2026-08-24T11:03:32-04:00 2025-12-31 880374623 HOULDSWORTH RUSSO & COMPANY PC 6001 S DECATUR BLVD STE P LAS VEGAS NV 891183074 990 2025-01-01 943192750 GAY & LESBIAN COMMUNITY CENTER OF SOUTHERN NEVADA GAY& 7027339800 401 S MARYLAND PARKWAY LAS VEGAS NV 89101 JOHN WALDRON CEO 7028025400 2026-07-21 true JESSICA P SAYLES P01530213 7022699992 2026-08-24 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z THE CENTER JOHN WALDRON 401 S MARYLAND PARKWAY LAS VEGAS NV 89101 28591060 false X WWW.THECENTERLV.ORG X 1993 NV THE LGBTQIA+ CENTER SERVES AS A HAVEN FOR ALL. WE WELCOME AND CELEBRATE THE DIVERSITY OF OUR COMMUNITIES AND STRIVE TO EMPOWER ALL TO LIVE AUTHENTIC LIVES. 14 14 84 2420 0 9608357 4522983 11431330 23873967 -89250 163202 39706 30908 20990143 28591060 36498 130342 0 3813177 4970977 66500 0 961358 12457193 22283745 16373368 27385064 4616775 1205996 18976635 21907196 5609016 7331262 13367619 14575934 X THE LGBTQ+ CENTER OF LAS VEGAS ("THE CENTER") SERVES AS A WELCOMING SYSTEM OF CARE AND SUPPORT FOR LGBTQIA+ INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND ALLIES, ADVANCING ITS MISSION THROUGH THREE INTERCONNECTED PILLARS: COMMUNITY BUILDING, ADVOCACY, AND HEALTH AND WELLNESS. THE CENTER PROVIDES A COMPREHENSIVE CONTINUUM OF PROGRAMS AND SERVICES, INCLUDING PRIMARY AND SEXUAL HEALTHCARE, HIV/STI TESTING AND PREVENTION, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND RECOVERY SERVICES, PHARMACY SERVICES, MOBILE HEALTHCARE, COMMUNITY RESOURCE NAVIGATION, VICTIM ADVOCACY AND CRISIS SUPPORT, TRANSITIONAL AND PERMANENT AFFORDABLE HOUSING, EDUCATION AND TRAINING, SUPPORT GROUPS, ARTS AND CULTURAL PROGRAMMING, AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR SOCIAL CONNECTION AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT. PROGRAMS SERVE YOUTH, ADULTS, FAMILIES, OLDER ADULTS, VETERANS, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, PEOPLE LIVING WITH HIV, INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING HOUSING INSTABILITY, AND OTHERS WHO FACE BARRIERS TO CARE AND SUPPORT. THROUGH ITS CAMPUSES, MOBILE SERVICES, COMMUNITY PARTNERS false false 24638731 130342 23873967 YOUTH AND FAMILY YOUTH AND FAMILY THERAPEUTIC SUPPORT GROUPS OUR WEEKLY YOUTH & FAMILY THERAPEUTIC SUPPORT GROUPS PROVIDED SEPARATE THERAPEUTIC SPACES FOR LGBTQ+ YOUTH AND THEIR CAREGIVERS. FACILITATED BY LICENSED THERAPISTS, THESE GROUPS SUPPORTED FAMILIES NAVIGATING IDENTITY EXPLORATION, FAMILY ACCEPTANCE, CRISIS, LEGAL CHALLENGES, AND SOCIAL ISOLATION WHILE STRENGTHENING PEER SUPPORT AND LONG-TERM COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS. QVOLUTION QVOLUTION SERVED LGBTQIA+ AND ALLY YOUTH AGES 13 TO 24 THROUGH AGE-SPECIFIC PROGRAMMING FOCUSED ON SOCIAL CONNECTION, LEADERSHIP, RECREATION, EDUCATION, AND PERSONAL GROWTH. DURING 2025, THE PROGRAM EXPANDED TO INCLUDE WORKSHOPS IN AUTOMOTIVE CARE, SEWING, SONGWRITING, VOICE ACTING, COSMETIC SCIENCE, ADVOCACY, AND OTHER PRACTICAL LIFE SKILLS, HELPING PREPARE YOUTH FOR ADULTHOOD WHILE FOSTERING CONFIDENCE, RESILIENCE, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT. QKIDS QKIDS PROVIDED A WELCOMING BI-MONTHLY PROGRAM FOR LGBTQ+ YOUTH AGES 12 AND UNDER AND THEIR FAMILIES. THROUGH CREATIVE ACTIVITIES, COMMUNITY BUILDING, AND FAMILY ENGAGEMENT, CHILDREN EXPLORED AND CELEBRATED THEIR IDENTITIES WHILE PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS RECEIVED EDUCATION, PEER SUPPORT, AND ACCESS TO AFFIRMING RESOURCES. PIVOT PIVOT REMAINED ONE OF THE LGBTQ CENTER OF LAS VEGAS' SIGNATURE FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAMS IN 2025. THROUGH FOUR SIX-WEEK COHORTS, THE PROGRAM HELPED LGBTQ+ YOUTH