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Lgbt Center of Greater Reading

EIN 81-3191097 · Reading, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair68 out of 100GovernanceGood75 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE LGBT CENTER OF GREATER READING CREATES, ADMINISTERS, AND PROVIDES SERVICES, ADVOCACY, AND SUPPORT TO THE GREATER READING LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY, INCLUDING OUR ALLIES, WITH THE GOAL THAT ALL MAY LIVE A LIFE OF FULFILLMENT, INCLUSION, AND CELEBRATION.

Income
$478,357
Spending
$488,936
Spent on programs
72%
Reserves
3.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 68%
Employees
14
Volunteers
14

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: 68 out of 100. Higher than 36% of charities in its peer group (civil rights, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 17% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    72% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 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: 75 out of 100. Higher than 41% of charities in its peer group (civil rights, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    16 of 16 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 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 (3)
  1. $182,437 spent. THE CENTER'S OUTREACH EFFORTS EXPANDED SIGNIFICANTLY THIS YEAR, ALLOWING US TO CONNECT WITH MORE INDIVIDUALS ACROSS BERKS COUNTY AND SURROUNDING REGIONS. THROUGH SCHOOL VISITS, TABLING AT COMMUNITY EVENTS, AND PARTICIPATION IN LOCAL COALITIONS, WE INCREASED VISIBILITY AND BUILT TRUST WITH LGBTQ+ INDIVIDUALS IN BOTH URBAN AND RURAL AREAS. WE ALSO LAUNCHED NEW COMMUNITY EDUCATION INITIATIVES, INCLUDING PRESENTATIONS FOR HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS, BUSINESSES, AND FAITH GROUPS ON HOW TO BETTER SERVE LGBTQ+ PEOPLE. THESE OUTREACH EFFORTS STRENGTHENED OUR ROLE AS A TRUSTED COMMUNITY HUB AND RESOURCE FOR INCLUSION, ADVOCACY, AND SUPPORT.
  2. $145,821 spent. OUR FOOD PANTRY CONTINUED TO SERVE AS A VITAL LIFELINE FOR LGBTQ+ INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES FACING FOOD INSECURITY. OVER THE PAST YEAR, WE DISTRIBUTED FOOD TO 2,424 UNIQUE HOUSEHOLDS, MANY OF WHOM EXPERIENCE BARRIERS TO ACCESSING TRADITIONAL FOOD SUPPORT. THE PANTRY IS AN AFFIRMING SPACE WHERE CLIENTS COULD ACCESS HEALTHY FOOD, HYGIENE PRODUCTS, AND RESOURCES.
  3. $22,637 spent. THIS YEAR, OUR COUNSELING DEPARTMENT EXPERIENCED TREMENDOUS GROWTH IN BOTH REACH AND IMPACT. WE PROVIDED OVER 300 HOURS OF AFFIRMING MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES TO LGBTQ+ INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR FAMILIES, OFFERING SUPPORT FOR ISSUES SUCH AS IDENTITY, TRAUMA, DISCRIMINATION, AND OVERALL WELL-BEING. WITH A FOCUS ON ACCESSIBILITY, WE EXPANDED OUR SLIDING SCALE OPTIONS, AND STRENGTHENED OUR PARTNERSHIPS WITH COUNTY AGENCIES TO SERVE UNDERINSURED AND UNINSURED CLIENTS.

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 November 6, 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 September 2016.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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