The Frederick Center Inc

What The Frederick Center Inc does

The Frederick Center Inc is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community center founded in 2013 and headquartered at 5 East 2nd Street in Frederick, Maryland. It serves the LGBTQ+ population of Frederick County and Central Maryland through peer support groups, social programming, advocacy training, and HIV-related services. The organization runs programs across the full age spectrum — from Youth Group Jr. (ages 9+) through Aging with Pride (55+) — with over 200 youth participating annually, and operates the Frederick HIV Coalition in partnership with the Frederick County Health Department. Its flagship event, Frederick Pride, is in its 14th edition in 2026 and draws tens of thousands of attendees to a festival and parade in Downtown Frederick.

The organization's core offerings include facilitated peer support groups (Youth Group, Worth the Wait, Queer Peers, Aging with Pride, parent/caregiver groups), social events such as drag bingo, Sapphic Dances, and Queeraoke, HIV prevention and testing through the Frederick HIV Coalition, advocacy training via the Welcoming Frederick annual conference, free quarterly legal clinics, and a Pride merchandise shop. There is no proprietary technology platform; operations run on in-person programming, email, social media (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok), the Square-based Pride Shop, and third-party ticketing. The organization employs a small paid staff (Program Director, case manager) supported by dozens of volunteers, and holds the GuideStar Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency.

Revenue is generated through a diversified mix: tiered annual memberships ($10 student to $50 supporter), individual tax-deductible donations, event ticket sales (drag bingo $50/person), corporate sponsorships — including Frederick Health Hospital, AstraZeneca, Citi Bank, and media partner Z104.3 — Pride vendor booth fees ($125 nonprofit / $400 business across 200+ vendors), and grants from government and foundation sources. Distribution is primarily direct, through the physical community center and off-site event venues (Steinhardt Brewing, Idiom Brewing, Hood College, Tenth Ward Distilling). The customer base spans six personas: LGBTQ+ youth and young adults, LGBTQ+ adults, transgender and gender non-conforming community, parents and families, LGBTQ+ seniors, and allies.

Name

The Frederick Center Inc

Legal name

The Frederick Center Inc

Website

https://thefrederickcenter.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Frederick Center Inc is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community center in Frederick, Maryland, providing peer support groups, social events, advocacy training, and HIV services to LGBTQ+ individuals across Frederick County and Central Maryland since 2013.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

LGBTQ+ Community Center Services

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (8134), Human Rights Organizations (813311)

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 center
• Peer support groups
• Community advocacy
• Pride festival events
• HIV support services

Headquarters

HQ city

Frederick

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership program with tiered pricing ($10 student, $20 individual, $35 household, $50 supporter). Membership provides access to programs, member discounts at events, and tax-deductible contributions supporting LGBTQ+ community programming.
2. Event Revenue: Ticket sales and registrations for events including drag bingo ($50/person), drag queen story time ($10 adults, free for youth), drag brunches, concerts, and other community gatherings. Some events use pay-what-you-can pricing.
3. Corporate Sponsorships: Annual sponsorships from businesses and organizations for Frederick Pride event and ongoing operations. Includes cash sponsorships, in-kind donations, and vendor fees from hundreds of businesses and nonprofits at pride festival.
4. Individual Donations: Tax-deductible donations from individuals supporting LGBTQ+ community programs and services. All memberships and donations are tax deductible.
5. Grants: Grant funding from government and foundation sources supporting HIV services, youth programs, and community outreach initiatives.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Frederick Center Inc operates a community center that provides peer-led support groups, social networking programs, advocacy initiatives, health-focused partnerships, and educational and cultural events for LGBTQ+ individuals, families, and allies in Frederick County, Maryland. It also runs annual Pride events, drag-based fundraisers, a free quarterly legal clinic, and a small Pride Shop.

Product overview

The Frederick Center is a community center providing a comprehensive suite of LGBTQ+ support services and community programs. The organization operates core peer support groups (youth, adult, family), social networking events (Pink Drinks, Sapphic Dances, craft nights), advocacy training, and health services (HIV Coalition). Their flagship annual events include the Frederick Pride Festival and Parade, while ongoing community programming features Drag Queen Story Time, Drag Bingo, and free legal clinics. The center serves as a central hub for Frederick's LGBTQ+ community, offering programming for all ages from Youth Group Jr. (ages 9+) through Aging with Pride (55+).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Frederick Pride: Annual LGBTQ+ pride celebration organized by The Frederick Center, featuring a parade, festival, vendors, entertainment, and community events. The 2026 edition marked the 14th Frederick Pride and included a second annual parade.