AND CAREGIVERS STRENGTHEN COMMUNICATION, INCREASE FAMILY ACCEPTANCE, AND BUILD HEALTHIER RELATIONSHIPS. SATURDAY YOUTH & FAMILY GROUPS WERE ADDED DURING EACH COHORT TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEER SUPPORT AND EMOTIONAL CONNECTION WHILE INTRODUCING FAMILIES TO THE CENTER'S BROADER CONTINUUM OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES. COMPREHENSIVE SEX EDUCATION YOUTH AGES 13 TO 18 RECEIVED FREE LGBTQIA+-INCLUSIVE COMPREHENSIVE SEX EDUCATION COVERING CONSENT, HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS, CONTRACEPTION, PREGNANCY PREVENTION, HIV/STI PREVENTION, AND IDENTITY DEVELOPMENT. DURING 2025, PROGRAMMING EXPANDED TO INCLUDE A MULTI-WEEK QUEER-CENTERED SUMMER SEX EDUCATION SERIES DESIGNED TO PROVIDE MEDICALLY ACCURATE, AFFIRMING EDUCATION FOR LGBTQ+ YOUTH. SENIORS MEN'S MONDAY GAME DAY MEN'S MONDAY PROVIDED LGBTQ+ SENIOR MEN WITH A CONSISTENT OPPORTUNITY FOR FRIENDSHIP, GAMES, CONVERSATION, AND SOCIAL CONNECTION. THE PROGRAM FOSTERED ROUTINE, PEER SUPPORT, AND MEANINGFUL COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. WIZE WOMYN'S WEDNESDAY WIZE WOMYN PROVIDED SENIOR LESBIAN WOMEN WITH A VIBRANT WEEKLY COMMUNITY CENTERED ON FRIENDSHIP, RECREATION, AND WELLNESS. ACTIVITIES THROUGHOUT 2025 INCLUDED TAI CHI, WII BOWLING, MAH JONG, CARD GAMES, ARTS AND CRAFTS, BINGO, BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS, AND OTHER SOCIAL ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO PROMOTE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, CREATIVITY, AND LASTING FRIENDSHIPS. INCLUSIVE THURSDAYS INCLUSIVE THURSDAYS FEATURED LUNCH & LEARN PRESENTATIONS FROM COMMUNITY PARTNERS COVERING HEALTH, WELLNESS, LIFELONG LEARNING, LOCAL HISTORY, LEGAL RESOURCES, EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, AND OTHER TOPICS OF INTEREST TO LGBTQ+ SENIORS. PROGRAMMING ALSO INCLUDED EDUCATIONAL COMMUNITY OUTINGS AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR SOCIAL CONNECTION OVER A COMPLIMENTARY LUNCH. INCLUSIVE & ADULT PROGRAMMING ADULT SUPPORT GROUPS THE LGBTQ CENTER OF LAS VEGAS SIGNIFICANTLY EXPANDED ADULT PROGRAMMING IN 2025 TO BETTER MEET THE DIVERSE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY. NEW PEER-LED SUPPORT GROUPS WERE LAUNCHED FOR UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS, INCLUDING ACES & AROS, BI/PANSEXUAL INDIVIDUALS, FURRIES, AND POLYAMOROUS INDIVIDUALS, WHILE ESTABLISHED GROUPS SUCH AS L-GROUP AND THE BLACK LGBTQ GROUP EXPERIENCED SUBSTANTIAL GROWTH IN PARTICIPATION. THESE PROGRAMS PROVIDED SAFE, AFFIRMING SPACES WHERE LGBTQ+ ADULTS BUILT COMMUNITY, REDUCED ISOLATION, RECEIVED PEER SUPPORT, AND STRENGTHENED THEIR OVERALL WELL-BEING. TRANSGENDER & GENDER DIVERSITY PROGRAMS TRANSGENDER PROGRAMMING EXPERIENCED ITS LARGEST EXPANSION TO DATE IN 2025 IN RESPONSE TO GROWING COMMUNITY NEED. IN ADDITION TO GENDER TRANSLATIONS AND GUY TALK, THE CENTER LAUNCHED BEAUTIES IN BLOOM FOR TRANSFEMININE ADULTS AGES 35 AND OLDER, THE DOLL HOUSE FOR TRANSFEMININE ADULTS AGES 18 TO 34, AND THE TRANS-HARMONIC CHOIR, WHICH HELD ITS FIRST PUBLIC PERFORMANCE DURING THE HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS CELEBRATION. TOGETHER, THESE PROGRAMS PROVIDED AFFIRMING SPACES FOR CONNECTION, PEER SUPPORT, CREATIVE EXPRESSION, LEADERSHIP, AND COMMUNITY BUILDING FOR TRANSGENDER AND GENDER- DIVERSE INDIVIDUALS. NIKKI WOODS SWITCH CLOSET THE NIKKI WOODS SWITCH CLOSET LAUNCHED IN 2025 AS A GENDER-AFFIRMING CLOTHING RESOURCE SUPPORTING TRANSGENDER AND GENDER-DIVERSE INDIVIDUALS NAVIGATING TRANSITION, EMPLOYMENT, HOUSING INSTABILITY, RECOVERY, AND OTHER LIFE CHALLENGES. COMMUNITY DONATIONS OF CLOTHING, SHOES, ACCESSORIES, AND COSMETICS ENABLED PARTICIPANTS TO ACCESS AFFIRMING ATTIRE FOR EVERYDAY LIFE, JOB INTERVIEWS, MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS, AND MILESTONE EVENTS. THE PROGRAM QUICKLY BECAME AN IMPORTANT SOURCE OF DIGNITY, CONFIDENCE, AND SUPPORT WHILE LAYING THE FOUNDATION FOR LONG-TERM SUSTAINABILITY AND FUTURE GROWTH. