2014 ANNUAL REPORT THE & FOR LGBT NYC

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1 2014 ANNUAL REPORT THE & FOR LGBT NYC

2 WELCOME This past year has seen incredible advances for The Center and the LGBT community. When we were founded over 30 years ago, we were lucky to have a building, no matter what it looked like, and we were fighting to stay alive as AIDS was ravaging our community. Even at that time, some brave people believed that we deserved better. The Center s founding President, Irving Cooperberg, always said that we were building for the generation after AIDS, and our community deserves the best. We aren t at the end of the AIDS epidemic yet, but we put Irving s statement into action at The Center in 2014 as we forged ahead with a $9.2 million capital renovation to make our building a home that is beautiful, vibrant and equipped to help everyone in the LGBT community live the lives they deserve. When we take care of this building, we send the message to the people who come here over 6,000 of them every week and growing that they matter. The gay man with HIV who is struggling to get and stay sober, the lesbian couple hoping for a baby, the young person who is desperate to find another kid just like him, the trans immigrant who needs health insurance and a doctor who gets her, the LGBT elder who comes here to reminisce with friends. They all matter. People still need to hear this message, even today, even in places like New York City. We have been doing this work for years, but we are not resting on our laurels and we are in fact creating and delivering innovative programming that addresses the needs and challenges of the LGBT community today and in the future. Having a building that is welcoming and easy to navigate in which to deliver that programming is a huge step forward in empowering people to lead healthy, successful lives. Thank you to everyone who supported The Center to make this transformative project and all of the life-saving work we have done in 2014 possible. We have taken The Center to new heights, and we hope you ll drop by soon to see it for yourself. Sincerely, Glennda Testone Executive Director Timothy Y. Chow Board President We have taken The Center to new heights, and we hope you ll drop by soon to see it for yourself.

3 BOARD OF DIRECTORS The Center s is responsible for oversight of the organization s operations and helps guide The Center s long-term vision and planning. PRESIDENT Timothy Y. Chow BOARD CO-CHAIRS H. Gwen Marcus, Esq. James Anderson TREASURER Julie Harris AT-LARGE MEMBERS OF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Brian Offutt PAST PRESIDENTS Brian Offutt 2012 to 2013 Mario J. Palumbo, Jr to 2011 Bruce Anderson 2005 to 2009 Richard Winger 2001 to 2004 STAFF LEADERSHIP Glennda Testone Executive Director Carrie Davis, MSW Chief Programs and Policy Officer Jeffrey Klein Chief Development Officer Kate Urmeneta, CPA Chief Financial Officer Keith Jacobson Judith E. Turkel 1995 to 2000 Rob Wheeler Chief Operating Officer BOARD OF DIRECTORS Stephanie Battaglino Steven J. Powsner Kelli Carpenter 1992 to 1994 Phyllis Dicker YOUNG LEADERS COUNCIL John Hadity David Nimmons The Young Leaders Council (YLC) Darilyn T. Olidge, Esq to 1991 works in conjunction with our board Samuel W. Rosenblatt and develops programming to engage Aimee E. Saginaw, Esq. Irving Cooperberg its demographic as Center supporters, Doak Sergent 1983 to 1987 members, volunteers and leaders. Claire M Shanley Jan Siegmund Baljit Singh, MD Scott Widmeyer Greg Zaffiro listing as of June 30, 2014

4 PROGRAMS & SERVICES ARTS & CULTURE CENTER FAMILIES New York City s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center empowers people to lead healthy, successful lives. The Center celebrates our diversity and advocates for justice and opportunity. ARTS & CULTURE From producing the renowned Second Tuesday monthly arts and culture series to hosting a queer bookstore and cultural event space, The Center provides a forum for artists, authors and performers to create, celebrate and connect. CENTER RECOVERY CENTER WELLNESS CENTER YOUTH The Center became home to one of NYC s only queer bookstores and cultural spaces IN OVER 2,000 FEET OF RECORDS AND 5,000 VOLUMES WERE AVAILABLE THROUGH OUR PAT PARKER/VITO RUSSO CENTER LIBRARY AND THE CENTER S NATIONAL HISTORY ARCHIVE. THE BUREAU OF GENERAL SERVICES QUEER DIVISION. Permanent installations by artists including KEITH HARING, BARBARA SANDLER, KENNY SCHARF, GEORGE WHITMAN AND MARTIN WONG were on view year-round.

