Public Benefit : Advocacy and Civil Rights

GLSEN

Ensuring safe schools for all students

Rating

Overall Rating    
      (62.83)
Organizational Efficiency      
Program Expenses 78.3%    
Administrative Expenses 5.1%    
Fundraising Expenses 16.4%    
Fundraising Efficiency $0.08    
Efficiency Rating    
      (32.83)
Organizational Capacity      
Primary Revenue Growth 29.1%    
Program Expenses Growth 11.0%    
Working Capital Ratio (years) 1.24    
Capacity Rating    
      (30.00)

Income Statement     (FYE 06/2008)

Revenue  
Primary Revenue $12,432,463
Other Revenue $326,992
Total Revenue $12,759,455
   
Expenses  
Program Expenses $5,188,761
Administrative Expenses $339,868
Fundraising Expenses $1,092,389
Total Functional Expenses $6,621,018
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $6,138,437
   
Net Assets $8,351,703

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Contact Information

GLSEN
90 Broad Street
2nd Floor
New York, NY 10004
tel: (212) 727-0135
fax: (212) 727-0254
EIN: 04-3234202

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Leadership      (FYE 06/2008)

Name Title Compensation % of Expenses
Kevin Jennings Executive Director (The person identified as holding the highest position of management, and therefore who would normally be responsible for carrying out the mission of the charity and leading the organization on a day-to-day basis.) $273,574 4.13%

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Mission

Founded as a national organization in 1994, the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN) strives to assure that each member of every school community is valued and respected regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity/expression, and to develop K-12 school climates where difference is valued for the positive contribution it makes in creating a more vibrant and diverse community. Among the organization's signature initiatives: No Name Calling Week; the Day of Silence; Think B4 You Speak campaign in partnership with the Ad Council; and support for student advocates nationwide.

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