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT THROUGHOUT 2025, THE LGBTQ CENTER OF LAS VEGAS EXPANDED OPPORTUNITIES FOR COMMUNITY CONNECTION THROUGH EDUCATIONAL, CULTURAL, AND SOCIAL EVENTS THAT FOSTERED BELONGING, VISIBILITY, AND RESILIENCE. SIGNATURE EVENTS INCLUDED TRANSGENDER DAY OF VISIBILITY, TRANSGENDER DAY OF REMEMBRANCE, LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY MIXERS, LESBIAN-FOCUSED SOCIAL EVENTS, HOT SUMMER NIGHTS: THE LESBIAN DATING GAME, AND PERFORMANCES BY THE NEWLY FORMED TRANS-HARMONIC CHOIR. THESE EVENTS PROVIDED AFFIRMING SPACES WHERE COMMUNITY MEMBERS BUILT RELATIONSHIPS, CELEBRATED IDENTITY, ACCESSED RESOURCES, AND STRENGTHENED CONNECTIONS WITH ONE ANOTHER. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT IN 2025, THE LGBTQ CENTER OF LAS VEGAS LAUNCHED WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMING TO SUPPORT LGBTQ+ ADULTS IN ACHIEVING LONG-TERM ECONOMIC STABILITY. THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH EQUUS, EMPLOYNV, AND BANK OF AMERICA, PARTICIPANTS RECEIVED CAREER READINESS TRAINING, LIFE SKILLS EDUCATION, FINANCIAL LITERACY, EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT, AND INDIVIDUALIZED CAREER GUIDANCE. THIS HOLISTIC APPROACH REDUCED BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT WHILE EMPOWERING LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY MEMBERS WITH THE SKILLS AND RESOURCES NEEDED TO BUILD SUSTAINABLE CAREERS AND GREATER ECONOMIC INDEPENDENCE. CENTER ADVOCACY NETWORK THE CENTER ADVOCACY NETWORK (CAN) CONTINUED PROVIDING CONFIDENTIAL, TRAUMA-INFORMED ADVOCACY, EDUCATION, REFERRALS, AND SUPPORT FOR SURVIVORS OF INTERPERSONAL VIOLENCE. DURING 2025, THE NATIONALLY ACCREDITED PROGRAM EXPANDED INTO A COMPREHENSIVE 40-HOUR ADVOCATE TRAINING CURRICULUM FEATURING SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS, APPLIED LEARNING, TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE, HARM REDUCTION, COURTROOM NAVIGATION, DE-ESCALATION STRATEGIES, AND COLLABORATION WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT. THE CENTER ALSO EXPANDED ITS EDUCATION INITIATIVES THROUGH THE CAN TEEN ONLINE COURSE AND DEVELOPMENT OF AN EDUCATION & EMPOWERMENT PLATFORM AND ONLINE LEARNING HUB TO INCREASE ACCESS TO HIGH-QUALITY LGBTQ+-AFFIRMING ADVOCACY EDUCATION. CULTURAL COMPETENCY TRAINING THE CENTER'S EXPERIENCED STAFF PROVIDED CULTURAL COMPETENCY TRAINING FOR SCHOOLS, HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS, BUSINESSES, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS. TRAINING TOPICS INCLUDED LGBTQIA+ INCLUSION, GENDER IDENTITY, HIV EDUCATION, TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE, VICTIM ADVOCACY, AND BEST PRACTICES FOR CREATING WELCOMING AND AFFIRMING ENVIRONMENTS. COMMUNITY INFORMATION & RESOURCE REFERRALS THE CENTER'S INFORMATION AND REFERRAL SERVICES CONNECTED COMMUNITY MEMBERS WITH LGBTQIA+ RESOURCES, SUPPORT GROUPS, AFFIRMING HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS, LEGAL SERVICES, HOUSING ASSISTANCE, PUBLIC BENEFITS, COUNSELORS, AND OTHER COMMUNITY RESOURCES. STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS HELPED INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES NAVIGATE AVAILABLE SERVICES WHILE STRENGTHENING CONNECTIONS THROUGHOUT SOUTHERN NEVADA'S