named programs · 7 · from sources
What they call their work
Arts and Culture
Hosts creative programming such as ballroom practice, book clubs, finger drawing, and storytelling to build community through artistic expression
Community Engagement
Facilitates programs that build community through food, faith, and mutual aid, with a focus on solidarity and resource sharing
Immigrant Services
Offers targeted programs and resources for LGBTQ+ immigrants, including an Immigrant Services Hub to address distinct needs and priorities
Mental Health Services
Provides culturally competent, confidential individual psychotherapy for LGBTQ+ individuals, with priority for those eligible for Medicaid and Essentials Plans; includes referrals and drop-in hours
Sports and Fitness
Provides inclusive sports and fitness activities including basketball, tennis, swim, martial arts, and swing dance, with emphasis on accessibility for TGNC individuals
Support Groups
Offers peer-led support groups including Queers Do Recover NA, SMART Recovery, and groups for TGNC individuals, Caribbean immigrants, and LGBTQ+ mental health
TGNC Services
Provides programming specifically centered on transgender and gender non-conforming communities, including workforce readiness and sports initiatives
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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LGBTQ+ Community Support and Resource Centers 3 activities
- Connecting LGBTQ+ individuals to affirming service providersRefers individuals to LGBTQ+ affirming providers for housing assistance, legal support, mental health care, and other essential services in Brooklyn and across NYC.
- Improving holistic well-being through recurring LGBTQ+ programsDelivers ongoing programs, events, and services designed to improve the social, physical, and emotional health and well-being of LGBTQ+ individuals in Brooklyn.
- Operating a community center for LGBTQ+ individuals in BrooklynProvides a physical hub at the Pride Center in Crown Heights for LGBTQ+ programming, services, and resources, serving as the primary provider in Brooklyn. Offers community space and coordinates borough-wide initiatives to support LGBTQ+ residents.
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LGBTQ+ Community Events and Celebrations 2 activities
- Hosting arts and culture programs for LGBTQ+ BrooklynitesOrganizes recurring arts and cultural activities such as ballroom practice, book clubs, finger drawing, and storytelling to build community and creative expression among LGBTQ+ individuals in Brooklyn.
- Organizing Pride Month celebrations and community eventsHosts annual Pride Month events in June to honor Brooklyn’s LGBTQ+ communities, fostering connection, reflection, and community voice through a series of organized activities.
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Community Fitness and Aquatics Programming 1 activity
- Delivering sports and fitness programs for LGBTQ+ individualsProvides recurring sports and fitness activities including basketball, swim, tennis, swing dance, and martial arts, with an emphasis on inclusion for TGNC participants.
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Adaptive Sports Programs 1 activity
- Developing programming centered on TGNC and workforce needsCreates and delivers targeted programming that centers the needs of TGNC individuals, including in workforce readiness and sports and fitness, to promote inclusion and opportunity.
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LGBTQ+ Legal and Policy Advocacy 1 activity
- Engaging in public advocacy through statements on LGBTQ+ issuesIssues public statements on significant LGBTQ+ events and issues, including commemorating the Pulse Nightclub shooting, mourning community members, honoring LGBTQ+ advocates, and commenting on policy matters such as transgender student athletes’ rights.
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Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming Support Services 1 activity
- Facilitating support groups for LGBTQ+ and TGNC communitiesHosts recurring support groups tailored to TGNC individuals, Caribbean immigrants, and LGBTQ+ people in recovery, including programs such as Queers Do Recover NA and SMART Recovery, to promote mental health and community connection.
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Direct Mental Health Counseling and Support Services 1 activity
- Providing mental health services for LGBTQ+ individualsOffers culturally competent, confidential individual psychotherapy and mental health support, including drop-in hours and referrals, with priority given to those eligible for Medicaid and Essentials Plans.
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LGBTQ+ Immigrant and Asylum Support Services 1 activity
- Supporting LGBTQ+ immigrants through targeted services and community buildingOperates an Immigrant Services Hub that addresses the distinct needs of LGBTQ+ immigrant Brooklynites, offering resources, solidarity, and social connection through food- and faith-based initiatives.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.40M
Contributions & grants$1.28M92%
Program service revenue$175K13%
Investment income$-68K-5%
Other revenue$12K
expenses
Total expenses$1.12M
Program expenses48%
Admin / overhead20%
Fundraising33%
Salaries & benefits$658K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.19M
Cash$630K
Investments$0
Liabilities$819K
Net assets$1.37M
Liquid reserves6.8 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +3.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KENRICK L ROSS | EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 40 | $175K |
| OMARI SCOTT | DIR. OF OPS. & STRAT. INITIATIVES | 40 | $125K |
board members · 9
- ALEXIS RATHBORNE — BOARD MEMBER (THRU 12/2024)
- BARBARA SMALLWOOD — VICE PRESIDENT
- JOANNE JACOBSON — BOARD MEMBER
- JONATHAN SANTOS RAMOS — BOARD MEMBER
- MICHAEL ARLOTTO — TREASURER
- QUINCEY SMITH — SECRETARY
- ROSEMARY DOWNING-ESPINAL — BOARD MEMBER
- SHERMAN COOPER — BOARD MEMBER
- SONELIUS KENDRICK-SMITH — PRESIDENT
relationships · 3
Who they work with
- LGBTQ+ affirming agencies Partner — Network of agencies and service providers connected to individuals seeking housing, legal, mental health, and other support.
- Major Owens Community Center Partner — Co-located partner providing space for the Pride Center.
- other organizations Partner — Partners with other organizations to provide services and support to Brooklyn's LGBTQ+ community.
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.
- Centering Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming (TGNC) Needsmethodology: centering_tgnc_needsBy prioritizing TGNC voices and needs in program design and delivery, we produce more effective and affirming outcomes, because services developed with and for TGNC communities reduce barriers to access and increase program relevance and impact.
- Community Engagement Through Food and Faithmethodology: community_engagementBy using food- and faith-based gatherings as entry points for engagement, we increase access and build solidarity among immigrant LGBTQ+ individuals, because these culturally resonant practices lower stigma and foster trust in a community-driven context.
- Culturally Responsive and Affirming Programmingmethodology: culturally_responsive_programmingBy designing programs that are culturally responsive and centered on the lived experiences of LGBTQ+ individuals—particularly immigrants and TGNC people—we produce greater engagement and empowerment, because trust and relevance are foundational to service utilization and community resilience.
- Holistic Wellness Through Integrated Programmingmethodology: holistic-wellness-approachBy offering recurring arts, fitness, and mental health programs, we improve social, physical, and emotional well-being, because sustained, multi-dimensional engagement fosters resilience and reduces isolation in LGBTQ+ communities.