Queer Center
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Our organization operates a community resource center that provides programs and services to meet the diverse needs of all communities. We focus on enhancing access to essential resources promoting community engagement and addressing various social issues to improve the overall well-being of our community members. With outreach being a big part of our mission to ensure all of our community is heard.
- Income
- $22,116
- Spending
- $21,315
- Reserves
- 2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 91%
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
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
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 (7)
- $10,726 spent. The YouPhoria Project is designed to help trans and non-binary individuals find the correct binder compression garmentand to feel confident in finding the right size style and color of binder before purchasing their own. All of this is made possible through the generosity of donors and charity events. We have been able to provide over 500 free binders to our local community. We have also been able to provide gaffs tucking panties for our MTF community and packing underwear for our FTM community.
- $3,000 spent. Community Emergency Fund so we can financially support community members. With this CEF we have been able to assist in paying for HRT medication housing rental gas and food gift cards and truck rentals for moving. As well as other unexpected emergences that can cause hardship.
- $2,000 spent. Trans Spectrum of Arizona: TSAZ host weekly peer support meetings s for Trans Feminine Trans Masculine Gender Expansive and SOFFA Significant Others Family Friends and Allies. TSAZ also has created and maintains a Trans Resource Guide with information on health clinics medical doctors therapists and other essential resources who all have proven valuable to the queer community.
- $600 spent. The Thrive Collective: Supports people with HI AIDS and the LGBTQIA+ communities through free resilience and mindfulness counseling holistic care harm reduction sexual health resources emergency assistance and food needs
- $500 spent. Black Hawk Farms: Bringing food freedom and security to the LGBTQIA+ individuals through knowledge support and community. With a qualified volunteer teaches how go grow vegetables and herbs. to be sustainable in their food needs.
- $300 spent. Mentorship program to educate our youth and young adults how to navigate through the workforce. By resume writing interview preparedness and what to expect once a job has been established.
- Project Hard Hat which provides condoms for over 22 plus bars and bathhouses in the community.
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
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 September 7, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on May 15, 2024 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2024.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.
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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since November 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 October 7, 2026.
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