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EIN 85-4071632 · Greenville, SC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair67 out of 100GovernanceGood76 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO ENHANCE ACCESS AND REDUCE BARRIERS TO LIFE SAVING AND IDENTITY AFFIRMING SERVICES FOR THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY IN THE UPSTATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

Income
$239,731
Spending
$235,341
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
1.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 94%
Employees
3
Volunteers
10
Highest pay
$25,000, past chair

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: 67 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    81% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 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: 76 out of 100.

  • 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

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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

    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 (4)
  1. $76,231 spent. BLOOM IS A PROGRAM DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING AND STRENGTHENING THE RESILIENCE AND WELL BEING OF LGBTQ+ YOUTH, WITH A FOCUS ON INDIVIDUALS IN THE UPSTATE REGION OF SOUTH CAROLINA. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES FREE GROUP THERAPY AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES IN A SAFE AND AFFIRMING ENVIRONMENT.
  2. $76,231 spent. LEAP IS A PEER SUPPORT PROGRAM SERVING MEMBERS OF THE TRANSGENDER COMMUNITY. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES NO COST, PEER LED SUPPORT DESIGNED TO PROMOTE MENTAL HEALTH, INCREASE RESILIENCE, AND CONNECT PARTICIPANTS WITH COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES.
  3. $19,058 spent. AFFIRM SC PROVIDES TRAINING AND EDUCATION FOR PROFESSIONALS AIMED AT INCREASING CULTURAL COMPETENCY, DIVERSITY AWARENESS, AND INCLUSIVE PRACTICES. TRAININGS ARE OFFERED TO PROFESSIONALS WORKING ACROSS A VARIETY OF SECTORS AND SETTINGS WHO SEEK TO IMPROVE THEIR ABILITY TO SERVE AND SUPPORT THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY. TO DATE, AFFIRM SC HAS TRAINED APPROXIMATELY 2,000 PROFESSIONALS REPRESENTING DOZENS OF ORGANIZATIONS.
  4. $19,057 spent. QWC OTHER PROGRAMS PROVIDE CRITICAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND BASIC NECESSITIES TO INDIVIDUALS WHO FACE ECONOMIC BARRIERS TO ACCESSING LIFE SAVING AND STABILIZING SERVICES. THROUGH DEDICATED SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS, THE ORGANIZATION OFFERS PARTIAL OR FULL FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR MEDICAL VISITS RELATED TO HORMONE THERAPY, PRESCRIPTIONS, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES, TEMPORARY HOUSING, AND MEDICALLY NECESSARY PROCEDURES. IN ADDITION, QWC OPERATES A DONATION SUPPORTED RESOURCE CLOSET THAT SUPPLIES CLOTHING, SHOES, HYGIENE ITEMS, AND SHELF STABLE FOOD AT NO COST, HELPING MEET IMMEDIATE NEEDS WHILE REDUCING FINANCIAL STRAIN.

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 February 2021.

    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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