GAY AND LESBIAN COMMUNITY CENTER OF SOUTHERN NEVADA INC

Financials

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 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)

401 S MARYLAND PKWY, LAS VEGAS, NV 89101-7206

Principal officer (990 for 2025)

JOHN WALDRON, 401 S MARYLAND PARKWAY, LAS VEGAS, NV 89101

Signed the 990

JOHN WALDRON, CEO

Phone

(702) 733-9800

Website

WWW.THECENTERLV.ORG

Return prepared by

HOULDSWORTH RUSSO & COMPANY PC

Mission

THE LGBTQ+ CENTER OF LAS VEGAS ("THE CENTER") SERVES AS A WELCOMING SYSTEM OF CARE AND SUPPORT FOR LGBTQIA+ INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND ALLIES, ADVANCING ITS MISSION THROUGH THREE INTERCONNECTED PILLARS: COMMUNITY BUILDING, ADVOCACY, AND HEALTH AND WELLNESS. THE CENTER PROVIDES A COMPREHENSIVE CONTINUUM OF PROGRAMS AND SERVICES, INCLUDING PRIMARY AND SEXUAL HEALTHCARE, HIV/STI TESTING AND PREVENTION, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND RECOVERY SERVICES, PHARMACY SERVICES, MOBILE HEALTHCARE, COMMUNITY RESOURCE NAVIGATION, VICTIM ADVOCACY AND CRISIS SUPPORT, TRANSITIONAL AND PERMANENT AFFORDABLE HOUSING, EDUCATION AND TRAINING, SUPPORT GROUPS, ARTS AND CULTURAL PROGRAMMING, AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR SOCIAL CONNECTION AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT. PROGRAMS SERVE YOUTH, ADULTS, FAMILIES, OLDER ADULTS, VETERANS, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, PEOPLE LIVING WITH HIV, INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING HOUSING INSTABILITY, AND OTHERS WHO FACE BARRIERS TO CARE AND SUPPORT. THROUGH ITS CAMPUSES, MOBILE SERVICES, COMMUNITY PARTNERS

