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Gay & Lesbian Community Center of Greater Fort Lauderdale Inc

EIN 65-0431045 · Wilton Manors, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak43 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE PRIDE CENTER PROVIDES A WELCOMING, SAFE SPACE - AN INCLUSIVE HOME THAT CELEBRATES, NURTURES AND EMPOWERS THE LGBTQ COMMUNITIES AND OUR FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS IN SOUTH FLORIDA.

Income
$2.7 million
Spending
$2.7 million
Spent on programs
73%
Reserves
-3.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 71%
Employees
37
Volunteers
26,500
Highest pay
$187,105, ceo

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

Weak: 43 out of 100. Higher than 11% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 39% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    73% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 19 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 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 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. $2.0 million spent. THIS YEAR, THE PRIDE CENTER AT EQUALITY PARK CELEBRATED 32 YEARS OF SERVICE. THOUSANDS OF YOUR FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS USE OUR 5-ACRE EQUALITY PARK CAMPUS ANNUALLY. LIFE-ENHANCING, INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS, EVENTS, AND GROUPS AT THE PRIDE CENTER SERVE AS MODELS FOR LGBTQ+ CENTERS WORLDWIDE-- FOCUSING ON HOLISTIC WELLNESS, ADVOCACY, ACTIVE AGING, WOMEN WITH PRIDE, TRANSGENDER SERVICES, THE ARTS, RECOVERY, SOCIAL CONNECTION, COMMUNITY OUTREACH, HIV PREVENTION, SPIRITUALITY, ATHLETICS, SKILLS-BUILDING, AND MORE. A VARIETY OF SUPPORT, RECOVERY, EDUCATION, DISCUSSION, AND SOCIAL GROUPS MEET THERE DAILY, WEEKLY, AND MONTHLY. THE PRIDE CENTER IS THE GO-TO PLACE WHERE OUR COMMUNITY GATHERS TO: -LEARN IN A WORKSHOP -RECEIVE AN HIV TEST -PROTEST BILLS TARGETING OUR CHILDREN AND YOUTH -CONNECT AT THE LARGEST WEEKLY GATHERING OF LGBTQ+ ACTIVE AGERS IN THE NATION -CELEBRATE INTERNATIONAL TRANSGENDER DAY OF VISIBILITY -ENJOY A JAZZ CONCERT -STAY SOBER -GET REGISTERED TO VOTE -TAKE A YOGA, MEDITATION, OR REIKI CLASS -HEAR FROM A WOMEN'S HISTORY PANEL -ENJOY AN ARTISAN MARKET -GET LINKED TO A HEALTHCARE PROVIDER -LEARN IN A PAINTING CLASS -UTILIZE THE CYBER CENTER TO APPLY FOR A JOB -COMMEMORATE WORLD AIDS DAY -MEET COMMUNITY BUSINESSES AT THE ACTIVE AGING EXPO -MARCH TO SUPPORT OUR ARTISTS AND ENTERTAINERS -TAKE YOUR KIDS TO THE PLAYGROUND -PERUSE A BLACK ART AWAKENING GALLERY RECEPTION -MOURN THE LOSS OF A LOVED ONE AND RECEIVE GRIEF SUPPORT -COMMEMORATE TRANSGENDER DAY OF REMEMBRANCE -VIEW A FILM -ATTEND A FAITH SERVICE -PLAY BASKETBALL -APPLY FOR AFFORDABLE SENIOR HOUSING -CONNECT WITH