Venice Pride is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with a mission to strengthen and empower the LGBTQ+ community in Los Angeles through education, public art, events and partnerships.

501(c)(3) charity; gifts are tax-deductible.
70¢ of each $1 spent went to programs.
Mission: Form 990 Part I, line 1 · Status: IRS Pub. 78 · Programs: Part IX

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FY2023 · Form 990Independent: from IRS data, not the org
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IRS status
501(c)(3)
not on the IRS revocation list
Looks good: listed by the IRS and not on the revocation list.
IRS BMF · Auto-Revocation List
Tax-deductible gifts
Yes
Donations are tax-deductible
Looks good: the IRS lists gifts to it as deductible.
IRS Pub. 78 · IRS BMF
Latest return
FY2024
latest Form 990
Looks good: the latest return is for FY2024, 2 tax years back; within 2 tax years.
IRS e-file · Filing history
Surplus or deficit
2 of 3
filings with a surplus
Average surplus $146K a year · 29% of revenue · last 3 filings
Fine: a surplus in 2 of the last 3 filings.
Pt I · Ln 19 · 3 filings
Spent on programs
70%
of spending
Fine: 70% of spending went to programs; 65% to 75%.
Pt IX · Ln 25 · col B
17 mo
of spending, in cash
Looks good: 16.7 months of spending in cash; 3 or more.
Pt X · Ln 1–2 · Pt I · Ln 18
Liabilities
$290K
72% of total assets
Worth a look: liabilities are 72% of assets; over 65%.
Pt X · Ln 26
Independent board members
3
of 3 voting members
Looks good: 3 of 3 voting members are independent, a majority.
Pt VI · Ln 1a–1b
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Revenue
$627K
+151% vs prior year
Spent
$289K
To programs
70%
Net assets
$113K
By yearFY2020–FY2024
Revenue
$627K
FY2023▲ +151%
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Revenue by fiscal year
FY2020$36K
FY2021$75K
FY2022$250K
FY2023$627K
FY2024$616K
Expenses
$289K
FY2023▼ -41%
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Expenses by fiscal year
FY2020Not on file
FY2021Not on file
FY2022$490K
FY2023$289K
FY2024$276K
Net assets
$113K
FY2023▲ +152%
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Net assets by fiscal year
FY2020$23K
FY2021−$250K
FY2022−$217K
FY2023$113K
FY2024$487K

From the FY2023 Form 990 · figures checked against the IRS filing · see the original

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Is it real?

Yes. Never revoked by the IRS. Latest filing on record: FY2024. IRS ruling in Nov 2016.

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Where the money goes

70 cents of each dollar spent went to programs.

Program services 70% · $202K Management & general 15% · $42K

Form 990 Part IX, line 25, columns B–D. Every line is in By the numbers.

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Who runs it and what they're paid

6 people listed on the 990.

Part VII, Section A · reportable compensation
President and Director
$0Pt VII · Sec A
Secretary and Director
$0Pt VII · Sec A
Treasurer and Director
$0Pt VII · Sec A
President and Director
$0Pt VII · Sec A
Secretary and Director
$0Pt VII · Sec A
Treasurer and Director
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Questions the 990 asks

The form asks each of these directly. These are the filed answers.

  • Family or business ties among officersPt VI · Ln 2No
  • Top official's pay set by an independent reviewPt VI · Ln 15aNo

Programs and updates

Empowers LGBTQ+ community through education, art, events, and partnerships.

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4 programs · $352K · in their own filed words · FY2023
01

Venice Pride Historical Preservation

In 2022 Venice Pride initiated legal action following a breach of its licensing agreement for the Roosterfish trademark. The case was successfully resolved in 2023 resulting in a substantial legal settlement and securing the continued operation of Roosterfish in Venice and beyond.

$96Kprogram expense
02

Venice Pride Historical Preservation

In 2022 Venice Pride initiated legal action following a breach of its licensing agreement for the Roosterfish trademark. The case was successfully resolved in 2023 resulting in a substantial legal settlement and securing the continued operation of Roosterfish in Venice and beyond.

$96Kprogram expense
03

Venice Pride Community Engagement

Venice Pride continued hosting the monthly queer dance party Gaywatch at Baja Cantina. This vibrant event has seen an upward trajectory in popularity regularly attracting over 300 LGBTQ+ community members each month. It serves as a dynamic platform for dancing socializing and strengthening community bonds within the LGBTQ+ population.

$80Kprogram expense
04

Venice Pride Community Engagement

Venice Pride continued hosting the monthly queer dance party Gaywatch at Baja Cantina. This vibrant event has seen an upward trajectory in popularity regularly attracting over 300 LGBTQ+ community members each month. It serves as a dynamic platform for dancing socializing and strengthening community bonds within the LGBTQ+ population.

$80Kprogram expense

By the numbers

The FY2023 990, line by line.

1The main four
Money inPt VIII
$627K
Ln 12
Other incomeLn 4–11$466K
Fees for servicesLn 2g$118K
Gifts and grantsLn 1h$41K
Money outPt IX
$289K
Ln 25
Programscol B$202K
Managementcol C$42K
Owns and owesPt X
$113K
net assets · Ln 32
Cash and savingsLn 1–2$402K
Total assetsLn 16$402K
LiabilitiesLn 26$290K
PeoplePt VI, VII
6
listed · VII A
PaidVII A0
Voting boardVI 1a3
IndependentVI 1b3
2In more detail
Revenue in detailPt VIII
Gifts and grantsLn 1h$41K
Fees for servicesLn 2g$118K
Investment incomeLn 3$2K
Other incomeLn 4–11$466K
Total revenueLn 12$627K
Assets in detailPt X, end of year
Cash and savings togetherLn 1–2$402K
Total assetsLn 16$402K
LiabilitiesLn 26$290K
Net assetsLn 32$113K
OperationsPt I, VI
EmployeesI 50
VolunteersI 620
Fiscal year endsHeaderDecember
Conflict-of-interest policyVI 12aYes
Whistleblower policyVI 13Yes
Records policyVI 14No

Filing history

YearMoney inMoney outIn minus outNet assetsDownload
FY2024 Latest $616K$276K$341K$487K 990 PDF
FY2023 Viewing $627K$289K$338K$113K 990 PDF
FY2022 $250K$490K−$240K−$217K 990 PDF
FY2021 $75K−$250K 990 PDF
FY2020 $36K$23K 990 PDF

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Schedules filed Part IV

III · Programs R · Related orgs G · Fundraising L · Interested persons A · Public support O · Explanations
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Part VI · Governance 3 of 3 board members independent, 2 to look at
VI-1a Voting members of the governing body3
VI-1b Independent voting members3
VI-14 Document retention and destruction policyNo
VI-15a Process for setting top official's payNo
VI-2 Family or business relationship among officers or directorsNo
VI-12a Written conflict of interest policyYes
VI-13 Written whistleblower policyYes

Form 990 e-file (XML) FY2023 from the IRS · Classification, formation year and address from the IRS Business Master File

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