New York City Parents of Lesbians and Gay Men Inc

What it reported doing in 2024

Pflag nyc serves New York city families, schools, and communities in order to increase understanding and acceptance of lgbtq+ people. To create a better future for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (lgbtq+) youth and adults through a partnership of parents, allies, and lgbtq+ people. Support for parents, families, & friends family support and acceptance are the most important factors for positive outcomes for lgbtq+ youth. Our free support groups and support coaching help families stay close and keep relationships strong when a loved one comes out. As important today as when the first pflag nyc parents met in 1973, pflag nyc's support has changed only in the many ways families can reach us and the breadth of communities we serve. Safe & inclusive schools outside the family, school is a pivotal place in the life of a young person. Our safe schools program partners with schools to ensure that lgbtq+ youth are able to learn in an environment that is affirming, safe, and respectful. Through classroom presentations with trained volunteer speakers and professional development workshops for educators, we are working to create an environment in nyc schools that is free of harassment for all students. Community outreach & education beyond family and school, pflag nyc teaches people how to make their spaces safer and more welcoming for lgbtq+ folks. We deliver educational programs to workplaces, organizations, faith communities, and more to raise awareness and increase inclusivity. Learn how we can customize our programming to fit your needs and goals. Advocacy in New York city & beyond through activism, advocacy, and allyship, we make our voices heard! In addition to our triple-a town hall network for organization and mobilization, we participate in the New York governor's annual lgbtq convening and pflag's lobby day, host rallies and events, and advocate for inclusive legislation and policies at the city and state level as often as possible.

Financial Efficiency

• Mission deployment rate: 100%; rating input score 100
• Program expense ratio: 89.5%; rating input score 90
• Fundraising efficiency: $24.82 raised per $1 spent on fundraising; rating input score 64; 64th percentile among comparable filings

Transparency & Controls

• Consistency checks: 91.7%; rating input score 92; 12th percentile among comparable filings
• Pay-setting controls: Limited
• Foreign activity oversight: Limited
• Grant itemization coverage: Limited
• Major donor itemization: Yes; rating input score 100
• Related-party transparency: Limited

Accountability

• Independent voting board: 100%; rating input score 100; 63rd percentile among comparable filings
• Governance controls: 7 of 8 controls in place; rating input score 88
  • Conflict-of-interest policy: Pass
  • Whistleblower policy: Pass
  • Document-retention policy: Pass
  • CEO compensation review process: Pass
  • Other executive compensation review process: NotApplicable
  • Form 990 shared with the board: Pass
  • Board meeting minutes documented: Pass
  • Audit committee oversight: Pass
  • Independent financial-statement audit: Fail

Sustainability

• Operating margin: -39.1%; rating input score 4; 4th percentile among comparable filings
• Total-asset coverage ratio: 0.75; rating input score 34; 34th percentile among comparable filings
• Liabilities to assets ratio: 0.33; rating input score 23; 23rd percentile among comparable filings
• Officer compensation ratio: 7.8%; rating input score 44; 44th percentile among comparable filings

Growth

• Program expense growth: 25.4% per year; rating input score 100; 87th percentile among comparable filings
• Revenue growth: 22.8% per year; rating input score 100; 88th percentile among comparable filings
• Asset growth: 21% per year; rating input score 100; 83rd percentile among comparable filings