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The Out Foundation

EIN 82-2606139 · Davenport, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak44 out of 100GovernanceGood86 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Only 43% of its spending went to programs.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

THE PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO REMOVE BARRIERS THAT BLOCK LGBTQ+ INDIVIDUALS' FROM ACCESS AND PARTICIPATION IN FITNESS, HEALTH, AND WELLNESS, ENSURING THEIR SUCCESS. WE ARE DEDICATED TO NURTURING, EMPOWERING, AND CELEBRATING LGBTQ+ BODIES AND MINDS, GUARANTEEING OUR COMMUNITY THRIVES.

Income
$459,094
Spending
$592,985
Spent on programs
43%
Reserves
6.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 98%
Employees
9
Volunteers
250
Highest pay
$115,297, executive di

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

Weak: 44 out of 100. Higher than 10% of charities in its peer group (public benefit, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 16% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 29% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 34% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    43% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 39 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: 86 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (public benefit, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 (5)
  1. $135,377 spent. OUTATHLETICS: THIS IS OUR LARGEST PROGRAM WHICH BRINGS TOGETHER LGBTQ+ ATHLETES AND ALLIES TO SWEAT FOR A CAUSE IN A SAFE, INCLUSIVE FUNCTIONAL FITNESS TRAINING ENVIRONMENT. OUR PRIDE IS IN THE DIVERSITY WE REPRESENT WITHIN THE SPORT OF FITNESS AND OPENLY INVITE ANYONE TO JOIN OUR WELCOMING COMMUNITY. WE STRIVE TO CREATE AN INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY OF ALL WALKS OF LIFE AND INSPIRE YOU TO FEEL GOOD ABOUT YOURSELF, YOUR WORKOUTS, AND YOUR LIFE. THROUGH OUT ATHLETICS WE PARTNER WITH LOCAL GYMS TO HOST A VARIETY OF EXERCISES THAT ENGAGE THE LOCAL COMMUNITY, SPECIFICALLY LGBTQ+ INDIVIDUALS AND ALLIES TO WORK OUT TOGETHER IN A SAFE AND WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT.
  2. $46,541 spent. OUTATHLETE: IT CAN BE HARD FOR MANY LGBTQ+ YOUNG ADULTS TO FIND A PLACE WHERE THEY FEEL COMFORTABLE PARTICIPATING IN FITNESS, SO WE ARE PARTNERING WITH LOCAL FUNCTIONAL FITNESS GYMS ACROSS THE COUNTRY TO CHANGE THAT. AS PART OF THE OUTATHLETE PROGRAM, WE COVER ALL COSTS FOR YEAR-LONG GYM MEMBERSHIPS AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR LGBTQ+ YOUNG ADULTS THROUGH SCHOLARSHIPS. WE WORK CLOSELY WITH OUR RECIPIENTS, PROVIDING GOAL COACHING, NUTRITION COUNSELING, APPAREL, GIFTS FROM OUR SPONSORS, AND MORE TO SET THE ATHLETES UP FOR SUCCESS. IN OUR 5 YEARS AS A 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION, WE HAVE SERVED 87 YOUNG LGBTQ+ ATHLETES AND HAVE AWARDED 435,000 IN SUPPORT OF OUT ATHLETES.
  3. $8,304 spent. OUTHEALTH: THIS PROGRAM SUPPORTS OUR MISSION BY REMOVING THE BARRIERS THAT BLOCK THE TRANSGENDER POPULATION FROM LIVING AS THEIR TRUE, AUTHENTIC SELVES. WE PROVIDE HEALTH SERVICES THROUGH INITIATIVES LIKE MEDICAL PROFESSION EDUCATION, SURGERY EDUCATION, SEXUAL HEALTH NAVIGATION, SELF- CARE WORKSHOPS,AND MORE. THE PROGRAM IS INCLUSIVE FOR ALL MEMBERS OF THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY. THE TRANSGENDER POPULATION IS A CURRENT FOCUS FOR THIS PROGRAM. WE PROVIDE THE ABILITY TO THOSE MARGINALIZED IN OUR COMMUNITY TO BE COMFORTABLE IN AND CELEBRATE THEIR BODIES. FUNDS WERE USED