Nonprofit · EIN 46-1705400
THE FREDERICK CENTER
Tax-exempt · FREDERICK, MD 21701
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $624,181 | $538,858 | $85,323 | $89,423 | $7,237 | $82,186 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $426,086 | $449,160 | -$23,074 | $17,444 | $20,581 | -$3,137 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $322,670 | $374,688 | -$52,018 | $26,191 | $6,646 | $19,545 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $450,655
- of which government grants
- $227,650
- Membership dues
- $2,850
- Program service revenue
- $168,060
- Investment income
- $0
- Net rental income
- $500
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$6,273
- Net income from gaming
- $11,239
- Other revenue
- $5,466
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $57,142
- Other salaries and wages
- $186,110
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $262,451
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $508
- Accounting fees
- $10,950
- Occupancy
- $52,195
- Depreciation
- $4,725
- Program services (functional)
- $415,150
- Management and general (functional)
- $85,740
- Fundraising (functional)
- $37,968
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $17,444
- Total assets, end of year
- $89,423
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $7,237
- Net assets, end of year
- $82,186
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $26,775
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $82,186
- Gross receipts
- $657,853
- Employees
- 11
- Volunteers
- 350
- Year formed
- 2013
- State of legal domicile
- MD
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRISTOPHER FAIR | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $57,142 |
| VY BOWNES | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| WIL GRAHAM | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| CHARLENE SHAPIRO | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| PETER BREHM | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| ERIC VINORES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| ANTONIO BOWENS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| CHANCE MARTINEZ-COLON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRISTOPHER FAIR | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $56,406 |
| JOHANNA DOLAN | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| AMILYNN ADAMS | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| VY BOWNES | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| PETER BREHM | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| JESSICA TUEL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| ANTONIO BOWENS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| WILFORD X GRAHAM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRISTOPHER FAIR | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $56,406 |
| JOHANNA DOLAN | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| AMILYNN ADAMS | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| CLARE MADRIGAL | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| PETER BREHM | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| JESSICA TUEL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| BASTIAN BROWNING | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| WILL GRAHAM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 5 EAST SECOND STREET, FREDERICK, MD 21701-5361
- In care of
- % PETER BREHM
- Mailing address (990-N for 2016)
- PO Box 3231, Frederick MD 21705
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- PETER BREHM, 5 EAST SECOND STREET, FREDERICK, MD 21701
- Principal officer (990-N for 2016)
- Peter Brehm, 318 West College Terrace, Frederick MD 21701
- Signed the 990
- PETER BREHM, TREASURER
- Phone
- (301) 383-8787
- Website
- WWW.THEFREDERICKCENTER.ORG
- Return prepared by
- LSWG PA
Mission
THE FREDERICK CENTER EXISTS TO SUPPORT AND ADVOCATE FOR LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER AND QUEER (LGBTQ+) PEOPLE AND OUR FAMILIES SO WE THRIVE, ACCEPTED AND AFFIRMED, IN THE BROADER FREDERICK COMMUNITY.
Program accomplishments
- SERVICES & OUTREACH TO THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY, INCLUDING ANNUAL PRIDE EVENT, ANNUAL COMMUNITY EVENTS, WEEKLY AND BI-WEEKLY SUPPORT GROUPS, NETWORKING GROUPS AND SENSITIVITY/AWARENESS TRAININGS.Expenses $415,150 · revenue $168,560
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 46-1705400
- 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
- 2014
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Civil rights, social action and advocacy (R26)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $89,423
- Income (IRS master file)
- $657,853
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $624,181 | $538,858 | $89,423 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $426,086 | $449,160 | $17,444 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $322,670 | $374,688 | $26,191 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $289,099 | $294,042 | $75,243 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2016 Officer: Peter Brehm | December 31, 2016 | ≤ $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 46-1705400).
Questions about THE FREDERICK CENTER
- What is the EIN of THE FREDERICK CENTER?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE FREDERICK CENTER is 46-1705400.
- Is THE FREDERICK CENTER tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2014.
- Are donations to THE FREDERICK CENTER tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE FREDERICK CENTER 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 THE FREDERICK CENTER 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 THE FREDERICK CENTER 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 THE FREDERICK CENTER?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names PETER BREHM.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE FREDERICK CENTER?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $57,142 (KRISTOPHER FAIR, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does THE FREDERICK CENTER have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $624,181, expenses of $538,858 and total assets of $89,423 at year end.
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