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Pridelines Youth Services Inc

EIN 65-0670159 · Miami, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair56 out of 100GovernanceGood78 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO SUPPORT, EDUCATE AND EMPOWER SOUTH FLORIDA'S LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER AND QUESTIONING (LGBTQ) YOUTH AND COMMUNITY IN SAFE AND DIVERSE SPACES TO PROMOTE DIALOGUE, WELLNESS, AND TO FOSTER SOCIAL CHANGE.

Income
$1.2 million
Spending
$1.2 million
Spent on programs
74%
Reserves
0.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 40%
Employees
17
Volunteers
6
Highest pay
$110,000, ceo & executive director

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: 56 out of 100. Higher than 23% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 39% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 96% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    74% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 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

Good: 78 out of 100. Higher than 31% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 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

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 (1)
  1. $866,943 spent. IN FISCAL YEAR 2024, PRIDELINES ACHIEVED SIGNIFICANT PROGRAMMATIC, RESOURCE, AND CAPACITY EXPANSION ACROSS ALL AREAS OF THE AGENCY. THIS GROWTH PROMPTED THE ESTABLISHMENT OF NEW CORE DEPARTMENTAL UNITS-- PRIDELINESHEALTH, PRIDELINESYOUTH, PRIDELINESHOUSING, PRIDELINESCOMMUNITY, AND PRIDELINESNETWORK--TO STRENGTHEN OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY AND SERVICE DELIVERY. THESE STRUCTURAL DEVELOPMENTS WERE DRIVEN BY MAJOR SUCCESSES IN FUNDRAISING AND DEVELOPMENT, INCLUDING THE AWARD OF MULTIPLE HIGH-IMPACT GRANTS AND CONTRACTS, AND EXPANDED ENGAGEMENT WITH BOTH LONG-STANDING AND NEWLY ACQUIRED DONOR BASES.TO FURTHER ENHANCE FUNDRAISING OUTCOMES, PRIDELINES STRATEGICALLY INVESTED IN SPECIAL EVENTS AND PROMOTIONAL CAMPAIGNS THAT ELEVATED COMMUNITY VISIBILITY AND DONOR PARTICIPATION. THESE INCLUDED THE JOY RIDE, THE COLORS OF THE RAINBOW JUNE PRIDE MONTH FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN, THE ANNUAL GALA & MASQUERADE BALL: QUEERFERNO 2024, GIVE MIAMI DAY, AND OTHER DEDICATED FUNDRAISING INITIATIVES SUPPORTING THE ACQUISITION AND OUTFITTING OF NEW COMMUNITY CENTERS IN LIBERTY CITY AND SOUTH DADE (CUTLER BAY).A MILESTONE ACHIEVEMENT IN FY2024 WAS THE EXPANSION OF PRIDELINES' HIV AND STI HEALTH SERVICES INTO THE 340B PROGRAM SPACE, FULFILLING A LONG-STANDING GOAL OF ESTABLISHING A COMPLETE CONTINUUM OF CARE FOR INDIVIDUALS IN-NEED AND AT-RISK UNDER ONE ROOF. THIS ADVANCEMENT ENABLED THE AGENCY TO PROVIDE PREVENTION, TREATMENT, AND CARE SERVICES--INCLUDING PREP, NPEP, AND DOXYPEP ACCESS--WHILE MINIMIZING THE NEED FOR EXTERNAL REFERRAL AND LINKAGE FOR NEWLY DIAGNOSED CLIENTS OR THOSE SEEKING PREVENTION RESOURCES.THE REVITALIZATION OF YOUTH AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMMING ALSO MARKED A DEFINING ACCOMPLISHMENT OF FY2024. THROUGH A STRATEGIC REDESIGN INFORMED BY POST-PANDEMIC SOCIAL, CULTURAL, ECONOMIC, AND DIGITAL REALITIES, PRIDELINES REINTRODUCED PROGRAMS THAT MET EVOLVING COMMUNITY NEEDS AND ACHIEVED STRONG PARTICIPATION ACROSS YOUTH COHORTS, WELLNESS DISCUSSION & SUPPORT GROUPS, LGBTQ+ ELDER PROGRAMMING, AND DESIGNATED COMMUNITY OUTREACH & ENGAGEMENT SPECIAL EVENTS. A RENEWED FOCUS ON PRIDELINES' DIGITAL OUTREACH AND SOCIAL MEDIA PRESENCE FURTHER STRENGTHENED COMMUNITY CONNECTION, AGENCY VISIBILITY, AND OVERALL ENGAGEMENT.ALTOGETHER, THESE COMBINED EFFORTS PRODUCED A MEASURABLE INCREASE IN PRIDELINES' OVERALL COMMUNITY IMPACT, DEEPENING THE AGENCY'S REACH AMONG LGBTQ+ AND ALLIED YOUTH AND ADULTS ACROSS SOUTH FLORIDA. FY2024 ANNUAL SUPPORT SERVICES ENGAGEMENT GROCERY & PANTRY SUPPORT: 840 FOOD - READY HOT MEALS: 720 CLOTHING SUPPORT: 390 YOUTH CASE MANAGEMENT: 60 YOUTH EMERGENCY ACCOMMODATION: 15 YOUTH LONG-TERM HOUSING SOLUTIONS: 9 YOUTH RELOCATION SUPPORT: 6 SOCIAL BENEFITS NAVIGATION & ACCESS: 67 PERSONAL HYGIENE KITS DISTRIBUTED: 437 MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING VIRTUAL SESSIONS: 288 MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING IN-PERSON SESSIONS: 96 YOUTH PROGRAM PARTICIPATION: 336 CENTER WALK-IN ENGAGEMENTS: 2,820 HIV TESTS ADMINISTERED: 720 CLIENTS LINKED TO PREP, NPEP, OR DOXYPEP: 324

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 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 December 2024.

    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 February 1998.

    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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