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Venice Pride

EIN 81-3197298 · Venice, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood78 out of 100GovernanceGood76 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Venice Pride is a 501c3 non-profit organization with a mission to strengthen and empower the LGBTQ+ community in Los Angeles through education public art events and partnerships.

Income
$616,401
Spending
$275,713
Spent on programs
64%
Reserves
21.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
other income, 69%
Employees
0
Volunteers
15

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

Good: 78 out of 100. Higher than 53% of charities in its peer group (civil rights, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 21.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 37% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 55% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    64% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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: 76 out of 100. Higher than 43% of charities in its peer group (civil rights, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 of 3 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.

  • 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. $37,806 spent. Venice Pride Block Party: Venice Pride works each year to organize a block party that is free and open to the public. The Venice Pride Block Party is an opportunity for the LGBTQ community and its allies to come together in a safe accepting environment that is educational and celebratory. Numerous nonprofit pride partners some with little to no marketing budgets are able to provide vital information to the community at large on topics ranging from HIV Aids prevention equal rights and healthcare. The seventh annual event took place on May 31 2024 and attracted over 4,000 attendees from across Southern California and beyond.
  2. $135,379 spent. Venice Pride Community Engagement: In 2024 Venice Pride continued hosting its monthly queer dance party Gaywatch at Baja Cantina-an event that regularly draws over 300 LGBTQ+ community members to celebrate dance and connect. During the summer months Venice Pride also launched a pop-up event series at the historic gay bar space S.S. Friendship in Santa Monica Canyon reviving a beloved piece of local LGBTQ+ history and expanding opportunities for community engagement and visibility.
  3. $3,518 spent. Venice Pride Historical Preservation: Following a successful legal settlement in 2023 resolving a breach of its Roosterfish licensing agreement Venice Pride in 2024 completed the sale of the Roosterfish trademark concluding a multiyear effort to protect and preserve this historic LGBTQ+ community space.

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 November 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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