5 PROGRAMS & SERVICES ARTS & CULTURE CENTER FAMILIES CENTER FAMILIES For more than two decades, The Center has been helping the LGBT community build, nurture, protect and grow our families. Whether someone is ready to start a family, looking to make a play date with other LGBT families or just seeking an LGBT-family-friendly environment, The Center is here to help. IN CENTER RECOVERY CENTER WELLNESS CENTER YOUTH The LGBT Foster Care Project team trained almost 1400 foster care agency staff & parents since its inception in September bananas, 80 snack size boxes of raisins, 80 juice boxes, 10 gallons of lemonade and 3 watermelons were consumed by 312 people at the Annual Pride Picnic. IN THE MIDST OF CONDUCTING 88 FAMILY BUILDING AND SUPPORT GROUPS, ONE FAMILY SERVICES TEAM MEMBER RAN HER FIRST HALF-MARATHON, ANOTHER SUCCESSFULLY POTTY-TRAINED HER TWO-YEAR-OLD, WHILE A THIRD NAVIGATED THE NYC PRIVATE SCHOOL SYSTEM TO ENROLL HIS KINDERGARTNER!

6 PROGRAMS & SERVICES CENTER RECOVERY CENTER WELLNESS ARTS & CULTURE CENTER FAMILIES Center Recovery is the only New York State, OASAS-licensed, outpatient substance abuse treatment program specifically designed for the LGBT community. We provide the tools our clients need to lead sober, healthier lives. Through a range of programs, services and events, Center Wellness provides the mental and physical health resources to help people take charge and live the happy, healthy lives they deserve. Whether you want to quit smoking, need to access free HIV testing, are dealing with a cancer diagnosis or just want to find a healthcare professional who gets you, Center Wellness can help. CENTER RECOVERY CENTER WELLNESS IN IN CENTER YOUTH EACH WEEK, CENTER RECOVERY SERVED 109 PEOPLE AND OFFERED 20 GROUPS. Staff administered over 1000 toxicology tests. Center Recovery counseling team members included a former Disney Store National Trivia Champion, a real estate developer and an Interfaith Minister! AN AVERAGE OF 10 EXTERNAL 12 STEP GROUPS MET AT THE CENTER PER DAY, PROVIDING ADDITIONAL SUPPORT FOR CLIENTS IN RECOVERY. Center Wellness helped more than 20 COUNSELORS become certified HIV testers. THE GENDER IDENTITY PROJECT DISTRIBUTED OVER 20,000 MALE AND FEMALE CONDOMS TO THE TRANSGENDER COMMUNITY. 20 COUNTRIES were represented among The Center s contingency at the NYC Pride March.

7 PROGRAMS & SERVICES ARTS & CULTURE CENTER FAMILIES CENTER YOUTH The Center helps LGBT young people to live independently, establish support networks and effect positive social change. Open to youth between the ages of 13 and 21, our programs build self-esteem and help ready participants to succeed in achieving their life goals. IN CENTER RECOVERY CENTER WELLNESS CENTER YOUTH Center Youth trained 40 young people to be HIV educators through our Popular Opinion Leader HIV Educator Program. Time Warner Cable donated 6 imacs, 6 Lenovo all-in-one desktops, 6 Dell laptops, 1 MacBook, 4 ipad Minis, 4 Google Nexus 7 tablets, 1 65 Samsung LED Smart TV, 1 Sony Full HD Camcorder, cable TV and internet access to create THE CENTER YOUTH TIME WARNER CABLE LEARNING LAB. NUMBER OF CENTER YOUTH SUMMER CAMPERS AND STAFF WHO WERE STRANDED UNDER THE OPEN AIR ARCHERY RANGE SHELTER DURING A TORRENTIAL 8SUMMER DOWNPOUR. 40 pounds of mashed potatoes + 10 turkeys WERE SERVED AT OUR ANNUAL THANKS FOR BEING QUEER THANKSGIVING FEAST (gobble, gobble!).