TO REACH OUT LGBTQ+ AND BIPOC HEALTH SEEKERS AND ENTHUSIASTS COMMUNITY. THE OUT FOUNDATION SERVES THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY AS IT IS DISPROPORTIONATELY AFFECTED BY BARRIERS IN ACCESSING FITNESS, HEALTH, AND WELLNESS. WHEN COMPARED TO THE EPIDEMIOLOGY OF THE HETEROSEXUAL POPULATION, LGBTQ+ PEOPLE ARE AT HIGHER RISK OF SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS, STDS, MENTAL HEALTH DISORDERS, SUICIDE, AND CANCER. THE LACK OF EMPATHY AND SOCIETAL REJECTION EXPERIENCED BY OUR COMMUNITY IS OFTEN SOURCED AS THE ROOT OF SEVERAL OF THESE ISSUES. THEREFORE, THE OUT FOUNDATION IS POSITIONED AS A RESOURCE FOR THE COMMUNITY TO DECREASE THESE NUMBERS THROUGH ADVOCACY, EDUCATION, AND THE IMPLEMENTATION OF OUR PROGRAMS. OUTHEALTH: THIS PROGRAM SUPPORTS OUR MISSION BY REMOVING THE BARRIERS THAT BLOCK THE TRANSGENDER POPULATION FROM LIVING AS THEIR TRUE, AUTHENTIC SELVES. WE PROVIDE HEALTH SERVICES THROUGH INITIATIVES LIKE MEDICAL PROFESSION EDUCATION, SURGERY EDUCATION, SEXUAL HEALTH NAVIGATION, SELF- CARE WORKSHOPS,AND MORE. THE PROGRAM IS INCLUSIVE FOR ALL MEMBERS OF THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY. THE TRANSGENDER POPULATION IS A CURRENT FOCUS FOR THIS PROGRAM. WE PROVIDE THE ABILITY TO THOSE MARGINALIZED IN OUR COMMUNITY TO BE COMFORTABLE IN AND CELEBRATE THEIR BODIES. FUNDS WERE USED TO REACH OUT LGBTQ+ AND BIPOC HEALTH SEEKERS AND ENTHUSIASTS COMMUNITY. THE OUT FOUNDATION SERVES THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY AS IT IS DISPROPORTIONATELY AFFECTED BY BARRIERS IN ACCESSING FITNESS, HEALTH, AND WELLNESS. WHEN COMPARED TO THE EPIDEMIOLOGY OF THE HETEROSEXUAL POPULATION, LGBTQ+ PEOPLE ARE AT HIGHER RISK OF SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS, STDS, MENTAL HEALTH DISORDERS, SUICIDE, AND CANCER. THE LACK OF EMPATHY AND SOCIETAL REJECTION EXPERIENCED BY OUR COMMUNITY IS OFTEN SOURCED AS THE ROOT OF SEVERAL OF THESE ISSUES. THEREFORE, THE OUT FOUNDATION IS POSITIONED AS A RESOURCE FOR THE COMMUNITY TO DECREASE THESE NUMBERS THROUGH ADVOCACY, EDUCATION, AND THE IMPLEMENTATION OF OUR PROGRAMS.
  4. $67,396 spent. OUTAIM (ATHLETIC INCLUSION MOVEMENT): THE OUTATHLETICS INCLUSION MOVEMENT PROGRAM IS DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR ANYONE THAT SEEKS TO CREATE A WELCOMING AND INCLUSIVE FITNESS ENVIRONMENT FOR THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY. OUTAIM GUIDES TO INCORPORATE INCLUSIVE POLICIES, PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES, COACHING SKILLS TO UPLIFT, EMBOLDEN, AND AFFIRM THEIR LGBTQ+ CLIENTS AND MEMBERS PHYSICAL, MENTAL, AND EMOTIONAL HEALTH AND WELL-BEING.
  5. OUTAIM (ATHLETIC INCLUSION MOVEMENT): THE OUTATHLETICS INCLUSION MOVEMENT PROGRAM IS DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR ANYONE THAT SEEKS TO CREATE A WELCOMING AND INCLUSIVE FITNESS ENVIRONMENT FOR THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY. OUTAIM GUIDES TO INCORPORATE INCLUSIVE POLICIES, PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES, COACHING SKILLS TO UPLIFT, EMBOLDEN, AND AFFIRM THEIR LGBTQ+ CLIENTS AND MEMBERS PHYSICAL, MENTAL, AND EMOTIONAL HEALTH AND WELL-BEING.

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 2017.

    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.

  7. Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.

    A much larger organization has a similar name: The Foundation (Houston, TX), EIN 92-0742101. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

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