What LGBT Network does

NY LGBT Network is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1993 that serves as a regional hub and advocacy voice for LGBT communities across Long Island and Queens. It operates five physical community centers — in Astoria, Bay Shore, Bridgehampton, Hauppauge, and Sag Harbor — that anchor its programming across both suburban Long Island and the New York City borough of Queens. The organization describes itself as a "home and voice" for LGBT people, with explicit programmatic focus on populations including LGBT youth, seniors, transgender individuals, and Latinx community members.

The organization's programmatic portfolio is unusually broad for a community nonprofit. Its flagship initiatives include the Safe Schools Initiative, which reaches 300+ school districts; the Annual LGBT Youth Conference, now in its 26th year and drawing 650+ students (held at venues such as Citi Field); the Long Island Pride festival, now in its 36th year; the newer North Fork Pride (4th annual) and Queens Pride events; senior housing services; a Long Island LGBT Chamber of Commerce serving as a B2B membership and corporate-sponsorship arm; a Pride Scholarship Fund for LGBT students; and an LGBT Network Certified program that extends brand and certification services to external organizations. Sponsorship and partner logos span large consumer and institutional brands (Capital One, Enterprise, National Grid, PSEG, Northwell Health, Starbucks, Walgreens, Carnival, Albertsons).

The revenue model is typical of a community 501(c)(3) and is diversified across multiple streams: individual donations, corporate sponsorships tied to Pride events and Chamber activities, Chamber of Commerce membership dues, branded merchandise, and grants from foundations such as the Ponce De Leon Foundation. The organization is not a commercial enterprise — there is no paid consumer product, SaaS offering, or fee-for-service technology layer — and its growth is driven by programmatic expansion, geographic reach, and deepening sponsor relationships rather than revenue monetization of a technology platform.

Name

LGBT Network

Legal name

NY LGBT Network

Website

https://lgbtnetwork.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

NY LGBT Network is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1993 serving LGBT communities of Long Island and Queens. It operates five community centers delivering the Safe Schools Initiative, pride events, youth conferences, senior housing, and the LI LGBT Chamber of Commerce.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

LGBTQ Community Support Services

NAICS

Social Assistance (624), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

LGBTQ+ Rights & Advocacy Organizations (BPAGAFAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Health & Support Communities (BPAMABAL)

Keywords

• LGBTQ community services
• Nonprofit health support
• LGBTQ education programs
• Senior housing services
• Workplace inclusion training

Headquarters

HQ city

Long Island City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Individual and corporate donations provide the primary funding for operations. The organization relies on donor support to fund programs and services for the LGBT community.
2. Pride Scholarship Fund Sponsorships: Annual Sponsorship at $1,500 per year or Monthly Sponsorship at $125 per month, providing support services for LGBT persons for an entire year.
3. Merchandise Sales: Online shop selling branded merchandise including t-shirts, hats, totes, polo shirts, and quarter zips with proceeds supporting network programs and services.
4. Chamber of Commerce Memberships: Tiered membership structure for the LI LGBT Chamber of Commerce ranging from $250 (Entrepreneur/self-employed) to $1,500 (Premier/251+ employees), plus Silver and Gold partnership add-ons.
5. Event Sponsorships: Corporate sponsorships for pride events including Long Island Pride, North Fork Pride, Workplace Summit, Families Expo, and other network events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

LGBT Network is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing direct community services through physical centers and virtual programming. Its services include health and support, HIV/AIDS services, school safety education, senior housing, workplace inclusion, scholarships, youth and family programs, regional events, business membership, and branded merchandise.

