Gay and Lesbian Community Center of the Ozarks
To support the well being of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex, and allied individuals in the greater springfield area by organizing and sponsoring community events and increasing the …
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To support the well being of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex, and allied individuals in the greater springfield area by organizing and sponsoring community events and increasing the public and personal understanding of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and intersex issues.
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Mission
To support the well being of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex, and allied individuals in the greater springfield area by organizing and sponsoring community events and increasing the public and personal understanding of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and intersex issues.
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· vs. 6 similar social services in United StatesConcerns
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· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Gay and Lesbian Community Center of the Ozarks with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 90% of the 8,275 social services charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- Its integrity score of 86 places it in the top 2% of the 15,199 social services charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (6 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyGay and Lesbian Community Center of the Ozarks is a registered social services nonprofit based in Springfield, MO, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1996 and has been operating for 30 years. Its EIN is 431753837. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 86/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $278K in annual revenue. 22 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Gay and Lesbian Community Center of the Ozarks's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 431753837. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Gay and Lesbian Community Center of the Ozarks has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 86 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for social services charities in United States is 90/100.
Gay and Lesbian Community Center of the Ozarks is located in Springfield, MO, United States. The organization was established in 1996 and has been active for 30 years.
Based on official tax filings, Gay and Lesbian Community Center of the Ozarks has $278K in annual revenue. It allocates 62% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 69% for social services charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Gay and Lesbian Community Center of the Ozarks is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $278K in annual revenue. The organization has 22 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Gay and Lesbian Community Center of the Ozarks. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Gay and Lesbian Community Center of the Ozarks holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 62% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 69%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
To support the well being of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex, and allied individuals in the greater springfield area by organizing and sponsoring community events and increasing the public and personal understanding of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and intersex issues. Gay and Lesbian Community Center of the Ozarks is classified as a social services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1996.
Among social services charities registered in United States: It allocates 62% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 69%. Its annual revenue of $278K is below the peer average of $2M.
Yes, donations to Gay and Lesbian Community Center of the Ozarks are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Gay and Lesbian Community Center of the Ozarks is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 431753837, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
GAY AND LESBIAN COMMUNITY CENTER OF THE OZARKS is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (11)
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11 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 22 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 22 officers on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1996
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Gay and Lesbian Community Center of the Ozarks
- What is Gay and Lesbian Community Center of the Ozarks?
- Gay and Lesbian Community Center of the Ozarks is a social services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Springfield, United States. To support the well being of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex, and allied individuals in the greater springfield area by organizing and sponsoring community events and increasing the public and personal understanding of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and intersex issues.
- When was Gay and Lesbian Community Center of the Ozarks founded?
- Gay and Lesbian Community Center of the Ozarks was founded in 1996.
- Who leads Gay and Lesbian Community Center of the Ozarks?
- Aaron Schekorra serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Gay and Lesbian Community Center of the Ozarks located?
- Headquartered in Springfield, MO, United States.
- What is Gay and Lesbian Community Center of the Ozarks's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 62% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Gay and Lesbian Community Center of the Ozarks trustworthy?
- Gay and Lesbian Community Center of the Ozarks has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Gay and Lesbian Community Center of the Ozarks's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 431753837.
- What is Gay and Lesbian Community Center of the Ozarks's website?
- http://www.glocenter.org