LGBTQIA+ COMMUNITY. MEDICAID, SNAP, AND ENERGY ASSISTANCE SIGN-UP FRIDAYS EVERY FRIDAY, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THREE SQUARE, THE CENTER PROVIDED ASSISTANCE WITH MEDICAID, SNAP, AND ENERGY ASSISTANCE APPLICATIONS. THIS SERVICE HELPED INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES ACCESS ESSENTIAL PUBLIC BENEFITS BY PROVIDING PERSONALIZED GUIDANCE THROUGH THE APPLICATION PROCESS AND CONNECTING COMMUNITY MEMBERS WITH RESOURCES THAT PROMOTED LONG-TERM STABILITY. HEALTH AND WELLNESS FREE HIV TESTING AND COUNSELING THE CENTER IS PROUD TO OFFER OUR COMMUNITY ACCESS TO THE ARLENE COOPER WELLNESS CLINIC, THE SEXUAL HEALTH CLINIC, PROVIDING FREE TESTING FOR HIV, SYPHILIS, GONORRHEA, AND CHLAMYDIA. FOR ANYONE TESTING POSITIVE FOR ANY OF THESE WE ALSO OFFER RAPID ART, TREATMENT, FOLLOW UP, AND ENGAGEMENT INTO CARE. OUR CLINIC IS OPEN MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY, AND APPOINTMENTS CAN BY CALLING THE CLINIC. WE ALSO ACCEPT WALK-INS ON A FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED BASIS, ENSURING ACCESSIBLE AND COMPREHENSIVE CARE FOR ALL. HEALTHCARE SERVICES THE GAVIN J. GOORJIAN COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER PROVIDES INCLUSIVE, COMPASSIONATE, AND HIGH-QUALITY HEALTHCARE SERVICES TO THE LGBTQIA+ COMMUNITY AND THE BROADER LAS VEGAS POPULATION. LOCATED AT 921 S. LAS VEGAS BLVD, THE CLINIC OFFERS A RANGE O 24638731 true true false true false false false false false false true false false false true false true false false false false false false false false false false false true true false false false false false false false false true false false false false true false false false true 77 0 84 true false false false false false true true false false false false false false X 14 14 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false X THE ORGANIZATION 7027339800 401 S MARYLAND PARKWAY LAS VEGAS NV 89101 JOHN WALDRON CEO 40.00 5.00 X 232046 0 23813 DONYA MONROE PRIOR CFO 40.00 5.00 X 193726 0 11438 LEANA RAMIREZ CCO 40.00 X 179124 0 7822 EMILY BROWAND ASSOC MED DI 40.00 X 149923 0 29 SARAH SENTZ NURSE PRACTI 40.00 X 135695 0 5358 GREGORY GUDENKAUF COO 40.00 X 125878 0 4878 HOWARD GROSSMAN PRIOR ASSOC 40.00 X 121915 0 6375 THOMAS MCNEIL PRIOR NURSE 40.00 X 121167 0 4886 RYN BARTEL PRESIDENT 2.00 X X 0 0 0 SHALOM STEPHENS VICE PRESIDE 2.00 X X 0 0 0 CHRISTOPHER MELTON TREASURER 2.00 X X 0 0 0 CASEY XAVIER SECRETARY 2.00 X X 0 0 0 DR MARC BODMAN BOARD MEMBER 2.00 X 0 0 0 MONICA BROWN BOARD MEMBER 2.00 X 0 0 0 TRAVIS CHANCE BOARD MEMBER 2.00 X 0 0 0 CHLOE GOSSELIN BOARD MEMBER 2.00 X 0 0 0 KAITLYN KATY JONES BOARD MEMBER 2.00 X 0 0 0 COLETTE LABOUFF BOARD MEMBER 2.00 X 0 0 0 OSEN POGOSON BOARD MEMBER 2.00 X 0 0 0 MICHELLE REDA BOARD MEMBER 2.00 X 0 0 0 SHUSHAN SADJADI BOARD MEMBER 2.00 X 0 0 0 IVANA WALBORN BOARD MEMBER 2.00 X 0 0 0 1259474 64599 10 false true false ALLIED UNIVERSAL PO BOX 31001-2374 PASADENA CA 911102374 SECURITY 247137 JERRY CADE 1923 CAPISTRANO AVE LAS VEGAS NV 89169 CONSULTING 121250 2 3278741 1244242 65019 4522983 340B RX REIMBURSEMENTS 621990 22721121 22721121 CLINIC AND PHARMACY REVENUE 621990 1152846 1152846 23873967 163202 163202 30908 30908 30908 30908 28591060 23873967 194110 130342 130342 647970 223067 303864 121039 3734403 3202318 418041 114044 9387 9387 210361 184796 22258 3307 368856 290105 59644 19107 34942 34942 143900 143900 11075 11075 2027200 1512166 356451 158583 376390 376390 701560 483188 186549 31823 166232 130741 26880 8611 639762 503173 103449 33140 207940 207940 322862 253931 52207 16724 264420 207966 42757 13697 141802 112632 22958 6212 340B RX EXPENSE 