LGBTQIA+ Community Center of Southern Nevada, Inc.
Serving the LGBTQIA+ Community of Nevada
LGBTQIA+ Community Center of Southern Nevada, Inc.
EIN: 94-3192750
as of September 2023
as of September 18, 2023
Mission
The LGBTQIA+ Center serves as a safe haven for all. We welcome and celebrate the diversity of our communities and strive to empower all to live authentic lives.
Ruling year
1994
Chief Executive Officer
Mr. John Waldron Ed.D
Chief Operating Officer
Mr. Brian Hosier
Main address
401 S Maryland Pkwy
Las Vegas, NV 89101 USA
EIN
94-3192750
Cultural awareness
Communicable disease control
LGBTQ rights
Human services
Population served
Adolescents
Seniors
LGBTQ people
Substance abusers
NTEE code
Alliance/Advocacy Organizations (P01)
Cultural, Ethnic Awareness (A23)
Lesbian/Gay Rights (R26)
IRS subsection
501(c)(3) Public Charity
IRS filing requirement
This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Tax forms
Communication
Programs and results
Reports and documents
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Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
QVolution Youth Program
We are extremely proud of our variety of offerings for LGBTQ youth and young adults, which we have collectively branded as QVolution, with three days of programs every week.
Youth Drop-in Center
Monday through Friday, 3-6:30 pm and after groups until 10 pm, the Youth Drop-in Center is open for young people to stop by, hang out, socialize and work on homework before evening groups begin.
R.U.1.2. Youth Group
Providing safe, supportive and affirming space for LGBTQ youth and their allies, ages 13-24, is the goal of R.U.1.2. The members of this group build friendships and explore self-expression through weekly activities, discussion groups and social gatherings. R.U.1.2. provides youth with the support and skills to tackle life challenges, such as HIV prevention, coming out issues and bullying. Thursdays, 6-7 pm.
Youth Activity Night
Youth Activity Night is all about…activities! Join us for a variety of games, art projects, movie nights, open mic performances, skits, group projects and more. This group is open to youth, ages 13-24. Tuesdays, 6-7 pm.
17-24 Youth Group
17-24 is a weekly discussion and support group that provides safe space for LGBTQ youth and their allies, ages 17-24. The group provides an opportunity for young adults to meet their peers in a drug- and alcohol-free space, discuss current events and trends in the overall LGBTQ and global communities, and share personal experiences on topics of interest. Thursdays, 7-8 pm.
Health and Wellness Programs
Alcoholics Anonymous
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is a nation-wide program that provides an opportunity for fellowship between men and women who share their experiences, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. AA meets Tuesdays through Fridays at 6:30 p.m.
Free HIV and STD Testing and Counseling
Serving as a critical part of Southern Nevada Health District’s testing and counseling programs, The Center offers complimentary HIV testing and counseling as well as syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia testing to Nevada residents. The goal is to empower people with an awareness of their own situations and allow them to take control of their lives.
Living Well
A drop-in support group for LGBTQ persons living with HIV/AIDS. All HIV positive individuals are welcome to attend regardless of age, gender, or history of your HIV diagnosis. If you're newly diagnosed or a longer-term survivor, we are here to help. Nobody should face an HIV diagnosis alone. So, whatever your reservations, make sure you connect with a community of HIV positive people. It's a key step towards solving both the emotional and practical problems of living with HIV. The Living Well group meets at The Center every Tuesday at 6 p.m.
ACT III: Aging Communities Together
Aging Communities Together (ACT III) is the LGBTQ Senior program of the Gay and Lesbian Community Center of Southern Nevada (The Center). ACT III, which provides a range of social and support activities to combat isolation and loneliness typical of senior populations, but often exacerbated by LGBTQ identity. Our senior project provides critically needed comprehensive heath and wellness workshops, group meetings and civic/social events intended to engage the aging LGBTQ population of Southern Nevada. We provide weekly workshops and food during our lunch and learn on Thursday, 4 annual events including holiday meals, a senior prom, and a field trip in addition to daily social groups.
Identi-T*
Identi-T* at The Center provides a safe place to connect with and relate to peers, seek guidance, find resources, education, and to expand social support for the broader transgender and gender-diverse community,( i.e., transgender, genderqueer/nonbinary, gender non-conforming, and intersex individuals) in Southern Nevada. The Identi-T Program has several confidential support groups and workshops to support these goals as well as engaging in community education, policy recommendations, events and outreach.
Where we work
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Our results
How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.
Number of clients served
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Our Sustainable Development Goals
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Goals & Strategy
Reports and documents
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Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
The LGBTQ+ Center’s (The Center) approach centers around the LGBTQ+ community. This community faces distinct challenges: higher rates of LGBTQ+ youth homelessness, discrimination in healthcare and workplaces, and limited job opportunities.
To tackle these challenges, our strategy is comprehensive and inclusive. We create safe spaces for support and guidance, listening to the community's needs. For example, we received feedback from a community member who expressed the need to seek employment elsewhere due to differential treatment following their transition. Insights like this shape our programs and activities, allowing us to address specific barriers.
