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Boston Lgbtq Museum of Art History and Culture Incorporated

EIN 93-3858154 · Attleboro, MA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong90 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO ENGAGE IN ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS IN FURTHERANCE OF CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES INCLUDING RESEARCH, COLLECTION, PRESERVATION, PRESENTATION, INTERPRETATION, EXHIBITION OF ART AND HISTORY, HONORING,AND CELEBRATIONS OF LGBTQ LIVES. AMONG OTHER ACTIVITIES, WE MAY PRESENT PERMANENT AND TEMPORARY EXHIBITS AND HOST EVENTS, PANELS, BOOK CLUBS, AND FILM SCREENINGS AND MAY ALSO INCLUDE ART OR HISTORY CLASSES, FORUMS, GALAS, AND AWARD CEREMONIES.

Income
$123,775
Spending
$74,456
Reserves
7.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 98%
Highest pay
$38,000, ex officio/director

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 73% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.9 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 40% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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 June 30, 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. $9,777 spent. THE ORGANIZATION HOSTED PORTRAITS OF PRIDE SOIREE ON JUNE 1, 2025 TO MARK THE START OF PRIDE MONTHIN BOSTON. THE EVENT CONVENED APPROXIMATELY 200 COMMUNITY MEMBERS, ARTISTS, AND SUPPORTERS. THE PROGRAMADVANCED THE ORGANIZATIONS MISSION BY PROMOTING LGBTQ+ ARTISTIC EXPRESSION AND STRENGTHENING COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT.
  2. $9,675 spent. THE ORGANIZATION OPENED KINI AT THE PRYDE GALLERY ON JUNE 12, 2025, FEATURING CONTEMPORARY LGBTQ+ ARTISTS.THE EXHIBITION SERVED APPROXIMATELY 310 VISTORS. THE PROGRAM EXPANDED ACCESS TO LGBTQ+ ART,AND PROVIDED PROFESSIONAL EXPOSURE FOR PARTICIPATING ARTISTS, AND SUPPORTED ONGING CULTURAL PROGRAMMING.
  3. $5,283 spent. DURING THE FISCAL YEAR, THE ORGANIZATION PRESENTED PORTRAITS OF PRIDE, A MULTI-SITE EXHIBITION IN BOSTON SHOWN AT THREE LOCATIONS. THE EXHIBITION ELEVATED LGBTQ+VISIBILITY THROUGH PORTRAITURE AND PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMMING. APPROXIMATELY 12,000 INDIVIDUALS ATTENDED ACROSS ALL SITES.THE PROGRAM PROVIDED EXHIBITION OPPORTUNITIES FOR LGBTQ+ ARTISTS AND FOSTERED COMMUNITY DIALOGURE AND CULTURAL INCLUSION.
  4. $21,781 spent. OTHER PROGRAM EXPENSES

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 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 June 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 May 2024.

    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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