16116082 16116082 PROGRAM EXPENSES 1070897 1070897 CREDIT LOSS 58681 58681 27385064 24638731 1784975 961358 2531382 1228594 4111424 4553975 1465208 538034 1046708 3292002 30000 269105 47442 356085 132011 142694 13343230 1903487 7712103 11439743 1815304 24261 11050 85053 51653 18976635 21907196 1261425 3176284 1520 4311086 4127948 34985 27030 5609016 7331262 X 9290791 13877948 4076828 697986 13367619 14575934 18976635 21907196 1205996 2319 X false true X true true true X 2946616 3466658 6216066 9608357 4522983 26760680 2946616 3466658 6216066 9608357 4522983 26760680 8399137 18361543 36969 59592 126158 134778 194110 551607 27312287 51338210 0.67230 0.63010 X PART II, LINE 10 OTHER INCOME 0 RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED false true false false false false true 11075 false false 11075 false SCHEDULE C, PART II-B, LINE 1 THE CENTER ENGAGED IN LIMITED LOBBYING ACTIVITIES RELATED TO LEGISLATION AFFECTING MATTERS THAT SUPPORT ITS MISSION AND OPERATIONS. DURING 2025, A CENTER REPRESENTATIVE MET WITH NEVADA LEGISLATORS REGARDING AB 442. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO ENGAGED A GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS FIRM THAT COMMUNICATED WITH FEDERAL LEGISLATORS REGARDING PRESERVATION OF THE 340B DRUG PRICING PROGRAM. 2016541 2016541 6052497 1417296 4635201 3774943 68339 3706604 1499249 417852 1081397 11439743 OPERATING LEASE LIABILITY 24381 DUE TO RELATED PARTY 2649 27030 28666424 2319 73045 75364 28591060 28591060 27458109 73045 73045 27385064 27385064 true CLIENT ASSISTANCE 199 130342 X X X X false false false false false false false false false JOHN WALDRON CEO 191046 41000 2001 21812 255859 DONYA MONROE PRIOR CFO 193726 2300 9138 205164 LEANA RAMIREZ CCO 178124 1000 1086 6736 186946 X 1 65019 FAIR MARKET VALUE false false false FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION THE LGBTQ+ CENTER OF LAS VEGAS ("THE CENTER") SERVES AS A WELCOMING SYSTEM OF CARE AND SUPPORT FOR LGBTQIA+ INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND ALLIES, ADVANCING ITS MISSION THROUGH THREE INTERCONNECTED PILLARS: COMMUNITY BUILDING, ADVOCACY, AND HEALTH AND WELLNESS. THE CENTER PROVIDES A COMPREHENSIVE CONTINUUM OF PROGRAMS AND SERVICES, INCLUDING PRIMARY AND SEXUAL HEALTHCARE, HIV/STI TESTING AND PREVENTION, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND RECOVERY SERVICES, PHARMACY SERVICES, MOBILE HEALTHCARE, COMMUNITY RESOURCE NAVIGATION, VICTIM ADVOCACY AND CRISIS SUPPORT, TRANSITIONAL AND PERMANENT AFFORDABLE HOUSING, EDUCATION AND TRAINING, SUPPORT GROUPS, ARTS AND CULTURAL PROGRAMMING, AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR SOCIAL CONNECTION AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT. PROGRAMS SERVE YOUTH, ADULTS, FAMILIES, OLDER ADULTS, VETERANS, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, PEOPLE LIVING WITH HIV, INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING HOUSING INSTABILITY, AND OTHERS WHO FACE BARRIERS TO CARE AND SUPPORT. THROUGH ITS CAMPUSES, MOBILE SERVICES, COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS, AND OUTREACH, THE CENTER CONNECTS PEOPLE TO CARE, RESOURCES, SAFETY, BELONGING, AND OPPORTUNITY WHILE STRENGTHENING THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF THE BROADER SOUTHERN NEVADA COMMUNITY. