Queer Asterisk is located in Longmont, CO. The organization was established in 2017. According to its NTEE Classification (F60) the organization is classified as: Counseling, under the broad grouping of Mental Health & Crisis Intervention and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Queer Asterisk employed 13 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Queer Asterisk 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, Queer Asterisk generated $1.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 53.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.3m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 45.8% per year over the past 7 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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QUEER ASTERISK EMPOWERS AND NURTURES THE DIVERSE WAYS OF BEING THAT QUEER PEOPLE EMBODY BY PROVIDING ACCESSIBLE COUNSELING, EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS THAT UPLIFT QUEER, TRANS AND GENDER EXPANSIVE LIVES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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COUNSELING SERVICES - QUEER ASTERISK PROVIDED COUNSELING TO OVER 800 CLIENTS, APPROXIMATELY 10,700 HOURS OF THERAPY.
EDUCATION - OUR EDUCATIONAL TEAM TRAINS PROFESSIONALS TO BE EQUIPPED TO CREATE ENVIRONMENTS OF PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL SAFETY FOR QUEER AND TRANSGENDER PEOPLE. IN 2023 QUEER ASTERISK PERFORMED OVER 60 HOURS OF TRAININGS.
COMMUNITY PROGRAMS - OUR PROGRAMS ARE DEVELOPED TO CREATE INCLUSIVE, TRANSFORMATIVE SPACES FOR QUEER AND TRANS FOLKS TO GATHER AND BUILD MEANINGFUL FRIENDSHIPS AND CONNECTIONS IN OUR COMMUNITY. IN 2023 QUEER ASTERISK HAD APPROXIMATELY 200 GATHERINGS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Anne Marie Digiacomo Chair | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Ashley Cook Treasurer | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Sorin Thomas Exec Dir/co-Founder | 40 | $99,206 | |
Brett Adamek Co-Founder | Officer | 30 | $61,617 |
Jeff Neering Secretary | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Will Butler Director | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $36,329 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $564,750 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $601,079 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $911,330 |
Investment income | $5,930 |
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 | $1,518,339 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $411,730 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $104,690 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $515,650 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $23,022 |
Other employee benefits | $85,354 |
Payroll taxes | $65,919 |
Fees for services: Management | $59,599 |
Fees for services: Legal | $8,355 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $2,154 |
Office expenses | $345 |
Information technology | $3,272 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $26,393 |
Travel | $1,238 |
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 | $0 |
Insurance | $6,312 |
All other expenses | $15,639 |
Total functional expenses | $1,298,404 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $393,344 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $551,903 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $13,512 |
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 | $3,262 |
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 | $962,021 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $114,126 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $320,328 |
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 | $434,454 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $527,567 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $962,021 |