Lavender Youth Recreation and Information Center Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THIS CORPORATION IS TO BUILD COMMUNITY AND INSPIRE POSITIVE SOCIAL CHANGE THROUGH EDUCATION ENHANCEMENT, CAREER TRAININGS, HEALTH PROMOTION, AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT WITH LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER, QUEER, AND QUESTIONABLE YOUTH, THEIR FAMILIES, AND ALLIES OF ALL RACES, CLASSES, GENDERS, AND ABILITIES.
- Income
- $5.1 million
- Spending
- $5.0 million
- Spent on programs
- 75%
- Reserves
- -0.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 82%
- Employees
- 94
- Volunteers
- 25
- Highest pay
- $205,444, executive director
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 14% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 4% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1575% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 10 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 2511 of 11 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 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)
- $836,091 spent. HOUSING: SUPPORTS YOUTH FACING HOUSING INSECURITY AND HOMELESSNESS IN SAN FRANCISCO BY PROVIDING CONSISTENT, INDIVIDUALIZED CASE MANAGEMENT AND CONNECTING THEM TO APPROPRIATE COMMUNITY RESOURCES, INCLUDING HOUSING, HEALTHCARE, EDUCATION, AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES. THE PROGRAM IS SUPPORTED BY DEDICATED HOUSING NAVIGATORS WHO WORK CLOSELY WITH YOUTH TO ASSESS THEIR NEEDS, PROVIDE GUIDANCE, AND HELP THEM NAVIGATE COMPLEX SYSTEMS. A PROGRAM MANAGER OVERSEES THE HOUSING COMPONENT, ENSURING THAT THE SERVICES ARE TAILORED AND ALIGNED WITH EACH YOUTH'S GOALS AND NEEDS. THE ORGANIZATION SERVED 283 CLIENTS DURING THE FISCAL YEAR.
- $319,821 spent. YOUTH WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT/TAY LEADERSHIP (CAREER DEVELOPMENT): LYRICS YOUTH WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT/CAREER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS PROVIDE LGBTQQ AND STRAIGHT ALLY YOUTH WITH THE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND EXPERIENCES THAT PREPARE THEM FOR THE WORK WORLD. THROUGH THIS PROGRAM, YOUTH LEARN TO: ENGAGE IN ACTIVITIES THAT BUILD THEIR EMOTIONAL AND INTELLECTUAL CAPACITY; SUCCEED IN SCHOOL AND EXPLORE POST-SECONDARY PATHWAYS TO CULTIVATE ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY; OBTAIN MEANINGFUL WORK EXPERIENCE THAT BUILDS THEIR BASIC JOB READINESS/LEADERSHIP SKILLS; AND DEVELOP THE MEANS TO THRIVE AS INDIVIDUALS, UTILIZING CRITICAL THINKING/PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE VITALITY OF THEIR COMMUNITIES. WE ALSO OFFER A 12-WEEK INTERNSHIP OPTION WHERE PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE INDIVIDUALIZED SUPPORT, JOB-READINESS TRAINING, AND PROJECT-BASED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES. THE PROGRAM DEEPENS PARTICIPANTS. UNDERSTANDING OF SOCIAL ISSUES, SUPPORTS JOB SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY CONNECTION, AND ENGAGES YOUTH IN A CULMINATING GROUP PROJECT TO ADDRESS A COMMUNITY NEED. THE ORGANIZATION SERVED 44 CLIENTS DURING THE FISCAL YEAR.