Products and services

• Peer Support Groups

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 200 youth participate in support groups annually
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Frederick Health HospitalcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Major sponsor of Frederick Pride 2026. Healthcare partner providing support for LGBTQ+ community health initiatives and pride festival.
• Frederick County Health DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Key partner for HIV/AIDS Services and HIV Coalition. Provides HIV testing resources, health education, and community health support for LGBTQ+ populations.
• The City of FrederickcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026City government partner for Frederick Pride event, including pride proclamation, parade route coordination, and official recognition of Pride Month.
• Hood CollegeminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Partner venue for Drag Queen Story Time events at Beneficial-Hodson Library. Educational partnership for community programming.
• PFLAG FrederickcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Ongoing partnership for family support programming including Friendsgiving events, PFLAG Ice Cream Socials, and collaborative community events.
• Z104.3 (iHeartMedia)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Major media sponsor for Frederick Pride 2026. Radio station partner providing promotional support and visibility for LGBTQ+ community events.
• Frederick County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Partner for World AIDS Day events, providing resources and support for HIV awareness and testing initiatives.
• Tenth Ward DistillingminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Local spirits partner providing beverages for Imbibe With Pride event and Pride festival beverage garden.
• Steinhardt BrewingminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Venue partner for drag bingo events and community gatherings. Hosts TFC fundraising events.
• Idiom Brewing CompanyminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Venue partner for drag bingo events and community events. Hosts TFC fundraising events.
• Lambda Car Club (Tri-Valley region)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026LGBTQ+ car club bringing classic and modern vehicles to Frederick Pride car show. Largest LGBTQ+ car club in North America.
• Curious IguanaminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Local bookstore partner that donates books for Drag Queen Story Time events.
• Planned Parenthood of MarylandminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Healthcare partner vendor at Frederick Pride, providing reproductive and LGBTQ+ health resources.
• Frederick L WordminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Partnership for Sapphic Dance Party events, co-hosting women-focused LGBTQ+ social events.
• Frederick County Health DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Facilitates HIV support groups and connects members with Aging with Pride programming.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• CenterLink: CenterLink is the national network of 270+ LGBTQ+ community centers. TFC is the type of member center CenterLink serves, and CenterLink represents the peer-set aggregation of TFC's exact operating model (physical community centers running youth, adult, and senior programming).

Direct peers

• SAGE (Advocacy & Services for LGBTQ+ Elders): SAGE is the national organization dedicated to LGBTQ+ aging — directly paralleling TFC's "Aging with Pride" program serving seniors 55+ who came out later in life. Both deliver peer-support programming for older LGBTQ+ adults, with SAGE operating nationally and TFC at the community level.
• PFLAG National: PFLAG is the largest family- and ally-focused LGBTQ+ organization in the US. TFC maintains a formal "Core" partnership with PFLAG Frederick for joint programming (Friendsgiving, Ice Cream Socials), making PFLAG both a peer in family/ally support and a collaborating body — directly comparable mission and constituency.
• Whitman-Walker Health: Whitman-Walker is a longstanding LGBTQ+ community health and wellness center in Washington, DC, combining community center programming with HIV/AIDS services and primary care. It mirrors TFC's combined community-center-plus-HIV-coalition operating model in an adjacent regional market.

Broad incumbents

• The Trevor Project: Trevor Project is the largest national LGBTQ+ youth crisis organization, operating a 24/7 hotline and digital crisis services. TFC operates in-person youth support groups for ages 9–26 covering some of the same population but at a hyperlocal, in-person level rather than national crisis scale.
• Human Rights Campaign: HRC is the largest U.S. LGBTQ+ civil rights advocacy organization, focused on federal policy, corporate equality index, and national lobbying. TFC runs local advocacy training (Welcoming Frederick) but operates at a community scale versus HRC's national policy posture.
• GLAAD: GLAAD is the leading LGBTQ+ media monitoring and narrative-change advocacy organization. TFC engages in local advocacy and has been referenced in local media partnerships, operating at a community narrative-building level where GLAAD operates nationally.

Regional players

• FreeState Justice: FreeState Justice is Maryland's statewide LGBTQ+ legal advocacy organization, providing direct legal services including name/gender changes and family law. TFC's quarterly free LGBTQ+ Legal Clinic is a directly comparable service delivered at the community level in the same state.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/thefrederickcenter
• Facebookfacebook.com/thefrederickcenter
• Instagraminstagram.com/thefrederickcenter
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-frederick-center

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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Investors

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