Nonprofit · EIN 94-3227296
LAVENDER YOUTH RECREATION AND INFORMATION CENTER INC
Tax-exempt · SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94114
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $5,097,011 | $4,951,542 | $145,469 | $6,114,472 | $858,586 | $5,255,886 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $4,905,074 | $4,861,957 | $43,117 | $5,381,820 | $1,751,063 | $3,630,757 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $4,728,727 | $5,778,840 | -$1,050,113 | $3,846,368 | $493,266 | $3,353,102 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $5,094,995
- of which government grants
- $4,158,858
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $2
- Other revenue
- $2,014
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $2,000
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $358,515
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,752,789
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,497,635
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $33,046
- Accounting fees
- $100,375
- Occupancy
- $196,673
- Travel
- $10,637
- Program services (functional)
- $3,723,078
- Management and general (functional)
- $699,776
- Fundraising (functional)
- $528,688
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $6,928,106
- Total assets, end of year
- $6,114,472
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $858,586
- Net assets, end of year
- $5,255,886
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $3,860,085
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $3,704,331
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,551,555
- Gross receipts
- $5,097,011
- Employees
- 94
- Volunteers
- 25
- Year formed
- 1995
- State of legal domicile
- CA
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAURA LALA-CHAVEZ | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $189,204 | $16,240 |
| MARIO BALCITA | VP OF PROGRAMS AND OPERATIONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $142,282 | $21,627 |
| ANA RUBIO | VP OF FINANCE Officer | 40 | $131,608 | $10,431 |
| MIKE MILLEY | CO-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW RAYNER | CO-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIK MARTINEZ | TREASURER (UNTIL 07/2024) Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROLYN GOOSSEN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| PATTY BARAHONA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| EDDIE SHIEH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DUSTIN N SMITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JORGE RIVAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RYAN MERKLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL APPEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PHIL KIM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ADAM LEONARD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAURA LALA-CHAVEZ | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $150,005 | $11,296 |
| MARIO BALCITA | VP OF PROGRAMS AND OPERATIONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $122,161 | $10,004 |
| ANA RUBIO | SR. FINANCE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $24,246 | $31 |
| PATTY BARAHONA | CO-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE MILLEY | CO-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIK MARTINEZ | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW RAYNER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| EDDIE SHIEH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DUSTIN N SMITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JORGE RIVAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RYAN MERKLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROLYN GOOSSEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL APPEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LARA MORGAN-RUSH | DIRECTOR UNTIL 01/27/24 Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAURA LALA-CHAVEZ | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $143,940 |
| MARIO BALCITA | VP OF PROGRAMS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $110,217 |
| MICHAEL APPEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| PATTY BARAHONA | CO-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| LARA MORGAN-RUSH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| PHIL KIM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ADAM LEONARD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ERIK MARTINEZ | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| MIKE MILLEY | CO-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ANDREW RAYNER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| EDDIE SHIEH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 127 COLLINGWOOD ST, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94114-2411
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- LAURA LALA-CHAVEZ, 127 COLLINGWOOD STREET, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94114
- Signed the 990
- LAURA LALA-CHAVEZ, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (415) 703-6150
- Website
- WWW.LYRIC.ORG
- Return prepared by
- VASQUEZ COMPANY LLP
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 94-3227296 or by the name LAVENDER YOUTH RECREATION AND INFORMATION CENTER INC.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THIS CORPORATION IS TO BUILD COMMUNITY AND INSPIRE POSITIVE SOCIAL CHANGE THROUGH EDUCATION ENHANCEMENT, CAREER TRAININGS, HEALTH PROMOTION, AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT WITH LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER, QUEER, AND QUESTIONABLE YOUTH, THEIR FAMILIES, AND ALLIES OF ALL RACES, CLASSES, GENDERS, AND ABILITIES.
