irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2020
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $108KTHE SAFE SCHOOLS PROGRAM HELPS SCHOOLS FIGHT BIAS AND HARASSMENT BASED ON SEXUAL ORIENTATION AND GENDER IDENTITY AND FOSTERS RESPECT FOR DIVERSITY. THE PROGRAM EMPOWERS LGBT PEOPLE, THEIR PARENTS, FAMILIES AND OTHER ALLIES TO DIRECTLY WORK TO REDUCE BULLYING, HARASSMENT, AND NAME-CALLING. FREE OF CHARGE TO SCHOOLS, THE PROGRAM BRINGS TRAINED COMMUNITY SPEAKERS INTO CLASSROOMS TO SHARE THEIR PERSONAL EXPERIENCE OF HAVING AN LGBT LOVED ONES IN THEIR LIVES. SPEAKERS COME FROM DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS AND INCLUDE PARENTS OF LGBT CHILDREN, OTHER RELATIVES OF LGBT PEOPLE, AS WELL AS LGBT PEOPLE THEMSELVES. BY SHARING PERSONAL STORIES OF THE LGBT PEOPLE IN THEIR LIVES THEY OPEN A FREE AND RESPECTFUL DIALOGUE WITH STUDENTS THAT DISPELS MISINFORMATION AND HELPS MOVE THE SCHOOL CLIMATE TOWARDS ONE OF RESPECT AND FAIRNESS FOR LGBT PEOPLE. IN THE PAST EVENTS HELD HAVE REACHED AN AUDIENCE OF APPROXIMATELY 11,000 STUDENTS.
- #2 $58KCOMMUNITY OUTREACH AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOCUS ON EDUCATING THE GENERAL PUBLIC ABOUT LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, AND TRANSGENDER (LGBT) PEOPLE AND ISSUES OF SEXUAL ORIENTATION AND GENDER IDENTITY. HAVING A CHILD OR A CLOSE MEMBER COME OUT IS A DIFFICULT EXPERIENCE FOR MANY PEOPLE, AND MANY LGBT PEOPLE EXPERIENCE REJECTION, DISAPPROVAL, MENTAL ANGUISH, AND EVEN PHYSICAL VIOLENCE WHEN THEY COME OUT. OUR EDUCATION PROGRAMS AIM TO GET PEOPLE TO THINK ABOUT LGBT PEOPLE IN THE CONTEXT OF FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES AND HELP PEOPLE KNOW HOW TO RESPOND AND HOW TO SEEK RESOURCES AND ASSISTANCE WHEN SOMEONE COMES OUT.EFFORTS INCLUDE THE "STAY CLOSE" CAMPAIGN INVOLVING CELEBRITY ROLE MODELS, AND VARIOUS EDUCATIONSL PROGRAMS AT CORPORATIONS AND BUSINESSES, COMMUNITY GROUPS, RELIGIOUS INSTITUTIONS, AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS.
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Community Outreach & Education
Delivers free workshops and tailored educational programming to businesses, organizations, and community groups to promote inclusivity and safer spaces for LGBTQ+ people.
Safe Schools Program
Partners with NYC schools to create affirming, safe, and respectful environments for LGBTQ+ youth through classroom presentations by trained volunteer speakers and professional development for educators.
Support Coaching
Free one-on-one coaching for individuals seeking personalized support in navigating the experiences of having an LGBTQ+ loved one.
Support Groups
Free, virtual support groups facilitated by trained volunteers for LGBTQ+ individuals, parents, family members, and friends, providing a safe space for mutual support and community building.
Triple-A Town Hall Network
Organizing and mobilization network focused on activism, advocacy, and allyship to advance LGBTQ+ inclusion and policy change in New York City and beyond.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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LGBTQ+ Legal and Policy Advocacy 1 activity
- Advocate for LGBTQ+ inclusive policies and legislation at the city and state levelsEngages in advocacy through participation in the New York Governor’s annual LGBTQ Convening, PFLAG’s Lobby Day, public rallies, and policy campaigns to advance inclusive legislation and institutional practices for LGBTQ+ individuals.
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LGBTQ+ Cultural Competency & Community Education 1 activity
- Conduct community education and customized training on LGBTQ+ inclusionProvides free workshops and tailored educational programming for businesses, community groups, religious institutions, and corporations to promote understanding of LGBTQ+ issues and foster inclusive environments. Topics include how to respond when someone comes out and strategies for allyship.
