About

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Mission

LexPride's mission is to develop community and advance full equality for LGBTQIA+ people and their families and allies in Lexington, Massachusetts.

We know that LGBTQIA+ identities span all demographics, such as race/ethnicity, faith, abilities, gender, socioeconomic status, etc. We recognize and honor all of our intersectionalities. Further, as Dr. Martin Luther King so eloquently stated, we believe that "no one is free until we are all free." We therefore support efforts to foster equality for all people.

Strategy

LexPride takes a multi-pronged approach to achieving our mission. In particular, we:

• Work with school, municipal, and community groups to expand awareness and use of evidence-based inclusive practices to build a positive environment in which all can thrive.

• Host forums, film screenings, and other events to educate and entertain the larger community.

• Develop alliances and cosponsorship opportunities with other social justice groups and allies.

• Lead initiatives to defend civil rights and increase awareness of social justice issues.

• Provide social and support opportunities, as well as information and resources, for LGBTQIA+ and their families and allies.

Our Team

LexPride is a flat organization in which any member can participate at any level. Our adult leadership team maintains communications with the full group and coordinates events and initiatives with members. Our youth leadership team provides insights into youth and young adult needs and helps us coordinate with those audiences.

Six people comprise our Board of Directors:

• Carol Caravana (she/her), Secretary

• Larry Freeman (he/him), Treasurer

• Valerie Overton (she/her), President

• Lori Schechner (she/her)

• Noah Stang-Osborne (he/they)

• Debbra Zucker (she/her), Vice President

Our Finances

LexPride is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt non-profit organization (EIN 84-4855350). Donations are tax deductible to the full extent allowed by law. Here is a brief profile of our finances.

FY2022 (September 1, 2021 to August 31, 2022)

Total FY2022 funding (estimated): $13,800

• Grants from Community Endowment of Lexington and Dana Home Foundation (prorated for amount applied to FY2022): $11,800

• Individual donations (including donations for specific programming, such as Rainbow Artists): $2,000

Total FY2022 expenditures (estimated): $13,800

• Programming: $13,400 (97%)

• Administrative expenses (website, Zoom, and IRS/state filing fees): $400 (3%)

FY2021 (September 1, 2020 to August 31, 2021)

Total FY2021 funding: $9,900

• Grants from Boston Pride, Community Endowment of Lexington, Dana Home Foundation, Lexington Council for the Arts, and Queer Mystic: $5,900

• Individual donations (including donations for specific programming, such as Rainbow Artists and training programs): $4,000

Total FY2021 expenditures: $9,900

• Programming: $9,300 (94%)

• Administrative expenses (website, 501c3 legal fees, IRS/state filing fees): $600 (6%)

FY2020 (September 1, 2019 to August 31, 2020)

Total FY2020 funding: $6,400

• Grants: $4,300

• Individual donations: $2,100

Total FY2020 expenditures: $6,400

• Programming: $4,500 (70%)

• Administrative expenses (501c3 legal fees, website): $1,900 (30%)

FY2019 (September 1, 2018 to August 31, 2019)

Total FY2019 funding: $4,700

• Grants: $2,000

• Individual donations: $2,700

Total FY2019 expenditures: $4,700

• Programming: $4,500 (96%)

• Administrative expenses (website): $200 (4%)