Program accomplishments
- HOUSING: SUPPORTS YOUTH FACING HOUSING INSECURITY AND HOMELESSNESS IN SAN FRANCISCO BY PROVIDING CONSISTENT, INDIVIDUALIZED CASE MANAGEMENT AND CONNECTING THEM TO APPROPRIATE COMMUNITY RESOURCES, INCLUDING HOUSING, HEALTHCARE, EDUCATION, AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES. THE PROGRAM IS SUPPORTED BY DEDICATED HOUSING NAVIGATORS WHO WORK CLOSELY WITH YOUTH TO ASSESS THEIR NEEDS, PROVIDE GUIDANCE, AND HELP THEM NAVIGATE COMPLEX SYSTEMS. A PROGRAM MANAGER OVERSEES THE HOUSING COMPONENT, ENSURING THAT THE SERVICES ARE TAILORED AND ALIGNED WITH EACH YOUTH'S GOALS AND NEEDS. THE ORGANIZATION SERVED 283 CLIENTS DURING THE FISCAL YEAR.Expenses $836,091 · grants $2,000 · revenue $2,377,593
- YOUTH WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT/TAY LEADERSHIP (CAREER DEVELOPMENT): LYRICS YOUTH WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT/CAREER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS PROVIDE LGBTQQ AND STRAIGHT ALLY YOUTH WITH THE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND EXPERIENCES THAT PREPARE THEM FOR THE WORK WORLD. THROUGH THIS PROGRAM, YOUTH LEARN TO: ENGAGE IN ACTIVITIES THAT BUILD THEIR EMOTIONAL AND INTELLECTUAL CAPACITY; SUCCEED IN SCHOOL AND EXPLORE POST-SECONDARY PATHWAYS TO CULTIVATE ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY; OBTAIN MEANINGFUL WORK EXPERIENCE THAT BUILDS THEIR BASIC JOB READINESS/LEADERSHIP SKILLS; AND DEVELOP THE MEANS TO THRIVE AS INDIVIDUALS, UTILIZING CRITICAL THINKING/PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE VITALITY OF THEIR COMMUNITIES. WE ALSO OFFER A 12-WEEK INTERNSHIP OPTION WHERE PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE INDIVIDUALIZED SUPPORT, JOB-READINESS TRAINING, AND PROJECT-BASED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES. THE PROGRAM DEEPENS PARTICIPANTS. UNDERSTANDING OF SOCIAL ISSUES, SUPPORTS JOB SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY CONNECTION, AND ENGAGES YOUTH IN A CULMINATING GROUP PROJECT TO ADDRESS A COMMUNITY NEED. THE ORGANIZATION SERVED 44 CLIENTS DURING THE FISCAL YEAR.Expenses $319,821 · revenue $245,770
- COMMUNITY PROGRAMS (DROP-IN): IS A DROP-IN COMMUNITY SPACE DESIGNED TO FOSTER IDENTITY DEVELOPMENT AND A STRONG SENSE OF PURPOSEFUL BELONGING AMONG YOUTH. ROOTED IN CULTURAL, GENDER RESPONSIVE, TRAUMA INFORMED, AND YOUTH CENTERED PRACTICES, THE PROGRAM EMPHASIZES INCLUSION, RESPECT FOR DIFFERENCES, AND COLLABORATIVE CO-CREATION WITHIN A SAFE, GENDER AFFIRMING ENVIRONMENT. THESE CORE VALUES ENSURE THE PROGRAM REMAINS RELEVANT, MEANINGFUL, AND IMPACTFUL.DEVELOPED IN RESPONSE TO COMMUNITY NEEDS, THE PROGRAM ALIGNS WITH STRATEGIC GOALS TO ENHANCE YOUTH SELF-ESTEEM, FOSTER PURPOSEFUL CONNECTIONS WITH PEERS AND CARING ADULTS, AND BUILD SOCIAL AWARENESS.PROGRAM DELIVERY IS SUPPORTED BY A DEDICATED TEAM THAT INCLUDES A PROGRAM MANAGER, TWO YOUTH ADVOCATES, AND ONE DROP-IN SERVICES COORDINATOR. TOGETHER, THEY PROVIDE ACCESSIBLE DROP-IN SERVICES AND CONTINUOUS SUPPORT TO YOUTH PARTICIPANTS. SERVICES INCLUDE SHORT TERM CASE MANAGEMENT, PEER IDENTITY SUPPORT GROUPS, AND COMMUNITY BUILDING PROGRAMS THAT STRENGTHEN SOCIAL CONNECTIONS AND EMPOWER YOUTH THROUGH SHARED EXPERIENCES. THE ORGANIZATION SERVED 175 CLIENTS DURING THE FISCAL YEAR.Expenses $1,476,767 · revenue $1,240,259
