Queer Works

Mission

Our mission is to ameliorate disparities faced by transgender, gender non-binary and intersex people as well as help reduce similar disparities among our lesbian, gay and bisexual communities.

Proceed with Caution — Alleged Embezzlement

On October 23, 2024, The Palm Springs Desert Sun reported on a material diversion of assets reported to have allegedly taken place at Queer Works in an article titled, "Queer Works CEO charged with stealing $940,000 from city of Palm Springs, others." For more information regarding this matter, please see The Palm Springs Desert Sun article.

On December 11, 2024, KESQ published an article titled "Judge orders assets frozen for Queer Works CEO, set to return to court in January." For more information, please see KESQ article
On January 1, 2025, KESQ published an article titled "Trial readiness date continued for Queer Works CEO Jacob Rostovsky." For more information, please see KESQ article
On July 1, 2025, KESQ published an article titled "Palm Springs Mayor says city is addressing Grand Jury findings in Queer Works grant investigation." For more information, please see KESQ article

This organization appears on the most recent listing of nonprofits that are delinquent with California state registrations

PALM SPRINGS CA | EIN: 83-2209563

Is this your nonprofit?

501(c)(3) organization

1775 E PALM CANYON DR SUITE 110-103,
PALM SPRINGS CA 92263-7201

https://www.queerworks.org

818-430-8290

Queer Works

Mission

Our mission is to ameliorate disparities faced by transgender, gender non-binary and intersex people as well as help reduce similar disparities among our lesbian, gay and bisexual communities.

Proceed with Caution — Alleged Embezzlement

On December 11, 2024, KESQ published an article titled "Judge orders assets frozen for Queer Works CEO, set to return to court in January." For more information, please see KESQ article
On January 1, 2025, KESQ published an article titled "Trial readiness date continued for Queer Works CEO Jacob Rostovsky." For more information, please see KESQ article
On July 1, 2025, KESQ published an article titled "Palm Springs Mayor says city is addressing Grand Jury findings in Queer Works grant investigation." For more information, please see KESQ article

This organization appears on the most recent listing of nonprofits that are delinquent with California state registrations

PALM SPRINGS CA | EIN: 83-2209563

Is this your nonprofit?

501(c)(3) organization

1775 E PALM CANYON DR SUITE 110-103,
PALM SPRINGS CA 92263-7201

https://www.queerworks.org

818-430-8290

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