Ali Forney Center
Ali Forney Center
Ali Forney Center
AI Summary
The Ali Forney Center (EIN: 30-0104507) is the largest organization in the United States dedicated to supporting homeless and at-risk LGBTQ+ youth in New York City. Founded in 2002, its mission is to protect these vulnerable individuals from the dangers of homelessness and equip them with the necessary tools for independence. With an operating budget of $27.2 million and total revenue of $29.5 million, the organization does not rely on any single funder for 50% or more of its revenue. For more information, visit www.aliforneycenter.org.
Mission Statement
Founded in 2002, the Ali Forney Center (AFC) is the nation’s largest organization dedicated to protecting homeless Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning (LGBTQ+) and at-risk youth in New York City. Our mission is to protect unhoused LGBTQ+ and at-risk youth from the harms of homelessness, and to empower them with the tools needed to be independent.
Cause Areas
1
Homeless shelters
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Populations
12
Young adults
Adolescents
Foster and adoptive children
LGBTQ people
People with HIV/AIDS
Persons with substance use disorder(s)
At-risk youth
Extremely poor people
Homeless people
Low-income people
Immigrants
Victims of crime and abuse
Charity Verification Snapshot
IRS EO Business Master File Status
Listed as tax-exempt
IRS Pub 78 Status
Eligible for tax-deductible gifts
IRS Revocation Status
Not in Automatic Revocation of Exemption List
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Key Impact Metrics
2.2K
Unhoused LGBTQ+ Youth Served, Annually
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ali Forney Center’s budget?
In 2024, Ali Forney Center reported an annual operating budget of around $27.2 million. More detailed financial information is available to registered users.
What causes does Ali Forney Center support?
Ali Forney Center supports work in Homeless shelters.
Where does Ali Forney Center operate?
Ali Forney Center is headquartered in New York, NY.
Who funded Ali Forney Center recently?
In 2025, Ali Forney Center received grants from AMERICAN ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION INC, CHARITIES AID FOUNDATION AMERICA, and RAYMOND JAMES CHARITABLE ENDOWMENT FUND. More information on this organization’s funders is available to registered users.
What is the largest grant Ali Forney Center received in 2024?
The largest grant to Ali Forney Center in 2024 exceeds $750 thousand.
What is Ali Forney Center’s reliance on government grants?
Ali Forney Center relied on government grants for more than 40% of their total revenue in 2024.