2017-11-15T12:25:54-05:00 2016-12-31 341510689 KOESTER DISALVO AND FRIED 5587 TURNEY ROAD GARFIELD HTS OH 44125 990 2016-01-01 341190920 LESBIAN GAY BISEXUAL TRANSGENDER COMMUNITY CENTER OF GR CLEVELAND LESB 2166515428 6600 DETROIT AVENUE CLEVELAND OH 441023016 PHYLLIS HARRIS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 2166515428 2017-11-14 true KC KOESTER P00561921 2164757844 2017-11-14 1A7AFD5212684541805E4EEF79867E01425ACE60 7F0538DB1CE7F3526ED587CBBD5E8A708C6BFE8C 2016 2021-01-29 14:40:06Z PHYLLIS HARRIS 6600 DETROIT AVENUE CLEVELAND OH 441023016 1635269 false X WWW.LGBTCLEVELAND.ORG X 1975 OH THE LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL & TRANSGENDER COMMUNITY CENTER OF GREATER CLEVELAND (THE LGBT COMMUNITY CENTER), IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT 501(C) (3) SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCY SERVING THE NEEDS OF THE LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, HIV/AIDS AND TRANSGENDER COMMUNITIES OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO. THE LGBT COMMUNITY CENTER WAS FOUNDED IN 1975 AS THE GEAR FOUNDATION (GAY EDUCATION AWARENESS RESOURCES). GEAR OPERATED A HOTLINE, PROVIDED THE FIRST SUPPORT GROUP FOR THE COMMUNITY AND PUBLISHED A NEWSPAPER CALLED HIGH GEAR. GEAR OCCUPIED A NUMBER OF DIFFERENT LOCATIONS BEFORE MOVING TO WEST 29TH AND DETROIT IN 1987. AT THAT TIME THE NAME WAS ALSO CHANGED TO THE LESBIAN GAY COMMUNITY SERVICE CENTER OF GREATER CLEVELAND TO PROMOTE INCREASED VISIBILITY AND PRIDE. DURING FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2007, THE NAME WAS CHANGED TO THE LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL & TRANSGENDER COMMUNITY CENTER OF GREATER CLEVELAND. THE LGBT COMMUNITY CENTER OF GREATER CLEVELAND'S MISSION IS TO ADVANCE THE RIGHTS, RESPECT AND DIVERSITY OF THE LGB 15 15 12 250 0 423956 1583521 33862 22258 -5954 210 -20702 23550 431162 1629539 0 0 346206 403209 0 73005 298213 431167 644419 834376 -213257 795163 1270380 2143639 23264 70294 1247116 2073345 X THE LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL & TRANSGENDER COMMUNITY CENTER OF GREATER CLEVELAND (THE LGBT COMMUNITY CENTER), IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT 501(C) (3) SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCY SERVING THE NEEDS OF THE LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, HIV/AIDS AND TRANSGENDER COMMUNITIES OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO. THE LGBT COMMUNITY CENTER WAS FOUNDED IN 1975 AS THE GEAR FOUNDATION (GAY EDUCATION AWARENESS RESOURCES). GEAR OPERATED A HOTLINE, PROVIDED THE FIRST SUPPORT GROUP FOR THE COMMUNITY AND PUBLISHED A NEWSPAPER CALLED HIGH GEAR. GEAR OCCUPIED A NUMBER OF DIFFERENT LOCATIONS BEFORE MOVING TO WEST 29TH AND DETROIT IN 1987. AT THAT TIME THE NAME WAS ALSO CHANGED TO THE LESBIAN GAY COMMUNITY SERVICE CENTER OF GREATER CLEVELAND TO PROMOTE INCREASED VISIBILITY AND PRIDE. DURING FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2007, THE NAME WAS CHANGED TO THE LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL & TRANSGENDER COMMUNITY CENTER OF GREATER CLEVELAND. THE LGBT COMMUNITY CENTER OF GREATER CLEVELAND'S MISSION IS TO ADVANCE THE RIGHTS, RESPECT AND DIVERSITY OF THE LGB false false 82526 22258 YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS (YOYA) YOUTH & YOUNG ADULT PROGRAMS ARE OPEN TO GAY, LESBIAN, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER, OR QUESTIONING YOUTH AGES 14-24. OUR YOUTH PROGRAMMING IS OFFERED 3 TIMES PER WEEK AND INCLUDES A VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES TO SUPPORT HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS AND POSITIVE PEER INTERACTIONS IN AN OPEN AND