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Nonprofit · EIN 45-2573445

ATHENS PRIDE

Tax-exempt · ATHENS, GA 30601

Financials

$111K$69K2023$113K$85K2024$133K$109K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of ATHENS PRIDE by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$133,259$109,300$23,959$144,510–$144,510
December 31, 2024990-EZ$113,207$85,234$27,973$120,551–$120,551
December 31, 2023990-EZ$111,430$69,376$42,054$95,112–$95,112
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$129,904
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$3,355

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$9,632
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$31,315
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$34,076
Other expenses
$65,592
Program services (functional)
$9,568

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$120,551
Total assets, end of year
$144,510
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$144,510
Cash, savings and investments
$144,510
Gross receipts
$133,259

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Thomas WilliamsonExecutive Director40$31,315
Ida BarrettCommunity Outreach Director2$0
Kiersten MeehanVolunteer Coordinator2$0
Cody Jacobs-NichelsonDirector1$0
Krystal HammDirector1$0
Amanda AuchenpaughDirector1$0
Jarrett MartinDirector1$0
Melissa WilliamsonDirector1$0
Trent FarrDirector1$0
Bert Ballard-MyerDirector1$0
Russel StalveyDirector1$0
Marissa ChastainSecretary3$0
Benjamin Jacobs-NichelsonTreasurer3$0
Lucian LoopVice President3$0
Rebecca LoccisanoPresident5$0
5 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
John Presley OrvinVice President1$0
Alissa CarrierDirector1$0
Steph CaveDirector1$0
Ciari TeagueDirector1$0
Lanaya EdwardsDirector1$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 14 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Ida BarrettCommunity Outreach Director2$0
Kiersten MeehanVolunteer Coordinator2$0
Cody Jacobs-NichelsonDirector1$0
Marissa ChastainDirector1$0
Ross KingDirector1$0
Jarrett MartinDirector1$0
Melissa WilliamsonDirector1$0
Trent FarrDirector1$0
Bert Ballard-MyerDirector1$0
Russel StalveyDirector1$0
Krystal HamSecretary3$0
Benjamin Jacobs-NichelsonTreasurer3$0
John-Presley OrvinVice President3$0
Rebecca LoccisanoPresident5$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 22 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Ida BarrettCommunity Outreach Director2$0
Kiersten MeehanVolunteer Coordinator2$0
Kenneth LanneyDirector of Events2$0
Cameron HarlestonDirector1$0
Cody NichelsonDirector1$0
Danielle BonannoPresident Emerita1$0
Marissa ChastainDirector1$0
Ross KingDirector1$0
Jarrett MartinDirector1$0
Leandro TadashiDirector1$0
Danielle VitoDirector1$0
Melissa WilliamsonDirector1$0
Sarah FrazerDirector1$0
Trent FarrDirector1$0
LeVares JacksonDirector1$0
Bert Ballard-MyerDirector1$0
Russel StalveyDirector1$0
Lashon GoodineDirector1$0
Krystal HamSecretary3$0
Benjamin Jacobs-NichelsonTreasurer3$0
John-Presley OrvinVice President3$0
Rebecca LoccisanoPresident5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
551 ATHENS AVE, ATHENS, GA 30601-2009
In care of
% BENJAMIN JACOBS NICHELSON
Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
PO Box 81944, Athens GA 30608
Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
Paisley Stewart, PO Box 81944, Athens GA 30608
Signed the 990-EZ
Thomas Elliot Williamson, Executive Director

Mission

Athens Pride Queer Collective is dedicated to the advancement of equity affirmation diversity and wellness of queer populations in the greater Athens area by working with historically marginalized communities through outreach social connection education and events.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Gender Affirming Grant: We provide grant funds to those who are in need of resources to assist them with transition surgery. In 2024 we provided two different individuals with scholarships to assist them with the medical expenses of the surgery.
    Expenses $7,632
  • APQC Pride Parade: Each June we host a Pride Parade in Athens GA. This event has several thousand attendees and is a free resource to the Athens community. After the parade we have a resource festival with live performances for the community and parade goers.
    Expenses $29
  • APQC Prom: Host a prom for the LGBTQIA Community in Athens GA and surrounding counties. This serves as a way to encourage community and provide those who may have not been able to attend their own prom due to fear of discrimination an opportunity.
    Expenses $1,907
  • APQC Prom: Host a prom for the LGBTQIA Community in Athens GA and surrounding counties. This serves as a way to encourage community and provide those who may have not been able to attend their own prom due to fear of discrimination an opportunity.

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
45-2573445
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2015
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$144,510
Income (IRS master file)
$133,259

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$133,259$109,300$144,510IRS
990-EZDecember 2024$113,207$85,234$120,551IRS
990-EZDecember 2023$111,430$69,376$95,112XML
990-N for 2021
Officer: Paisley Stewart
December 31, 2021≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2015
Officer: Lorenza Rozier
December 31, 2015≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 45-2573445).

Questions about ATHENS PRIDE

What is the EIN of ATHENS PRIDE?
The employer identification number (EIN) of ATHENS PRIDE is 45-2573445.
Is ATHENS PRIDE tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2015.
Are donations to ATHENS PRIDE tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does ATHENS PRIDE file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of ATHENS PRIDE due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did ATHENS PRIDE last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of ATHENS PRIDE?
The 990-N for 2021 names Paisley Stewart.
Who are the officers and directors of ATHENS PRIDE?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 20 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $31,315 (Thomas Williamson, Executive Director).
How much revenue does ATHENS PRIDE have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $133,259, expenses of $109,300 and total assets of $144,510 at year end.

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