The Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Community Services Center

“Governing body and management the following board members have a business relationship with loren s. Ostrow, none of which are related to the center, susan feniger.”

“Policies the chief financial officer, senior director of finance and accounting and chief executive officer respond to questions presented by the accountants. Once a draft of the form 990 is completed by the accountants, this draft is reviewed by the chief financial officer, senior director of finance and accounting and chief executive officer. The draft is also provided to the co chairs of the board of directors and the treasurer of the board of directors. The final form 990 is provided to the entire board of directors prior to filing.”

“Conflict of interest policy the center consistently monitors and enforces compliance with this policy by requiring that all board members and key employees review the conflict of interest policy and complete a disclosure questionnaire within 60 days of assuming their positions and annually thereafter no later than march 1st. In addition, board members and key employees are advised that, subsequent to the completion of their disclosure questionnaire, should they or their affiliated persons develop relationships that might present a conflict of interest, they must immediately disclose such relationships by updating their questionnaires. Board members and key employees are reminded of this requirement in february of each year. Moreover, advance disclosure is required of any and all interests which the board member or key employee or his/her affiliated persons may have in any matters pending before the center and the disclosing party shall not participate in any decisions on such matters. Records are kept of all disclosures and, after exercising due diligence, express determinations are made as to whether any actual conflicts of interest exist. If it is determined that a conflict does exist, appropriate action is taken.”

“Process for determining compensation the chief executive officer's compensation package was negotiated by an independent compensation committee authorized by the board of directors and comprised of the co-chairs of the board. This committee reviewed miscellaneous data regarding the compensation packages of ceo's at comparable organizations, to include a compensation survey conducted expressly for this purpose as well as pre-existing compensation studies and surveys and the form 990's of other organizations. An independent compensation consultant also was engaged. Ultimately, the terms of the compensation package were approved by the board of directors. An employment contract was signed by the co-chairs and the ceo. When the chief financial officer position was being filled during fy 2023, an independent compensation committee comprised of the ceo, chief of staff and director of human resources reviewed miscellaneous data regarding the salaries of cfo's at comparable organizations, to include a compensation survey conducted expressly for this purpose as well as pre-existing compensation studies and surveys and the form 990's of other organizations. Advice also was sought from the search firm engaged to conduct this recruitment. Prospective salary ranges were discussed with the board co-chairs. For other key employees, similar but less extensive processes were followed, often involving the director of human resources.”

“Disclosure the center's financial statements are available on the center's website at www.lalgbtcenter.org. Other public documents and policies are available to the public upon request.”

“4a) health services: the center is one of the nation's largest and most experienced providers of lgbt health and mental health care. We're also one of the few federally qualified health centers in the nation specifically for lgbt people. Our medical providers specialize in caring for lesbian and gay people, bisexual men and women, and transgender men and women. We also offer hiv and aids specialty care and free hiv and aids testing and prevention programs, counseling services, domestic violence services, a clinical research program and a full-service pharmacy. Virtually all of our services are low-cost or free. 4b) youth services: the center is a vital social safety net for the lgbt community and a safe, welcoming place where individuals can find help, as well as hope, when they most need it. Homeless lgbt youth and their allies turn to us for meals, clothing, counseling, medical care and a wide range of services, including a safe home for a night or for up to 18 months. We also help all lgbt youth reach their full potential through one-on-one mentoring, scholarships, a charter high school, the world's largest free conference for lgbt youth (models of pride) and much more. To help build stronger families, we provide support services, activities and events for lgbt parents and their children and advocate for them in schools. We're also leading efforts to help end anti-lgbt bigotry on school campuses and even the thought of suicide among lgbt students. And we're revolutionizing the care and treatment of lgbt youth in the foster system to help them not only feel safe and loved, but to develop lasting family connections. 4c) senior services: our senior services department helps meet many of the life-sustaining needs of lgbt people over the age of 50, including food and case management, while providing a wide array of life and health-enriching programs/activities that help end the isolation so many experience. We also operate triangle square, the world's first-and one of the nation's largest affordable housing developments for lgbt seniors. 4d-1) policy & community building programs: we fight to advance civil rights and freedoms for lgbt people domestically and internationally through education, advocacy and community organizing. We also advocate locally and nationally for policies and funding streams that advance the health and wellness of our diverse community. Because we have unique expertise to strengthen the global lgbt movement, we operate a mentoring program that's developing a new generation of leaders in strategic domestic and international community. 4d-2) public affairs: we promote lgbt visibility and awareness in the media, manage all of the center's external communications, including: e-newsletters, websites, blog, vanguard magazine, annual report, social media, etc. And create all graphics and marketing/promotional collateral. 4d-3) cultural arts & education: in our galleries, and on our stages, we produce award-winning performances and host exhibitions that reflect and celebrate the lives and experiences of lgbt people. We're just as proud to showcase the work of emerging artists and performers as we are to entertain audiences with shows by celebrities like kathy griffin, alec mapa, coco peru and others. (during the covid pandemic, almost all programming was virtual). 4d-4) legal services: we provide free or low-cost legal services through an evening legal clinic, referrals to lgbt-sensitive attorneys and assistance with preparing legal documents. This department helps low-income transgender people develop the skills and resources to find employment and matches them with trans-friendly employers, many of which have benefited from our transgender sensitivity trainings. Staff also provides free and low-cost advocacy and support for victims of domestic violence and anti-lgbt hate crimes. 4d-5) culinary arts: culinary training, meal production, and job placement are the hallmarks of the los angeles lgbt center's culinary”

“On june 23, 2017, the center entered into a new markets tax credit (nmtc) transaction to help finance the construction of the anita may rosenstein campus. The nmtc program was designed to stimulate investment and economic growth in low-income communities by offering a seven-year, federal tax credit for qualified equity investments made through investment vehicles known as community development entities (cdes). Cdes use capital derived from tax credits to make loans to or investments in businesses and projects in low-income areas under favorable economic terms, typical of this type of tax credits-based deals. As part of this transaction, the center committed to lend 28,910,000 to amr campus investment fund, llc. The loan bears an interest rate of 1.0% and matures on june 23, 2041.”