Lexington Gay Services Organization Inc

Organization Overview

Lexington Gay Services Organization Inc, operating under the name Lexington Pride Center, is located in Lexington, KY. The organization was established in 1980. According to its NTEE Classification (R26) the organization is classified as: Lesbian & Gay Rights, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 09/2021, Lexington Pride Center employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lexington Pride Center is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 09/2021, Lexington Pride Center generated $179.8k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $192.6k during the year ending 09/2021. While expenses have increased by 16.4% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

PROVIDES SUPPORT SERVICES TO THE LGBTQIA+ AND OPERATES ONE OF KENTUCKY'S PRIDE CENTERS

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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LEXINGTON PRIDE FESTIVAL - DUE TO ONGOING CONCERNS ABOUT TRANSMISSION OF COVID-19 THE LEXINGTON PRIDE FESTIVAL WHICH PROVIDES EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES FOR CONNECTION VISIBILITY AND RESOURCES FOR THOSE IN THE LGBTQIA+ COMMUNITY IN CENTRAL KENTUCKY WAS POSTPONED FROM ITS NORMAL DATE AT THE END OF JUNE 2021 TO SEPTEMBER 2021. ULTIMATELY THE EVENT WHICH NORMALLY SEES 30,000+ PARTICIPANTS HAD TO BE CANCELLED FOR THE YEAR DUE TO A SPIKE IN THE NUMBER OF COVID CASES IN THE AREA. ALL EFFORTS THAT WENT INTO FUNDRAISING AND PLANNING WERE HELD OVER FOR A 2022 EVENT IN JUNE. IN LIEU OF HOLDING THE LARGER FESTIVAL SEVERAL SMALLER COMMUNITY EVENTS WERE CONDUCTED WITH ATTENDANCE OF SEVEARL HUNDRED PEOPLE


LEXINGTON PRIDE CENTER DROP-INS AND REGULAR PROGRAMMING - LEXINGTON PRIDE CENTER'S REGULAR OPERATIONS INCLUDED OFFERING A SAFE AFFIRMING COMMUNITY SPACE WITH A COMPUTER LAB LIBRARY AND ASSISTANCE WITH RESOURCES DURING OUR OPEN HOURS. IN THE EVENING AND WEEKENDS WE ALSO PROVIDE A VARIETY OF SUPPORT AND SOCIAL GROUPS. DURING THE 2020-2021 FISCAL YEAR HAD OVER 1,000 DROP-INS AND CALLS AND SERVED OVER 600 INDIVIDUALS WITH SERVICES. THIS YEAR WE HAD A VISTA AMERICORP PROGRAM RELATED ORGANIZATION AND PLANNING. WE ARE VERY EXCITED TO BE PARTICIPATING WITH VISTA AND THE HELP PROVIDED HAD BEEN INVALUABLE TO US AND OUR PROGRAMMING.


PEOPLE'S MARKET FOOD BANK - PEOPLE'S MARKET CONTINUED TO SEE GREAT DEMAND IN THE 2020-2021 FISCAL YEAR. IN THIS TIME FRAME THE PROGRAM SERVED APPROXIMATELY 55 FAMILIES WITH OVER 800 POUNDS OF FREE HEALTHY FOOD EACH WEEK. A TOTAL OF APPROXIMATELY 300 INDIVIDUALS WERE SERVED BY THE PROGRAM THIS FISCAL YEAR. PEOPLE'S MARKET CONTINUES TO BE THE ONLY FREE GROCERY RESOUCE IN THE REGION THAT PRIORITIZES LGBTQIA+ PEOPLE AND THOSE WITH DISABILITIES. IT IS ALSO THE ONLY FREE GROCERY PROGRAM THAT OFFERS DELIVERY.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$2,239
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$157,411
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$159,650
Total Program Service Revenue$17,979
Investment income $112
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $1,984
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $179,781

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Lexington Gay Services Organization Inc has recieved totaling $6,702.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Blue Grass Community Foundation Inc

Lexington, KY

PURPOSE: TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION

$6,702
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