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THE LGBTQ FOCUS FOUNDATION

NEW YORK, NY · EIN 810798630 · Form 990EZ · FY2025 · NTEE S80 · Community Improvement · Micro (<$100K) · lgbtqfocus.org
revenue
$78K
expenses
$77K
net assets
$47K
employees
mission · from form 990

TO SUPPORT LGBTQ COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS AND ACTIVITIES.

profile · synthesized from sources

The LGBTQ Focus Foundation is a nonprofit organization founded in 2015 to support LGBTQ community organizations and activities, with a focus on youth, seniors, and women. It raises funds primarily through the annual Women's Pride in the Pines event on Fire Island, channeling proceeds to beneficiary organizations that promote LGBTQ equality and provide safe environments. The foundation operates in New York and partners with LGBTQ and allied groups to fund innovative programs.

named programs · 1 · from sources

What they call their work

Women's Pride in the Pines
Annual fundraising event on Fire Island that supports LGBTQ community organizations through ticket sales, journal ad purchases, and donations, with proceeds directed to selected beneficiary groups.
activities · 2 groups

What they do

  • LGBTQ+ Community Grantmaking 1 activity
    • Funding LGBTQ community organizations
      Provides grants and financial support to LGBTQ-serving organizations and their allies, including through targeted funding initiatives and awareness campaigns.
  • LGBTQ+ Community Events and Celebrations 1 activity
    • Hosting annual Pride fundraising events
      Organizes and hosts annual Pride-related events, including Women's Pride in the Pines and Pines Pride, which raise funds for LGBTQ charities and direct beneficiaries; events have been held consistently since at least 2014 with documented beneficiaries each year.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$78K
Contributions & grants$22K28%
Program service revenue
Investment income$50%
Other revenue
expenses
Total expenses$77K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits
Grants paid out$50K
balance sheet
Total assets$47K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$47K
5 years on record · 2021–2025 · YoY revenue +22.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

board members · 5
  • DONNIE ROBERTS — BOARD MEMBER
  • GABE MANZON — BOARD MEMBER
  • JOHN CALCAGNO — BOARD MEMBER
  • NANCY MARTINO — BOARD MEMBER
  • RALPH BENFATO — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 15

Who they work with

  • Ali Forney Center Partner — Beneficiary of the 2019 Women's Pride in the Pines event hosted by The LGBTQ Focus Foundation.
  • Ali Forney Center Partner — Beneficiary organization of the 2021 Women's Pride in the Pines event.
  • Callen-Lorde Partner — Beneficiary of the 2017 Women's Pride in the Pines event.
  • Callen-Lorde Partner — Beneficiary organization of the 2022 Women's Pride in the Pines event.
  • Callen-Lorde Partner — Collaborated with Callen-Lorde in connection with the 2025 Pines Pride event.
  • Coastline Freight - Sayville Ferry Service Partner — Sponsoring the June 13, 2026 fundraising event.
  • FAMILY EQUALITY Partner — Beneficiary organization supported through proceeds from journal ad sales at the Women's Pride in the Pines event.
  • Facebook Partner — Has a Facebook presence linked through social media icon.
  • Family Equality Council Partner — Benefited from the 2018 Women's Pride in the Pines event.
  • Hertrick-Martin Institute Partner — Beneficiary of the 2014 Women's Pride in the Pines event hosted by The LGBTQ Focus Foundation.
  • Hertrick-Martin Institute Partner — Beneficiary of the 2015 Women's Pride in the Pines event hosted by The LGBTQ Focus Foundation.
  • The Ali-Forney Center Partner — Partner organization associated with the 2023 Women's Pride In The Pines event
  • Trinity Place Shelter Partner — Beneficiary organization supported through the 2024 Pines Pride event.
  • Women's Pride in the Pines Partner — Annual event through which fundraising for LGBTQ charities is conducted.
  • Women's Pride in the Pines Partner — Annual partnership in which the foundation designates a beneficiary organization through the event.
strategies · 3

How they approach the work

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