National Center For Lesbian Rights
- Assets
- $6.6m
- Revenue
- $5.0m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 35
- Location
- San Francisco, CA
- Founding
- 05/1993
- Data as of
- 06/2023
- EIN
- 94-3086885
Organization Overview
National Center For Lesbian Rights is located in San Francisco, CA. The organization was established in 1993. 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 06/2023, National Center For Lesbian Rights employed 35 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. National Center For Lesbian Rights 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 06/2023, National Center For Lesbian Rights generated $5.0m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 6 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.1m during the year ending 06/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (1.6%) per year over the past 6 years. 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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SEE SCHEDULE O FOR ORGANIZATION MISSION STATEMENT CONTINUATION. THE NATIONAL CENTER FOR LESBIAN RIGHTS (NCLR) IS A NATIONAL LEGAL ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO ACHIEVING FULL CIVIL AND HUMAN RIGHTS FOR LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER, AND QUEER (LGBTQ) PEOPLE AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH IMPACT LITIGATION, PUBLIC POLICY WORK, DIRECT LEGAL SERVICES, AND COMMUNITY AND PUBLIC EDUCATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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LEGAL: NCLR UNDERTOOK NEW LITIGATION, CHALLENGING FLORIDA'S AND KENTUCKY'S BANS ON ESSENTIAL MEDICAL CARE FOR TRANSGENDER YOUTH; CHALLENGING ARIZONA'S SPORTS BAN ON BEHALF OF TWO TRANSGENDER GIRLS; REPRESENTING A LESBIAN SPOUSE IN OKLAHOMA IN APPEALING A TRIAL COURT DECISION IN WHICH A JUDGE REFUSED TO APPLY THE PRESUMPTION THAT BOTH SPOUSES ARE LEGAL PARENTS OF A CHILD BORN DURING MARRIAGE AND INSTEAD RULED THE SPERM DONOR IS THE CHILD'S LEGAL PARENT. NCLR SECURED AN IMPORTANT VICTORY FOR LGBTQ EQUALITY WHEN A U.S. DISTRICT COURT ENTERED A FINAL ORDER PROHIBITING ENFORCEMENT OF TENNESSEE HB 1182, A LAW PASSED IN 2021 REQUIRING BUSINESSES TO POST A DEMEANING NOTICE IF THEY PERMIT LGBT (CONTINUTED ON SCHEDULE O) PATRONS TO USE THE SAME RESTROOMS AS OTHER PATRONS. IN ITS CHALLENGE TO UTAH'S SPORTS BAN FOR TRANSGENDER GIRLS, NCLR OBTAINED AN ORDER FROM THE THIRD DISTRICT COURT OF UTAH BLOCKING ENFORCEMENT OF H.B. 11. NCLR SUSTAINED ONGOING LITIGATION AGAINST ALABAMA'S LAW THAT MAKES IT A FELONY TO PROVIDE MEDICALLY NECESSARY HEALTH CARE TO TRANSGENDER YOUTH, ARIZONA'S SURGICAL REQUIREMENT FOR CORRECTING BIRTH CERTIFICATES, AND FLORIDA'S "DON'T SAY GAY OR TRANS" LAW. NCLR WAS AN INTERVENOR IN A CASE IN WHICH THE NINTH CIRCUIT UNANIMOUSLY AFFIRMED THAT WASHINGTON STATE'S LAW PROTECTING MINORS FROM CONVERSION THERAPY IS CONSTITUTIONAL AND MAY BE ENFORCED AND FILED AN AMICUS BRIEF IN A SIMILAR CASE IN COLORADO.
