LGBT Charities Inc
LGBT Charities Inc. is a Salem, Massachusetts-based public charity that helps tax-exempt organizations focused on LGBT people and issues participate in workplace giving programs, particularly the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC). It supports member organizations with CFC applications, donor visibility, and the tracking and distribution of campaign donations.
LGBT Charities Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $20,533
- -3.2% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $145,749
- -10.0% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $146,392
- -7.3% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-EZ, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-EZ, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to LGBT Charities Inc
- How to Apply
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Organizations seeking membership must be 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, provide services in at least 15 states or one foreign country, and be governed by a board whose majority volunteers. Applicants must provide a 501(c)(3) determination letter, their most recent Form 990 or 990-EZ if required, and financial statements. The stated financial-document requirements are a full audit for annual revenue over $250,000, a review for revenue between $100,000 and $250,000, and a less formal financial statement for revenue under $100,000. LGBT Charities evaluates submitted materials for membership. Its stated guarantee is to refund the initial non-refundable Office of Personnel Management application fee if it recommends an organization for CFC admission and the application is rejected. Member fees are 4.5% of CFC receipts, with a $400 minimum and $5,000 maximum; the federation says it will not charge more than one-third of an organization’s receipts even if that is below the minimum.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 2052, Salem, MA 01970
Phone: (978) 712-4123
Website: https://lgbtcharities.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who LGBT Charities Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 39 grants of 39 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
LGBT Charities is based in Salem, Massachusetts. Its membership criteria require organizations to provide services in at least 15 states or one foreign country. The 2024 recipients listed include organizations based in Washington, D.C.; New York; Florida; California; Wyoming; and Rhode Island.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Is LGBT Charities Inc open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 10 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $6K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $77K (2020) to $113K (2021). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $89K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lambda Defense and Education Fund New York, NY | To Assist with the O | $23,177 |
| Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defa New York, NY | To Assist with the O | $13,201 |
| PFLAG Inc Washington, DC | To Assist with the O | $11,171 |
| Services & Advocacy for Gay Lesbian New York, NY | To Assist with the O | $7,213 |
| Immigration Equality Brooklyn, NY | To Assist with the O | $6,390 |
| Centerlink Inc Fort Lauderdale, FL | To Assist with the O | $6,109 |
| National Center for Lesbian Rights San Francisco, CA | To Assist with the O | $6,062 |
| GLSEN Inc New York, NY | To Assist with the O | $5,345 |
| Matthew Shepard Foundation Casper, WY | To Assist with the O | $5,156 |
| National LGBT Cancer Network Inc Providence, RI | To Assist with the O | $5,017 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Filing type: Form 990 (a public charity).
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $20,533 | $145,749 | $146,392 | — | — |
| 2024 | $21,214 | $161,960 | $157,891 | $88,841 | 10 |
| 2023 | $22,700 | $170,341 | $166,709 | $79,732 | 9 |
| 2022 | $23,993 | $176,048 | $172,569 | $87,129 | 8 |
| 2021 | $16,375 | $194,616 | $193,343 | $112,563 | 12 |
| 2020 | $12,996 | $168,132 | $168,103 | $76,671 | 7 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
On its 2023 filing, LGBT Charities described its mission as helping other nonprofit organizations increase their participation and success in public-sector workplace charitable fund drives. It said this work includes screening applications, assisting with transfers of donor funds, educating member organizations about workplace giving, and helping market them to potential donors.
The 2024 grantee list illustrates the kinds of member organizations receiving campaign funds. PFLAG describes its mission as creating a caring, just, and affirming world for LGBTQ+ people and those who love them. Immigration Equality says it promotes justice and equality for LGBTQ and HIV-positive immigrants through legal services, policy advocacy, and impact litigation. CenterLink says it strengthens, supports, and connects LGBTQ community centers and community-based organizations. Other listed recipients include organizations whose stated missions concern LGBTQ civil rights, inclusive K–12 education, opposing hate, and LGBT cancer awareness and care.
Grantmaking
LGBT Charities facilitates workplace-giving contributions to member organizations, including by tracking and distributing CFC donations. Its 2023 filing described helping member charities prepare applications, advising them on marketing, and distributing campaign donations; it reported distributing more than $113,800 to member charities during the fiscal year.
The 2024 filing data records $88,841 in grants across 10 grants, an average of about $8,884 per grant. In 2023, it records $79,732 across 9 grants, averaging about $8,859 per grant. The 2025 filing lists 0 grants.
Among the 2024 recipients, PFLAG received $11,171; Immigration Equality received $6,390; CenterLink Inc. received $6,109; the National Center for LGBTQ Rights received $6,062; GLSEN Inc. received $5,345; the Matthew Shepard Foundation received $5,156; and the National LGBT Cancer Network Inc. received $5,017.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists David Abrahamson as President, Heather Kenyon as Treasurer, and David Reiffel as Secretary.
LGBT Charities Inc is led by David Abrahamson, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David Abrahamson
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Reiffel
Secretary
Secretary → Secretary & Treasurer, 2022
Secretary & Treasurer → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Heather Kenyon
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Camrin Rivera (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: James Lister (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Paul Maxey (2020–2021) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about LGBT Charities Inc
How large is LGBT Charities Inc?
LGBT Charities Inc reported $21K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-EZ. Its revenue that year was $146K.
What does LGBT Charities Inc fund?
On its 2023 filing, LGBT Charities described its mission as helping other nonprofit organizations increase their participation and success in public-sector workplace charitable fund drives. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from LGBT Charities Inc?
Organizations seeking membership must be 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, provide services in at least 15 states or one foreign country, and be governed by a board whose majority volunteers. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does LGBT Charities Inc make grants?
LGBT Charities is based in Salem, Massachusetts. Its membership criteria require organizations to provide services in at least 15 states or one foreign country. The 2024 recipients listed include organizations based in Washington, D.C.; New York; Florida; California; Wyoming; and Rhode Island.
What is LGBT Charities Inc's EIN?
LGBT Charities Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0610918. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 18, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 17, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 9, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 31, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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