Techequity Action

Organization Overview

Techequity Action is located in Martinez, CA. According to its NTEE Classification (R05) the organization is classified as: Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Techequity Action is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

OUR MISSION IS TO ENSURE THAT THE TECH INDUSTRY IS A FORCE FOR JUSTICE IN OUR ECONOMY. WE DO THIS BY EMPOWERING TECH WORKERS TO ADVOACTE FOR STRUCTURAL CHANGE THROUGH PROGRESSIVE POLICY AND CANDIDATE CAMPAIGNS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

THROUGH GRANTS, WE SUPPORTED THE FOLLOWING PROJECTS: THE TECH, BIAS AND HOUSING INITITATIVE(TBHI). TBHI IS EXAMINING HOW THE HOUSING TECH SPACE MANY HARDCODE ALGORITHMIC BIAS AND INEQUALITY AND WHEATHER HARD-FOUGHT VICTORIES TO PROTECT TENANTS AND EXPAND HOUSING AVAILABILITY ARE UPHELD THROUGH NEW PLATFORMS AND DIGITIAL ADVANCEMENTS. LAUNCHED THE CONTRACT WORKER DISPARITY PROJECT(CWDP). CWDP IS THE NEXT PHASE OF TECHEQUITY COLLABORATIVES RESPONSIBLE CONTRACTING INITIATIVE. THE GOAL IS TO SHED LIGHT ON THE INEQUITIES BETWEEN FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES OF TECH COMPANIES AND CONTRACT WORKERS WHO ARE DOING SIMILAR JOBS BUT PAID LOWER WAGES AND FEWER BENEFITS. GRANTEES ARE RELEASING A SERIES OF PAPERS, SURVEYS AND HOSTING INTERVIEWS AND FOCUS GROUPS WITH WORKERS THROUGHTOUT 2021 AND 2022. THE GOAL IS TO EMERGE WITH A RESPONSIBLE CONTRACTING STANDARD FOR THESE WORKERS AND A PUBLIC POLICY AGENDA TO END THE ARTIFICAL DISPARITIES BETWEEN THESE WORKFORCES.


THROUGH GRANTS, WE SUPPORTED THE FOLLOWING PROJECTS: THE TECH, BIAS AND HOUSING INITITATIVE(TBHI). TBHI IS EXAMINING HOW THE HOUSING TECH SPACE MANY HARDCODE ALGORITHMIC BIAS AND INEQUALITY AND WHEATHER HARD-FOUGHT VICTORIES TO PROTECT TENANTS AND EXPAND HOUSING AVAILABILITY ARE UPHELD THROUGH NEW PLATFORMS AND DIGITIAL ADVANCEMENTS. LAUNCHED THE CONTRACT WORKER DISPARITY PROJECT(CWDP). CWDP IS THE NEXT PHASE OF TECHEQUITY COLLABORATIVES RESPONSIBLE CONTRACTING INITIATIVE. THE GOAL IS TO SHED LIGHT ON THE INEQUITIES BETWEEN FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES OF TECH COMPANIES AND CONTRACT WORKERS WHO ARE DOING SIMILAR JOBS BUT PAID LOWER WAGES AND FEWER BENEFITS. GRANTEES ARE RELEASING A SERIES OF PAPERS, SURVEYS AND HOSTING INTERVIEWS AND FOCUS GROUPS WITH WORKERS THROUGHTOUT 2021 AND 2022. THE GOAL IS TO EMERGE WITH A RESPONSIBLE CONTRACTING STANDARD FOR THESE WORKERS AND A PUBLIC POLICY AGENDA TO END THE ARTIFICAL DISPARITIES BETWEEN THESE WORKFORCES.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Catherine Bracy
CEO
$0
Ian Mogavero
CFO
$0
Matt Ewing
Board Chair
$0
Hallie Montoya Tansey
Board Member
$0
Candis Elder
Board Member
$0
Elena Chavez Quezada
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$0
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$0
Total Program Service Revenue$571,429
Investment income $0
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 $0

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Techequity Action has recieved totaling $1,000,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Advocacy

Palo Alto, CA

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$1,000,000
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