIETY OF ORGANIZATIONS INCLUDING CHURCHES, SCHOOLS, LAW ENFORCEMENT FACILITIES, AND OTHERS. OM IS THE GO-TO AGENCY FOR MEDIA RESPONSES AT THE LOCAL, STATE AND NATIONAL LEVEL ON LGBTQ+ ISSUES.
  5. OTHER SERVICES - OM PROVIDES A SAFE SPACE FOR A VARIETY OF PEER-LED SOCIAL/SUPPORT GROUPS INCLUDING SOME OF THE ONLY TRANSGENDER SUPPORT GROUPS IN THE REGION; A WOMEN'S BOOK CLUB; A GROUP FOR GAY AND BI MEN OF COLOR; A GROUP FOR LGBTQ+ FAMILIES WITH KIDS UNDER 12; AN LGBTQ AL-ANON GROUP; AND OTHERS. WE ALSO PROVIDE EDUCATION AND OUTREACH TO A WIDE VARIETY OF ORGANIZATIONS INCLUDING CHURCHES, SCHOOLS, LAW ENFORCEMENT FACILITIES, AND OTHERS. OM IS THE GO-TO AGENCY FOR MEDIA RESPONSES AT THE LOCAL, STATE AND NATIONAL LEVEL ON LGBTQ+ ISSUES.

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

  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 December 2024.

    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 April 1994.

    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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