- HEALTH & WELLNESS / VIOLENCE PREVENTION: LYRIC DECREASES THE ISOLATION OF LGBTQ YOUNG PEOPLE AND PROMOTES HEALTHY COMMUNITIES OF CARING PEERS AND ADULT ALLIES THROUGH INDIVIDUALIZED CASE MANAGEMENT AND PEER-LED GROUPS. LYRIC PROVIDES ONE-ON-ONE SUPPORT TO ALL PARTICIPANTS THROUGH MENTORSHIP, SUPERVISION, COUNSELING, AND INFORMAL MEETINGS WITH INDIVIDUALS. WHEN A PARTICIPANT REQUIRES MORE SUBSTANTIAL WRAPAROUND SUPPORT, YOUTH RECEIVE CASE MANAGEMENT TO CREATE AND CARRY OUT A MORE HOLISTIC, INDIVIDUALIZED SERVICE PLAN (ISP) TO ADDRESS A MYRIAD OF NEEDS. THE ORGANIZATION SERVED 82 CLIENTS DURING THE FISCAL YEAR.SCHOOLS (Q-GROUPS):ESTABLISHED IN 2011, LYRIC'S SCHOOL PROGRAM IS A MODEL OF BRINGING LYRIC'S OVER 30 YEARS OF EXPERTISE WITH LGBTQQ YOUTH DIRECTLY INTO SFUSD SCHOOL COMMUNITIES. LYRIC SCHOOL-BASED INITIATIVE'S PURPOSE IS TO EDUCATE AND BUILD ALLYSHIP AMONG STUDENTS, SCHOOL STAFF, AND FAMILIES TO CREATE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS WHERE LGBTQQ YOUTH CAN BE SUCCESSFUL AND TRULY THRIVE. Q GROUPS SUPPORT BIPOC MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL QUEER, TRANSGENDER, GENDER NONCONFORMING, AND QUESTIONING YOUTH IN THE SCHOOL SETTING THROUGH STRUCTURED GROUP PROGRAMMING ADDRESSING ISSUES SUCH AS IDENTITY, RELATIONSHIPS, AND QUEER SEXUAL HEALTH. THE ORGANIZATION SERVED 196 CLIENTS DURING THE FISCAL YEAR.Expenses $1,090,399 · revenue $1,231,373
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 94-3227296
- 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
- 1995
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Youth development (O50)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $6,114,472
- Income (IRS master file)
- $5,097,011
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $5,097,011 | $4,951,542 | $6,114,472 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $4,905,074 | $4,861,957 | $5,381,820 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $4,728,727 | $5,778,840 | $3,846,368 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $4,814,909 | $4,557,042 | $5,165,562 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
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 94-3227296).
Questions about LAVENDER YOUTH RECREATION AND INFORMATION CENTER INC
- What is the EIN of LAVENDER YOUTH RECREATION AND INFORMATION CENTER INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LAVENDER YOUTH RECREATION AND INFORMATION CENTER INC is 94-3227296.
- Is LAVENDER YOUTH RECREATION AND INFORMATION CENTER INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1995.
- Are donations to LAVENDER YOUTH RECREATION AND INFORMATION CENTER INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LAVENDER YOUTH RECREATION AND INFORMATION CENTER 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 LAVENDER YOUTH RECREATION AND INFORMATION CENTER INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did LAVENDER YOUTH RECREATION AND INFORMATION CENTER INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of LAVENDER YOUTH RECREATION AND INFORMATION CENTER INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names LAURA LALA-CHAVEZ.
- Who are the officers and directors of LAVENDER YOUTH RECREATION AND INFORMATION CENTER INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 15 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $189,204 (LAURA LALA-CHAVEZ, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does LAVENDER YOUTH RECREATION AND INFORMATION CENTER INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $5,097,011, expenses of $4,951,542 and total assets of $6,114,472 at year end.
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