LAVENDER LIGHT THE BLACK & PEOPLE OF ALL COLORS LESBIAN & GAY CHOIR
EIN 13-3652071 · Arts, Culture & Humanities (A23I)
What they do
Lavender Light Gospel Choir is Dedicated to Keeping Alive The Black Gospel Music Tradition In An Environment Supportive to Lesbian and Gay People With A Special Ministry to Black Lesbians and Gays Through Our Performances and Recordings We Seek to Uplift Entertain and Educate We Strive to Be A Visible Force In This World Offering Strength Peace and Hope to Our Members and to Our Audiences Founded In 1985 Lavender Light is A Mixed Chorus Women and Men Although The Group Encompasses Many Ethnic and Spiritual Backgrounds The Choir Provides A Special Ministry to Black Lesbians and Gays Who Have Historically Been Pressured By Their Communities to Choose Between Their Blackness and Their Gayness Our Repertoire Includes Gospel Old and New Spirituals and Anthems We Produce Two Full Concerts A Year and Frequently Appear As Guests At Community Functions From Church Services to Gay Pride Rallies
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They name their leaders2 people are listed in the latest report.
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Reported spending amounts
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Leadership and board
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Board and leadership roster (2)
ALBERT WILCOXTREASURER
MARIA-ELENA GRANTPRINCIPAL OFFICER
About this charity
- Recognized since
- January 1997
- Location
- 174 WEST 4TH STREET STE 150, NEW YORK, NY 10014-3817
- County
- New York
- In care of
- % CHARLES B BRACK
- Primary officer
- Albert Wilcox, Treasurer
How to reach them
Filing and classification
- Latest tax year
- 2025
- Tax period began
- January 1, 2025
- Return type
- 990EZ
- NTEE classification
- Arts, Culture & Humanities (A23I)
- IRS tax category
- Musical Groups and Artists