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Anti-Bullying Education and Prevention Programs 1 activity
- Deliver educational outreach and inclusion programming in New York City schoolsOperates the Safe Schools Program, which includes classroom presentations by trained volunteer speakers and professional development workshops for K–12 educators. These initiatives aim to reduce bullying and foster respectful, harassment-free school environments for LGBTQ+ students through personal storytelling and curriculum-aligned education on sexual orientation and gender identity.
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Peer-Led Mental Health Support Groups 1 activity
- Facilitate support groups and peer support programs for families and friends of LGBTQ+ individualsOffers free, facilitated support groups for parents, family members, friends, and caregivers of LGBTQ+ individuals, including specialized groups for families of transgender children, youth ages 9–15, grandparents and elders, and those grieving the loss of an LGBTQ+ loved one. Virtual meetings are conducted via Zoom, and the organization serves over 1,000 people annually through these programs.
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LGBTQ+ Community Events and Celebrations 1 activity
- Organize public events celebrating LGBTQ+ culture and expressionSponsors and organizes interfaith drag celebrations and other public events to promote visibility, cultural appreciation, and community engagement around LGBTQ+ identities and expression.
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LGBTQ+ Community Support and Resource Centers 1 activity
- Provide one-on-one support coaching for individuals navigating LGBTQ+ family dynamicsOffers free, confidential coaching for individuals seeking guidance on supporting LGBTQ+ loved ones, including goal setting, relationship strategizing, and resource provision. Coaching is available both generally and through targeted outreach.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$792K
Contributions & grants$782K99%
Program service revenue$1K0%
Investment income$220%
Other revenue$9K
expenses
Total expenses$1.10M
Program expenses90%
Admin / overhead8%
Fundraising3%
Salaries & benefits$469K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$825K
Cash$38K
Investments$0
Liabilities$275K
Net assets$549K
Liquid reserves0.4 mo
4 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -5.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clark Wolff Hamel | executive director | 40 | $86K |
board members · 13
- Anne Miller — Board Chair
- Arian Clay-Sirop — director
- Clara Lee — director
- James Lewin — DIRECTOR
- Jared Fox — DIRECTOR
- Jean Lam MacInnes — director
- Jenny Zhang — director
- Judy Sennesh — Immediate Past Board Chair
- Kelly Holliday — Treasurer
- Lee Arthurs — director
- Marcelo de Toledo Dedini — DIRECTOR
- Patrick Bunting — director
- lisa malet — vice chair
relationships · 6
Who they work with
- Brooklyn Pride Partner — Collaborates with Brooklyn Pride, as evidenced by staff engagement with its organizer
- Judson Memorial Church Partner — Hosts the "Drag Is Spiritual" event in partnership with PFLAG NYC.
- NYC Department of Education Government — Registered vendor with a central contract covering program costs for public schools.
- PFLAG Network — PFLAG NYC is the founding chapter of PFLAG, a national organization.
- PFLAG NYC Network — Part of the PFLAG network, operating as PFLAG NYC.
- Stay Close Campaign Partner — Celebrity-inclusive initiative to promote family support when someone comes out
strategies · 4
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.
- Family-Centered Acceptance to Improve Youth Outcomesmethodology: family_based_supportBy engaging families and intergenerational relatives in education and support, the organization improves mental health and well-being for LGBTQ+ youth, because family acceptance acts as a protective factor against depression, suicide, and social marginalization.
- Interfaith Affirmation of Queer Identitymethodology: interfaith_spiritual_affirmationBy hosting interfaith spiritual events that celebrate queerness — such as affirming drag performances — the organization strengthens belonging and counters religious-based stigma, because integrating faith and identity helps heal internalized shame and fosters liberation.
- Peer Support as Community Healingmethodology: peer_support_modelBy creating peer-led support spaces — both in groups and through one-on-one coaching — the organization fosters emotional healing, reduces isolation, and builds resilience among families and LGBTQ+ individuals, because shared lived experience creates trust, safety, and empowerment that clinical or top-down services cannot replicate.
- Personal Storytelling for Cultural Changemethodology: personal_storytelling_in_educationBy deploying trained LGBTQ+ individuals and parents to share personal stories in classrooms and schools, the organization shifts attitudes and reduces prejudice among students and educators, because authentic narratives disrupt stereotypes and build empathy more effectively than data or policy alone.