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Speakout

EIN 82-1207907 · Washington, DC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood88 out of 100GovernanceGood71 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The mission of Speak Out is to educate support and connect the LGBTQ community of color through social media engagement mentorship personal empowerment and health awareness.

Income
$1.2 million
Spending
$1.1 million
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
8.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
other income, 83%
Employees
5
Volunteers
5
Highest pay
$65,895, ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 88 out of 100. Higher than 75% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 9% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 11% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    100% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 71 out of 100. Higher than 23% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • 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.

  • 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, 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 (3)
  1. $423,991 spent. Speakout Inc. received grant funding to support programming in Flint Michigan focused on LGBTQIA individuals and youth. Funding supports community-based HIV STI testing initiatives outreach and prevention services and the implementation of a youth summer camp that provides safe affirming spaces for education leadership development and wellness. The program aims to expand access to culturally responsive health services increase awareness and prevention efforts and strengthen support systems for LGBTQIA residents in an underserved community.
  2. $211,995 spent. Speakout Inc. received a grant through the Fund for Trans Generations a national funding initiative administered by Borealis Philanthropy that supports transgender nonbinary and gender nonconforming communities. This funding supports programs that advance health equity mental health access workforce development and community safety for transgender individuals particularly those from historically marginalized communities. The grant enables Speakout to expand culturally responsive services increase access to gender-affirming resources and strengthen community-based programming that promotes visibility leadership development and overall well-being.
  3. $423,991 spent. Speakout Inc. operates a Supported Housing Program in Flint designed to provide safe stable and affirming housing for LGBTQIA individuals experiencing homelessness or housing instability. The program prioritizes transgender nonbinary and low-income individuals who face barriers to accessing traditional housing services. The program utilizes a housing-first approach and provides short-term housing assistance combined with supportive services including case management access to mental health counseling HIV STI testing and prevention services and workforce development support. Participants receive individualized service plans to promote long-term housing stability economic self-sufficiency and improved health outcomes. Through community partnerships and culturally responsive programming Speakout Inc. works to reduce homelessness and expand access to critical support services for underserved LGBTQIA populations in Flint and surrounding communities.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 December 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 March 2018.

    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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