Program accomplishments

• YOUTH AND FAMILY YOUTH AND FAMILY THERAPEUTIC SUPPORT GROUPS OUR WEEKLY YOUTH & FAMILY THERAPEUTIC SUPPORT GROUPS PROVIDED SEPARATE THERAPEUTIC SPACES FOR LGBTQ+ YOUTH AND THEIR CAREGIVERS. FACILITATED BY LICENSED THERAPISTS, THESE GROUPS SUPPORTED FAMILIES NAVIGATING IDENTITY EXPLORATION, FAMILY ACCEPTANCE, CRISIS, LEGAL CHALLENGES, AND SOCIAL ISOLATION WHILE STRENGTHENING PEER SUPPORT AND LONG-TERM COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS. QVOLUTION QVOLUTION SERVED LGBTQIA+ AND ALLY YOUTH AGES 13 TO 24 THROUGH AGE-SPECIFIC PROGRAMMING FOCUSED ON SOCIAL CONNECTION, LEADERSHIP, RECREATION, EDUCATION, AND PERSONAL GROWTH. DURING 2025, THE PROGRAM EXPANDED TO INCLUDE WORKSHOPS IN AUTOMOTIVE CARE, SEWING, SONGWRITING, VOICE ACTING, COSMETIC SCIENCE, ADVOCACY, AND OTHER PRACTICAL LIFE SKILLS, HELPING PREPARE YOUTH FOR ADULTHOOD WHILE FOSTERING CONFIDENCE, RESILIENCE, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT. QKIDS QKIDS PROVIDED A WELCOMING BI-MONTHLY PROGRAM FOR LGBTQ+ YOUTH AGES 12 AND UNDER AND THEIR FAMILIES. THROUGH CREATIVE ACTIVITIES, COMMUNITY BUILDING, AND FAMILY ENGAGEMENT, CHILDREN EXPLORED AND CELEBRATED THEIR IDENTITIES WHILE PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS RECEIVED EDUCATION, PEER SUPPORT, AND ACCESS TO AFFIRMING RESOURCES. PIVOT PIVOT REMAINED ONE OF THE LGBTQ CENTER OF LAS VEGAS' SIGNATURE FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAMS IN 2025. THROUGH FOUR SIX-WEEK COHORTS, THE PROGRAM HELPED LGBTQ+ YOUTH AND CAREGIVERS STRENGTHEN COMMUNICATION, INCREASE FAMILY ACCEPTANCE, AND BUILD HEALTHIER RELATIONSHIPS. SATURDAY YOUTH & FAMILY GROUPS WERE ADDED DURING EACH COHORT TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEER SUPPORT AND EMOTIONAL CONNECTION WHILE INTRODUCING FAMILIES TO THE CENTER'S BROADER CONTINUUM OF YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES. COMPREHENSIVE SEX EDUCATION YOUTH AGES 13 TO 18 RECEIVED FREE LGBTQIA+-INCLUSIVE COMPREHENSIVE SEX EDUCATION COVERING CONSENT, HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS, CONTRACEPTION, PREGNANCY PREVENTION, HIV/STI PREVENTION, AND IDENTITY DEVELOPMENT. DURING 2025, PROGRAMMING EXPANDED TO INCLUDE A MULTI-WEEK QUEER-CENTERED SUMMER SEX EDUCATION SERIES DESIGNED TO PROVIDE MEDICALLY ACCURATE, AFFIRMING EDUCATION FOR LGBTQ+ YOUTH. SENIORS MEN'S MONDAY GAME DAY MEN'S MONDAY PROVIDED LGBTQ+ SENIOR MEN WITH A CONSISTENT OPPORTUNITY FOR FRIENDSHIP, GAMES, CONVERSATION, AND SOCIAL CONNECTION. THE PROGRAM FOSTERED ROUTINE, PEER SUPPORT, AND MEANINGFUL COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. WIZE WOMYN'S WEDNESDAY WIZE WOMYN PROVIDED SENIOR LESBIAN WOMEN WITH A VIBRANT WEEKLY COMMUNITY CENTERED ON FRIENDSHIP, RECREATION, AND WELLNESS. ACTIVITIES THROUGHOUT 2025 INCLUDED TAI CHI, WII BOWLING, MAH JONG, CARD GAMES, ARTS AND CRAFTS, BINGO, BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS, AND OTHER SOCIAL ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO PROMOTE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, CREATIVITY, AND LASTING FRIENDSHIPS. INCLUSIVE THURSDAYS INCLUSIVE THURSDAYS FEATURED LUNCH & LEARN PRESENTATIONS FROM COMMUNITY PARTNERS COVERING HEALTH, WELLNESS, LIFELONG LEARNING, LOCAL HISTORY, LEGAL RESOURCES, EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS, AND OTHER TOPICS OF INTEREST TO LGBTQ+ SENIORS. PROGRAMMING ALSO INCLUDED EDUCATIONAL COMMUNITY OUTINGS AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR SOCIAL CONNECTION OVER A COMPLIMENTARY LUNCH. INCLUSIVE & ADULT PROGRAMMING ADULT SUPPORT GROUPS THE LGBTQ CENTER OF LAS VEGAS SIGNIFICANTLY EXPANDED ADULT PROGRAMMING IN 2025 TO BETTER MEET THE DIVERSE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY. NEW PEER-LED SUPPORT GROUPS WERE LAUNCHED FOR UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS, INCLUDING ACES & AROS, BI/PANSEXUAL INDIVIDUALS, FURRIES, AND POLYAMOROUS INDIVIDUALS, WHILE ESTABLISHED GROUPS SUCH AS L-GROUP AND THE BLACK LGBTQ GROUP EXPERIENCED SUBSTANTIAL GROWTH IN PARTICIPATION. THESE PROGRAMS PROVIDED SAFE, AFFIRMING SPACES WHERE LGBTQ+ ADULTS BUILT COMMUNITY, REDUCED ISOLATION, RECEIVED PEER SUPPORT, AND STRENGTHENED THEIR OVERALL WELL-BEING. TRANSGENDER & GENDER DIVERSITY PROGRAMS TRANSGENDER PROGRAMMING EXPERIENCED ITS LARGEST EXPANSION TO DATE IN 2025 IN RESPONSE TO GROWING COMMUNITY NEED. IN ADDITION TO GENDER TRANSLATIONS AND GUY TALK, THE CENTER LAUNCHED BEAUTIES IN BLOOM FOR TRANSFEMININE ADULTS AGES 35 AND OLDER, THE DOLL HOUSE FOR TRANSFEMININE ADULTS AGES 18 TO 34, AND THE TRANS-HARMONIC CHOIR, WHICH HELD ITS FIRST PUBLIC PERFORMANCE DURING THE HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS CELEBRATION. TOGETHER, THESE PROGRAMS PROVIDED AFFIRMING SPACES FOR CONNECTION, PEER SUPPORT, CREATIVE EXPRESSION, LEADERSHIP, AND COMMUNITY BUILDING FOR TRANSGENDER AND GENDER- DIVERSE INDIVIDUALS. NIKKI WOODS SWITCH CLOSET THE NIKKI WOODS SWITCH CLOSET LAUNCHED IN 2025 AS A GENDER-AFFIRMING CLOTHING RESOURCE SUPPORTING TRANSGENDER AND GENDER-DIVERSE INDIVIDUALS NAVIGATING TRANSITION, EMPLOYMENT, HOUSING INSTABILITY, RECOVERY, AND OTHER LIFE CHALLENGES. COMMUNITY DONATIONS OF CLOTHING, SHOES, ACCESSORIES, AND COSMETICS ENABLED PARTICIPANTS TO ACCESS AFFIRMING ATTIRE FOR EVERYDAY LIFE, JOB INTERVIEWS, MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS, AND MILESTONE EVENTS. THE PROGRAM QUICKLY BECAME AN IMPORTANT SOURCE OF DIGNITY, CONFIDENCE, AND SUPPORT WHILE LAYING THE FOUNDATION FOR LONG-TERM SUSTAINABILITY AND FUTURE GROWTH. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT THROUGHOUT 2025, THE LGBTQ CENTER OF LAS VEGAS EXPANDED OPPORTUNITIES FOR COMMUNITY CONNECTION THROUGH EDUCATIONAL, CULTURAL, AND SOCIAL EVENTS THAT FOSTERED BELONGING, VISIBILITY, AND RESILIENCE. SIGNATURE EVENTS INCLUDED TRANSGENDER DAY OF VISIBILITY, TRANSGENDER DAY OF REMEMBRANCE, LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY MIXERS, LESBIAN-FOCUSED SOCIAL EVENTS, HOT SUMMER NIGHTS: THE LESBIAN DATING GAME, AND PERFORMANCES BY THE NEWLY FORMED TRANS-HARMONIC CHOIR. THESE EVENTS PROVIDED AFFIRMING SPACES WHERE COMMUNITY MEMBERS BUILT RELATIONSHIPS, CELEBRATED IDENTITY, ACCESSED RESOURCES, AND STRENGTHENED CONNECTIONS WITH ONE ANOTHER. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT IN 2025, THE LGBTQ CENTER OF LAS VEGAS LAUNCHED WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMING TO SUPPORT LGBTQ+ ADULTS IN ACHIEVING LONG-TERM ECONOMIC STABILITY. THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH EQUUS, EMPLOYNV, AND BANK OF AMERICA, PARTICIPANTS RECEIVED CAREER READINESS TRAINING, LIFE SKILLS EDUCATION, FINANCIAL LITERACY, EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT, AND INDIVIDUALIZED CAREER GUIDANCE. THIS HOLISTIC APPROACH REDUCED BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT WHILE EMPOWERING LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY MEMBERS WITH THE SKILLS AND RESOURCES NEEDED TO BUILD SUSTAINABLE CAREERS AND GREATER ECONOMIC INDEPENDENCE. CENTER ADVOCACY NETWORK THE CENTER ADVOCACY NETWORK (CAN) CONTINUED PROVIDING CONFIDENTIAL, TRAUMA-INFORMED ADVOCACY, EDUCATION, REFERRALS, AND SUPPORT FOR SURVIVORS OF INTERPERSONAL VIOLENCE. DURING 2025, THE NATIONALLY ACCREDITED PROGRAM EXPANDED INTO A COMPREHENSIVE 40-HOUR ADVOCATE TRAINING CURRICULUM FEATURING SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS, APPLIED LEARNING, TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE, HARM REDUCTION, COURTROOM NAVIGATION, DE-ESCALATION STRATEGIES, AND COLLABORATION WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT. THE CENTER ALSO EXPANDED ITS EDUCATION INITIATIVES THROUGH THE CAN TEEN ONLINE COURSE AND DEVELOPMENT OF AN EDUCATION & EMPOWERMENT PLATFORM AND ONLINE LEARNING HUB TO INCREASE ACCESS TO HIGH-QUALITY LGBTQ+-AFFIRMING ADVOCACY EDUCATION. CULTURAL COMPETENCY TRAINING THE CENTER'S EXPERIENCED STAFF PROVIDED CULTURAL COMPETENCY TRAINING FOR SCHOOLS, HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS, BUSINESSES, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS. TRAINING TOPICS INCLUDED LGBTQIA+ INCLUSION, GENDER IDENTITY, HIV EDUCATION, TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE, VICTIM ADVOCACY, AND BEST PRACTICES FOR CREATING WELCOMING AND AFFIRMING ENVIRONMENTS. COMMUNITY INFORMATION & RESOURCE REFERRALS THE CENTER'S INFORMATION AND REFERRAL SERVICES CONNECTED COMMUNITY MEMBERS WITH LGBTQIA+ RESOURCES, SUPPORT GROUPS, AFFIRMING HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS, LEGAL SERVICES, HOUSING ASSISTANCE, PUBLIC BENEFITS, COUNSELORS, AND OTHER COMMUNITY RESOURCES. STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS HELPED INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES NAVIGATE AVAILABLE SERVICES WHILE STRENGTHENING CONNECTIONS THROUGHOUT SOUTHERN NEVADA'S LGBTQIA+ COMMUNITY. MEDICAID, SNAP, AND ENERGY ASSISTANCE SIGN-UP FRIDAYS EVERY FRIDAY, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THREE SQUARE, THE CENTER PROVIDED ASSISTANCE WITH MEDICAID, SNAP, AND ENERGY ASSISTANCE APPLICATIONS. THIS SERVICE HELPED INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES ACCESS ESSENTIAL PUBLIC BENEFITS BY PROVIDING PERSONALIZED GUIDANCE THROUGH THE APPLICATION PROCESS AND CONNECTING COMMUNITY MEMBERS WITH RESOURCES THAT PROMOTED LONG-TERM STABILITY. HEALTH AND WELLNESS FREE HIV TESTING AND COUNSELING THE CENTER IS PROUD TO OFFER OUR COMMUNITY ACCESS TO THE ARLENE COOPER WELLNESS CLINIC, THE SEXUAL HEALTH CLINIC, PROVIDING FREE TESTING FOR HIV, SYPHILIS, GONORRHEA, AND CHLAMYDIA. FOR ANYONE TESTING POSITIVE FOR ANY OF THESE WE ALSO OFFER RAPID ART, TREATMENT, FOLLOW UP, AND ENGAGEMENT INTO CARE. OUR CLINIC IS OPEN MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY, AND APPOINTMENTS CAN BY CALLING THE CLINIC. WE ALSO ACCEPT WALK-INS ON A FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED BASIS, ENSURING ACCESSIBLE AND COMPREHENSIVE CARE FOR ALL. HEALTHCARE SERVICES THE GAVIN J. GOORJIAN COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER PROVIDES INCLUSIVE, COMPASSIONATE, AND HIGH-QUALITY HEALTHCARE SERVICES TO THE LGBTQIA+ COMMUNITY AND THE BROADER LAS VEGAS POPULATION. LOCATED AT 921 S. LAS VEGAS BLVD, THE CLINIC OFFERS A RANGE O
  Expenses $24,638,731 · grants $130,342 · revenue $23,873,967

