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Sacramento Lgbt Community Center

EIN 94-2502229 · Sacramento, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The Center works to create a region where all LGBTQ+ people thrive; we support health and wellness,advocate for equity and justice, and work to uplift our diverse and culturally rich LGBTQ+ community.

Income
$7.3 million
Spending
$6.4 million
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
7.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 43%
Employees
65
Volunteers
500
Highest pay
$187,974, ceo

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

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 15% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 13% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 17% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 9 cents.

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

Governance

Good: 85 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 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

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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, 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 (5)
  1. $1.5 million spent. Program Service Accomplishments Housing Programs - The Center provides emergency shelter through short hotel stays,short term transitional emergency placement (STEP) at our 14-bed youth shelter for1824-year-old LGBTQ+ youth experiencing homelessness. We also offer a 6-bed transitional living program for 1824-year-old youth victims of crime. Both programs provide intensive case management, prevention, and wrap-around services. In total 5,471 bed nights were provided, impacting the lives of 90 1824-year-old youths in 2024. Youth and Adult Programs - The Center supports LGBTQ+ youth ages 13-24 with affirming programs and services, serving approximately 420 youth in 2024. Our Q-Spot Youth Center offers a 7-day community space to engage with other LGBTQ+ and allied peers and supports their post-secondary and/or collegiate academic success andprofessional development. Program youth receive mental health respite services, mentorship, and peer support groups.
  2. $1.1 million spent. Community Engagement - The Center provides community building programs designed to provide a sense of belonging, affirming visibility, and support amongst chosen friends and family. Community engagement events welcomed approximately 20,000 individuals to some of our signature and partnership events such as Sacramento Pride, Q-Prom, Out at the Fair, Chosen Family Feast, World Aids Day and dozens of other outreach and educational programs. We provide access to information and resources on our community bulletin boards, website, and social media channels as well as through our on-site computer lab. We offer volunteer opportunities for ongoing direct service working directly with clients, general office administrative activities, outreach and events, fundraising, and event planning.
  3. $941,144 spent. Program Service Accomplishments Advocacy - The Center is an advocate for equity and social justice within and externally to the LGBTQ+ community, acknowledging that identities of LGBTQ+ people are intersectional by breaking down systems of oppression that harm the most marginalized amongst us. We work to increase visibility, understanding, and access to services for LGBTQ+ people throughout the Sacramento region through individual advocacy and legal assistance, public policy and community organizing, outreach and training. In partnership with our Economic Justice Program that develops LGBTQ+ friendly employers' recruitment and retention pipelines for prospective employees, the Center supported 125 public policy changes, trained 25 organizations reaching 687 individuals, and reached 5,489 people through outreach-based community engagement. Additionally, the Center's Economic Justice Program hosted 3 job fairs reaching 473 job seekers and 78 employers.
  4. $932,376 spent. Health & Wellness - Our health and wellness programs help LGBTQ+ people lead healthier, happier lives. The Center provides vital safety net services with aspecial focus on direct assistance, education, and prevention. The Center offers LGBTQ+ community resource navigation, mental health, sexual health, youth-centered programs, and housing. All our services are free. In 2024, we supported 511 adult clients with 2,262 services through our community resources, mental health respite, support groups, and other health services. Through the mental health services department, the center provided 647 therapy and peer counseling appointments. The Center's Lavender Heights location and Marsha P. Johnson Center South provided over 46,424 sexual health barriers, 2,827 harm reduction supplies, 645 HIV tests, and 1,236 STI tests.
  5. $788,706 spent. Youth and Family Programs - The Center supports LGBTQ+ youth ages 13-24 with affirming programs and services. Our Q-Spot program offers a 7-day community space to engage with other LGBTQ+ and allied peers and supports their post-secondary and/or collegiate academic success and professional development. Program youth receive mental health respite services, mentorship, and peer support groups. Youth Programs provided 519 peer networking services, 218 youth development activity services, and 4,075 mental health respite services to 403 unique clients. Mental Health programs provided 841 crisis interventions and support group visits.

Source: Form 990 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 November 6, 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 October 1978.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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