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The June L Mazer Lesbian Archives

EIN 95-4288435 · W Hollywood, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceGood84 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE JUNE L. MAZER LESBIAN ARCHIVES IS DEDICATED TO COLLECTING, PRESERVING, AND MAKING MATERIALS ABOUT LESBIAN, QUEER WOMEN, AND FEMINIST HISTORY ACCESSIBLE.

Income
$487,807
Spending
$294,140
Spent on programs
65%
Reserves
28 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 87%
Employees
5
Volunteers
41
Highest pay
$57,255, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 28.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 40% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    65% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 84 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 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

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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

    6 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, 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 (3)
  1. $78,225 spent. COLLECT, PRESERVE, AND MAKE ACCESSIBLE: TO SUPPORT THIS EFFORT, WE SUCCESSFULLY TRANSITIONED OPERATIONS TO A FULL-TIME EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, OPERATIONALIZED ARCHIVE FUNCTIONS. SECURED A PRESERVATION GRANT TO INSTALL UV PROTECTIVE WINDOW SHADES AND PURCHASE ARCHIVAL STORAGE MATERIALS. SECURED A ROUTE 66 GRANT TO DEVELOP A DIGITAL MAP AND ONLINE EXHIBIT FOR HISTORICAL LESBIAN SPACES IN WEST HOLLYWOOD. INCREASED OUR VOLUNTEER BASE TO 36.
  2. $55,777 spent. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT & PARTNERSHIPS: HELD 5 IN PERSON MAZER EVENTS, PARTICIPATED IN 5 PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMS WITH THE LA COUNTY LIBRARY, WEST HOLLYWOOD'S POET LAUREATE, THE ACADEMY MUSEUM, DOUBLE STANDARD LA, AND DYKE DAY LA, CONTINUED WORKING WITH STUDENTS CREATING ORAL HISTORIES, EXPANDED SOCIAL MEDIA PRESENCE, RELAUNCHED MONTHLY NEWSLETTER.
  3. $57,548 spent. RESEARCH & RESOURCE FACILITIES: HOSTED OVER 130 VISITORS INCLUDING RESEARCHERS, STUDENTS, WRITERS, AND ARTISTS. PROVIDED HANDS-ON ARCHIVAL EXPERIENCE FOR LIBRARY SCIENCE COLLEGE STUDENTS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

  4. 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.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since March 1995.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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