irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $0YOUTH PROGRAMS: FINDING OUR "VIRTUAL LEGS, AND THUS KEEPING THIS PROGRAM OPERATIONAL DESPITE THE CHALLENGES OF THE PANDEMIC. BRANCHING OUTSIDE OF CORPORATE PARTNERS AND TRYING SOMETHING NEW WITH PLAYWRIGHTS HORIZONS. BECAUSE OF VIRTUAL, REACHING AUDIENCE MEMBERS BEYOND THE NEW YORK CITY AREA.
- #2 $0DEVELOPED A STABLE OF WORKSHOPS THAT CAN BE USED FOR THE FUTURE. OVERWHELMING POSITIVE FEEDBACK FROM CLIENTS, MANY EXPRESSED INTEREST IN PARTNERING AGAIN IN 2021-22. GREAT "PEOPLE SERVED" STATISTICS, WITH THE HIGHLIGHT OF OVER 1,000 EDUCATORS SERVED.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
360 Experience
Immersive program offering LGBTQ+ youth comprehensive engagement with role models, resources, and leadership development opportunities.
Behind The Scenes
Workshop series providing behind-the-scenes access to various industries through LGBTQ+ professionals, expanding career and identity horizons.
School Program
Brings LGBTQ+ professionals into high schools to serve as role models through guest speaking and panel discussions, fostering dialogue and inclusion.
Young Trailblazers Scholarship
Provides $5,000 scholarships to three LGBTQ+ high school seniors annually from the tri-state area who demonstrate leadership and financial need.
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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LGBTQ+ Cultural Competency & Community Education 2 activities
- Connecting LGBTQ+ youth with role models through school panel presentationsOrganizes and delivers panel presentations featuring LGBTQ+ role models from diverse professional fields to high schools, fostering visibility and mentorship opportunities for LGBTQ+ youth. The program has reached thousands of students through in-person and virtual sessions.
- Delivering workshops and educational programming to LGBTQ+ youth and educatorsProvides structured workshops and educational sessions to over 500 LGBTQ+ students monthly across 29 high schools and has trained over 1,000 educators through a developed curriculum aimed at fostering inclusive environments. Programming is delivered both in person and virtually, extending reach beyond New York City.
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Youth and Community Research Initiatives 1 activity
- Conducting research and publishing content on LGBTQ+ issues to build youth advocacy skillsProduces research and articles on LGBTQ+ community issues and equality struggles to raise awareness and develop leadership and advocacy skills among LGBTQ+ youth.
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LGBTQ+ and Community-Based Educational Scholarships 1 activity
- Providing scholarships and ongoing support to LGBTQ+ high school seniorsAwards $5,000 scholarships annually to three LGBTQ+ high school seniors from the tri-state area who demonstrate leadership and financial need, and provides continued educational support and resources through the Live Out Loud Scholarship network during their postsecondary studies.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$477K
Contributions & grants$126K26%
Program service revenue$230K48%
Investment income$70%
Other revenue$121K
expenses
Total expenses$424K
Program expenses59%
Admin / overhead29%
Fundraising12%
Salaries & benefits$337K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$417K
Cash$154K
Investments$0
Liabilities$129K
Net assets$288K
Liquid reserves4.3 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +4.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 5
- ANDRE MARTINS — Director
- BETH BRINKMAN — Chairman
- GRANT RICHARDS — Director
- GREG PAPA — Treasurer
- JAMES McDONALD JR — Vice Chairman
relationships · 5
Who they work with
- Leo Preziosi, Jr. Partner — Founder and Executive Director of Live Out Loud.
- Metro Source Partner — Source of initial inspiration and awareness that led to the founding of Live Out Loud.
- Playwrights Horizons Partner — Collaborated on youth programming, marking a new partnership outside of corporate partners.
- Stripchat Partner — Collaborates on content exploring digital platforms and LGBTQ+ identity, including representation and safety in webcam spaces.
- Stripchat Partner — Platform cited as a space for LGBTQ+ representation and validation, referenced in a blog post discussing online support for LGBTQ+ youth.
strategies · 2
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.
- Leadership Development Through Financial and Relational Supportmethodology: leadership-through-visibilityBy combining financial aid with leadership programming, we enable high-achieving, economically disadvantaged LGBTQ+ youth to pursue education and leadership roles because material support and recognition reduce systemic barriers and reinforce self-efficacy.
- Role Model Visibility as Identity Interventionmethodology: visibility-as-interventionBy connecting LGBTQ+ youth with successful LGBTQ+ role models through curated programming and storytelling, we improve youth well-being and leadership aspirations because visible representation counters isolation, normalizes identity development, and expands imagined futures.