Collaboration is vital to our approach. We work with partners who support the LGBTQ+ community. Through sharing information, we enhance partner services and raise awareness of LGBTQ+ needs. Our collaboration enables us to offer specialized resources, like the Switch Closet initiative. This program empowers LGBTQ+ individuals to freely choose clothes and accessories, supporting transgender individuals in building their professional and personal wardrobes without financial barriers.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
Throughout our 30-year history, The Center has been a steadfast support system for the LGBTQ+ community. Our impactful initiatives include serving 200,000 individuals annually, administering tens of thousands of HIV tests, distributing 100,000 safe sex kits, ensuring 7,500 households have access to food, and training 700 advocates in interpersonal violence and LGBTQ+ history and information. By providing a welcoming space, we have connected over 6,000 individuals, fostering a strong sense of community. The establishment of our LGBTQ+ specialized pharmacy addresses a critical healthcare need within our neighborhood, serving as the sole pharmacy within a two-mile radius. As we continue to expand our reach, we remain committed to uplifting our community and driving social progress.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
The Center currently has 34 staff members. We operate programming and health care services daily.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
Celebrating its remarkable 30-year anniversary, The Center has been a steadfast beacon of support, connecting individuals to the LGBTQ+ community and providing vital care. We run the Arlene Cooper Health Clinic that provides free HIV testing through our partnership and grants provided by the Southern Nevada Health District, State of Nevada, and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In addition, through grants provided by the Victims of Crime Act and the Violence Against Women Act, we certified, train, and spread our victims advocate program called CAN. Our CAN program is the only credentialed training program that focuses and highlight issues in the LGBTQ+ community. We also offer weekly programming for the youth, seniors, and trans community. To improve the health of our community we plan to create a medical center that can address the needs of LGBTQIA+ community.
How we listen
Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.
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How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?
To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To identify where we are less inclusive or equitable across demographic groups, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals
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Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?
We collect feedback from the people we serve at least annually, We take steps to get feedback from marginalized or under-represented people, We aim to collect feedback from as many people we serve as possible, We take steps to ensure people feel comfortable being honest with us, We look for patterns in feedback based on demographics (e.g., race, age, gender, etc.), We look for patterns in feedback based on people’s interactions with us (e.g., site, frequency of service, etc.), We engage the people who provide feedback in looking for ways we can improve in response, We act on the feedback we receive, We share the feedback we received with the people we serve, We tell the people who gave us feedback how we acted on their feedback, We ask the people who gave us feedback how well they think we responded
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What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?
We don't have any major challenges to collecting feedback
Financials
Financial documents
Download audited financialsRevenue vs. expenses: breakdown
Liquidity in 2021 info
0.75
Months of cash in 2021 info
5.4
Fringe rate in 2021 info
20%
Funding sources info
Assets & liabilities info
Financial data
LGBTQIA+ Community Center of Southern Nevada, Inc.
Revenue & expensesFiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31
LGBTQIA+ Community Center of Southern Nevada, Inc.
Balance sheetFiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31
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LGBTQIA+ Community Center of Southern Nevada, Inc.
Financial trends analysis Glossary & formula definitionsFiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31
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Business model indicators
| Profitability info | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unrestricted surplus (deficit) before depreciation | $6,486 | $39,105 | $80,197 | $23,329 | $494,518 |
| As % of expenses | 0.5% | 3.1% | 6.0% | 1.4% | 14.3% |
| Unrestricted surplus (deficit) after depreciation | -$135,740 | $39,105 | -$193,981 | -$86,301 | $386,176 |
| As % of expenses | -9.6% | 3.1% | -12.0% | -4.7% | 10.8% |
| Revenue composition info | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total revenue (unrestricted & restricted) | $1,180,727 | $1,308,570 | $1,424,182 | $1,977,378 | $4,438,307 |
| Total revenue, % change over prior year | -5.4% | 10.8% | 8.8% | 38.8% | 124.5% |
| Program services revenue | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 13.7% | 32.8% |
| Membership dues | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Investment income | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Government grants | 30.7% | 31.2% | 42.7% | 35.7% | 33.9% |
| All other grants and contributions | 55.7% | 64.3% | 51.7% | 46.8% | 32.5% |
| Other revenue | 13.6% | 4.5% | 5.6% | 3.8% | 0.7% |
| Expense composition info | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total expenses before depreciation | $1,270,676 | $1,269,465 | $1,344,085 | $1,723,426 | $3,463,379 |
| Total expenses, % change over prior year | -26.1% | -0.1% | 5.9% | 28.2% | 101.0% |
| Personnel | 59.1% | 57.3% | 60.6% | 48.6% | 36.5% |
| Professional fees | 4.4% | 10.3% | 9.3% | 7.0% | 9.3% |
| Occupancy | 7.6% | 3.7% | 3.6% | 7.7% | 2.9% |
| Interest | 8.2% | 7.7% | 5.9% | 4.5% | 3.7% |
| Pass-through | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 14.1% | 0.9% |
