named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Counseling Services
Provides mental health and emotional support counseling tailored to LGBTQ youth and adults, particularly those who are unhoused or under-resourced.
HIV Prevention and Support
Delivers HIV prevention education, testing support, and care coordination for at-risk LGBTQ populations.
Vocational and Educational Development
Offers programs to support career training, job readiness, and educational advancement for LGBTQ individuals facing systemic barriers.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Culturally Specific Support Services 1 activity
- Direct services for unhoused and under-resourced LGBTQ individualsProvides counseling, vocational and educational development, and HIV prevention and support services to unhoused and under-resourced LGBTQ youth and adults.
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LGBTQ+ Community Events and Celebrations 1 activity
- Hosting empowerment workshops and community events for queer menConducts monthly and quarterly themed workshops and social events focused on empowerment, healing, joy, and resilience for queer men, particularly men of color, featuring discussions on identity, mental health, sexual health, faith, grief, and self-expression through storytelling, performance, and interactive activities.
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Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 1 activity
- Operating mobile pop-up boutiques for gender-affirming clothing and essentialsDistributes handpicked clothing, shoes, accessories, cosmetics, and personal care items through mobile pop-up events designed to promote dignity and acceptance for unhoused and under-resourced LGBTQ+ youth and adults in New York City and South Florida. Has operated over 30 pop-up events, distributing more than 20,000 clothing items.
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Nonprofit Internship Programs 1 activity
- Providing internship programs for LGBTQ+ youth of colorImplements a 30-week internship program designed to create career pathways and provide professional development opportunities for LGBTQ+ youth of color, fostering skills development and workforce readiness.
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LGBTQ+ Cultural Competency & Community Education 1 activity
- Running social media campaigns to combat stigma and promote resilienceProduces and runs social media campaigns to reduce HIV stigma, combat homophobia and transphobia, and share stories of resilience, recovery, and identity among LGBTQ+ communities, particularly targeting queer and trans youth of color through storytelling, allyship initiatives, and educational content.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$164K
Contributions & grants$122K74%
Program service revenue$36K22%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$7K
expenses
Total expenses$156K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$26K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$26K
4 years on record · 2022–2025 · YoY revenue +2.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 5
- Dr Cris Serna MD — Board Member
- Jonathan Martinez MSW MPH — Board Member
- Lillian Brinkley MPH — Board Member
- Richard Santiago — Board Chair
- Sam Hairary MPH — Board Member
relationships · 23
Who they work with
- 14 community partners Partner — Collaborated with 14 community-based organizations to deliver clothing, host workshops, and expand service reach.
- Aritzia Partner — Product donor providing clothing and cosmetics for clients.
- Brookly GHOST Project Partner — Collaborated with Out My Closet Inc. on a Trans Day of Visibility initiative in 2026.
- Caribbean Equality Project Partner — Partnered with Out My Closet Inc. to serve transgender Black women in Queens, NY.
- Doll Link UP Partner — Collaborated with Out My Closet Inc. on a Mobile Boutique Pop-Up event in Miami for Trans Day of Visibility.
- Flagstar Bank Partner — Supported holiday coat, toy, and clothing drives for families in Queens shelters.
- Hispanic Federation Partner — Supported holiday coat, toy, and clothing drives for families in Queens shelters.
- Local drag performers Partner — Provided entertainment and created a celebratory atmosphere at Out My Closet events.
- NYC LGBT Community Center Partner — Hosted the PRIDE INSIDE 2025 event and provided space for the program.
- New York City Pride Funder — PRIDE GIVES BACK Grantee recipient for the 2025 event.
- Out My Closet Partner — Operates under the name Out My Closet and delivers services through its Mobile POP-UP Shops.
- SEEN Group Partner — Product donor providing cosmetics and related items for clients.
- Southern AIDS Coalition Partner — Sponsor of the "HOLY SHHhh: Drag Me to Church" Queer Men's Empowerment Workshop.
- Student Government Association Partner — Collaborates with SGA bodies to implement anti-homophobia and anti-transphobia programs in schools.
- ViiV Healthcare Partner — Sponsor of the "HOLY SHHhh: Drag Me to Church" Queer Men's Empowerment Workshop.
- Vimeo Partner — Hosts program recap videos for public sharing and engagement.
- Vimeo Partner — Platform used to host event recap videos
- Wake Forest University Partner — Sponsor of the "HOLY SHHhh: Drag Me to Church" Queer Men's Empowerment Workshop.
- colleges Partner — Hosts mobile Pop-Up Shop events to serve under-resourced LGBTQ+ youth and adults
- community-based organizations Partner — Hosts mobile Pop-Up Shop events to serve unhoused and under-resourced LGBTQ+ youth and adults
- drop-in programs Partner — Hosts mobile Pop-Up Shop events to serve unhoused LGBTQ+ youth
- not specified Partner — Hosted a workshop at a queer-owned space
- shelters Partner — Hosts mobile Pop-Up Shop events to serve unhoused LGBTQ+ youth
strategies · 3
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.
- Client-Choice Model for Dignity and Empowermentmethodology: client_choice_modelBy allowing LGBTQ+ clients to choose their own clothing and participate in affirming programs, we increase engagement and self-worth because personal autonomy reinforces dignity, self-expression, and readiness to engage in support services.
- Culturally Tailored Healing Through Integrated Expressionmethodology: creative-clinical_integrationBy integrating clinical care with creativity and cultural expression in programming for queer men of color, we improve emotional healing and community connection because shared cultural experiences and artistic formats validate diverse healing pathways and foster brotherhood.
- Story-Based Education to Reduce Stigma and Build Communitymethodology: story-based_educationBy centering storytelling and lived experience in educational programming, we reduce HIV and identity stigma and build supportive communities because personal narratives foster empathy, validation, and collective empowerment among marginalized LGBTQ+ individuals.