Gay & Lesbian Youth Services of Western New York Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Gay & Lesbian Youth Services of Western New York Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Buffalo, New York, registered in 1985, with $846,217 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
741 Main Street 1st Floor, Buffalo, NY, 14203 EIN 22-2592319 Since 1985
Revenue (FY2024)
$846K
▲ 106.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$758K
Net assets
$840K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Gay & Lesbian Youth Services of Western New York Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating13 mo reserves · +10% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Gay & Lesbian Youth Services of Western New York Inc: 13 mo reserves · +10% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Gay & Lesbian Youth Services of Western New York Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Gay & Lesbian Youth Services of Western New York Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $239K (FY2013) to $846K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $283KNet assets $840K
Operating margin
10.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.1M
Total liabilities
$283K
Net assets
$840K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $846,217▲106% | $758,369▲53.6% | $840,323▲14.7% | $1,123,047▲18.4% | 990 |
| 2023 | $409,876▲13.7% | $493,598▲35.5% | $732,560▼8.7% | $948,818▼8.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $360,422▲32.5% | $364,183▲54.2% | $802,746▼7.1% | $1,031,621▲12.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $271,923▲20.1% | $236,236▲16.1% | $864,214▲5.2% | $917,401▲11.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $226,416▲15.7% | $203,395▼19.7% | $821,360▲6.6% | $821,779▲6.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $195,626▼7.7% | $253,393▲0.3% | $770,227▼1.7% | $775,386▼2.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $211,854▼8.0% | $252,688▲4.6% | $783,286▼5.7% | $795,505▼5.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $230,243▼10.1% | $241,470▲12.4% | $830,560▲1.6% | $839,575▲1.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $256,043▲6.6% | $214,919▲8.0% | $817,195▲6.2% | $826,310▲6.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $240,243▲5.0% | $199,084▲11.7% | $769,384▲5.7% | $776,195▲5.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $228,818▼4.3% | $178,180▼10.6% | $728,225▲7.5% | $738,211▲7.9% | 990 |
| 2013 | $239,197 | $199,346▲6.1% | $677,587▲6.2% | $683,886▲4.5% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $187,957▼11.5% | $637,735▲8.0% | $654,283▲6.2% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $212,460▼15.1% | $590,418▲9.7% | $616,174▲10.1% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $250,339 | $538,062 | $559,641 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $205K total
9 grants to Gay & Lesbian Youth Services of Western New York Inc totaling $205K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation For Greater Buffalo Inc | Charitable support. any restrictions have been communicated to the grantee. | 2024 | $35,920 |
| Community Foundation For Greater Buffalo Inc | Charitable support. any restrictions have been communicated to the grantee. | 2023 | $36,250 |
| Community Foundation For Greater Buffalo Inc | Unrestricted use; school support program; program delivery support; clarence schools support; in memory of | 2022 | $46,000 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Human services | 2022 | $20,000 |
| Community Foundation For Greater Buffalo Inc | Unrestricted use; in memory of | 2021 | $6,000 |
| Community Foundation For Greater Buffalo Inc | Unrestricted use; helping youth in reducing incidences of self-harm and suicide; in memory of | 2020 | $10,700 |
| Community Foundation For Greater Buffalo Inc | Unrestricted use; part time staff hours and materials; gay-straight alliance conference/youth diversity prom | 2019 | $28,700 |
| Community Foundation For Greater Buffalo Inc | Unrestricted use | 2017 | $10,500 |
| Community Foundation For Greater Buffalo Inc | Donation | 2015 | $10,500 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Gay & Lesbian Youth Services of Western New York Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Gay & Lesbian Youth Services of Western New York Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 22-2592319, based in Buffalo, New York. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Gay & Lesbian Youth Services of Western New York Inc's EIN?
- Gay & Lesbian Youth Services of Western New York Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 22-2592319.
- How much revenue does Gay & Lesbian Youth Services of Western New York Inc report?
- Gay & Lesbian Youth Services of Western New York Inc reported $846,217 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Gay & Lesbian Youth Services of Western New York Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Gay & Lesbian Youth Services of Western New York Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Gay & Lesbian Youth Services of Western New York Inc (EIN 22-2592319) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.