Product overview

The NY LGBT Network is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization serving as a home and voice for LGBT people, their families, and support systems of Long Island and Queens since 1993. The organization operates a network of community centers offering safe spaces, health services, and advocacy programs. Its core offerings include the Safe Schools Initiative serving 300+ school districts, annual pride events (Long Island Pride, North Fork Pride, Queens Pride), the Annual LGBT Youth Conference, LGBT Network Certified employer recognition program, Pride Scholarship Fund with specific scholarships (Estuardo Cifuentes, Rivera-Lomangino, Morgan Ann Fund), the Long Island LGBT Chamber of Commerce with business directory, and the NY LGBT Network Shop for branded merchandise. The organization also provides senior housing, workplace inclusion programs, health and HIV/AIDS services, and various community support programming through its five physical centers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Health & Support Services Mental health counseling, support groups, health-access initiatives, and HIV/AIDS services for LGBT people and their support networks.
• Safe Schools Initiative Anti-bullying workshops, GSA club training, and educator professional development for schools seeking safer environments for LGBT students.
• Senior Housing & Programs LGBT-friendly senior housing in Bay Shore and community programs for older adults, including social gatherings and support services.
• Workplace Initiative Workplace diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging programs, including the Workplace Summit, for corporations and employers.
• Pride Scholarship Sponsorship Annual or monthly sponsorship providing one LGBT person with full-year access to youth social programs, support groups, community-building events, and wellness resources.
• Long Island LGBT Chamber of Commerce Membership Annual membership for LGBT-owned and affirming businesses, providing an online directory listing, networking events, education, business-development support, and chamber communications, with tiers based on company size.
• NY LGBT Network Shop Online storefront selling branded tote bags, hats, T-shirts, polo shirts, and quarter zips, with proceeds supporting LGBT Network programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• LGBT youth are 2 to 3 times more likely to attempt suicide than their heterosexual peers - the network provides life-saving programs and safe spaces
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles8 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Four Leaf Federal Credit UnionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor of the NY LGBT Network, featured in the organization's sponsor recognition program supporting pride events and community programs.
• AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor supporting the network's health services and HIV/AIDS programs as part of the organization's broader sponsorship initiative.
• Capital OneminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor corporate sponsor of the NY LGBT Network, supporting pride events and community programs.
• Dearie Family FoundationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFoundation sponsor supporting the network's programs and services for the LGBT community.
• Enterprise HoldingsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor of the NY LGBT Network's events and programs.
• National GridminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor supporting the network's community programs and pride events.
• NewsdayminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia sponsor providing coverage and support for the network's events and programs.
• Henry ScheinminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor supporting the network's health-related programs and services.
• Morgan and Larissa GoldatminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDonors who established the Morgan Ann Fund for Transgender Youth as a Pride Scholarship supporting transgender youth initiatives.
• Estuardo CifuentesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLGBT Latinx activist who established the Estuardo Cifuentes Scholarship for LGBT Young Latinx People to support Latinx youth community members.
• Stanley Lomangino and Will Rivera (Rivera-Lomangino Fund)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerLGBT Network Board Member and partner who established the Rivera-Lomangino Fund as a Pride Scholarship sponsor supporting LGBT youth.
• LI LGBT Chamber PartnersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerChamber partners including Broadridge, CM Performing Arts Center, Dignity Memorial, Four Leaf Federal Credit Union, K&J Party Rentals, Maggio Environmental, Northwell Health, RMA Long Island IVF, Webster Bank, and others supporting the business community.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• The LGBT Center (NYC): New York City's flagship LGBTQ+ community center, offering programming, health services, and youth/family/senior support across an overlapping geographic and demographic footprint.
• NYC Anti-Violence Project: NYC-based nonprofit providing crisis intervention, advocacy, and community organizing for LGBTQ+ survivors of violence — directly comparable mission of safety and support services.
• PFLAG National: National LGBTQ+ family advocacy and support organization with chapters across the U.S., directly comparable to the network's LGBT Families and community education programs.
• SAGE (Services & Advocacy for GLBT Elders): National organization supporting LGBTQ+ older adults through advocacy, housing, and community programs — directly comparable to the network's senior housing and LGBT Seniors segments.
• GMHC (Gay Men's Health Crisis): NYC-based HIV/AIDS and LGBTQ+ health services nonprofit with overlapping health, support, and community programs.
• Family Equality: National organization advancing rights and well-being of LGBTQ+ families, directly comparable to the network's LGBT Families programming.
• GLSEN: National organization focused on K–12 LGBTQ+ inclusive education, GSA support, and anti-bullying — directly comparable to the Safe Schools Initiative.

Broad incumbents

• Human Rights Campaign (HRC): Largest U.S. LGBTQ+ civil rights advocacy organization with overlapping Workplace/DEI programming, but operating nationally with significantly broader resources.
• GLAAD: National LGBTQ+ media advocacy organization; overlaps on campaigns/advocacy but focuses on media representation rather than direct community service delivery.
• OutRight Action International: Global LGBTQ+ human rights organization focused on policy and advocacy; overlaps on Campaigns & Advocacy programming but at international rather than community-services scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/lgbtnetworkny
• YouTubeyoutube.com/lgbtnetwork
• Facebookfacebook.com/NYLGBTNetwork
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lgbtnetwork
• Instagraminstagram.com/lgbtnetwork

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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Investments

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