PRYEDE COMMUNITY GROUP INC

RYE, NY · EIN 880933623 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · NTEE R01 · Civil Rights & Advocacy · Micro (<$100K) · pryede.org

revenue

$5K

expenses

$2K

net assets

$9K

employees

—

mission · from form 990

PRYEDE COMMUNITY GROUP ("PRYEDE") ADVOCATES LOCALLY FOR EQUITY AND INCLUSION; CELEBRATES THE DIVERSITY OF OUR COMMUNITY; ENGAGES IN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING; AND STRENGTHENS THE SENSE OF BELONGING FOR ALL, ESPECIALLY FOR THOSE WHO HOLD MINORITIZED IDENTITIES. PRYEDE BEGAN WITH A FOCUS ON SUPPORTING RYE'S LGBTQIA+ COMMUNITY MEMBERS, AND HAS BROADENED ITS FOCUS TO INCLUDE THE MULTITUDE OF MINORITY IDENTITY GROUPS AS DEFINED BY RACE, ETHNICITY, NATIONALITY, LANGUAGE, RELIGION, DISABILITY STATUS, AND BEYOND.

profile · synthesized from sources

PRYEDE COMMUNITY GROUP ("PRYEDE") is a civil rights and advocacy organization based in Rye, New York, focused on promoting equity, inclusion, and belonging for minoritized communities. Initially centered on supporting the LGBTQIA+ community, its mission has expanded to include advocacy across lines of race, ethnicity, religion, disability, and nationality. The organization engages in educational programming and community-building initiatives, with a strong emphasis on youth leadership and visibility.

named programs · 2 · from sources

What they call their work

Youth Led Community Mural

Annual art project where LGBTQIA+ youth and allies collaboratively design and paint large-scale murals with themes of love, inclusion, and social change; displayed in public spaces across Rye

pRYEde Book Recommendations

Curated list of books featuring LGBTQIA+ characters and themes for children, teens, and adults to promote visibility and understanding in early education and family settings

activities · 9 groups

What they do

Civil Rights Advocacy & Litigation 1 activity
- Advocates for LGBTQ+ rights and human rights locally
  
  Revived and currently chairs the Rye Human Rights Commission after more than ten years of inactivity; advocates locally for equity and inclusion for individuals with minoritized identities.
Educator Training in Equity and Inclusion 1 activity
- Conducts educational programming on equity, inclusion, and belonging
  
  Delivers presentations and educational programs on equity, inclusion, and belonging for minoritized identity groups, including a session on inclusion and equity in early education.
LGBTQ+ Cultural Competency & Community Education 1 activity
- Develops educational materials through youth programs
  
  Produced educational newsletters on LGBTQ+ topics through a 2020 GSA internship program, contributing to community education and youth engagement.
Community-Engaged Public Art Projects 1 activity
- Facilitates youth-led public art projects promoting inclusion
  
  Engages middle and high school students in creating large-scale murals with messages of inclusion, including the “Be Kind,” “Change Makers,” and “Love” murals, in collaboration with local artists and educators.
LGBTQ+ Community Events and Celebrations 1 activity
- Organizes annual Pride celebration and related visibility events
  
  Hosts an annual Pride celebration event, including flag-raising ceremonies at Rye City Hall, Rye High School, Rye Town Park, and Rye Playland, and organizes community gatherings such as the LGBTQ+ event on Rye’s Village Green attended by over 200 people.
Podcast and Radio Production 1 activity
- Produces public education content on book access and equity
  
  Launched and produces the End Book Deserts podcast in 2019 to raise awareness about book access, literacy, and educational equity.
LGBTQ+ Community Support and Resource Centers 1 activity
- Provides support and resources for families of LGBTQ+ youth
  
  Offers a confidential support group and network for parents, guardians, and family members of LGBTQ+ youth to share resources and personal experiences.
Nonprofit Retail and Merchandise Sales 1 activity
- Sells symbolic items to promote LGBTQ+ visibility and fund programs
  
  Sells garden flags, yard signs, and branded flags (including pRYEde and GSA flags) featuring LGBTQ+ and intersectional symbols to promote visibility and raise funds; sold over 500 rainbow garden flags.
Uncategorized 1 activity
- Conducts and publishes research on LGBTQ+ higher education
  