AFFIRMING SPACE. PROGRAMMING TAKES PLACE ON MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, AND FRIDAYS AND INCLUDES A VARIETY OF OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH INCLUDING RANGE OF ACTIVITIES SUCH AS: A FAMILY-STYLE DINNER, DISCUSSION GROUPS, FILMS, GAMES, SOCIAL ACTIVITIES, HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAMS, PRESENTATIONS FROM COMMUNITY PARTNERS, CRAFTS, MOVIES, CURRICULUM-BASED LESSONS, FIELD TRIPS, AND MORE. ACTIVITIES ARE PRESENTED TO YOUTH IN AGE- APPROPRIATE SEGMENTS, WITH YOU BEING SEPARATED INTO GROUPS FROM 14-19 AND 19-24 74606 "PREVENTION WARRIORS - THE CENTER HAS PARTNERED WITH THE CUYAHOGA COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH ON A NEW TEEN PREGNANCY PREVENTION PROGRAM CALLED PREVENTION WARRIORS. PREVENTION WARRIORS PROVIDES YOUTH AGES 14-19 WITH COMPREHENSIVE, LGBT-INCLUSIVE EDUCATION ABOUT SEXUAL HEALTH AND RELATIONSHIPS. UTILIZING ALL4YOU, AN EVIDENCE-BASED SEX EDUCATION CURRICULUM COMPRISED OF 9 CONTENT LESSONS AND 5 SERVICE LEARNING SESSIONS OVER 6 WEEKS, PREVENTION WARRIORS PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH TO LEARN HOW TO KEEP THEMSELVES SAFE AND HEALTHY WHILE WORKING TO IMPROVE THEIR COMMUNITY THROUGH VOLUNTEERING. LESSONS INCLUDE INTERACTIVE GAMES AND ACTIVITIES, VIDEOS, MUSIC, PRIZES ALONG WITH OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH TO SERVE AS PEER LEADERS WHO ASSIST IN THE FACILITATION OF THE CURRICULUM AND EARN A SMALL STIPEND. 115512 DISCUSSION GROUPS - THE CENTER HAS A VARIETY OF SUPPORT AND DISCUSSION GROUPS FOR THOSE 18+, EACH FOCUSING ON A VAST SPECTRUM OF LGBTQ IDENTITIES. RECOVERY-AA AND NA GENDER QUEER 20SOMETHING MEN'S DISCUSSION WOMEN'S 50+ DISCUSSION 380453 SUPPORT & ADVOCACY FOR GLBT ELDERS (SAGE)- THE SENIOR PROGRAM INCLUDES COFFEE TALK, LUNCH, DISCUSSIONS, EVENTS AND DAY TRIPS FOR OLDER LGBTQ INDIVIDUALS. HEALTH AND WELLNESS- THANKS TO THE GENEROUS SUPPORT OF COMMUNITY PARTNERS, THE CENTER IS ABLE TO ADDRESS SOME OF THE COMMUNITY'S HEALTH AND WELLNESS NEEDS. SERVICES INCLUDE; DROP-IN HIV TESTING- THE CENTER OFFERS FREE, QUICK HIV TESTING ON-SITE. CHAIR YOGA (SENIORS)- PROVIDED BY PINK LOTUS YOGA. NO MAT OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED. COUNSELING- THE AOOLEWOOD OUTPATIENT THERAPY SATELLITE CLINIC OFFERS THERAPY SERVICES FOR LGBTQ YOUTH. TRAINING-TRAININGS OFFERED BY THE CENTER ARE PROVIDED FOR THE PROVISION OF A FUNDAMENTAL UNDERSTANDING OF THE LESBIAN GAY BISEXUAL TRANSGENDER COMMUNITY. CUSTOMIZABLE FOR THE NEEDS OF THE REQUESTING ORGANIZATION OR AGENCY, THE OVERALL PURPOSE OF TRAININGS IS TO PROVIDE THE SPACE FOR INDIVIDUALS TO INCREASE THEIR KNOWLEDGE OF THE COMMUNITY AND ISSUES IMPACTING, ALLOW FOR PERSONAL REFLECTION, AND PROMOTE ALLYSHIP. EXAMPLES OF STANDARD TRAININGS: SAFEZONE - THE SAFEZONE PROGRAM SUPPORTS THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A VISIBLE NETWORK OF VOLUNTEERS WHO ARE COMMITTED TO CREATING A COMMUNITY OF RESPECT AND DIGNITY FOR LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER AND QUEER CONSUMERS, CLIENTS, STUDENTS, STAFF, FACULTY, AND OTHERS. SAFEZONE MAKES IT POSSIBLE TO EASILY IDENTIFY INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE DEDICATED TO AN ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH ALL PEOPLE ARE FREE TO THRIVE ACADEMICALLY, PROFESSIONALLY AND PERSONALLY. LGBT 101 - CULTURAL COMPETENCY TRAINING IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE A FUNDAMENTAL UNDERSTANDING OF THE LESBIAN GAY BISEXUAL TRANSGENDER COMMUNITY. PART OF THIS UNDERSTANDING IS ALSO RAISING AWARENESS OF THE ISSUES THAT AFFECT THOSE THAT IDENTIFY AS PART OF THE LARGER LGBT COMMUNITY. 