- $1.5 million spent. COMMUNITY PROGRAMS (DROP-IN): IS A DROP-IN COMMUNITY SPACE DESIGNED TO FOSTER IDENTITY DEVELOPMENT AND A STRONG SENSE OF PURPOSEFUL BELONGING AMONG YOUTH. ROOTED IN CULTURAL, GENDER RESPONSIVE, TRAUMA INFORMED, AND YOUTH CENTERED PRACTICES, THE PROGRAM EMPHASIZES INCLUSION, RESPECT FOR DIFFERENCES, AND COLLABORATIVE CO-CREATION WITHIN A SAFE, GENDER AFFIRMING ENVIRONMENT. THESE CORE VALUES ENSURE THE PROGRAM REMAINS RELEVANT, MEANINGFUL, AND IMPACTFUL.DEVELOPED IN RESPONSE TO COMMUNITY NEEDS, THE PROGRAM ALIGNS WITH STRATEGIC GOALS TO ENHANCE YOUTH SELF-ESTEEM, FOSTER PURPOSEFUL CONNECTIONS WITH PEERS AND CARING ADULTS, AND BUILD SOCIAL AWARENESS.PROGRAM DELIVERY IS SUPPORTED BY A DEDICATED TEAM THAT INCLUDES A PROGRAM MANAGER, TWO YOUTH ADVOCATES, AND ONE DROP-IN SERVICES COORDINATOR. TOGETHER, THEY PROVIDE ACCESSIBLE DROP-IN SERVICES AND CONTINUOUS SUPPORT TO YOUTH PARTICIPANTS. SERVICES INCLUDE SHORT TERM CASE MANAGEMENT, PEER IDENTITY SUPPORT GROUPS, AND COMMUNITY BUILDING PROGRAMS THAT STRENGTHEN SOCIAL CONNECTIONS AND EMPOWER YOUTH THROUGH SHARED EXPERIENCES. THE ORGANIZATION SERVED 175 CLIENTS DURING THE FISCAL YEAR.
- $1.1 million spent. HEALTH & WELLNESS / VIOLENCE PREVENTION: LYRIC DECREASES THE ISOLATION OF LGBTQ YOUNG PEOPLE AND PROMOTES HEALTHY COMMUNITIES OF CARING PEERS AND ADULT ALLIES THROUGH INDIVIDUALIZED CASE MANAGEMENT AND PEER-LED GROUPS. LYRIC PROVIDES ONE-ON-ONE SUPPORT TO ALL PARTICIPANTS THROUGH MENTORSHIP, SUPERVISION, COUNSELING, AND INFORMAL MEETINGS WITH INDIVIDUALS. WHEN A PARTICIPANT REQUIRES MORE SUBSTANTIAL WRAPAROUND SUPPORT, YOUTH RECEIVE CASE MANAGEMENT TO CREATE AND CARRY OUT A MORE HOLISTIC, INDIVIDUALIZED SERVICE PLAN (ISP) TO ADDRESS A MYRIAD OF NEEDS. THE ORGANIZATION SERVED 82 CLIENTS DURING THE FISCAL YEAR.SCHOOLS (Q-GROUPS):ESTABLISHED IN 2011, LYRIC'S SCHOOL PROGRAM IS A MODEL OF BRINGING LYRIC'S OVER 30 YEARS OF EXPERTISE WITH LGBTQQ YOUTH DIRECTLY INTO SFUSD SCHOOL COMMUNITIES. LYRIC SCHOOL-BASED INITIATIVE'S PURPOSE IS TO EDUCATE AND BUILD ALLYSHIP AMONG STUDENTS, SCHOOL STAFF, AND FAMILIES TO CREATE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS WHERE LGBTQQ YOUTH CAN BE SUCCESSFUL AND TRULY THRIVE. Q GROUPS SUPPORT BIPOC MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL QUEER, TRANSGENDER, GENDER NONCONFORMING, AND QUESTIONING YOUTH IN THE SCHOOL SETTING THROUGH STRUCTURED GROUP PROGRAMMING ADDRESSING ISSUES SUCH AS IDENTITY, RELATIONSHIPS, AND QUEER SEXUAL HEALTH. THE ORGANIZATION SERVED 196 CLIENTS DURING THE FISCAL YEAR.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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 October 13, 2026.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since September 1995.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.
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