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A YOUTH AND FAMILY YOUTH AND FAMILY THERAPEUTIC SUPPORT GROUPS OUR WEEKLY YOUTH & FAMILY THERAPEUTIC SUPPORT GROUPS PROVIDED SEPARATE THERAPEUTIC SPACES FOR LGBTQ+ YOUTH AND THEIR CAREGIVERS. FACILITATED BY LICENSED THERAPISTS, THESE GROUPS SUPPORTED FAMILIES NAVIGATING IDENTITY EXPLORATION, FAMILY ACCEPTANCE, CRISIS, LEGAL CHALLENGES, AND SOCIAL ISOLATION WHILE STRENGTHENING PEER SUPPORT AND LONG-TERM COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS. QVOLUTION QVOLUTION SERVED LGBTQIA+ AND ALLY YOUTH AGES 13 TO 24 THROUGH AGE-SPECIFIC PROGRAMMING FOCUSED ON SOCIAL CONNECTION, LEADERSHIP, RECREATION, EDUCATION, AND PERSONAL GROWTH. DURING 2025, THE PROGRAM EXPANDED TO INCLUDE WORKSHOPS IN AUTOMOTIVE CARE, SEWING, SONGWRITING, VOICE ACTING, COSMETIC SCIENCE, ADVOCACY, AND OTHER PRACTICAL LIFE SKILLS, HELPING PREPARE YOUTH FOR ADULTHOOD WHILE FOSTERING CONFIDENCE, RESILIENCE, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT. QKIDS QKIDS PROVIDED A WELCOMING BI-MONTHLY PROGRAM FOR LGBTQ+ YOUTH AGES 12 AND UNDER AND THEIR FAMILIES. THROUGH CREATIVE ACTIVITIES, COMMUNITY BUILDING, AND FAMILY ENGAGEMENT, CHILDREN EXPLORED AND CELEBRATED THEIR IDENTITIES WHILE PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS RECEIVED EDUCATION, PEER SUPPORT, AND ACCESS TO AFFIRMING RESOURCES. PIVOT PIVOT REMAINED ONE OF THE LGBTQ CENTER OF LAS VEGAS' SIGNATURE FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAMS IN 2025. THROUGH FOUR SIX-WEEK COHORTS, THE PROGRAM HELPED LGBTQ+ YOUTH AND CAREGIVERS STRENGTHEN COMMUNICATION, INCREASE FAMILY ACCEPTANCE, AND BUILD HEALTHIER RELATIONSHIPS. SATURDAY YOUTH & FAMILY GROUPS WERE ADDED DURING EACH COHORT TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEER SUPPORT AND EMOTIONAL CONNECTION WHILE INTRODUCING FAMILIES TO THE CENTER'S BROADER CONTINUUM OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES. COMPREHENSIVE SEX EDUCATION YOUTH AGES 13 TO 18 RECEIVED FREE LGBTQIA+-INCLUSIVE COMPREHENSIVE SEX EDUCATION COVERING CONSENT, HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS, CONTRACEPTION, PREGNANCY PREVENTION, HIV/STI PREVENTION, AND IDENTITY DEVELOPMENT. DURING 2025, PROGRAMMING EXPANDED TO INCLUDE A MULTI-WEEK QUEER-CENTERED SUMMER SEX EDUCATION SERIES DESIGNED TO PROVIDE MEDICALLY ACCURATE, AFFIRMING EDUCATION FOR LGBTQ+ YOUTH. SENIORS MEN'S MONDAY GAME DAY MEN'S MONDAY PROVIDED LGBTQ+ SENIOR MEN WITH A CONSISTENT OPPORTUNITY FOR FRIENDSHIP, GAMES, CONVERSATION, AND SOCIAL CONNECTION. THE PROGRAM FOSTERED ROUTINE, PEER SUPPORT, AND MEANINGFUL COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. WIZE WOMYN'S WEDNESDAY WIZE WOMYN PROVIDED SENIOR LESBIAN WOMEN WITH A VIBRANT WEEKLY COMMUNITY CENTERED ON FRIENDSHIP, RECREATION, AND WELLNESS. ACTIVITIES THROUGHOUT 2025 INCLUDED TAI CHI, WII BOWLING, MAH JONG, CARD GAMES, ARTS AND CRAFTS, BINGO, BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS, AND OTHER SOCIAL ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO PROMOTE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, CREATIVITY, AND LASTING FRIENDSHIPS. INCLUSIVE THURSDAYS INCLUSIVE THURSDAYS FEATURED LUNCH & LEARN PRESENTATIONS FROM COMMUNITY PARTNERS COVERING HEALTH, WELLNESS, LIFELONG LEARNING, LOCAL HISTORY, LEGAL RESOURCES, EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, AND OTHER TOPICS OF INTEREST TO LGBTQ+ SENIORS. PROGRAMMING ALSO INCLUDED EDUCATIONAL COMMUNITY OUTINGS AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR SOCIAL CONNECTION OVER A COMPLIMENTARY LUNCH. INCLUSIVE & ADULT PROGRAMMING ADULT SUPPORT GROUPS THE LGBTQ CENTER OF LAS VEGAS SIGNIFICANTLY EXPANDED ADULT PROGRAMMING IN 2025 TO BETTER MEET THE DIVERSE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY. NEW PEER-LED SUPPORT GROUPS WERE LAUNCHED FOR UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS, INCLUDING ACES & AROS, BI/PANSEXUAL INDIVIDUALS, FURRIES, AND POLYAMOROUS INDIVIDUALS, WHILE ESTABLISHED GROUPS