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BE THE RAINBOW INC
PORT WASHINGTON, NY · EIN 873228932 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · NTEE R26 · Civil Rights & Advocacy · Micro (<$100K) · betherainbowinc.org
revenue
$42K
expenses
$22K
net assets
$19K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

THE ORGANIZATIONS PRIMARY PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDE HOLDING PUBLIC EVENTS AND ENGAGING IN COMMUNITY OUTREACH TO INCREASE VISIBILITY AND A SENSE OF BELONGING FOR THE LGBTQIA+ COMMUNITY.

profile · synthesized from sources

Be The Rainbow Inc is a nonprofit organization based in Port Washington, NY, dedicated to increasing visibility and fostering inclusion for the LGBTQIA+ community. The organization achieves this through organizing public events such as the annual Pride Walk & Festival, community outreach, and educational initiatives. It operates as a volunteer-driven group focused on building a more affirming local environment for LGBTQIA+ individuals.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Community Outreach & Education
Initiatives to promote LGBTQIA+ inclusion through partnerships, resource sharing, and participation in local events such as the Teddy Bear Picnic
Flags on Main Street
Program to display Pride flags throughout Port Washington during June and other key times to increase community visibility and support for the LGBTQIA+ community
Pride Walk & Festival
Annual community event featuring a pride walk, festival vendors, and family-friendly activities to celebrate LGBTQIA+ visibility and inclusion in Port Washington
activities · 2 groups

What they do

  • LGBTQ+ Community Events and Celebrations 3 activities
    • Coordinate community-wide Pride visibility initiatives
      Coordinates the display of Pride flags throughout the town starting June 1 and hosts associated public events such as Chalk the Walk at Bay Walk Park and the Community Quilt display at the Port Washington Public Library to foster LGBTQ+ visibility and belonging.
    • Host annual Pride Walk & Festival
      Organizes an annual Pride Walk and Festival, including a parade route from Bay Walk Park to Sousa Bandshell, free public events, sponsor participation, and family-friendly activities to promote LGBTQ+ visibility and inclusion in Port Washington.
    • Host recurring fundraising events for LGBTQ+ programs
      Hosts recurring fundraising events such as the Concert for a Cause and leverages co-branded product partnerships (e.g., Smusht ice cream) and merchandise sales to support LGBTQ+ youth programs, community events, and advocacy efforts in Port Washington.
  • LGBTQ+ Cultural Competency & Community Education 1 activity
    • Provide educational workshops and youth engagement programs
      Hosts teen meetups and educational workshops as part of ongoing efforts to support LGBTQ+ youth and foster inclusion within the community.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$42K
Contributions & grants$33K79%
Program service revenue$9K20%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$22K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$814
balance sheet
Total assets$19K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$19K
4 years on record · 2021–2024 · YoY revenue +19.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 3
  • CHELSEY MILLER — DIRECTOR
  • MEGHAN BURNETT — DIRECTOR
  • MELANIE DARRIGO — DIRECTOR
relationships · 10

Who they work with

  • Be The Rainbow, Inc. Government — Checks payable to Be The Rainbow, Inc. indicate formal affiliation with the organization.
  • Face2Face Partner — Performs at the annual Concert for a Cause to raise funds for Be The Rainbow.
  • Port Washington Network — Community where Be The Rainbow is based and conducts advocacy work.
  • Port Washington Partner — Collaborates with the local community to increase LGBTQ+ visibility and inclusivity.
  • Port Washington Public Library Partner — Hosts the Be The Rainbow Community Quilt display.
  • Smusht Partner — Collaborates on a co-branded ice cream flavor with proceeds supporting Be The Rainbow.
  • The Parent Resource Center Partner — Partnered with BE THE RAINBOW INC for the Annual Teddy Bear Picnic.
  • Venmo Partner — Platform used for processing donations
  • Zelle Partner — Platform used for processing donations
  • local business or organization Partner — Partners with local businesses and organizations that value inclusion to support Pride Walk, educational programs, and advocacy efforts.
strategies · 3

How they approach the work

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  • Branded Merchandise and Symbolic Visibility as Engagement Tools
    methodology: visibility_through_merchandise
    By distributing branded merchandise and symbolic items like lawn signs, we advance LGBTQ+ inclusion because visible symbols promote self-expression, signal allyship, and extend community engagement beyond event spaces.
  • LGBTQ+ Visibility Through Public Celebration
    methodology: community_celebration
    By organizing public celebrations and community-wide events, we increase LGBTQ+ visibility and foster inclusion because collective, visible celebration reduces stigma and strengthens community belonging.
  • Volunteer-Driven Community Ownership Model
    methodology: decentralized_planning
    By decentralizing event planning through volunteer committees, we deepen community engagement and inclusivity because shared leadership fosters ownership, diverse participation, and sustainable grassroots momentum.