Equity Advocates Inc
- Assets
- $77.9k
- Revenue
- $168.5k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 2
- Location
- Harrison, NY
- Founding
- 12/2018
- Data as of
- 12/2020
- EIN
- 82-3885723
Organization Overview
Equity Advocates Inc is located in Harrison, NY. The organization was established in 2018. According to its NTEE Classification (K05) the organization is classified as: Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis, under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. As of 12/2020, Equity Advocates Inc employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Equity Advocates Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
EQUITY ADVOCATES BUILDS THE CAPACITY OF NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO ADDRESS THE UNDERLYING CAUSES OF FOOD INEQUITY THROUGH POLICY AND SYSTEMS CHANGE. WE PARTNER WITH NEW YORK-BASED ORGANIZATIONS WORKING TO ALLEVIATE HUNGER AND POVERTY, PROVIDING THEM WITH THE TOOLS THEY NEED TO BE MORE CIVICALLY ENGAGED-INCLUDING POLICY EDUCATION, ADVOCACY TRAINING AND COALITION BUILDING SERVICES. THROUGH THIS WORK, WE ARE BUILDING A NON-PARTISAN GRASSROOTS COALITION OF POWERFUL ADVOCATES AND LEADERS WITHIN THE FOOD MOVEMENT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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EQUITY ADVOCATES' PROGRAM CONSISTS OF THE FOLLOWING TIERS: TIER 1: FOOD POLICY KNOWLEDGE & COMMUNITY POWER BUILDING: FOOD POLICY ANALYSIS, ADVOCACY AND RELEVANT FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES ARE SHARED TO INTERESTED NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS FREE OF CHARGE THROUGH WEBINARS HELD REGULARLY THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. TIER 2: CAPACITY BUILDING COURSES: EA PROVIDES ADVOCACY AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT TRAININGS THAT ARE ONE OR TWO-HOUR-LONG IN-PERSON OR WEBINAR TRAININGS THAT ARE OPEN TO 2-4 STAFF MEMBERS FROM EACH OF THE PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS;7-8 TRAINING SESSIONS ARE HOSTED PER YEAR. TIER 3: PERSONALIZED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE:1:1 COACHING AND ACCOUNTABILITY PARTNERSHIP TO A LIMITED NUMBER OF PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS THAT HAVE PARTICIPATED IN TIERS 1 AND 2 TO 1) CREATE INDIVIDUALIZED ADVOCACY WORKPLANS, 2) DEVELOP CUSTOMIZED TESTIMONY FOR PUBLIC COMMENTS, HEARINGS AND ADVOCACY OPPORTUNITIES ON AN ON-GOING BASIS, AND 3) SUPPORT PARTNERS IN BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS WITH POLICYMAKERS, INCLUDING SCHEDULING AND PREPARING FOR MEETINGS, TALKING POINT, MATERIAL CREATION AND FOLLOW UP. IN 2020, EQUITY ADVOCATES LED 10 ADVOCACY TRAININGS ATTENDED BY OVER 300 COMMUNITY FOOD ADVOCATES AND LAUNCHED THE NY COVID-19 FOOD COALITION, A MULTI-SECTOR GROUP OF 40+ FOOD SYSTEM STAKEHOLDERS. THE COALITION ADVOCATED FOR PUBLIC POLICIES AND FUNDING IN RESPONSE TO THE PANDEMIC AND HAS SINCE EXPANDED TO BECOME A CENTRAL ORGANIZING VOICE FOR ADDRESSING INEQUITIES IN NEW YORK'S CURRENT FOOD SYSTEM.
