irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2025
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $22KPoughkeepsie Pride. An annual parade march open to everyone with no restrictions which fosters a safe and open atmosphere for anyone to come and express themselves. There is a festival open to any vendor, regardless of who they are. Attendees are welcome, regardless of who they are. This event acts as the premier program activity which we do once every calendar year. We do not discriminate on who attends our events.
- #2 $20KArt Club. A makerspace open to anyone who wants to create paintings, crafts, sculptures, or other creative works. This comes in the form of multiple recurring offerings which can focus on specifics mediums. This can be yarn/knitting, scrapbooking/paper, and watercolors, to name a few. We do not discriminate on who attends our programs.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Art Club
Recurring creative makerspace for LGBTQ+ individuals to engage in painting, crafting, knitting, and other artistic activities
Out and Proud Mid-Hudson Comic Con
LGBTQ+-inclusive comic convention celebrating pop culture and creative expression in the Mid-Hudson Valley
Poughkeepsie Pride March & Festival
Annual Pride celebration held each June featuring a march, festival, vendor booths, food, and a marriage ceremony officiated by the City Chamberlain
Teen Summer Camp - AMPS Camp
Week-long summer camp for LGBTQ+ teens offering arts, games, and social activities in a supportive environment
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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LGBTQ+ Community Events and Celebrations 3 activities
- Annual Poughkeepsie Pride March and FestivalOrganizes the largest Pride event in the Mid-Hudson region each June, including a march, festival, information and support tent, children's area, food access, and on-site marriage ceremonies performed by the City Chamberlain. The event draws thousands of attendees and includes vendor fees that support ongoing programs.
- Monthly LGBTQ+ social event seriesProduces a recurring series of free social events for LGBTQ+ individuals, including diverse activities such as axe throwing, movie screenings, bowling, and escape rooms, as a core program of Dutchess Pride.
- Out and Proud Mid-Hudson Comic ConOrganizes an annual LGBTQ+-inclusive comic con event, including group attendance with free tickets for participants, fostering community engagement through pop culture.
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LGBTQ+ Community Support and Resource Centers 2 activities
- LGBTQ+ youth and adult support groups and clubsHosts over 12 monthly support groups and clubs for LGBTQ+ youth and adults, including dedicated groups for LGBTQ+ teens and transgender and gender non-conforming (TGNC) youth launched in January 2018, with nearly all programs offered free of charge.
- Monthly drop-in programs for transgender and nonbinary individualsHosts monthly in-person events on the first Saturday of each month from 12–3 PM that provide a safe space for community connection, free gender-affirming clothing and shoes, and peer support for transgender and nonbinary individuals.
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Community Art Education Workshops 1 activity
- Art Club programRuns a recurring Art Club that offers a creative space for participants to engage in various artistic mediums such as painting, crafts, and sculpture.
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Organized Member Social Events 1 activity
- Board Game Night social eventsHosts recurring Board Game Night events on the first and third Saturdays of each month from 6:30–8:30 PM at the Dutchess County Pride Center, providing all games and food at no cost to participants.
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Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming Support Services 1 activity
- Distribution of gender-affirming resourcesProvides free access to gender-affirming clothing and shoes during monthly drop-in events and distributes surgery care packages to individuals preparing for gender-affirming surgeries.
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LGBTQ+ Cultural Competency & Community Education 1 activity
- Professional and community training programsDelivers a range of educational trainings including 60-minute LGBTQ+ terminology and support sessions, 120-minute DEI trainings with an LGBTQ+ focus, youth support workshops, healthy relationships education for teens, and inclusive sexual health presentations adaptable for teens and adults.
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Summer Day Camp Programs 1 activity
- Youth summer campsOperates multiple summer camps for LGBTQ+ youth, including arts and games camps, a drama-focused camp, a music-focused AMPS (Rockstar) Camp, and a teen camp centered on arts and games, with at least one session maintaining a waitlist due to high demand.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$240K
Contributions & grants$240K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$162K
Program expenses58%
Admin / overhead29%
Fundraising14%
Salaries & benefits$29K
Grants paid out$812
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$148K
Cash$148K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$148K
Liquid reserves10.9 mo
5 years on record · 2021–2025 · YoY revenue +106.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karen Marder | Executive Director | 60 | $16K |
| Alexander Johns | Director | 5 | $5K |
board members · 9
- Adam Rubinstein — Director
- Jason Baker — Treasurer
- Jessica Prisciandaro — Director
- Jessica Thompson — Director
- Melissa Marino — Secretary
- Nicholas Pappas — Director
- Shannon Johns — President
- Shannon McGuirk — Director
- Tatiana Joyner — Director
relationships · 32
Who they work with
- Bardavon 1869 Opera House Partner — Serves as a check-in location for march participants during Poughkeepsie Pride.
