SF LGBT Center

What SF LGBT Center does

The SF LGBT Center is a San Francisco-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2002 and the only nonprofit in San Francisco providing comprehensive programs for the LGBTQ+ community. Operating from a 35,000 sq. ft. facility at 1800 Market Street — inaugurated after a $10.3 million renovation in April 2017 — the Center delivers eight program areas: Arts & Culture, Community Programs, Employment Services, Financial Services (HUD-approved housing counseling), Youth Services (ages 16–24 with bilingual mental health), Small Business Services, Information & Referral, and Volunteer engagement. It hosts more than 200 programs annually, serves 9,000+ individuals monthly, and provides direct services to nearly 12,000 people each year, with operations supported by ~40 staff and 700–1,000+ community volunteers.

Name

SF LGBT Center

Legal name

San Francisco Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Community Center

Website

https://sfcenter.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SF LGBT Center is a San Francisco-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2002 providing comprehensive LGBTQ+ community programs — including arts, employment, financial/housing, youth, and small business services — to 9,000+ individuals monthly from a 35,000 sq. ft. facility at 1800 Market Street.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

LGBTQ+ Rights & Advocacy Organizations (BPAGAFAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL)

Keywords

• LGBTQ+ community services
• Youth support programs
• Employment coaching services
• Housing financial counseling
• Nonprofit arts programming

Headquarters

HQ city

San Francisco

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations and Individual Giving: Individual donations, monthly giving programs (Community Care Circle), workplace giving, matching gifts, vehicle donations, and gifts of stock. The Center relies on donations to support its mission of connecting people and opportunities.
2. Room Rentals and Event Space: The Center offers multi-purpose spaces for groups up to 500 people including the Rainbow Room, Gallery, Rooms 201/203/204, Terrace, and Second Floor Lobby. Competitive rental rates with sliding scale discounts (20-40%) for nonprofits.
3. Programs and Services: Free services including employment coaching, financial counseling, housing assistance, youth services, arts & culture programs, and small business consulting. Some programs like the Entrepreneur Training Program may have eligibility requirements.
4. Corporate and Foundation Gifts: Corporate sponsorships, foundation grants, and planned giving through the Rebecca Rolfe Legacy Circle bequest program.
5. Fundraising Events: Annual Soiree event and other fundraising campaigns throughout the year.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

SF LGBT Center is a San Francisco-based nonprofit community center that delivers a comprehensive suite of programs and services to the LGBTQ+ community from its 35,000 sq. ft. facility at 1800 Market Street. Core offerings include arts & culture programming, community wellness programs (Queer & Well), employment services with career fairs, financial and housing counseling, youth drop-in services, small business consulting, information & referral, a public-access CyberCenter, and room rentals for community events. The Center serves more than 9,000 individuals each month and over 100,000 visits annually.