8 FINANCIALS STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents $3,355,684 $2,108,830 Government grants receivable, net 849, ,993 Unconditional promises to give, net 733,354 1,145,854 Unconditional promises to give, net (capital project specific) 80, ,806 Other receivables, net 34,764 48,988 Prepaid expenses and other assets 138, ,085 Property, plant and equipment, net 15,369,519 11,951,169 Program Services 70% Fundraising 20% Management & General 10% ACTIVITIES & CHANGES IN NET ASSETS REVENUE AND SUPPORT Government grants $1,637,718 $1,710,936 Government grants (capital project specific) 2,536, ,733 Contributions 2,637,731 2,748,599 Contributions (capital project specific) 44,300 1,911,424 Special events, net 1,653,626 1,114,824 Legacies and bequests 1,198, ,386 Other revenue 712, ,162 TOTAL $20,562,885 $16,858,725 TOTAL REVENUE AND SUPPORT $10,420,565 $9,532,064 LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS Accounts payable and accrued expenses Accounts and retainage payable (capital project specific) $673,316 $779, ,577 Mortgages payable 2,747,623 2,895,252 Other liabilities 149, ,328 TOTAL LIABILITIES $4,229,139 $3,854,582 NET ASSETS 16,333,746 13,004,143 TOTAL $20,562,885 $16,858,725 EXPENSES Program services $4,928,682 $4,886,462 Management and general 734, ,130 Fundraising 1,427,386 1,161,850 TOTAL EXPENSES $7,090,962 $6,886,442 Change in Net Assets $3,329,603 $2,645,622 Net Assets, beginning of year $13,004,143 $10,358,521 Net Assets, end of year $16,333,746 $13,004,143 The statements of financial position of the Lesbian and Gay Community Services Center, Inc. as of June 30, 2014 and 2013, and the related statements of activities, functional expenses and cash flows were audited by O Connor Davies, an independent accounting firm. The statements shown above have been derived from the audited financial statements.

9 MAJOR DONORS The Center would like to recognize the generosity of our Leadership and President s Circle donors whose support makes our life-saving and life-changing programs possible. PAGE 1 PAGE 2

10 MAJOR DONORS The Center would like to recognize the generosity of our Leadership and President s Circle donors whose support makes our life-saving and life-changing programs possible. PAGE 1 PAGE 2

11 CORPORATE & FOUNDATION SUPPORTERS The Center is grateful to acknowledge the following corporations, firms and organizations that supported our work with contributions of $5,000 or above. The Center is proud to recognize the following foundations that supported our diverse range of programs and services.

12 VISIT THE CENTER The Center offers something for every one of the 6,000 people who walk through our doors every week. Whether you re meeting friends for an art show, gathering for a knitting class or attending a 12-step meeting, The Center can provide what you need! OVER 5,000 MEETINGS & EVENTS WERE BOOKED AT THE CENTER IN 2014, RUNNING THE GAMUT FROM SERVING AS A HOLIDAY MEAL DISTRIBUTION CENTER TO SCREENING "THE NORMAL HEART" FOR A PACKED HOUSE ON DECEMBER 1, WORLD AIDS DAY. The Center s earliest opening is 5 A.M. when it serves as an election polling place several times a year. The Center has over 6,000 visitors a week, approximately the same number of students in New York University's 2014 freshman class! THE CENTER 208 W 13 St, New York, NY gaycenter.org info@gaycenter.org LGBTCenterNYC LGBTCenterNYC WE SEND THE MESSAGE TO THE PEOPLE WHO COME HERE OVER 6,000 OF THEM EVERY WEEK AND GROWING THAT THEY MATTER.