- CDPHP Partner — Rainbow Sponsor supporting Dutchess County Pride Center's programs and events.
- Central Hudson Partner — Rainbow Sponsor supporting Dutchess County Pride Center's programs and events.
- Champion Card Collector Partner — Rainbow Sponsor supporting Dutchess County Pride Center's programs and events.
- City of Poughkeepsie Government — Collaborates on event logistics and hosts a marriage ceremony at Poughkeepsie Pride through the City Chamberlain.
- City of Poughkeepsie Government — Collaborates on permitting and logistics for the Poughkeepsie Pride Festival.
- DAY ONE Early Learning Center Partner — Collaborates with Dutchess County Pride Center to host a children's area at the Poughkeepsie Pride Festival featuring educational and recreational activities.
- DAY ONE Early Learning Center Partner — Rainbow Sponsor supporting Dutchess County Pride Center's programs and events.
- Dr. Michael Maresca & Ms. Arianna Lendino Partner — Platinum Sponsor supporting Dutchess County Pride Center's programs and events.
- Dutchess County Government — Operates within and serves the LGBTQ+ population of Dutchess County.
- Gilead Partner — Platinum Sponsor supporting Dutchess County Pride Center's programs and events.
- Hannaford Partner — Rainbow Sponsor supporting Dutchess County Pride Center's programs and events.
- Hudson Valley Credit Union Partner — Rainbow Sponsor supporting Dutchess County Pride Center's programs and events.
- Hudson Valley Hospice Partner — Rainbow Sponsor supporting Dutchess County Pride Center's programs and events.
- Hudson Valley Primary Care Partner — Rainbow Sponsor supporting Dutchess County Pride Center's programs and events.
- Hudson Valley Renegades Partner — Rainbow Sponsor supporting Dutchess County Pride Center's programs and events.
- KeyBank Partner — Rainbow Sponsor supporting Dutchess County Pride Center's programs and events.
- Kris M. Lowe Photography Partner — Rainbow Sponsor supporting Dutchess County Pride Center's programs and events.
- Marist College Partner — Rainbow Sponsor supporting Dutchess County Pride Center's programs and events.
- Mid-Hudson Comic Con Partner — Collaborates to provide access to comic con events for LGBTQ+ community members
- MidHudson Regional Hospital/WMCHealth Partner — Platinum Sponsor supporting Dutchess County Pride Center's programs and events.
- Motion Sports Medicine Partner — Platinum Sponsor supporting Dutchess County Pride Center's programs and events.
- Nuvance Health/Northwell Health Partner — Platinum Sponsor supporting Dutchess County Pride Center's programs and events.
- Poughkeepsie Pride Partner — Organizes and manages Poughkeepsie Pride events.
- Prime Print Shop Partner — Friend of Dutchess Pride sponsor supporting the organization's programs and events.
- Spins Bowl Partner — Hosted a Bowling Night for the Out & Proud series in Wappingers Falls.
- Starr Cinema Partner — Hosted a movie screening event for the Out & Proud series in Rhinebeck.
- Stenger, Glass, Hagstrom, Lindars, & Iuele LLP Partner — Platinum Sponsor supporting Dutchess County Pride Center's programs and events.
- TD Bank Partner — Rainbow Sponsor supporting Dutchess County Pride Center's programs and events.
- The Northside Hub Partner — Hosted a Drag Bingo Night for the Out & Proud series in Poughkeepsie.
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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.
- Community-Centered Youth Supportmethodology: community-centered youth supportBy combining advocacy, education, and peer-driven support with arts, music, and recreation, the organization strengthens well-being and self-expression among LGBTQ+ youth because developmentally appropriate, interest-based engagement in safe environments promotes identity affirmation and resilience.
- Inclusive Access Modelmethodology: inclusive_accessBy providing non-discriminatory access to all programs and events without barriers such as identification or registration, the organization fosters safety and belonging, particularly for transgender and nonbinary individuals, because affirming identity without gatekeeping increases engagement and trust.
- Sober Socializing Modelmethodology: sober_socializingBy creating alcohol-free, low-pressure social spaces, the organization enables authentic connection among LGBTQ+ individuals because removing substance reliance and romantic/sexual expectations fosters inclusion for those marginalized within mainstream LGBTQ+ spaces.