SUCH AS L-GROUP AND THE BLACK LGBTQ GROUP EXPERIENCED SUBSTANTIAL GROWTH IN PARTICIPATION. THESE PROGRAMS PROVIDED SAFE, AFFIRMING SPACES WHERE LGBTQ+ ADULTS BUILT COMMUNITY, REDUCED ISOLATION, RECEIVED PEER SUPPORT, AND STRENGTHENED THEIR OVERALL WELL-BEING. TRANSGENDER & GENDER DIVERSITY PROGRAMS TRANSGENDER PROGRAMMING EXPERIENCED ITS LARGEST EXPANSION TO DATE IN 2025 IN RESPONSE TO GROWING COMMUNITY NEED. IN ADDITION TO GENDER TRANSLATIONS AND GUY TALK, THE CENTER LAUNCHED BEAUTIES IN BLOOM FOR TRANSFEMININE ADULTS AGES 35 AND OLDER, THE DOLL HOUSE FOR TRANSFEMININE ADULTS AGES 18 TO 34, AND THE TRANS-HARMONIC CHOIR, WHICH HELD ITS FIRST PUBLIC PERFORMANCE DURING THE HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS CELEBRATION. TOGETHER, THESE PROGRAMS PROVIDED AFFIRMING SPACES FOR CONNECTION, PEER SUPPORT, CREATIVE EXPRESSION, LEADERSHIP, AND COMMUNITY BUILDING FOR TRANSGENDER AND GENDER- DIVERSE INDIVIDUALS. NIKKI WOODS SWITCH CLOSET THE NIKKI WOODS SWITCH CLOSET LAUNCHED IN 2025 AS A GENDER-AFFIRMING CLOTHING RESOURCE SUPPORTING TRANSGENDER AND GENDER-DIVERSE INDIVIDUALS NAVIGATING TRANSITION, EMPLOYMENT, HOUSING INSTABILITY, RECOVERY, AND OTHER LIFE CHALLENGES. COMMUNITY DONATIONS OF CLOTHING, SHOES, ACCESSORIES, AND COSMETICS ENABLED PARTICIPANTS TO ACCESS AFFIRMING ATTIRE FOR EVERYDAY LIFE, JOB INTERVIEWS, MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS, AND MILESTONE EVENTS. THE PROGRAM QUICKLY BECAME AN IMPORTANT SOURCE OF DIGNITY, CONFIDENCE, AND SUPPORT WHILE LAYING THE FOUNDATION FOR LONG-TERM SUSTAINABILITY AND FUTURE GROWTH. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT THROUGHOUT 2025, THE LGBTQ CENTER OF LAS VEGAS EXPANDED OPPORTUNITIES FOR COMMUNITY CONNECTION THROUGH EDUCATIONAL, CULTURAL, AND SOCIAL EVENTS THAT FOSTERED BELONGING, VISIBILITY, AND RESILIENCE. SIGNATURE EVENTS INCLUDED TRANSGENDER DAY OF VISIBILITY, TRANSGENDER DAY OF REMEMBRANCE, LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY MIXERS, LESBIAN-FOCUSED SOCIAL EVENTS, HOT SUMMER NIGHTS: THE LESBIAN DATING GAME, AND PERFORMANCES BY THE NEWLY FORMED TRANS-HARMONIC CHOIR. THESE EVENTS PROVIDED AFFIRMING SPACES WHERE COMMUNITY MEMBERS BUILT RELATIONSHIPS, CELEBRATED IDENTITY, ACCESSED RESOURCES, AND STRENGTHENED CONNECTIONS WITH ONE ANOTHER. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT IN 2025, THE LGBTQ CENTER OF LAS VEGAS LAUNCHED WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMING TO SUPPORT LGBTQ+ ADULTS IN ACHIEVING LONG-TERM ECONOMIC STABILITY. THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH EQUUS, EMPLOYNV, AND BANK OF AMERICA, PARTICIPANTS RECEIVED CAREER READINESS TRAINING, LIFE SKILLS EDUCATION, FINANCIAL LITERACY, EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT, AND INDIVIDUALIZED CAREER GUIDANCE. THIS HOLISTIC APPROACH REDUCED BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT WHILE EMPOWERING LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY MEMBERS WITH THE SKILLS AND RESOURCES NEEDED TO BUILD SUSTAINABLE CAREERS AND GREATER ECONOMIC INDEPENDENCE. CENTER ADVOCACY NETWORK THE CENTER ADVOCACY NETWORK (CAN) CONTINUED PROVIDING CONFIDENTIAL, TRAUMA-INFORMED ADVOCACY, EDUCATION, REFERRALS, AND SUPPORT FOR SURVIVORS OF INTERPERSONAL VIOLENCE. DURING 2025, THE NATIONALLY ACCREDITED PROGRAM EXPANDED INTO A COMPREHENSIVE 40-HOUR ADVOCATE TRAINING CURRICULUM FEATURING SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS, APPLIED LEARNING, TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE, HARM REDUCTION, COURTROOM NAVIGATION, DE-ESCALATION STRATEGIES, AND COLLABORATION WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT. THE