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LOVELOUD FOUNDATION
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 822274937 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE O11 · Youth Development · Small ($100K-$1M) · loveloudfest.com
revenue
$701K
expenses
$947K
net assets
$506K
employees
4
program ratio
75%
mission · from form 990

TO IGNITE THE VITAL CONVERSATION ABOUT WHAT IT MEANS TO LOVE, UNDERSTAND, ACCEPT AND SUPPORT OUR LGBTQ+ FRIENDS AND FAMILY

profile · synthesized from sources

LOVELOUD FOUNDATION is a nonprofit organization founded in 2017 by Dan Reynolds to promote unconditional love and acceptance for LGBTQ+ individuals through large-scale events, community programs, and storytelling. The organization produces annual concerts and tours that bring together artists and speakers to foster dialogue and connection, while also funding LGBTQ+ support charities. It operates nationally with a focus on youth and community engagement.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Home for the Holidays Community Dinner
Free holiday meal event providing a safe, affirming space for LGBTQ+ individuals, families, and allies to gather and celebrate together during the holidays
ICONIQUE Awards
Live awards show celebrating Utah’s queer performers, creators, and cultural moments through a theatrical celebration of local LGBTQ+ talent
LOVELOUD Book Club presented by Open Books
Monthly book club highlighting LGBTQ+-themed literature for young readers, featuring discussions and author spotlights to promote representation and understanding
LOVELOUD Festival and Tour
Annual concert series featuring musical performances and speeches by LGBTQ+ artists, allies, and advocates, aimed at fostering community and raising funds for LGBTQ+ causes
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • LGBTQ+ Community Events and Celebrations 2 activities
    • Host and fund large-scale music festivals and tours supporting the LGBTQ+ community
      Organizes the annual LOVELOUD Festival and multi-city USA tours featuring live music and community events to promote unity and support for LGBTQ+ individuals. Events have drawn tens of thousands of in-person attendees and millions of online viewers, with festivals held at venues across Utah and tours expanding to cities including Washington, DC, Austin, New York City, Chicago, and Miami.
    • Produce and host the ICONIQUE Awards celebrating queer culture in Utah
      Organizes an annual live awards show, the ICONIQUE Awards, that honors Utah’s LGBTQ+ performers, creators, and cultural contributions, serving as a platform for visibility and celebration within the local queer community.
  • LGBTQ+ Cultural Competency & Community Education 1 activity
    • Facilitate community conversations and programs promoting LGBTQ+ acceptance
      Hosts initiatives such as a monthly LGBTQ+ book club and community dinners to foster dialogue, connection, and support within families and communities. These programs center on LGBTQ+ literature and shared experiences to promote understanding and inclusion.
  • LGBTQ+ Community Grantmaking 1 activity
    • Fund grants for nonprofit organizations serving LGBTQ+ youth and families
      Provides financial support to local and national charities that serve LGBTQ+ communities through grant awards, having distributed nearly $1 million in grants to organizations such as The Trevor Project, GLAAD, Equality Utah, Encircle, The Human Rights Campaign, Gender Spectrum, and The Utah AIDS Foundation.
  • Event and Production Volunteer Coordination 1 activity
    • Organize volunteer engagement for event operations
      Coordinates volunteer support for LOVELOUD events, including setup, guest assistance, merchandise sales, talent coordination, and check-in services, ensuring effective execution of large-scale festivals and tours.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$701K
Contributions & grants$668K95%
Program service revenue$9K1%
Investment income$18K3%
Other revenue$5K
expenses
Total expenses$947K
Program expenses75%
Admin / overhead24%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$210K
Grants paid out$271K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$534K
Cash$518K
Investments$0
Liabilities$28K
Net assets$506K
Liquid reserves6.6 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -54.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
CSAVAGE EMPLOYEE 30 $106K
board members · 1
  • DANIEL REYNOLDS — PRESIDENT
relationships · 13

Who they work with

  • AT&T Partner — Presenting partner for LOVELOUD’s 2024 USA tour.
  • AT&T Partner — Supported LOVELOUD events as a sponsor.
  • Disney Entertainment Studios Partner — Travis Robinson, Director of DEI People & Culture at Disney Entertainment Studios, serves on the Board.
  • GLAAD Partner — Anthony Ramos, VP of Communications and Talent for GLAAD, serves on the Board of Directors.
  • Grantee/Charity Partners Partner — Collaborates with grantee and charity partners at LOVELOUD events, providing volunteer support to assist their participation.
  • Imagine Dragons Partner — Band front-man Dan Reynolds is the founder of LOVELOUD, linking the organization with Imagine Dragons through leadership and public advocacy.
  • Imagine Dragons Partner — Frontman Dan Reynolds serves as Chairman of the Board, linking the band to the organization's leadership.
  • Neon Trees Partner — Frontman Tyler Glenn serves as Co-Chair, connecting the band to the organization's governance.
  • Openbooks Partner — Co-presents The LOVELOUD Book Club
  • Over 25+ Non-Profits Partner — Provides grant funding to a network of over 25 nonprofit organizations serving LGBTQ+ youth and families.
  • Pioneer Theatre Company Partner — Collaborates to promote the world premiere of the musical "Ten Brave Seconds," a story centered on LGBTQ+ themes.
  • Universal Music Partner — Evan Lamberg, President of North America at Universal Music, serves on the Board of Directors.
  • Wasserman Music Partner — Corrie Christopher Martin, EVP & Managing Exec at Wasserman Music, serves as Event Chair.
strategies · 5

How they approach the work

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  • Amplification of Marginalized Voices through Inclusive Narrative Control
    methodology: inclusive_narrative_control
    By centering underrepresented communities—including Indigenous and LGBTQ+ individuals—in the creative process and leadership of events, the organization ensures authentic storytelling and narrative sovereignty, which strengthens community belonging and challenges dominant cultural narratives.
  • Celebration as Community Resilience and Resistance
    methodology: celebration-as-resistance
    By organizing joyful, celebratory gatherings, the organization builds community resilience and counters stigma and trauma faced by LGBTQ+ individuals, using festivity as a form of resistance and collective empowerment.
  • Music and Storytelling as Tools for Unity and Acceptance
    methodology: music_for_social_unification
    By using music and personal storytelling in celebratory, theatrical events, the organization creates unifying experiences that foster understanding, break down stigma, and amplify marginalized voices, thereby promoting family and community acceptance of LGBTQ+ individuals.
  • Targeted Grantmaking to Support At-Risk LGBTQ+ Youth
    methodology: targeted-grantmaking-for-at-risk-youth
    By funding organizations that provide direct support to LGBTQ+ youth, the foundation addresses elevated risks of suicide and substance use, leveraging strategic philanthropy to strengthen community-based care ecosystems.
  • Unconditional Love and Dialogue as Social Change Mechanism
    methodology: unconditional_love_and_acceptance
    By fostering unconditional love, open dialogue, and reflection on personal beliefs, the organization strengthens familial and community relationships with LGBTQ+ individuals, which in turn drives broader social acceptance and resilience, particularly in times of political and social uncertainty.