Moco Pride Center Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
MoCo Pride Center Inc. exists to uplift empower and serve LGBTQIA+ individuals and their families through education advocacy wellness resources and inclusive community programming. As the hub of the Montgomery County Pride Family the Center promotes equity and belonging by supporting programs that reduce stigma increase visibility and expand access to affirming services for our most underserved marginalized and disenfranchised communities.
- Income
- $297,753
- Spending
- $252,912
- Spent on programs
- 52%
- Reserves
- 2.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 77%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 150
- Highest pay
- $80,000, ceo
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: 62 out of 100. Higher than 32% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 2.3 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 15% of income.
Spending floor
8 of 1552% 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
Weak: 36 out of 100. Higher than 8% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
5 of 250 of 7 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15Reports no written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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)
- $78,198 spent. Our LIYT programs blended arts advocacy and education to reach over 15,000 community members through multimedia storytelling social media campaigns and in-person events. Flagship programs included Drag Duels a queer competition series that centers creative resistance monthly LIYT Nights social wellness events for LGBTQIA+ youth and young adults and a media internship program for students exploring queer media production. These programs promoted identity development public education and peer connection.
- $37,995 spent. This county-wide annual Pride festival drew over 6,000 attendees in 2023 and served as the largest LGBTQIA+ event in Montgomery County history. The event provided free access to over 120 affirming vendors local LGBTQIA+ businesses government agencies and community service providers. Through entertainment resource distribution HIV STI testing voter registration and family programming Pride in the Plaza strengthened LGBTQIA+ visibility community connections and access to vital services.
- $15,586 spent. MoCo Pride Prom creates safe affirming community spaces for LGBTQIA+ youth. The program has grown from about 20 students to over 300 individuals. Pride Prom creates a safe atmosphere where you can be yourself and connect with others.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since October 2017.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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