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.

IRS record

EIN

94-3192750

Tax-exempt status

501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization

Foundation status

Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))

Donations deductible (Pub 78)

Public charity, 50% deduction limit

Exempt since

1994

Accounting year ends

December

Files

Form 990 or 990-EZ

Category (NTEE)

Human services (P99Z)

Assets (IRS master file)

$21,907,196

Income (IRS master file)

$28,591,060

Filing history

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 94-3192750).

Questions about GAY AND LESBIAN COMMUNITY CENTER OF SOUTHERN NEVADA INC

What is the EIN of GAY AND LESBIAN COMMUNITY CENTER OF SOUTHERN NEVADA INC?

The employer identification number (EIN) of GAY AND LESBIAN COMMUNITY CENTER OF SOUTHERN NEVADA INC is 94-3192750.

Is GAY AND LESBIAN COMMUNITY CENTER OF SOUTHERN NEVADA INC tax-exempt?

Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1994.

Are donations to GAY AND LESBIAN COMMUNITY CENTER OF SOUTHERN NEVADA INC tax-deductible?

Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).

Which annual return does GAY AND LESBIAN COMMUNITY CENTER OF SOUTHERN NEVADA INC 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 GAY AND LESBIAN COMMUNITY CENTER OF SOUTHERN NEVADA INC 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 GAY AND LESBIAN COMMUNITY CENTER OF SOUTHERN NEVADA INC last file with the IRS?

The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.

Who is the principal officer of GAY AND LESBIAN COMMUNITY CENTER OF SOUTHERN NEVADA INC?

The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names JOHN WALDRON.

Who are the officers and directors of GAY AND LESBIAN COMMUNITY CENTER OF SOUTHERN NEVADA INC?

The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 22 people; 8 received compensation from the organization, the highest $232,046 (JOHN WALDRON, CEO).

How much revenue does GAY AND LESBIAN COMMUNITY CENTER OF SOUTHERN NEVADA INC have?

On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $28,591,060, expenses of $27,385,064 and total assets of $21,907,196 at year end.

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