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IN OUR OWN VOICES INC

ALBANY, NY · EIN 141804364 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE R26 · Civil Rights & Advocacy · Medium ($1M-$10M) · inourownvoices.org
revenue
$2.3M
expenses
$2.3M
net assets
$1.5M
employees
17
program ratio
72%
mission · from form 990

OUR MISSION IS TO WORK FOR AND ENSURE THE PHYSICAL, MENTAL, SPIRITUAL, POLITICAL, CULTURAL AND ECONOMIC GROWTH OF THE LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL AND TRANSGENDER PEOPLE OF COLOR COMMUNITY.

profile · synthesized from sources

In Our Own Voices, Inc. is a New York-based nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the well-being of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people of color. The organization supports community growth through cultural, educational, and empowerment programs, with a focus on advocacy, mental health, and intergenerational engagement in the Albany and Troy areas.

named programs · 7 · from sources

What they call their work

Ask a Sexpert
Interactive event offering sexual health education and resources tailored to the LGBTQ+ people of color community.
Back 2 School Bash!
Annual event providing school supplies and resources to youth in the LGBTQ+ people of color community in Albany, NY.
Community BBQ
Outdoor social event hosted on the Resource Center’s front patio to foster community connection among LGBTQ+ people of color.
Life After 50 - Virtual
Virtual support group for LGBTQ+ people of color over the age of 50, addressing issues related to aging and community connection.
Men’s Empowerment Group
Weekly support group for LGBTQ+ men of color meeting in Albany, NY, focused on personal development and community building.
Project Violet
Community program in Troy, NY offering support and resources for LGBTQ+ people of color, with regular weekly meetings.
Vibe Check
Community gathering in Albany, NY for LGBTQ+ people of color to engage in dialogue, wellness, and cultural expression.
activities · 2 groups

What they do

  • LGBTQ+ Community Support and Resource Centers 6 activities
    • Ask a Sexpert
      Hosts an educational event providing sexual health information and resources tailored to the LGBTQ+ people of color community in Albany, NY.
    • Back 2 School Bash
      Organizes an annual event to support youth in the LGBTQ+ people of color community through community resources and celebration in Albany, NY.
    • Community BBQ
      Hosts a community cookout event to foster connection, wellness, and social support among LGBTQ+ people of color in Albany, NY.
    • Men's Empowerment Group
      Hosts a recurring support group for men in the LGBTQ+ people of color community to promote community engagement and personal support in Albany, NY.
    • Project Violet
      Runs a recurring support program for LGBTQ+ people of color in Troy, NY, focused on community building and personal development.
    • Vibe Check
      Hosts a recurring community gathering to support the emotional and social well-being of LGBTQ+ people of color in Albany, NY.
  • LGBTQ+ Aging Support Programs 1 activity
    • Life After 50
      Offers a virtual support group for older LGBTQ+ adults of color to promote connection and well-being.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$2.31M
Contributions & grants$2.20M95%
Program service revenue$44K2%
Investment income$2K0%
Other revenue$60K
expenses
Total expenses$2.26M
Program expenses72%
Admin / overhead26%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$1.29M
Grants paid out$20K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.59M
Cash$450K
Investments$0
Liabilities$1.07M
Net assets$1.52M
Liquid reserves2.4 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -13.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
TANDRA LAGRONE CHIEF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40 $136K
board members · 7
  • ALICIA ORTIZ — SECRETARY
  • ANGELA LEDFORD — MEMBER
  • MARIA AYOOB — TREASURER
  • MELISSA KEES — MEMBER
  • NICOLE BEAURY — MEMBER
  • RHONDA DANIELS — PRESIDENT
  • SARAH COLVIN — MEMBER
strategies · 1

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.

  • Intersectional Advocacy for Holistic Well-Being
    methodology: intersectional advocacy
    By addressing the interconnected dimensions of identity and oppression—such as race, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status—we produce more effective advocacy and improved well-being outcomes because single-issue approaches fail to capture the lived realities of LGBTQ+ people of color.