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 09/2022, 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 09/2023, Lexington Pride Center generated $379.5k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 31.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $381.1k during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 41.0% per year over the past 5 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:
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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 - IN JUNE 2022 THE LEXINGTON PRIDE FESTIVAL RETURNED TO ITS TYPICAL VENUE OUTDOORS IN DOWNTOWN LEXINGTON ATTRACTING AN ESTIMATED 30,000 PEOPLE AFTER TWO YEARS OF CANCELLATIONS AND POSTPONEMENTS DUE TO COVID-19. THE FESTIVAL WAS VERY WELL ATTENDED AND PROVIDED EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES FOR CONNECTION VISIBILITY AND RESOURCES FOR THOSE IN THE LGBTQIA+ COMMUNITY IN CENTRAL KENTUCKY.
THE LEXINGTON PRIDE CENTER'S BIGGEST EVENT OF THE YEAR, THE LEXINGTON PRIDE FESTIVAL, IS AN IMPORTANT REGIONAL CELEBRATION OF THE LGBTQIA+ COMMUNITY AND A CHANCE FOR ALL OF US TO TAKE PRIDE IN WHO WE ARE. TRADITIONALLY HELD ON THE LAST SATURDAY OF JUNE, IT IS OPEN TO ALL - ALL AGES, GENDERS, ABILITIES, IDENTITIES, RACES, AND ETHNICITIES - REPRESENTED IN OUR GROWING ACRONYM. THE PURPOSE OF THE LEXINGTON PRIDE FESTIVAL IS TO CREATE A SAFE PUBLIC SPACE, AT LEAST ONCE PER YEAR, WHERE LGBTQIA+ KENTUCKIANS CAN BE WHO THEY ARE AND LOVE WHO THEY LOVE WHILE BEING ACCEPTED, SUPPORTED, AND CELEBRATED. FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE NEXT LEXINGTON PRIDE FESTIVAL BELOW
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 2021-2022 FISCAL YEAR WE HAD OVER 1,100 DROP-INS AND CALLS AND SERVED OVER 1,000 INDIVIDUALS WITH SERVICES. WE ADDED A VICTIM ADVOCACY PROGRAM THIS YEAR TO PROVIDE CASE MANAGEMENT AND ADVOCACY SERVICES TO LGBTQIA+ PEOPLE WHO HAVE BEEN VICTIMS OF VIOLENCE IN THEIR LIFETIME. WE CONTINUED TO HAVE A VISTA AMERICORP PROGRAM WORK WITH US ON DEVELOPMENT AND FUNDRAISING.
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 2022-2023 FISCAL YEAR, HAD OVER 1,000 DROP-INS AND CALLS AND SERVED OVER 600 INDIVIDUALS WITH SERVICES.
PEOPLE'S MARKET FOOD BANK - PEOPLE'S MARKET CONTINUED TO SEE GREAT DEMAND IN THE 2021-2022 FISCAL YEAR. IN THIS TIME FRAME THE PROGRAM SERVED APPROXIMATELY 80 FAMILIES WITH OVER 800 POUNDS OF FREE HEALTHY FOOD EACH WEEK. A TOTAL OF APPROXIMATELY 350 INDIVIDUALS WERE SERVED BY THE PROGRAM THIS FISCAL YEAR. PEOPLE'S MARKET CONTINUES TO BE THE ONLY FREE GROCERY RESOURCE IN THE REGION THAT PRIORITIZES LGBTQIA+ PEOPLE AND THOSE WITH DISABILITIES. IT IS ALSO THE ONLY FREE GROCERY PROGRAM THAT OFFERS DELIVERY.
PEOPLE'S MARKET FOOD BANK - PEOPLE'S MARKET CONTINUED TO SEE GREAT DEMAND IN THE 2022-2023 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 RESOURCE IN THE REGION THAT PRIORITIZES LGBTQIA+ PEOPLE AND THOSE WITH DISABILITIES. IT IS ALSO THE ONLY FREE GROCERY PROGRAM THAT OFFERS DELIVERY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Carmen Wampler-Collins Executive Director | Officer | 35 | $35,673 |
Wanda Mccants President | Officer | 5 | $0 |
David Pascale-Hague Vice President | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Dustin Combs Secretary | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Jeremy Ellis Lex Pride Festival Chair | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Miles Feroli Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $31,250 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $348,208 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $379,458 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $89 |
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 | -$9,420 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $379,547 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $610 |
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. | $41,923 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $41,923 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $84,134 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $15,312 |
Fees for services: Management | $36,519 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $4,000 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $9,450 |
Office expenses | $25,216 |
Information technology | $6,180 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $134,471 |
Travel | $13,316 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $745 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $1,003 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $2,514 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $381,123 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $31,651 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $85,143 |
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 | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $116,794 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $12,308 |
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 | $7,428 |
Total liabilities | $12,308 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $91,268 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $13,218 |
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 | $116,794 |