What Out Boulder County does

Out Boulder County is a Boulder, Colorado-based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 1994 that supports the LGBTQ+ community across Colorado through programs, services, and advocacy. It operates an 11–50 person organization with a horizontal segmentation model spanning LGBTQ+ Youth, Adults, Parents & Families, QTPOC, Transgender/Non-Binary individuals, Ages 50+, and a Queer Creative community. Core programs include Health & Wellness, Youth groups, Parents & Family support, Ages 50+ programming, QTPOC community-building, Trans-specific services, Queer Creative workshops, Financial Assistance, Training & Education, Advocacy, recurring community activities, and Pride Month celebrations. Operations are anchored by the Equality Center of the Rocky Mountains at 3340 Mitchell Lane, Boulder, a dedicated physical facility that also generates revenue through space rental and serves as a hub for crisis support, training, and cultural events.

Revenue is generated through five diversified streams: individual donations (processed via secure donation portal), corporate sponsorships, volunteer-cost-offset from a volunteer-powered service delivery model, space rental of the Equality Center facility, and merchandise sales through a Bonfire storefront. All core programs and services are provided at no cost to community members; no service fees or pricing models are published. The organization maintains both a 501(c)(3) public charity (EIN: 84-1467134) and an affiliated 501(c)(4) Action Fund (EIN: 93-1554241), enabling a split between charitable programming and advocacy/public policy activity. The GTM motion is community-led, relying on volunteer engagement, corporate sponsorships, individual donations, and community partnerships. Distribution runs through the physical Equality Center, regional community-based programming across Colorado, and digital platforms (website, social media across Bluesky/Facebook/Instagram/Threads/LinkedIn, email newsletter, The Agenda blog, and the Proudly Out of Line podcast on RedCircle).

The organization has earned Charity Navigator's Platinum Transparency Badge and operates an active Capital Campaign to fund the Equality Center facility. It holds a strategic partnership with the Colorado Rapid Response Network for ICE activity reporting (hotline 844-864-8341), expanding its crisis-response footprint into immigrant-community safety. Recent strategic activity includes launch of the 'Proudly Out of Line' podcast, ongoing 2026 Pride exhibitor programming, and a documented $15,000 grant from Community Foundation Boulder County in December 2023. Revenue is not publicly disclosed in the input data.

Name

Out Boulder County

Legal name

Rocky Mountain Equality

Website

https://outboulder.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Out Boulder County is a Boulder, Colorado-based 501(c)(3) non-profit founded in 1994 that delivers LGBTQ+ programs, advocacy, crisis support, and community services across Colorado, anchored by the Equality Center of the Rocky Mountains facility and funded by donations, sponsorships, and space rental.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

LGBTQ+ Community & Advocacy Nonprofit Services

NAICS

Human Rights Organizations (813311)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

LGBTQ+ Rights & Advocacy Organizations (BPAGAFAE)

Keywords

• LGBTQ+ community services
• Nonprofit advocacy programs
• Youth support services
• Equality training education
• Pride community events

Headquarters

HQ city

Boulder

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Individual contributions through the organization's donation portal (secure.rmequality.org/forms/support), supporting general operations and specific programs.
2. Corporate Sponsorships: Corporate sponsorship program enabling businesses to support LGBTQ+ community programming and events in exchange for visibility and association with the organization's mission.
3. Volunteer Engagement: Volunteer-powered service delivery model supporting programs across youth, health & wellness, advocacy, and community events without direct revenue generation but reducing operational costs.
4. Space Rental: The Equality Center of the Rocky Mountains facility is available for rental, generating revenue while supporting community gatherings and events.
5. Merchandise Sales: Sale of branded merchandise (shirts, tote bags, bucket hats) through Bonfire storefront, generating revenue while promoting brand visibility.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Out Boulder County (Rocky Mountain Equality) is a Colorado-based LGBTQ+ nonprofit that delivers free community programs and services — Health & Wellness, Youth, Parents & Family, Ages 50+, QTPOC, Trans, Queer Creative, Financial Assistance, Training & Education, Advocacy, and Events & Activities (including Pride Month). The organization anchors this programming in the Equality Center of the Rocky Mountains, a dedicated physical community space, and supplements it with cultural events, a podcast, a blog, and a merchandise storefront, all funded by donations, sponsorships, grants, and facility rental.

Product overview

The organization offers community programs and services including Health & Wellness, Youth, Parents & Family, Ages 50+, QTPOC, Trans, Queer Creative programs, Financial Assistance, Training & Education, Advocacy, Events & Activities, and Pride Month celebrations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Equality Center of the Rocky Mountains: A dedicated facility for the LGBTQ+ community in Colorado, providing space for inclusive events and support programming.

