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CAPITAL DISTRICT GAY AND LESBIAN COMMUNITY COUNCIL INC
ALBANY, NY · EIN 141605106 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE R26Z · Civil Rights & Advocacy · Small ($100K-$1M) · capitalpridecenter.org
revenue
$458K
expenses
$415K
net assets
$125K
employees
3
volunteers
100
program ratio
71%
mission · from form 990

TO DEVELOP, SUPPORT, AND PRESERVE THE WELL-BEING OF THE LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER AND QUEER COMMUNITY.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Pride Center of the Capital Region promotes the well-being of LGBTQIA+ individuals through education, advocacy, and support services. Based in Albany, NY, it serves a ten-county region and is recognized as the oldest continuously operating LGBTQIA+ community center in the United States. The organization offers training, counseling, youth programs, and resource referrals to foster an inclusive and affirming environment.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2020

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $932
    PROMOTE EDUCATION AND AWARENESS FOR THE LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER AND QUEER COMMUNITY WHICH ALSO INCLUDES THE PRIDE GUIDE AND GALA JOURNAL.
named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Center Support
Support groups and mental health services addressing depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, and HIV-related challenges for LGBTQIA+ individuals
Center Youth
Youth-focused programs providing support, resources, and community engagement for LGBTQIA+ youth ages 13+
Pride Center Information Presentations
Free 15–30 minute educational sessions for agencies and community groups about Pride Center programs and services
Technical Assistance
Consultation services for organizations seeking to improve services and policies for LGBTQIA+ communities
Training & Education Services
Professional development and customized training for health providers, K-12 schools, colleges, businesses, and government agencies on LGBTQIA+ inclusion and cultural competency
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • LGBTQ+ Community Support and Resource Centers 3 activities
    • Curating and directing to LGBTQ+ resource directories
      Maintains and recommends the Rainbow Access Initiative LGBTQ+ Resource Directory, an interactive and downloadable PDF, to help community members access safe and affirming services.
    • Operating a Pride Center providing health, human, and educational services
      Provides health and human services, educational programs, and community support to LGBTQIA+ individuals across a ten-county region centered in Albany, NY, through a physical location in Albany and outreach across the Capital Region. The organization operates as the longest continually operating Pride Center in the United States.
    • Providing LGBTQ-affirming counseling and case management
      Offers counseling and case management services that are affirming of LGBTQ+ identities to individuals, families, and allies aged 13 and older.
  • LGBTQ+ Cultural Competency & Community Education 1 activity
    • Delivering professional training and education on LGBTQ inclusion
      Provides comprehensive training, presentations, and professional development to health providers, K-12 schools, colleges, businesses, government agencies, and community organizations to improve services for LGBTQ individuals. Also offers free 15–30 minute Pride Center Information Presentations to agencies and community groups.
  • Fundraising for Community and Charitable Initiatives 1 activity
    • Operating a recurring donor program to secure ongoing funding
      Runs the Partner-in-Pride recurring donor program to ensure consistent financial support for organizational operations.
  • Public Awareness and Educational Outreach 1 activity
    • Producing educational and awareness materials for the LGBTQ community
      Produces the Pride Guide and Gala Journal as part of ongoing efforts to promote education and awareness within the LGBTQ community.
  • Volunteer and Professional Training Programs 1 activity
    • Training volunteer support group facilitators
      Trains volunteer facilitators in trauma-informed care and conflict resolution before they lead support group sessions.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$458K
Contributions & grants$377K82%
Program service revenue$15K3%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$66K
expenses
Total expenses$415K
Program expenses71%
Admin / overhead14%
Fundraising15%
Salaries & benefits$230K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$289K
Cash$185K
Investments$0
Liabilities$164K
Net assets$125K
Liquid reserves5.3 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +30.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
NATHANIEL GRAY EXECUTIVE DI 40 $80K
board members · 10
  • ALANNA KATZMAN — TRUSTEE/DIRE
  • ANNE NELSON — SECRETARY
  • ATSUSHI AKERA — VICE PRESIDE
  • CATHERINE GRAZIOSE — TRUSTEE/DIRE
  • DEB VINCENT — PRESIDENT
  • JEREMY BOND — TREASURER
  • MARLOW GUERRANT — TRUSTEE/DIRE
  • MICHELLE LAVOY — TRUSTEE/DIRE
  • SCOTT LEVINE — TRUSTEE/DIRE
  • TRISHA SCHELL-GUY — TRUSTEE/DIRE
relationships · 8

Who they work with

  • Capital District Gay and Lesbian Community Council Inc Network — Operates as the Pride Center of the Capital Region, delivering training and education services.
  • Capital Region Network — Operates as an integrated part of the social and service network in the Capital Region.
  • Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook for communication and outreach.
  • Instagram Partner — Uses Instagram for communication and outreach.
  • Michelle LaVoy Partner — Development Chair serving as contact for the Pride Center's planned giving program.
  • Pride Center of the Capital Region Network — Longest continually operating Pride Center in the United States
  • Rainbow Access Initiative Partner — Collaborates by recommending and referring to their LGBTQ+ Resource Directory to support community access to affirming services.
  • State Employees Federated Appeal (SEFA) Partner — Partner organization through which state employees make quarterly donations to the Pride Center.
strategies · 3

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Affirmative Care Model
    methodology: affirmative_therapy
    By delivering services that explicitly affirm sexual orientation and gender identity, the organization improves client engagement and outcomes because validation of identity increases trust and reduces barriers to access.
  • Education and Awareness as Advocacy
    methodology: education-and-awareness
    By disseminating educational materials and visibility-building publications like the Pride Guide and Gala Journal, the organization advances LGBTQ community well-being because increased public awareness reduces stigma and strengthens community identity.
  • Safe Space Community Building
    methodology: safe-space-community-building
    By providing a physically and emotionally safe environment, the organization fosters authentic identity exploration and strengthens community cohesion among LGBTQIA+ individuals, because safety and affirmation are foundational to engagement and well-being.