Equality California
- Assets
- $1.6m
- Revenue
- $2.9m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 34
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA
- Founding
- 05/1999
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 95-4708781
Organization Overview
Equality California is located in Los Angeles, CA. The organization was established in 1999. According to its NTEE Classification (R26) the organization is classified as: Lesbian & Gay Rights, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Equality California employed 34 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Equality California 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.
For the year ending 12/2021, Equality California generated $2.9m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.3m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 6.3% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO CREATE A WORLD THAT IS HEALTHY, JUST AND FULLY EQUAL FOR ALL LGBTQ+ PEOPLE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
WORKING CLOSELY WITH LGBTQ+ STATE LEGISLATORS AND ALLIES, EQUALITY CALIFORNIA ADVOCATED AT THE STATE CAPITOL FOR POLICIES TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF TRANSGENDER AND GENDER-NONCONFORMING PEOPLE, THOSE LIVING WITH HIV, AND THE DIVERSE COMMUNITIES TO WHICH LGBTQ+ PEOPLE BELONG. SIX OF OUR SPONSORED BILLS WERE SIGNED INTO LAW BY GOVERNOR GAVIN NEWSOM, REINFORCING CALIFORNIA'S STANDING AS A NATIONAL LEADER IN PROTECTING THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY.
AS THE POLITICS OF NEVADA BECOME MORE PROGRESSIVE, THE OUTLOOK FORENACTING LEGISLATION PROTECTING THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY CONTINUES TO BEATTAINABLE. SILVER STATE EQUALITY SHEPHERDED THREE BILLS THROUGH THE NEVADA LEGISLATURE: UPDATING AND MODERNIZING HIV CRIMINAL LAWS; ALLOWING MORE THAN TWO ADULTS TO ADOPT A CHILD; AND REQUIRING STATE AGENCIES TO COLLECT DATA ABOUT SEXUAL ORIENTATION AND GENDER IDENTITY AND EXPRESSION FROM THE PEOPLE THEY SERVE.
CONGRESSIONAL, LEGISLATIVE AND OTHER POLITICAL DISTRICT MAPS ARE REDRAWN EVERY TEN YEARS BASED ON THE U.S. CENSUS, AND IN 2021 EQUALITY CALIFORNIA SOUGHT TO UNITE AND EMPOWER LGBTQ+ PEOPLE. BY TESTIFYING BEFORE AND URGING THE CALIFORNIA CITIZENS REDISTRICTING COMMISSION TO UNITE LGBTQ+ PEOPLE IN THE SAME DISTRICTS, WE ENSURED OUR VOICES AND CONCERNS ARE HEARD, AND EMPOWERED LGBTQ+ CALIFORNIANS TO ELECT "CANDIDATES OF CHOICE" - MEMBERS OF THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY OR ALLIES THAT ARE RESPONSIVE TO OUR UNIQUE CHALLENGES AND PRIORITIES.