CENTER ALSO EXPANDED ITS EDUCATION INITIATIVES THROUGH THE CAN TEEN ONLINE COURSE AND DEVELOPMENT OF AN EDUCATION & EMPOWERMENT PLATFORM AND ONLINE LEARNING HUB TO INCREASE ACCESS TO HIGH-QUALITY LGBTQ+-AFFIRMING ADVOCACY EDUCATION. CULTURAL COMPETENCY TRAINING THE CENTER'S EXPERIENCED STAFF PROVIDED CULTURAL COMPETENCY TRAINING FOR SCHOOLS, HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS, BUSINESSES, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS. TRAINING TOPICS INCLUDED LGBTQIA+ INCLUSION, GENDER IDENTITY, HIV EDUCATION, TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE, VICTIM ADVOCACY, AND BEST PRACTICES FOR CREATING WELCOMING AND AFFIRMING ENVIRONMENTS. COMMUNITY INFORMATION & RESOURCE REFERRALS THE CENTER'S INFORMATION AND REFERRAL SERVICES CONNECTED COMMUNITY MEMBERS WITH LGBTQIA+ RESOURCES, SUPPORT GROUPS, AFFIRMING HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS, LEGAL SERVICES, HOUSING ASSISTANCE, PUBLIC BENEFITS, COUNSELORS, AND OTHER COMMUNITY RESOURCES. STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS HELPED INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES NAVIGATE AVAILABLE SERVICES WHILE STRENGTHENING CONNECTIONS THROUGHOUT SOUTHERN NEVADA'S LGBTQIA+ COMMUNITY. MEDICAID, SNAP, AND ENERGY ASSISTANCE SIGN-UP FRIDAYS EVERY FRIDAY, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THREE SQUARE, THE CENTER PROVIDED ASSISTANCE WITH MEDICAID, SNAP, AND ENERGY ASSISTANCE APPLICATIONS. THIS SERVICE HELPED INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES ACCESS ESSENTIAL PUBLIC BENEFITS BY PROVIDING PERSONALIZED GUIDANCE THROUGH THE APPLICATION PROCESS AND CONNECTING COMMUNITY MEMBERS WITH RESOURCES THAT PROMOTED LONG-TERM STABILITY. HEALTH AND WELLNESS FREE HIV TESTING AND COUNSELING THE CENTER IS PROUD TO OFFER OUR COMMUNITY ACCESS TO THE ARLENE COOPER WELLNESS CLINIC, THE SEXUAL HEALTH CLINIC, PROVIDING FREE TESTING FOR HIV, SYPHILIS, GONORRHEA, AND CHLAMYDIA. FOR ANYONE TESTING POSITIVE FOR ANY OF THESE WE ALSO OFFER RAPID ART, TREATMENT, FOLLOW UP, AND ENGAGEMENT INTO CARE. OUR CLINIC IS OPEN MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY, AND APPOINTMENTS CAN BY CALLING THE CLINIC. WE ALSO ACCEPT WALK-INS ON A FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED BASIS, ENSURING ACCESSIBLE AND COMPREHENSIVE CARE FOR ALL. HEALTHCARE SERVICES THE GAVIN J. GOORJIAN COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER PROVIDES INCLUSIVE, COMPASSIONATE, AND HIGH-QUALITY HEALTHCARE SERVICES TO THE LGBTQIA+ COMMUNITY AND THE BROADER LAS VEGAS POPULATION. LOCATED AT 921 S. LAS VEGAS BLVD, THE CLINIC OFFERS A RANGE O FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B A COPY OF THE FORM 990 IS GIVEN TO THE BOARD FOR THEIR REVIEW. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C THE BOARD IS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST FORM ANNUALLY. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS CONSIDERS COMPARABILITY DATA FOR THE RELEVANT MARKET PRIOR TO ESTABLISHING AND APPROVING PAY RATES FOR MANAGEMENT AND KEY PERSONNEL. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS CONSIDERS COMPARABILITY DATA FOR THE RELEVANT MARKET PRIOR TO ESTABLISHING AND APPROVING PAY RATES FOR MANAGEMENT AND KEY PERSONNEL. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. THE CENTER FOUNDATION OF NEVADA 401 S MARYLAND PKWY LAS VEGAS NV 89101 992658050 SUPPORT NV 501C3 7 N/A false false false false false true false false false false false false false false true true false true false false THE CENTER FOUNDATION OF NEVADA E 2649 END OF YEAR PAYABLE THE CENTER FOUNDATION OF NEVADA Q 111593 SHARED EXPENSES