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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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70
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
70/100 · methodology

About Monterey Peninsula Pride

No organisational description on file yet. The metadata below comes directly from the official registry.

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

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
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar social services in United States
Integrity Assessment This charity: 70
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.89
Program$0.89

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Monterey Peninsula Pride has a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 98% of comparable charities. See the sources
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • Its integrity score of 70 places it in the top 25% 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
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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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. 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 70/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $72K in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.

Monterey Peninsula Pride's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 824249751. 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.

Monterey Peninsula Pride has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70/100. 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 70 ('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.

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

Based on official tax filings, Monterey Peninsula Pride has $72K in annual revenue. 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)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. 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.

According to GiveRadar's records, Monterey Peninsula Pride 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). 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.

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: 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.

Annual revenue
$10K-$100K
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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Taxes

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Leadership

From FY2024 filing

ME
Melanie Z•••••••
Officer

Officers & trustees (1)

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

PHOTOS: Monterey celebrates Pride - Monterey Herald
Jun 2026
www.montereyherald.com
Large crowd expected for Monterey Pride celebration - Monterey Herald
Jun 2026
www.montereyherald.com
Monterey County marks Pride Month, aerospace plant leak exposes regulatory gaps - 90.3 KAZU
Jun 2026
www.kazu.org
Happy Pride Month, starting today. There’s lots to celebrate and still lots of work to do. - Monterey County Weekly
Jun 2026
www.montereycountynow.com
Monterey Peninsula Pride Parade 2025 in photos. - Monterey County Weekly
Jun 2025
www.montereycountynow.com
Participants show their Pride at Monterey parade, celebration - Monterey Herald
Jun 2025
www.montereyherald.com
Monterey hosts ribbon cutting ceremony for rainbow crosswalk - Monterey Herald
Jun 2025
www.montereyherald.com
Monterey hosts Drag Queen Story Time, sparking protests and support - KSBW
Jun 2025
www.ksbw.com
Drag queen storytime sells out amid controversy in Monterey - KSBW
Jun 2025
www.ksbw.com
Monterey City Council approves rainbow crosswalk for Pride Month - KSBW
Jun 2025
www.ksbw.com
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
Social Services this charity 15,199
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

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.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
65%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 8
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 1 officer on file
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
Not available · 3
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Founding date
    Year 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, CA, United States.
What is Monterey Peninsula Pride's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10K-$100K.
Is Monterey Peninsula Pride trustworthy?
Monterey Peninsula Pride has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70 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 Monterey Peninsula Pride's registration number?
IRS EIN: 824249751.
What is Monterey Peninsula Pride's website?
http://peninsulapride.org