| All other expenses | 20.7% | 20.6% | 20.5% | 18.1% | 46.8% |
| Full cost components (estimated) info | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total expenses (after depreciation) | $1,412,902 | $1,269,465 | $1,618,263 | $1,833,056 | $3,571,721 |
| One month of savings | $105,890 | $105,789 | $112,007 | $143,619 | $288,615 |
| Debt principal payment | $68,019 | $102,099 | $18,804 | $0 | $16,933 |
| Fixed asset additions | $0 | $1,225 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total full costs (estimated) | $1,586,811 | $1,478,578 | $1,749,074 | $1,976,675 | $3,877,269 |
Capital structure indicators
| Liquidity info | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
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| Months of cash | 1.5 | 1.1 | 1.5 | 3.7 | 5.4 |
| Months of cash and investments | 1.5 | 1.1 | 1.5 | 3.7 | 5.4 |
| Months of estimated liquid unrestricted net assets | 0.9 | 0.4 | 1.3 | 3.8 | 3.5 |
| Balance sheet composition info | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
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| Cash | $160,792 | $114,380 | $162,602 | $532,832 | $1,554,128 |
| Investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $14,780 |
| Receivables | $167,970 | $129,148 | $117,784 | $509,546 | $535,135 |
| Gross land, buildings, equipment (LBE) | $4,625,519 | $4,625,519 | $4,625,519 | $4,653,097 | $4,662,090 |
| Accumulated depreciation (as a % of LBE) | 15.9% | 15.9% | 21.8% | 24.0% | 26.3% |
| Liabilities (as a % of assets) | 45.6% | 43.5% | 45.4% | 50.8% | 43.5% |
| Unrestricted net assets | $2,229,052 | $2,268,157 | $2,074,176 | $1,896,679 | $2,282,855 |
| Temporarily restricted net assets | $71,825 | $71,825 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Permanently restricted net assets | $0 | $0 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total restricted net assets | $71,825 | $71,825 | $71,825 | $367,510 | $853,259 |
| Total net assets | $2,300,877 | $2,339,982 | $2,146,001 | $2,264,189 | $3,136,114 |
Key data checks
| Key data checks info | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
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| Material data errors | No | No | No | No | No |
Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
Documents
Chief Executive Officer
Mr. John Waldron Ed.D
John Waldron, Ed.D, has lived in Southern Nevada for 42 years after moving to the area from New York as a teenager. He spent 25 years in newspaper advertising operations with Stephens Media, LLC. During this time, John created the leadership development program LEAP, a six-month course for emerging and seasoned leaders that helps participants discover and create greater purpose in their roles as leaders.
In January 2019, John was fortunate to be given the opportunity to serve the LGBTQ+ community in Southern Nevada as CEO of The LGBTQ Center. Prior to accepting his current role at The Center, John represented Boyd Gaming on The Center's board. In addition to his position with The Center, John serves as president of the board of directors for CARE Coalition, an organization working to educate the public in the prevention of drug and alcohol abuse, as well as a member of the Board of Trustees for Nevada School of the Arts.
Chief Operating Officer
Brian Hosier
Brian Hosier as lived in Southern Nevada for over 16 years, relocating from Indianapolis with his husband in 2005. Brian has spent over 30 years in Operations and Project Management roles. He worked in both for profit and non profit sectors over the years. Most recently he worked in the Casino and Healthcare industries.
Prior to joining The Center staff Brian served on the Board of Directors since 2017. He held the Chairperson role from 2019 until February 2021.
Number of employees
Source: IRS Form 990
LGBTQIA+ Community Center of Southern Nevada, Inc.
Officers, directors, trustees, and key employeesSOURCE: IRS Form 990
Compensation data
There are no highest paid employees recorded for this organization.
LGBTQIA+ Community Center of Southern Nevada, Inc.
Board of directorsas of 08/31/2023
Board of directors data
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Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes
Organizational demographics
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Leadership
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The organization's co-leader identifies as:
Race & ethnicity
Gender identity
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Disability
Equity strategies
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- We review compensation data across the organization (and by staff levels) to identify disparities by race.
- We ask team members to identify racial disparities in their programs and / or portfolios.
- We analyze disaggregated data and root causes of race disparities that impact the organization's programs, portfolios, and the populations served.
- We disaggregate data to adjust programming goals to keep pace with changing needs of the communities we support.
- We employ non-traditional ways of gathering feedback on programs and trainings, which may include interviews, roundtables, and external reviews with/by community stakeholders.
- We use a vetting process to identify vendors and partners that share our commitment to race equity.
- We have a promotion process that anticipates and mitigates implicit and explicit biases about people of color serving in leadership positions.
- We seek individuals from various race backgrounds for board and executive director/CEO positions within our organization.
- We have community representation at the board level, either on the board itself or through a community advisory board.
- We help senior leadership understand how to be inclusive leaders with learning approaches that emphasize reflection, iteration, and adaptability.
- We engage everyone, from the board to staff levels of the organization, in race equity work and ensure that individuals understand their roles in creating culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.
Contractors
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Fiscal year endingSOURCE: IRS Form 990 Schedule G
Solicitation activities
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