RURAL PRIDE: NCLR ORGANIZED AN IN-PERSON NORTH DAKOTA LGBTQ SUMMIT, TWO CULTURAL COMPETENCY TRAININGS FOR INLAND COUNTIES FAIR HOUSING AND MEDIATION BOARD IN CALIFORNIA, A NATIONAL TRAINING ON PARTNERING WITH COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE LEGAL SERVICES TO LGBTQ CLIENTS AT EQUAL JUSTICE CONFERENCE, AND FOUR ALL-STAFF CULTURAL COMPETENCY TRAININGS FOR LEGAL AID OF WEST VIRGINIA. POVERTY: NCLR SUSTAINED OUR ROLE IN CONVENING THE NATIONAL LGBTQ+ ANTI-POVERTY ACTION NETWORK. IN AUGUST 2022 NCLR CO-HOSTED UNWASHED JUSTICE: UPLIFTING QUEER WORKERS AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE FOR ALL AT THE KENNEDY CENTER. NCLR SUSTAINED OUR FREE NATIONAL LEGAL HELPLINE, WHICH RESPONDED TO 1,225 REQUESTS FOR ASSISTANCE. IMMIGRATION: NCLR SUSTAINED OUR ROBUST IMMIGRATION & ASYLUM PROGRAM, ASSISTING 150+ LGBTQ+ IMMIGRANTSPROVIDING LEGAL REFERRALS, ADVICE ABOUT SEEKING ASYLUM IN THE CONTEXT OF RAPIDLY SHIFTING FEDERAL POLICY, 1:1 ASSISTANCE TO DETAINEES, SOME DIRECT REPRESENTATION, AND SUPPORT IN ACCESSING SOCIAL SERVICES. FIVE OF OUR CLIENTS SUCCESSFULLY SECURED ASYLUM.ADDITIONAL ADVOCACY: NCLR FILED FRIEND-OF-THE-COURT BRIEFS IN 14 CASES; ASSISTED PRIVATE ATTORNEYS IN AT LEAST 22 CASES; AND SUBMITTED OR JOINED 9 COMMENTS ON FEDERAL REGULATIONS.
BORN PERFECT: NCLR'S BORN PERFECT PROGRAM PROVIDED PUBLIC EDUCATION AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO STATE-LEVEL ACTIVISTS ADVOCATING AGAINST CONVERSION THERAPY, WITH POSITIVE CHANGES IN STATE LAW AND POLICY TAKING PLACE IN STATES INCLUDING ARIZONA, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, PENNSYLVANIA, AND UTAH.
YOUTH: NCLR SERVED ON THE JUVENILE REGULATIONS EXECUTIVE STEERING COMMITTEE FOR THE CALIFORNIA BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS (BSCC) WHICH REVIEWS REVISIONS TO THE TITLE 15 AND TITLE 24 REGULATIONS GOVERNING JUVENILE FACILITIES IN CALIFORNIA; AND HELPED COORDINATE THE GEORGETOWN CENTER FOR JUVENILE JUSTICE REFORM (CJJR) VIRTUAL CERTIFICATE PROGRAM SUPPORTING THE WELL-BEING OF SYSTEM-INVOLVED LGBTQ YOUTH IN NOVEMBER 2022.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Shannon Minter Legal Director | Officer | 40 | $228,064 |
Imani Rupert-Gordon Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $241,335 |
Christopher F Stoll Sr. Staff Attorney | 40 | $175,944 | |
Julianna S Gonen Attorney | 40 | $140,983 | |
Christopher R Vasquez Comm. Dir. | 40 | $132,978 | |
Shin-Ming Wong Supervising Attny | 40 | $126,883 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Bing Consulting Services Inc Fundraising Consulting | 6/29/23 | $235,332 |
Marriott Marquis Venue Services, Catering | 6/29/23 | $172,578 |
The Virtual Office Technologies It & Computing Svcs | 6/29/23 | $126,939 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $448,283 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $475,165 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $4,383,509 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $85,563 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,306,957 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $86,600 |
| Investment income | $62,787 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $3,194 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$245 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$475,150 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $21,200 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $5,005,371 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $13,900 |
| 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. | $610,856 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $14,812 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,432,621 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $5,697 |
| Other employee benefits | $331,268 |
| Payroll taxes | $220,676 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $63,120 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $102,542 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $193,891 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $146,832 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,500 |
| Office expenses | $138,926 |
| Information technology | $233,451 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $193,858 |
| Travel | $139,537 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $3,042 |
| Interest | $1,868 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $16,717 |
| Insurance | $40,501 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $5,127,683 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $190,615 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,031,246 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $614,421 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $7,211 |
| 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 | $36,120 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $62,863 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $3,299,178 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $363,441 |
| Total assets | $6,605,095 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $331,693 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $2,323 |
| 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 | $351,627 |
| Total liabilities | $685,643 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,704,944 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,214,508 |
| 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 | $6,605,095 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, National Center For Lesbian Rights has awarded $110,000 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
FREEDOM MASS EDU FUND PURPOSE: Statewide education campaign | $10,000 |
MOVEMENT ADVANCEMENT PROJECT PURPOSE: Research/analysis to help equality | $100,000 |