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Something Queer Music and Arts Collective

EIN 86-3628349 · San Jose, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood79 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Something Queer Music and Arts Collective is a nonprofit PUBLIC BENEFIT CORPORATION and is not organized for the private gain of any person. It is organized and operated exclusively for charitable purposes within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Specific Purpose: A) The specific purpose of Something Queer Music and Arts Collective is to build queer community through education, art, music, culture, social support, self-expression, and civic engagement. B) The specific objectives and purpose of this organization shall be: i) to host an annual retreat for members of the queer community to build community; and ii) to provide opportunities within and among the queer community to connect and build mentorship opportunities; and iii) to provide scholarships and other funding to queer members of the community to effectuate our purpose; and iv) to sponsor, host and/or participate in other events and activities that promote our purpose.

Income
$141,723
Spending
$129,533
Reserves
3.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 73%

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 79 out of 100. Higher than 55% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 9% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.

Source: Form 990EZ 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)
  1. $11,074 spent. In 2024, Something Queer funded a number of queer artists in the community to support their artistic endeavors. These art grants went to 8 specific projects, which benefited thousands of people in the local area.
  2. In 2024, Something Queer allocated funds to provide 26 tickets to its annual queer retreat to underserved LGBTQIA community members and low-income participants to help promote mentorship and community building.
  3. $96,728 spent. In 2024, Something Queer organized an annual retreat for 310 members of the queer community. This retreat provided opportunities to build community, provided connections and mentorship in the queer community, and fostered support among the participants.

Source: Form 990EZ 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 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 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 August 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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