Product overview

SF LGBT Center is a San Francisco-based community nonprofit organization offering a comprehensive suite of programs and services to the LGBTQ+ community. The Center operates as a unified service organization providing direct community programs including Arts & Culture (Queer Vibes, Vibin' Live, The Gallery), Community Programs (Queer & Well), Employment Services, Financial Services, Youth Services, Information & Resources, Volunteer Program, and Small Business Services. The Center also operates the David Bohnett CyberCenter for technology access and offers Room Rentals for event and meeting space. The Center hosts over 200 programs and welcomes more than 9,000 individuals each month, serving as the only nonprofit in San Francisco serving all members of the LGBTQ communities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Arts & Culture Programs Programs celebrating LGBTQ+ culture through visual, literary, and performance arts, including the Queer Vibes concert series, Vibin' Live performances, The Gallery exhibition space, and film screenings.
• Community Programs (Queer & Well) Wellness and community-building events including yoga, expressive arts, crystal healing, the International Visitors Program, and policy initiatives for LGBTQ+ community members and allies.
• Employment Services Career support and skill-building for LGBTQ+ job seekers including resume building, interview preparation, individualized employment coaching, weekly drop-in hours (virtual and in-person), the Trans Employment Program, and career fairs hosting 500+ participants each.
• Financial Services Housing and financial wellness programming including HUD-approved first-time homebuyer workshops, Below Market Rate (BMR) rental program, rental counseling, and free confidential financial counseling for San Francisco residents.
• Youth Services Drop-in services, navigation support, and mental health services for LGBTQ+ youth ages 16-24, providing basic needs, crisis intervention, food, gender-affirming gear, housing navigation, and culturally responsive trauma-informed therapy.
• Room Rentals Multi-purpose event space rental program offering The Gallery, Rainbow Room (auditorium up to 500 capacity), Rooms 201/203/204, Terrace, and Second Floor Lobby, available to community members and nonprofits at sliding scale rates.
• David Bohnett CyberCenter Technology access center providing 6 computer stations, free internet access, scanning, printing, and educational programs including New Media workshops, resume labs, VITA tax assistance, and computer classes for seniors.
• Small Business Services Business development support for LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs including one-on-one consulting, a nine-week Entrepreneur Training Program, an Artist-focused four-week training program, business workshops, and the Queer Street Marketplace vendor program.
• Information & Resources (I&R) Resource hub connecting community members to referrals for housing, health services, legal aid, and more, with trained Welcome Desk volunteers providing information and connections to 70+ partner organizations.
• Volunteer Program Volunteer engagement program offering opportunities in administrative support, CyberCenter assistance, special events, event planning, welcome desk, and professional coaching, supported by 1,000+ active volunteers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 9,000+ individuals served monthly, 100,000 visits annually
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• The Knights and Orchids Society (TKO)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnbreakable Pride partner in Alabama. Bridged geographic gaps through virtual Queer & Well yoga sessions extended to TKO's community. Partnered to restock their food pantry with life essentials.
• Time Out Youth CenterflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnbreakable Pride partner in North Carolina. Invited youth to submit creative works for monthly open mic nights. Provided welcome baskets filled with life necessities for individuals transitioning into stable housing.
• IntransitivecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnbreakable Pride partner in Arkansas. Partnered to raise awareness of resources and services provided by grassroots organizations supporting LGBTQ+ communities.
• Southern Trans Emergency ProjectcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnbreakable Pride partner focused on providing critical support and resources for transgender individuals in Southern states.
• PRISMcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnbreakable Pride partner raising awareness of resources and services for LGBTQ+ communities through the initiative.
• Lucie's PlacecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnbreakable Pride partner providing resources and support to LGBTQ+ individuals, particularly youth and young adults.
• LGBT Center of RaleighcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnbreakable Pride partner in North Carolina working to deliver essential services and resources to communities impacted by anti-LGBTQ+ legislation.
• Out YouthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnbreakable Pride partner in Texas supporting LGBTQ+ youth through community programs and resources.
• Queer Trans ProjectcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnbreakable Pride partner in Florida providing support for transgender and queer communities facing legislative challenges.
• 70+ Local OrganizationscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive collaborations with over 70 local organizations in San Francisco serving the LGBTQ community, leveraging work of community-based organizations through active engagement.
• Charitable Adult Rides and Services (CARS)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner organization for vehicle donation program, processing vehicle donations on behalf of the SF LGBT Center.

Scale indicators19 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Lambda Legal: National legal organization advancing LGBTQ+ civil rights through impact litigation. Comparable as a high-profile LGBTQ+ advocacy nonprofit with national scope, though focused on legal outcomes rather than direct service delivery.
• Los Angeles LGBT Center: The largest LGBTQ+ community center in the world, operating a multi-building campus with similar program verticals (youth, employment, housing, arts, health) and serving as a direct comparable for scale, programming breadth, and facility-based service delivery.
• GLAAD: National LGBTQ+ media advocacy and anti-defamation organization. Comparable as a high-visibility LGBTQ+ advocacy nonprofit, though focused on narrative change rather than direct service or facilities-based programming.
• Human Rights Campaign (HRC): The largest LGBTQ+ civil rights advocacy organization in the U.S., focused on lobbying, public education, and corporate equality. Comparable as a national LGBTQ+ nonprofit brand but differentiated by its advocacy (vs. service-delivery) focus.
• PFLAG National: National LGBTQ+ family and ally support organization with 400+ local chapters. Comparable in mission emphasis on community support and family/ally engagement, but structured as a chapter-based network rather than a single facility.

Direct peers

• CenterLink: The national association of LGBTQ+ community centers, of which SF LGBT Center is a member. Provides network infrastructure, training, and advocacy that SF LGBT Center leverages and contributes to — a strong operational peer and ecosystem counterpart.
• The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center (NYC): Long-established (1983) LGBTQ+ community center in New York City offering youth, family, arts, wellness, and workforce programs out of a single landmark facility. The closest one-to-one comparable for SF LGBT Center's hub-and-spoke community center model.
• Out & Equal Workplace Advocates: National LGBTQ+ workplace equality organization running career fairs, employer summits, and employee resource group programming. Directly overlaps SF LGBT Center's Employment Services program, including job fair scale (500+ participants) and LGBTQ+ career coaching.

Emerging players

• Point Foundation: National LGBTQ+ scholarship and mentoring nonprofit serving LGBTQ+ students and youth. Comparable in mission emphasis on supporting LGBTQ+ young people through direct programs, though scoped to postsecondary education pathways.

Regional players

• San Francisco AIDS Foundation: Bay Area-based nonprofit offering overlapping HIV/sexual health, housing, and substance use services to LGBTQ+ clients. Directly comparable in geography and overlapping population, with stronger specialization in clinical health services.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/sflgbtcenter
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sf-lgbt-center
• Instagraminstagram.com/sflgbtcenter

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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