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LEASE OBLIGATIONS 3770 TAX-FIT/FICA W/H & A'D 906 WORKPACE GIVING 417 26618 X 1629539 1629539 1629539 834376 834376 834376 SCHEDULE D, PAGE 2, PART V, LINE 4 THE LGBT COMMUNITY CENTER HAS 2 ENDOWMENT FUNDS MANAGED BY THE CLEVELAND FOUNDATION. THE FIRST IS TO FUND FUTURE PROGRAMS AND FOR THE CONTINUED EXSISTANCE OF THE ORGANIZATION. THE 2ND FUND IS TO ACCUMULATED FUNDS FOR THE PURCHASE AND CONSTRUCTION OF A PERMANENT FACILITY FOR THE ORGANIZATION. SCHEDULE D, PAGE 3, PART X THE LGBT COMMUNITY CENTER COMPLIES WITH FASB ASC 740 - ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES. FASB ASC 740 DETAILS HOW COMPANIES SHOULD RECOGNIZE, MEASURE, PRESENT AND DISCLOSE UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT HAVE BEEN OR ARE EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN. AS SUCH, THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS WOULD REFLECT EXPECTED FUTURE TAX CONSEQUENCES OF UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS PRESUMING THE TAXING AUTHORITIES' FULL KNOWLEDGE OF THE POSITION AND ALL RELEVANT FACTS, IF THEY EXISTED. THE MANAGEMENT OF THE LGBT COMMUNITY CENTER BELIEVES THAT THERE ARE NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS. THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX YEARS THAT REMAIN SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE ARE 2013, AND FORWARD. CENTER MANAGED 31847 4500 27347 4507 1223 DONOR MANAGED 9102 9102 40949 13602 27347 4507 1223 5730 21617 FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION THE LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL & TRANSGENDER COMMUNITY CENTER OF GREATER CLEVELAND (THE LGBT COMMUNITY CENTER), IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT 501(C) (3) SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCY SERVING THE NEEDS OF THE LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, HIV/AIDS AND TRANSGENDER COMMUNITIES OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO. THE LGBT COMMUNITY CENTER WAS FOUNDED IN 1975 AS THE GEAR FOUNDATION (GAY EDUCATION AWARENESS RESOURCES). GEAR OPERATED A HOTLINE, PROVIDED THE FIRST SUPPORT GROUP FOR THE COMMUNITY AND PUBLISHED A NEWSPAPER CALLED HIGH GEAR. GEAR OCCUPIED A NUMBER OF DIFFERENT LOCATIONS BEFORE MOVING TO WEST 29TH AND DETROIT IN 1987. AT THAT TIME THE NAME WAS ALSO CHANGED TO THE LESBIAN GAY COMMUNITY SERVICE CENTER OF GREATER CLEVELAND TO PROMOTE INCREASED VISIBILITY AND PRIDE. DURING FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2007, THE NAME WAS CHANGED TO THE LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL & TRANSGENDER COMMUNITY CENTER OF GREATER CLEVELAND. THE LGBT COMMUNITY CENTER OF GREATER CLEVELAND'S MISSION IS TO ADVANCE THE RIGHTS, RESPECT AND DIVERSITY OF THE LGBT COMMUNITY. THE LGBT COMMUNITY CENTER SEEKS TO CREATE A COMMUNITY THAT CELEBRATES THE INHERENT WORTH AND DIGNITY OF EVERY PERSON REGARDLESS OF SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR GENDER EXPRESSION, AND INCLUSIVE OF CLASS, RACE AND ABILITY. WE WORK COLLABORATIVELY WITH OTHER LGBT AND ALLY GROUPS TO ADDRESS COMMUNITY NEEDS AND ISSUES. THE LGBT COMMUNITY CENTER BELIEVES AND SUPPORTS THE FOLLOWING VALUES: ADVOCACY - PURSUING CHANGE TO ADVANCE THE RESPECT, DIGNITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS OF THE LGBT COMMUNITY; DIVERSITY - VALUING AND CELEBRATING THE DIFFERENCES THAT EACH COMMUNITY MEMBER BRINGS TO THE WHOLE INCLUDING DIVERGENT VOICES; EMPOWERMENT - FOSTERING THE PERSONAL GROWTH AND SKILLS OF LGBT INDIVIDUALS IN OVERCOMING PERSONAL, PROFESSIONAL AND FAMILIAL CHALLENGES AND TO ADVOCATE FOR ONESELF; EQUALITY - ASSURING THAT THE LGBT COMMUNITY SHARES EQUALLY IN HUMAN AND CIVIL RIGHTS, WORKPLACE TREATMENT, AND ACCESS TO CULTURAL CUSTOMS; AND LEADERSHIP - TAKING A LEADERSHIP ROLE IN FOSTERING COOPERATION AMONG OTHER LGBT AND ALLY GROUPS AS THE PREEMINENT ADVOCATE FOR THE LGBT COMMUNITY FORM 990, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 6 VOLUNTEERS PROVIDE COUNSELING, HELP IN FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES, RECEPTIONISTS, ASSIST THE SENIOR PROGRAM, COMMUNICATIONS, PRIDE AND THE YOUTH PROGRAM FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A 19-24 FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4B EARN A SMALL STIPEND. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D SUPPORT & ADVOCACY FOR GLBT ELDERS (SAGE)- THE SENIOR PROGRAM INCLUDES COFFEE TALK, LUNCH, DISCUSSIONS, EVENTS AND DAY TRIPS FOR OLDER LGBTQ INDIVIDUALS. HEALTH AND WELLNESS- THANKS TO THE GENEROUS SUPPORT OF COMMUNITY PARTNERS, THE CENTER IS ABLE TO ADDRESS SOME OF THE COMMUNITY'S HEALTH AND WELLNESS NEEDS. SERVICES INCLUDE; DROP-IN HIV TESTING- THE CENTER OFFERS FREE, QUICK HIV TESTING ON-SITE. CHAIR YOGA (SENIORS)- PROVIDED BY PINK LOTUS YOGA. NO MAT OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED. COUNSELING- THE AOOLEWOOD OUTPATIENT THERAPY SATELLITE CLINIC OFFERS THERAPY SERVICES FOR LGBTQ YOUTH. TRAINING-TRAININGS OFFERED BY THE CENTER ARE PROVIDED FOR THE PROVISION OF A FUNDAMENTAL UNDERSTANDING OF THE LESBIAN GAY BISEXUAL TRANSGENDER COMMUNITY. CUSTOMIZABLE FOR THE NEEDS OF THE REQUESTING ORGANIZATION OR AGENCY, THE OVERALL PURPOSE OF TRAININGS IS TO PROVIDE THE SPACE FOR INDIVIDUALS TO INCREASE THEIR KNOWLEDGE OF THE COMMUNITY AND ISSUES IMPACTING, ALLOW FOR PERSONAL REFLECTION, AND PROMOTE ALLYSHIP. EXAMPLES OF STANDARD TRAININGS: SAFEZONE - THE SAFEZONE PROGRAM SUPPORTS THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A VISIBLE NETWORK OF VOLUNTEERS WHO ARE COMMITTED TO CREATING A COMMUNITY OF RESPECT AND DIGNITY FOR LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER AND QUEER CONSUMERS, CLIENTS, STUDENTS, STAFF, FACULTY, AND OTHERS. SAFEZONE MAKES IT POSSIBLE TO EASILY IDENTIFY INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE DEDICATED TO AN ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH ALL PEOPLE ARE FREE TO THRIVE ACADEMICALLY, PROFESSIONALLY AND PERSONALLY. LGBT 101 - CULTURAL COMPETENCY TRAINING IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE A FUNDAMENTAL UNDERSTANDING OF THE LESBIAN GAY BISEXUAL TRANSGENDER COMMUNITY. PART OF THIS UNDERSTANDING IS ALSO RAISING AWARENESS OF THE ISSUES THAT AFFECT THOSE THAT IDENTIFY AS PART OF THE LARGER LGBT COMMUNITY. THIS AWARENESS SHOULD TRANSLATE INTO INCREASING SENSITIVITY AND EFFICACY IN WORKING WITH A VULNERABLE POPULATION. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B A COPY OF THE FEDERAL FORM 990 WAS PROVIDED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE PRIOR TO FILING FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C AT THE ANNUAL BOARD MEETING AND WHEN NEW BOARD MEMBERS ARE ELECTED, ALL BOARD MEMBERS ARE REQUESTED TO DISCLOSE ALL POSSIBLE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A SALARY BASED ON INDUSTRY STANDARD AND NEGOTIATIONS WITH HIRING COMMITTEE. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 CONSISTENT WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 6104 (D) OF THE IRC AND THE REGULATIONS THEREUNDER, COPIES OF THE ORGANIZATION'S FEDERAL FORM 990 AND THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS SHALL BE MADE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST, IN A TIMELY MANER, AND SUBJECT TO THE CHARGES PERMITTED BY LAW TO ANY INDIVIDUAL WHO REQUEST IT. FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G CONSULTING 55,000 35,049 0 DATA BASE MANAGEMENT 0 0 3,278 TOTAL 55,000 35,049 3,278