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EQUITY ADVOCATES' PROGRAM CONSISTS OF THE FOLLOWING TIERS: TIER 1: FOOD POLICY KNOWLEDGE & COMMUNITY POWER BUILDING: FOOD POLICY ANALYSIS, ADVOCACY AND RELEVANT FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES ARE SHARED TO INTERESTED NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS FREE OF CHARGE THROUGH WEBINARS HELD REGULARLY THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. TIER 2: CAPACITY BUILDING COURSES: EA PROVIDES ADVOCACY AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT TRAININGS THAT ARE ONE OR TWO-HOUR-LONG IN-PERSON OR WEBINAR TRAININGS THAT ARE OPEN TO 2-4 STAFF MEMBERS FROM EACH OF THE PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS;7-8 TRAINING SESSIONS ARE HOSTED PER YEAR. TIER 3: PERSONALIZED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE:1:1 COACHING AND ACCOUNTABILITY PARTNERSHIP TO A LIMITED NUMBER OF PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS THAT HAVE PARTICIPATED IN TIERS 1 AND 2 TO 1) CREATE INDIVIDUALIZED ADVOCACY WORKPLANS, 2) DEVELOP CUSTOMIZED TESTIMONY FOR PUBLIC COMMENTS, HEARINGS AND ADVOCACY OPPORTUNITIES ON AN ON-GOING BASIS, AND 3) SUPPORT PARTNERS IN BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS WITH POLICYMAKERS, INCLUDING SCHEDULING AND PREPARING FOR MEETINGS, TALKING POINT, MATERIAL CREATION AND FOLLOW UP. IN 2020, EQUITY ADVOCATES LED 10 ADVOCACY TRAININGS ATTENDED BY OVER 300 COMMUNITY FOOD ADVOCATES AND LAUNCHED THE NY COVID-19 FOOD COALITION, A MULTI-SECTOR GROUP OF 40+ FOOD SYSTEM STAKEHOLDERS. THE COALITION ADVOCATED FOR PUBLIC POLICIES AND FUNDING IN RESPONSE TO THE PANDEMIC AND HAS SINCE EXPANDED TO BECOME A CENTRAL ORGANIZING VOICE FOR ADDRESSING INEQUITIES IN NEW YORK'S CURRENT FOOD SYSTEM.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Gabrielle Blavatsky Co-Founder & Policy Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $39,231 |
Leah Eden Co-Founder, Ga Director & Board Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $29,231 |
Catherine Luu Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2.5 | $0 |
Jasmine Nielsen Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2.5 | $0 |
Amelia Adams Board Member | Trustee | 2.5 | $0 |
Challey Comer Board Member | Trustee | 2.5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $2,855 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $18,000 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $142,055 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $162,910 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $5,600 |
| Investment income | $12 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $168,522 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $71,540 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $7,154 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $6,209 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $370 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $4,517 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $2,832 |
| Information technology | $2,022 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $1,900 |
| Travel | $850 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $3,361 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $105,693 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $28,519 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $20,017 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $25,066 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $4,255 |
| Total assets | $77,857 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $77,857 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $77,857 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 9 grants that Equity Advocates Inc has recieved totaling $263,830.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Viking Global Foundation Inc Greenwich, CT PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $60,000 |
Viking Global Foundation Inc Greenwich, CT PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $60,000 |
New York State Health Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: BUILDING COMMUNITY POWER TO ADVANCE FOOD EQUITY AND JUSTICE | $52,000 |
Levitt Foundation Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: BUILDING POWER & ADVOCACY SKILLS WITHIN NYC YOUTH FOOD JUSTICE COMMUNITY | $30,000 |
Merck Family Fund Milton Village, MA PURPOSE: BUILDING POWER AND POLITICAL EDUCATION WITHIN THE NYC FOOD JUSTICE COMMUNITY | $25,000 |
Robert Sterling Clark Foundation Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Massachusetts Independent Certification Inc North Dighton, MA | $328,259 | $1,031,486 |
Food And Environment Reporting Network New York, NY | $713,615 | $1,051,083 |
Committee On Sustainability Assessment Philadelphia, PA | $5,680,517 | $5,773,090 |
Nutritional Research Foundation Inc Flemington, NJ | $118,064 | $38,101 |
Society For Implementation Science In Nutrition Inc New York, NY | $28,424 | $166,423 |
Ssafe Inc New York, NY | $443,304 | $165,000 |
Equity Advocates Inc Harrison, NY | $77,857 | $168,522 |
Organic Growers Research And Information-Sharing Network Inc Bainbridge, NY | $172,211 | $216,592 |
New York Vegetable Research Association Inc Le Roy, NY | $21,709 | $28,405 |
Long Island Sustainable Winegrowing Inc Cutchogue, NY | $19,794 | $0 |
International Center For Agroecology Monmouth Junction, NJ | $0 | $0 |
Lezzet Institute Wallington, NJ | $0 | $0 |