named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Bloom Youth Programs
Social and support programming for LGBTQ+ youth ages 15-18 including social events, GATLAS (Gay at the Library After School), and the Queer Learning Series
Camp Fruit Fly
Overnight camp experience for LGBTQ+ youth featuring traditional camp activities and identity-affirming sessions at The Y at Watson Woods
Queer Social Club
Regular social gatherings co-hosted with local businesses like Card Carrying Books and Gifts to foster community connections
SoFLX Pride Festival
Annual family-friendly Pride celebration in Centerway Square, Corning, NY featuring music, drag performances, community activities, and educational events
Trans & Non-Binary Support Group
Monthly support group for transgender, non-binary, and gender nonconforming adults aged 18+ offering facilitated discussions and educational workshops
activities · 3 groups
What they do
-
LGBTQ+ Community Support and Resource Centers 3 activities
- Hosts support groups for LGBTQ+ adults and youthProvides ongoing support group programming for LGBTQ+ adults and youth, including monthly in-person groups for transgender and non-binary adults, queer adults, and weekly or monthly virtual and in-person groups for LGBTQ+ youth ages 10–18. Meetings include facilitated discussions, educational workshops, and peer-led activities.
- Operates summer camp and outdoor programs for LGBTQ+ youthRuns a week-long overnight summer camp for LGBTQ+ youth ages 14–18 at The Y at Watson Woods, providing a nurturing and healing environment with recreational and educational activities. Provides full or partial scholarships to all campers to ensure accessibility.
- Provides youth programming through partnerships and library-based groupsRuns youth-focused initiatives including GATLAS (Gay at the Library After School), a GSA-style group for LGBTQ+ youth ages 13–17 hosted in partnership with local libraries, and rotating teen programs across the Southern Finger Lakes region. Offers free, inclusive programming centered on identity, creativity, and community for teens ages 13–18.
-
-
LGBTQ+ Community Events and Celebrations 2 activities
- Hosts sustainability and community connection eventsOrganizes a community clothing swap at the annual Pride Festival to promote sustainability and foster connection among attendees.
- Organizes community-building events and Pride celebrationsProduces inclusive community events including an annual Pride festival, Saturday Night Pride events in multiple towns, Queer Social Hours, and social gatherings for teens and adults in partnership with local businesses. Events feature music, vendors, recreational activities, and opportunities for connection, reaching thousands in person and tens of thousands virtually.
-
-
LGBTQ+ Cultural Competency & Community Education 1 activity
- Delivers educational programming on LGBTQ+ topicsOffers educational initiatives such as The Queer Learning Series, which features talks and discussions on LGBTQ+ history, literature, and culture with scholars and writers, and broader programming aimed at reducing prejudice and discrimination through community education.
-
financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$130K
Contributions & grants$130K100%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$530%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$102K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$24K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$38K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$38K
5 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +60.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 4
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| HANNAH JONES | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 20 | $25K |
| MEGHAN OQUOTETOOLE | MEMBER | 10 | $12K |
| SAGE ULRICH | PROGRAM COORDINATOR | 6 | $4K |
| CHARLIE DAUGHTERY | PROGRAM COORDINATOR | 4 | $413 |
relationships · 22
Who they work with
- Card Carrying Books & Gifts Partner — Co-hosts Queer Social Hour and community events.
- Card Carrying Books and Gifts Partner — Co-hosts social events for LGBTQIA+ teens and adults.
- Christ Episcopal Church Partner — Hosts adult LGBTQ+ support groups for SOFLX Pride.
- Christ Episcopal Church Partner — Hosts support groups for the organization.
- Christ Episcopal Church Partner — Provides meeting space for the Queer Support Circle in the Parish House.
- Corning Inc. Funder — Provides financial support for Bloom programs and SOFLX Pride initiatives.
- Corning Inc. Funder — Provides financial support for programs and initiatives.
- Corning Inc. Partner — Provided financial support for Bloom programs and SOFLX Pride events.
- Dormann Library Partner — Hosts GATLAS (Gay at the Library After School) club for youth.
- FLX Pride! Partner — Hosts the YANA Virtual Youth Group in partnership with SoFLX Pride.
- Foundation for Southern Tier Libraries Funder — Provides partial funding for the teen program.
- Montour Falls Library Partner — Hosts GATLAS (Gay at the Library After School) club for youth.
- New York State Council on the Arts Government — Provides support through the Statewide Community Regrant program for the Pride Festival.
- New York State Legislature Government — Supports the Statewide Community Regrant program that funds the Pride Festival.
- Office of the Governor Government — Supports the Statewide Community Regrant program that funds the Pride Festival.
- SUNY Corning Community College Partner — Partnered with to run a Pride youth group.
- Southeast Steuben Library Partner — Hosts the GATLAS youth support group at its facility.
- Southern Finger Lakes Pride Partner — Provides staffing, resources, and support for teen programs.
- Steuben Library Partner — Hosts GATLAS (Gay at the Library After School) club for youth.
- The ARTS Council of the Southern Finger Lakes Government — Administers the Statewide Community Regrant program funding for the Pride Festival.
- The Y at Watson Woods Partner — Hosts overnight camp programming for LGBTQIA+ youth ages 15–18.
- local libraries Partner — Partners to host GATLAS, a GSA-style group for LGBTQIA+ youth ages 13–17.
strategies · 5
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.
- Education for Community Acceptancemethodology: education-for-acceptanceBy delivering educational initiatives about LGBTQ+ identities, we increase community acceptance and reduce stigma, because awareness and understanding are foundational to inclusion and belonging.
- Identity-Affirming Creative and Celebratory Programmingmethodology: identity-affirming_community_modelBy creating community-centered, celebratory spaces grounded in creativity and self-expression, we strengthen LGBTQ+ belonging and visibility, because joyful, public affirmation of identity counters stigma and fosters resilience.
- Integrated Mental Health Facilitation in Community Programmingmethodology: mental-health_facilitationBy integrating mental health professionals into community-building activities, we support emotional well-being and psychological safety, because combining clinical support with peer connection enhances engagement and reduces crisis risk for queer and trans individuals.
- Peer-Led Support for Identity Exploration and Belongingmethodology: peer-support_modelBy facilitating peer-run support groups and peer-led discussions, we foster emotional resilience and identity affirmation among LGBTQ+ youth, because shared lived experience builds trust, reduces isolation, and strengthens self-expression.
- Resource Connection Through Trusted Community Institutionsmethodology: community-institution_partnershipBy partnering with faith-based organizations and public libraries, we increase access to affirming resources for LGBTQ+ individuals, because leveraging established, trusted spaces lowers barriers to participation and enhances program credibility.