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Monterey Peninsula Pride

Monterey Peninsula Pride creates celebratory and safe spaces for LGBTQIA+ expression and allyship across the Monterey Peninsula.

Social Services Monterey, CA EIN 824249751 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
63/100 · methodology

About Monterey Peninsula Pride

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Headquarters
Monterey, CA
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
R26
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2018

Mission

Monterey Peninsula Pride creates celebratory and safe spaces for LGBTQIA+ expression and allyship across the Monterey Peninsula.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Social Services · NTEE R26
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar social services in United States
Program spending This charity: 89%
Peer average: 81%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 63
Peer average: 90

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

$0.89
Program expenses$0.89 ($43,778)
89% to programs beats the peer average (81%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Monterey Peninsula Pride is a registered social services nonprofit based in Monterey, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Its EIN is 824249751. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 63/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 90/100 for social services charities in United States. The organization reports $72K in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.

Monterey Peninsula Pride has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 63/100. 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 63 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 89% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for social services charities in United States is 90/100.

Monterey Peninsula Pride is located in Monterey, CA, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Monterey Peninsula Pride has $72K in annual revenue. It allocates 89% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 81% 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.

Monterey Peninsula Pride is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). It has $72K in annual revenue.

No red flags have been detected for Monterey Peninsula Pride. 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.

Monterey Peninsula Pride has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 63/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the IRS. 89% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 81%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Monterey Peninsula Pride creates celebratory and safe spaces for LGBTQIA+ expression and allyship across the Monterey Peninsula. Monterey Peninsula Pride is classified as a social services organization registered in United States.

Among social services charities registered in United States: Monterey Peninsula Pride's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 63/100 is below the peer average of 90/100. It allocates 89% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 81%. Its annual revenue of $72K is below the peer average of $2M.

Yes, donations to Monterey Peninsula Pride are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Monterey Peninsula Pride is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 824249751, 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.

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Annual revenue
$10K-$100K
89% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

1 year on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024.
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Leadership

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Melanie Zaragoza
Officer

Officers & trustees (1)

Source: Public filings

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Melanie Z•••••••
Officer
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Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2024
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Peer charities

Other social services in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Monterey Peninsula Pride This page 63 $72,388 89%
Oklahoma Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice 90 $289,561 98%
North Carolina Holocaust Foundation 90 $169,858 71%
Coalition for Responsible Home Education Inc 90 $196,212 88%
Grace Pregnancy Outreach 90 $205,386 99%
Count Us in 90 $124,733 100%
Olneyville Neighborhood Association 90 $536,142 100%
Court Appointed Special Advocates of San Benito County … 90 $321,975 94%
Association of the Bar of the City of … 89 $9.7 million 1%

Sources and verification

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Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 1 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
65%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified
Founding date
Year the organisation was founded not on file

Methodology

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Quick facts about Monterey Peninsula Pride

What is Monterey Peninsula Pride?
Monterey Peninsula Pride is a social services supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Monterey, United States. Monterey Peninsula Pride creates celebratory and safe spaces for LGBTQIA+ expression and allyship across the Monterey Peninsula.
Who leads Monterey Peninsula Pride?
Melanie Zaragoza serves as Officer.
Where is Monterey Peninsula Pride located?
Headquartered in Monterey, United States.
What is Monterey Peninsula Pride's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10K-$100K. 89% of expenses go to program services.
Is Monterey Peninsula Pride trustworthy?
Monterey Peninsula Pride has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 63 out of 100 (Partial 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 Monterey Peninsula Pride's registration number?
IRS EIN: 824249751.
What is Monterey Peninsula Pride's website?
http://peninsulapride.org