Out Center is located in Benton Harbor, MI. The organization was established in 2010. According to its NTEE Classification (R19) the organization is classified as: Support N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Out Center employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Out 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 12/2023, Out Center generated $326.2k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $288.6k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 6.5% per year over the past 9 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE SUPPORT AND ADVOCACY FOR RESPECT, UNDERSTANDING AND NONDISCRIMINATION TO LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER (LGBTQ+)PEOPLE, THEIR FAMILIES AND ALLIED PERSONS IN SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ADULTS, TEENS, FAMILIES, ALLIES RECEIVED INFORMATION AND SUPPORT: 38 OUTREACH EVENTS TO OVER 3,000 PEOPLE ACROSS SW MICHIGAN. PROVIDED SUPPORT PROGRAMS TO 295 PEOPLE WITH 143 NEW ATTENDEES. SOCIAL MEDIA OUTREACH, RESOURCE SHARING, ET AL, RESULTED IN A TOTAL OF 423 NEW FOLLOWERS. FACEBOOK ENGAGEMENT INCREASED TO 25.1K ENGAGEMENTS; AND INSTAGRAM TO 4.3K ENGAGEMENTS. SAFE SCHOOLS COLLABORATIVE: PROVIDED ASSISTANCE TO 132 SCHOOLS AND NONPROFITS SERVING YOUTH REGARDING THEIR LGBTQ+ YOUTH, PARENT, AND STAFF NEEDS. PROVIDED 16 EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS TO 429 SCHOOL AND NONPROFIT STAFF. PROVIDED 39 YOUTH AT 5 SCHOOLS GUIDANCE AND SUPPORT REGARDING TEEN LED SCHOOL CLUBS FOR LGBTQ+ STUDENTS. PROMOTED 273 LGBTQ+ INCLUSIVE POLICIES TO AREA SCHOOLS AND NONPROFITS SERVING YOUTH. COMPETENT HEALTHCARE: PROVIDED 108 LGBTQ+ HEALTHCARE EQUITY PRESENTATIONS IN PERSON AND ONLINE TO 872 PEOPLE.
DROP-IN CENTER, OPEN 4 DAYS A WEEK. PROVIDED SAFE AND AFFIRMING SPACE FOR 269 LGBTQ+ PEOPLE, THEIR FAMILIES, AND ALLIES. PROVIDED 92 REFERRALS TO CALLERS, EMAILERS, AND VISITORS TO ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS AND SERVICES.
EDUCATION AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT PARTICIPATED IN 11 STATE-WIDE CALLS WITH 24 OTHER LGBTQ+ CENTERS AND ORGANIZATIONS IN MICHIGAN DEVELOP STRATEGIES TO EDUCATE AND ADVOCATE A MORE EQUITABLE AND INCLUSIVE MICHIGAN. PARTICIPATED IN 6 STATE-WIDE CALLS WITH 28 LGBTQ+ CENTER LEADERS IN MICHIGAN TO SHARE NEWS AND RESOURCES, AND PLANS TO MORE FULLY DEVELOP THE CENTERS NETWORK.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Zack East Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Greg Fulmer Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Scott Gane Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Freya Gilbert Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Ashlee Hacker Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Carly Hubers Recording Se | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $25,000 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $288,641 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $21,300 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $313,641 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $12,220 |
| Investment income | $373 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $326,234 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $135,591 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $14,007 |
| Payroll taxes | $10,743 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $8,569 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $9,860 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $22,837 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $952 |
| Insurance | $3,618 |
| All other expenses | $7,808 |
| Total functional expenses | $288,562 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $133,742 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $20,247 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,649 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $157,638 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,806 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $2,806 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $134,832 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $20,000 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $157,638 |
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