EIN 45-3709449

The Center for Sexuality & Gender Diversity

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
Year formed
2011
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
The Center for Sexuality & Gender Diversity serves the local LGBQT+ community by providing an easy-access hub and safe, supportive spaces and services. We aim to foster a sense of community, self-respect and hope. Our organization offers various programs including community connection events, support groups, counseling, advocacy and referrals, transgender resources, LGBTQIA+ youth & young adult council, youth & young adult events. We act as a bridge to the greater Kern County Community.
Also known as...
Gay and Lesbian Center of Bakersfield
Total revenues
$727,800
2023
Total expenses
$684,881
2023
Total assets
$202,509
2023
Num. employees
0
2023

Program areas at The Center for Sexuality & Gender Diversity

THE ORGANIZATION OPERATED VARIOUS PROGRAMS TO SUPPORT THE LGBTQIA+ COMMUNITY INCLUDING, COMMUNITY CONNECTION EVENTS, SUPPORT GROUPS,COUNSELING, ADVOCACY AND REFERRALS, TRANSGENDER RESOURCES, LGBTQIA+ YOUTH & YOUNG ADULT COUNCIL, YOUTH & YOUNG ADULT EVENTS, YOUTH & YOUNG ADULT PEER SUPPORT/CONNECTION SPACES IN PERSON & VIRTUALLY, AS WELL AS CULTURAL COMPETENCY TRAININGS TO THE COMMUNITY.SOME OF THE COMMUNITY CONNECTION EVENTS INCLUDED:WEDNESDAY COMMUTER MIXER EVENTSUNDAY MEDITATIONTRANS DAY OF VISIBILITY EVENTOVER THE RAINBOW YOUTH FAIRCHOSEN FAMILY PICNICGAME NIGHT-QTBIPoC Meetup- a peer support group space for queer and trans folks whoidentify as Black, Indigenous, and/or as people of color. This community can alsobe described as folks of marginalized & racially oppressed cultural backgrounds.-Bi+/Pan Workshop- a support group space with a counselor for folks who identify as Bi+. Pansexual, or attracted to more than one gender.-Gender Rebels Workshop- a support group space with a counselor for folks who identify as trans/transgender, nonbinary, gender nonconforming, under the gender expansive umbrella and/or are questioning.-Youth Hangout- a peer support space for youth & young adults to connect withother community members their age, hang out, and seek support.-RISE Up Book Club- book club space for community members focused on Anti-Racism, Social Justice, LGBTQ+ issues, history , and the intersections where these meet.-Commuter Mixer Wednesdays- hosted at our Center this is a space for community connection. Folks are invited to drop in during open hours, have a drink & snack, and connect with others.-Saturday Social -hosted at our Center this is a space for community connection.Folks are invited to drop in during open hours, have a drink & snack, and connectwith others.-Meditation Sundays-hosted at our Center this is a space for community connection. Folks are invited to drop in and participate in a group meditation and discussion session.-AA Group Held at the Center Mondays * started Feb 2022-Youth & Y.A. Discord Server created & Hosting virtual hangouts 2x a month*started Feb 2022

Who funds The Center for Sexuality & Gender Diversity

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The California EndowmentGeneral Operating Support: To Support An Organization That Improves Health and Well-Being for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Questioning Youth in Schools and the Community By Providing Safe, Supportive Spaces for LGBTQ Residents and Strengthening Outreach To the Wider Community in Kern County.$50,000
Santa Barbara FoundationCivil Rights, Social Action, Advocacy$10,000

Personnel at The Center for Sexuality & Gender Diversity

NameTitleCompensation
Janice L DunlapChief Financial Officer and Treasurer$0
Anne-Natasha PinckneyExecutive Director$74,019
Anthony ValdezVice Chair$0
Emily FisherChair$0
Jamie OrtizChair / Vice President / Board Member$0
...and 7 more key personnel

Financials for The Center for Sexuality & Gender Diversity

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$733,509
Program services$375
Investment income and dividends$12
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$-6,096
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$727,800

Form 990s for The Center for Sexuality & Gender Diversity

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-03-21990View PDF
2022-062023-06-27990View PDF
2020-122021-05-21990View PDF
2019-122020-12-18990View PDF
2018-122019-07-23990View PDF
...and 2 more Form 990s

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Data update history
May 21, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
December 25, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $10,000 from Santa Barbara Foundation
August 26, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
August 24, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 6 new personnel
June 12, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $50,000 from The California Endowment
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsHuman rights organizationsCivil rights and social justice organizationsCharities
Issues
Human servicesHuman rightsLGBTQ
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsNo full-time employees
General information
Address
PO Box 2712
Bakersfield, CA 93303
Metro area
Bakersfield, CA
County
Kern County, CA
Website URL
thecenterbak.org/ 
Phone
(661) 843-7995
IRS details
EIN
45-3709449
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2011
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
R26: LGBT Rights
NAICS code, primary
813319: Social Advocacy Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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