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Boulder Pride

EIN 84-1467134 · Boulder, CO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair56 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WORKING INDEPENDENTLY AND IN COLLABORATION, WE FACILITATE CONNECTION, ADVOCACY, EDUCATION, RESEARCH AND PROGRAMS TO ENSURE LGBTQ+ PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES THRIVE IN BOULDER COUNTY AND BEYOND.

Income
$4.8 million
Spending
$4.5 million
Spent on programs
74%
Reserves
-1.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 66%
Employees
37
Volunteers
241
Highest pay
$211,856, 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

Fair: 56 out of 100. Higher than 17% of charities in its peer group (civil rights, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 19% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 0% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    74% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 13 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 59% of charities in its peer group (civil rights, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 14 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

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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 (5)
  1. $812,809 spent. ADVOCACY AND EDUCATION: RMEQ WORKS TO MAKE COLORADO A SAFER AND MORE INCLUSIVE PLACE FOR THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY THROUGH EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND ADVOCACY ON LGBTQ+ ISSUES - ENGAGING COMMUNITIES, INSTITUTIONS, AND POLICYMAKERS.
  2. $467,938 spent. YOUTH PROGRAM: RMEQ'S YOUTH PROGRAM PROVIDES A SOCIAL AND EDUCATIONAL SPACE FOR LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER, QUEER, AND QUESTIONING YOUTH AND THEIR ALLIES AGES 11-18. PROGRAM OFFERINGS INCLUDE WEEKLY SUPPORT GROUPS, PAID YOUTH INTERNSHIPS, A YOUTH SUMMER CAMP, A QUEER AND TRANS PEOPLE OF COLOR YOUTH RETREAT, A LAVENDER GRADUATION CEREMONY, AND OTHER EVENTS AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES.
  3. $1.0 million spent. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH & WELLNESS PROGRAM: RMEQ PROVIDES MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, CASE MANAGEMENT, AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE RECOVERY SUPPORT SERVICES AND HARM REDUCTION SUPPORT IN THE REGION AND TO LGBTQ+ COMMUNITIES ACROSS COLORADO.
  4. $1.0 million spent. RMEQ PRIDE IS A MONTH-LONG CELEBRATION OF THE LOCAL LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY THAT PROMOTES VISIBILITY, AWARENESS, AND COMMUNITY PRIDE. THERE ARE MANY EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE MONTH THAT TARGET SPECIFIC SEGMENTS OF THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY, INCLUDING YOUTH, LGBTQ+ PEOPLE OVER 50, QUEER AND TRANS PEOPLE OF COLOR, AND TRANSGENDER PEOPLE. THE MONTH CULMINATES WITH PRIDE FESTIVALS IN BOULDER, LONGMONT, LOVELAND AND OTHER AREAS. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE DANCING, LOCAL PERFORMANCES, SOCIAL GATHERINGS, CONNECTING WITH RESOURCES, AND MUCH MORE. RMEQ PROVIDES VARIOUS PROGRAMS AND SERVICES TO THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY AND THEIR FAMILIES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO TARGETED EVENTS AND PROGRAMMING FOR QUEER AND TRANS PEOPLE OF COLOR, ARTS AND CULTURAL PROGRAMMING, AND FAMILY PROGRAMS AND SUPPORT GROUPS. GROUP MEETINGS AND EVENTS ARE HELD THAT TARGET THE INTEREST OF MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY, SUCH AS YOGA CLASSES, BOOK CLUBS, CREATIVE WRITING GROUPS, GAMING GROUPS, UKULELE LESSONS, AND MANY MORE. RMEQ PRIORITIZES ADVOCATING FOR THE LGBTQ+ PEOPLE, INCLUSIVE POLICIES AND PRACTICES, AND RESPONDING TO DISASTERS BY PROVIDING THE SUPPORT AND RESOURCES NEEDED BY THE LGBTQ+ PEOPLE AND FAMILIES.
  5. RMEQ PRIDE IS A MONTH-LONG CELEBRATION OF THE LOCAL LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY THAT PROMOTES VISIBILITY, AWARENESS, AND COMMUNITY PRIDE. THERE ARE MANY EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE MONTH THAT TARGET SPECIFIC SEGMENTS OF THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY, INCLUDING YOUTH, LGBTQ+ PEOPLE OVER 50, QUEER AND TRANS PEOPLE OF COLOR, AND TRANSGENDER PEOPLE. THE MONTH CULMINATES WITH PRIDE FESTIVALS IN BOULDER, LONGMONT, LOVELAND AND OTHER AREAS. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE DANCING, LOCAL PERFORMANCES, SOCIAL GATHERINGS, CONNECTING WITH RESOURCES, AND MUCH MORE. RMEQ PROVIDES VARIOUS PROGRAMS AND SERVICES TO THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY AND THEIR FAMILIES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO TARGETED EVENTS AND PROGRAMMING FOR QUEER AND TRANS PEOPLE OF COLOR, ARTS AND CULTURAL PROGRAMMING, AND FAMILY PROGRAMS AND SUPPORT GROUPS. GROUP MEETINGS AND EVENTS ARE HELD THAT TARGET THE INTEREST OF MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY, SUCH AS YOGA CLASSES, BOOK CLUBS, CREATIVE WRITING GROUPS, GAMING GROUPS, UKULELE LESSONS, AND MANY MORE. RMEQ PRIORITIZES ADVOCATING FOR THE LGBTQ+ PEOPLE, INCLUSIVE POLICIES AND PRACTICES, AND RESPONDING TO DISASTERS BY PROVIDING THE SUPPORT AND RESOURCES NEEDED BY THE LGBTQ+ PEOPLE AND FAMILIES.

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 1999.

    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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