  Published a nationally recognized 2010 report titled “The State of Higher Education for LGBT People,” which received national media attention.

financials · form 990EZ · fy2024

revenue

Total revenue$5K

Contributions & grants$4K92%

Program service revenue$3598%

Investment income——

Other revenue—

expenses

Total expenses$2K

Program expenses—

Admin / overhead—

Fundraising—

Salaries & benefits—

Grants paid out—

balance sheet

Total assets$9K

Cash—

Investments—

Liabilities—

Net assets$9K

3 years on record · 2022–2024 · YoY revenue -20.7%

relationships · 19

Who they work with

Ann Ladd Partner — Local artist who guided the first youth mural project on the theme of "Be Kind."
City of Rye Government — Danielle Tagger-Epstein was elected to the Rye City Council and revived the Human Rights Commission, connecting pRYEde to municipal governance and human rights initiatives in Rye.
Donna Wundeler Partner — Art educator and local artist who guided the 2022 and 2023 mural projects.
Fordham University Partner — Dr. Molly Ness is an associate professor of childhood education at Fordham University, affiliated with pRYEde through her leadership role.
Freadom, Inc. Partner — Molly Ness serves on the advisory board for Freadom, Inc., linking pRYEde to an organization focused on literacy and book access.
Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network (GLSEN) Hudson Valley Partner — Lists GLSEN Hudson Valley as a local educational resource for LGBTQ+ inclusion in schools
High School's GSA (Gender Sexuality Alliance) Partner — Collaborates on garden flag design and community initiatives.
Hofstra University Partner — Dr. Genevieve Weber is a Program Director and Associate Professor at Hofstra University and a pRYEde member, indicating an affiliation through her professional and advocacy work.
Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) - Westchester Partner — Lists PFLAG Westchester as a local support resource for families of LGBTQ+ individuals
Penguin Random House Partner — Molly Ness serves on the advisory board for Penguin Random House, connecting pRYEde to a major publishing entity through her leadership role.
Rye City Council Partner — Collaborated on Pride flag raisings and passage of LGBTQ+ recognition resolutions.
Rye High School's GSA Partner — Lists Rye High School's GSA as a local youth support group for LGBTQ+ students
Rye Historical Society Partner — Alison Cupp Relyea serves as Director of Education for the Rye Historical Society and is a member of pRYEde, linking the two organizations through shared community engagement.
Rye Police Department Government — Engaged with following incidents of hate-based vandalism for investigation and community safety.
SOUL RYEDERS Partner — Lesley Findlay, co-leader of the pRYEde Family Network, is Director of Operations at SOUL RYEDERS, a local cancer support nonprofit.
The LOFT: LGBTQ Community Partner — Lists The LOFT as a local LGBTQ+ community resource
The Trevor Project Partner — Lists The Trevor Project as a national resource for LGBTQ+ support
Westchester County Human Rights & LGBTQ+ Boards Government — Issued joint statements with pRYEde condemning hate-based vandalism.
www.pRYEde.org Network — Official website used for communication and fundraising.

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.

Intersectional Community Advocacy

methodology: intersectional community advocacy
By expanding advocacy beyond a single identity group to include multiple minoritized communities, the organization produces broader inclusion and equity, because shared struggles across identities create stronger, more resilient coalitions and collective action.
Peer-Led Education and Support

methodology: peer_led_education
By using peer-led education and support networks, the organization increases engagement and learning among LGBTQ+ youth and families, because lived-experience leadership fosters trust, relatability, and mutual understanding that institutional formats cannot replicate.
Representation in Early Education

methodology: representation_matters
By curating books featuring LGBTQ+ characters for early education, the organization fosters inclusion and self-acceptance, because early positive representation normalizes diverse identities and reduces internalized stigma.
Visibility as Protection

methodology: visibility_as_protection
By increasing public visibility of LGBTQ+ individuals through art, symbols, and campaigns, the organization reduces psychological distress and enhances safety, because visible affirmation signals community acceptance and deters stigma and hate.