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Dutchess County Pride Center Inc

EIN 83-1955663 · Poughkeepsie, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood84 out of 100GovernanceGood74 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Dutchess County Pride Center is a safe space for LGBTQ+ individuals and their families, including youth, to meet and socialize. Our goal is to improve the health, safety and well-being of the entire LGBTQ+ community in Dutchess County through advocacy, education, and support.

Income
$240,200
Spending
$161,708
Spent on programs
58%
Reserves
11 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 51%
Employees
0
Highest pay
$15,626, executive director

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: 84 out of 100. Higher than 68% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 11.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 33% of income.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    58% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 9 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: 74 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 11 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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.

  • 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. $25,000 spent. Teen Drop-In program. Youth do not have to be a member of the LGBTQ+ community to participate. This program is open to any teenager who wants to come. The program offers any and all youth who come a safe, fun, and productive space for them to meet friends, work on projects for school or other purposes, and relax with fun and games in a free social setting. This is accomplished in various ways such as a Friday night evening open drop in, weekend daytime crafts projects, and various other free social events for teens. We do not discriminate on who attends our programs.
  2. $22,000 spent. Poughkeepsie Pride. An annual parade march open to everyone with no restrictions which fosters a safe and open atmosphere for anyone to come and express themselves. There is a festival open to any vendor, regardless of who they are. Attendees are welcome, regardless of who they are. This event acts as the premier program activity which we do once every calendar year. We do not discriminate on who attends our events.
  3. $20,000 spent. Art Club. A makerspace open to anyone who wants to create paintings, crafts, sculptures, or other creative works. This comes in the form of multiple recurring offerings which can focus on specifics mediums. This can be yarn/knitting, scrapbooking/paper, and watercolors, to name a few. We do not discriminate on who attends our programs.

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 September 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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