Products and services

• Youth Program Free community program offering youth groups, support services, crisis resources, social programming, and advocacy specifically for LGBTQ+ youth (including transgender and gender-diverse youth) in Colorado.
• Health & Wellness Program Free program providing health and wellness programming, behavioral health services, crisis support, and referrals to affirming healthcare providers for LGBTQ+ adults in Colorado.
• Parents & Family Program Free program offering family support services, parent education, resources for supporting LGBTQ+ children, and family acceptance programming for parents, guardians, and family members of LGBTQ+ individuals.
• Ages 50+ Program Free program providing age-appropriate programming, social activities, support groups, and community connections for LGBTQ+ individuals over 50 in Colorado.
• QTPOC Program Free program offering QTPOC-specific programming, community spaces, support groups, and cultural events centering queer and trans people of color in Colorado.
• Trans Program Free program providing trans-specific support services, name/document change assistance, healthcare navigation, and advocacy for transgender, non-binary, and gender-diverse individuals in Colorado.
• Queer Creative Program Free program offering creative expression workshops, art events, performances, and cultural programming showcasing LGBTQ+ creativity and community.
• Financial Assistance Program Free program providing financial assistance resources and referrals to LGBTQ+ community members in need across Colorado.
• Training & Education (incl. LGBTQ+ Training) Paid training program providing LGBTQ+ cultural competency, workplace inclusion, and community education for businesses, organizations, and individuals.
• Personal Advocacy Service Free one-on-one advocacy service providing personal case support, action planning, and resource navigation for LGBTQ+ individuals and families.
• Pride Month / Events & Activities Annual Pride Month celebrations and recurring community cultural events across Colorado, including Pride Month programming and 2026 Pride Exhibitor Information for corporate partners.
• RMEQ Branded Merchandise Sale of branded merchandise including shirts, tote bags, and bucket hats through the Bonfire storefront, generating revenue and promoting brand visibility.
• Equality Center Space Rental Rental of the Equality Center of the Rocky Mountains facility for community gatherings, events, and meetings, generating revenue while supporting the LGBTQ+ community mission.
• Proudly Out of Line Podcast Weekly podcast sharing LGBTQ+ stories and perspectives, distributed on RedCircle to amplify community voices.

Quantifiable outcome

• Thousands of families and individuals served with advocacy, resources, and support services

Named customers1 record

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Colorado Rapid Response NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Colorado Rapid Response Network to provide reporting mechanism for ICE activity, connecting community members to rapid response resources through a dedicated hotline (844-864-8341).

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• One Colorado: Statewide LGBTQ+ advocacy organization in Colorado. Directly comparable in mission (LGBTQ+ advocacy and policy work) and geography (Colorado focus), competing for the same state-level donor and grant pool.
• The Trevor Project: National LGBTQ+ youth crisis intervention organization. Comparable in serving LGBTQ+ youth via crisis support, mental health resources, and advocacy — a core segment of the subject's portfolio — though operating at national scale digitally.
• PFLAG National: Organization supporting parents, families, and allies of LGBTQ+ individuals. Directly comparable to the subject's Parents & Family program, with overlapping mission around family acceptance and education.
• SAGE (Services & Advocacy for GLBT Elders): National organization serving LGBTQ+ older adults. Directly comparable to the subject's 'Ages 50+' program segment, addressing aging-related isolation and affirming elder services.
• Transgender Law Center: Trans-led organization providing legal advocacy, healthcare navigation, and document-change support. Comparable to the subject's Trans program segment, particularly around name/document change assistance and policy advocacy.
• CenterLink: The Community of LGBT Centers: Network of LGBTQ+ community centers. Comparable in the Equality Center physical-facility model and community-center operating approach; provides peer benchmarking for center-based programming and shared back-office resources.
• Matthew Shepard Foundation: Foundation advancing LGBTQ+ equality through youth and family programs and hate-crimes advocacy. Comparable in mission around youth support, education, and creating safe affirming spaces for LGBTQ+ individuals.

Broad incumbents

• Human Rights Campaign (HRC): Largest national LGBTQ+ civil rights advocacy organization. Operates in the same advocacy and policy space but at federal scale with a substantially broader donor base and lobbying apparatus.
• GLAAD: National LGBTQ+ media advocacy organization. Overlaps with the subject's advocacy and cultural-events programming but specializes in media representation rather than direct service delivery.
• Lambda Legal: National LGBTQ+ legal advocacy organization. Comparable in civil-rights advocacy mission but focused on impact litigation rather than community-based service delivery.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xbsky.app/profile/rm-equality.bsky.social
• Facebookfacebook.com/OutBoulderPride
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/out-boulder-county
• Instagraminstagram.com/rm.equality

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Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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