OTHERS IN A DISCUSSION GROUP TEN OTHER ORGANIZATIONS SERVING A VARIETY OF NEEDS OFFICE ON THE CENTER'S CAMPUS OF CARE. THE EQUALITY PARK CAMPUS OFFERS FIVE-AND-A-HALF ACRES OF PROPERTY WITH 30,000 SQUARE FEET OF DISCOUNT OFFICE SPACE THAT PROVIDES HOMES FOR VITAL PROGRAMS AND SERVICES, AS WELL AS SYNERGY AMONG VARIOUS OTHER ORGANIZATIONS HOUSED THERE. THE PRIDE CENTER SERVES AS AN INCUBATOR FOR FUTURE LEADERS, NEW ORGANIZATIONS, EMERGING GROUPS, AND FUTURE NONPROFITS. THIS YEAR, THE PRIDE CENTER AT EQUALITY PARK CELEBRATED 32 YEARS OF SERVICE. THOUSANDS OF YOUR FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS USE OUR 5-ACRE EQUALITY PARK CAMPUS ANNUALLY. LIFE-ENHANCING, INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS, EVENTS, AND GROUPS AT THE PRIDE CENTER SERVE AS MODELS FOR LGBTQ+ CENTERS WORLDWIDE-- FOCUSING ON HOLISTIC WELLNESS, ADVOCACY, ACTIVE AGING, WOMEN WITH PRIDE, TRANSGENDER SERVICES, THE ARTS, RECOVERY, SOCIAL CONNECTION, COMMUNITY OUTREACH, HIV PREVENTION, SPIRITUALITY, ATHLETICS, SKILLS-BUILDING, AND MORE. A VARIETY OF SUPPORT, RECOVERY, EDUCATION, DISCUSSION, AND SOCIAL GROUPS MEET THERE DAILY, WEEKLY, AND MONTHLY. THE PRIDE CENTER IS THE GO-TO PLACE WHERE OUR COMMUNITY GATHERS TO: -LEARN IN A WORKSHOP -RECEIVE AN HIV TEST -PROTEST BILLS TARGETING OUR CHILDREN AND YOUTH -CONNECT AT THE LARGEST WEEKLY GATHERING OF LGBTQ+ ACTIVE AGERS IN THE NATION -CELEBRATE INTERNATIONAL TRANSGENDER DAY OF VISIBILITY -ENJOY A JAZZ CONCERT -STAY SOBER -GET REGISTERED TO VOTE -TAKE A YOGA, MEDITATION, OR REIKI CLASS -HEAR FROM A WOMEN'S HISTORY PANEL -ENJOY AN ARTISAN MARKET -GET LINKED TO A HEALTHCARE PROVIDER -LEARN IN A PAINTING CLASS -UTILIZE THE CYBER CENTER TO APPLY FOR A JOB -COMMEMORATE WORLD AIDS DAY -MEET COMMUNITY BUSINESSES AT THE ACTIVE AGING EXPO -MARCH TO SUPPORT OUR ARTISTS AND ENTERTAINERS -TAKE YOUR KIDS TO THE PLAYGROUND -PERUSE A BLACK ART AWAKENING GALLERY RECEPTION -MOURN THE LOSS OF A LOVED ONE AND RECEIVE GRIEF SUPPORT -COMMEMORATE TRANSGENDER DAY OF REMEMBRANCE -VIEW A FILM -ATTEND A FAITH SERVICE -PLAY BASKETBALL -APPLY FOR AFFORDABLE SENIOR HOUSING -CONNECT WITH OTHERS IN A DISCUSSION GROUP TEN OTHER ORGANIZATIONS SERVING A VARIETY OF NEEDS OFFICE ON THE CENTER'S CAMPUS OF CARE. THE EQUALITY PARK CAMPUS OFFERS FIVE-AND-A-HALF ACRES OF PROPERTY WITH 30,000 SQUARE FEET OF DISCOUNT OFFICE SPACE THAT PROVIDES HOMES FOR VITAL PROGRAMS AND SERVICES, AS WELL AS SYNERGY AMONG VARIOUS OTHER ORGANIZATIONS HOUSED THERE. THE PRIDE CENTER SERVES AS AN INCUBATOR FOR FUTURE LEADERS, NEW ORGANIZATIONS, EMERGING GROUPS, AND FUTURE NONPROFITS.

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 May 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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