IN WASHINGTON, DC, EQUALITY CALIFORNIA WORKED WITH OUR PARTNERS IN THE BIDEN-HARRIS ADMINISTRATION AND CALIFORNIA AND NEVADA'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATIONS TO ADVANCE LGBTQ+ EQUALITY. WE SECURED "YES" VOTES FROM EVERY CONGRESSIONAL DEMOCRAT FROM CALIFORNIA AND NEVADA FOR THE EIGHT BILLS SUPPORTED BY EQUALITY CALIFORNIA AND SILVER STATE EQUALITY. EQUALITY CALIFORNIA ALSO WORKED WITH ALLIED PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS TO ADVANCE LGBTQ+ JUDICIAL NOMINEES FROM CALIFORNIA AND CREATED WORKING COALITIONS TO TACKLE CREDIT REPORTING PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED BY TRANSGENDER AND NONBINARY PEOPLE AFTER A LEGAL NAME CHANGE AND TO HELP LGBTQ+ VETERANS WHO WERE EXPELLED FROM THE MILITARY WITH A LESS-THANHONORABLE DISCHARGE TO RECEIVE UPGRADED DISCHARGES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Richard Zbur Executive Director (until 10/31/21) | Officer | 20 | $278,962 |
Tony Hoang Executive Director (as Of 10/31/21) | Officer | 20 | $196,647 |
Valerie Ploumpis National Policy Director | 20 | $128,446 | |
Samuel Garrett-Pate Managing Director Of External Affairs | 20 | $122,556 | |
Michael Chavez Associate Director Of Events And Sponsorships | 20 | $114,788 | |
Sarah Morrow Development Director (as Of 2/16/21) | 20 | $107,100 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Greenberg Traurig Llp Advocacy | 12/30/21 | $148,017 |
Pacific Campaign House Digital Campaigns | 12/30/21 | $131,032 |
Wolfgang Puck Catering Event Catering | 12/30/21 | $113,494 |
Jj-la Llc Event Production | 12/30/21 | $432,209 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $1,343,885 |
| Related organizations | $400,000 |
| Government grants | $646,523 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $699,099 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $37,500 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,089,507 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $351 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$170,388 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $1,129 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,934,545 |
| 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. | $371,026 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $37,103 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $691,767 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $109,562 |
| Payroll taxes | $83,163 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $1,679 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $88,029 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $1,470 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $405,343 |
| Advertising and promotion | $41,742 |
| Office expenses | $160,875 |
| Information technology | $22,104 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $62,888 |
| Travel | $51,114 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $585 |
| Interest | $14,233 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $16,197 |
| Insurance | $38,449 |
| All other expenses | $6,998 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,264,278 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $355,891 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $350,479 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $447,623 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $371,209 |
| 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 | $10,781 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $15,914 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $5,000 |
| Total assets | $1,556,897 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $195,896 |
| 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 | $500,000 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $695,896 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $628,747 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $232,254 |
| 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 | $1,556,897 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Equality California has awarded $69,000 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Oakland, CA PURPOSE: TO ALLOW FIRST-TIME VOTERS WHO TURN 18 BEFORE THE GENERAL ELECTION THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE FULL ELECTION CYCLE | $49,000 |
Atlanta, GA PURPOSE: HIV MODERNIZATION GRANT | $20,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Equality California has recieved totaling $435,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Equality California Institute Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT EFFORTS TO CREATE A WORLD THAT IS HEALTHY, JUST AND FULLY EQUAL FOR ALL LGBT PEOPLE. | $400,000 |
California Apt Association Sacramento, CA PURPOSE: TO HELP CONTINUE TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S EFFORTS OF EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY THROUGH THE NATION'S LARGEST STATEWIDE LGBTQ CIVIL RIGHTS ORGANIZATION | $20,000 |
Everytown For Gun Safety Action Fund Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: SPONSORSHIP OF LOS ANGELES EQUALITY AWARDS | $10,000 |
Garrett Family Foundation Lake Forest, IL PURPOSE: CHARITY'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $5,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Transgender Law Center Oakland, CA | $25,939,960 | $14,579,673 |
National Center For Lesbian Rights San Francisco, CA | $7,337,899 | $8,859,587 |
The Translatin Coalition Los Angeles, CA | $3,458,659 | $3,883,576 |
The Lgbtq Community Center Of The Desert Palm Springs, CA | $4,628,865 | $2,657,914 |
Equality California Los Angeles, CA | $1,556,897 | $2,934,545 |
1n10 Inc Phoenix, AZ | $3,688,616 | $3,476,030 |
San Francisco Lesbian Gay Freedom Day Parade & Celeb Committee Inc San Francisco, CA | $689,695 | $1,082,295 |
San Diego Lesbian & Gay Pride San Diego, CA | $3,232,597 | $2,284,045 |
Christopher Street West Association Inc Burbank, CA | $703,036 | $1,414,969 |
Utopia Pdx - United Territories Of Pacific Islanders Alliance Portlan Portland, OR | $596,084 | $1,396,358 |
A Wider Bridge San Francisco, CA | $1,165,859 | $1,616,513 |
Source Lgbt Center Inc Visalia, CA | $1,199,198 | $1,498,081 |