Equality Ohio Education Fund is located in Columbus, OH. The organization was established in 2005. 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 12/2022, Equality Ohio Education Fund employed 24 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Equality Ohio Education Fund is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, Equality Ohio Education Fund generated $2.4m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 22.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.9m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 17.2% per year over the past 5 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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EQUALITY OHIO EDUCATION FUND IDENTIFIES AND TRANSORMS SYSTEMS AND INSTITUTIONS SO LGBTQ+ OHIOANS CAN FULLY ACCESS LEGAL AND LIVED EQUALITY. WE ENVISION AN OHIO WHERE PEOPLE ARE WELCOME, AFFIRMED, AND FLOURISHING.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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HEARTS & MINDS: THIS ENCOMPASSES OUR EFFORTS TO EDUCATE AND INCREASE THE VISIBILITY OF THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY AND OTHER VULNERABLE COMMUNITIES IN ORDER TO INCREASE ACCEPTANCE OF LGBTQ+ PEOPLE, ACHIEVE A MORE COOPERATIVE PROGRESSIVE COMMUNITY, AND OBTAIN LEGAL AND LIVED EQUALITY FOR LGBTQ+ PEOPLE IN OHIO.
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LEGAL CLINIC: WE OFFER MANY FREE LEGAL SERVICES, INCLUDING CONSUMER LAW (SUCH AS FRAUD AND IDENTITY THEFT), FAMILY LAW, CIVIL RIGHTS, ADMINISTRATIVE HELP (SUCH AS SSI OR DISABILITY), IDENTITY DOCUMENTS AND MORE TO LGBTQ+ OHIOANS AT 300% OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY RATE. SINCE THE BEGINNING OF OUR LEGAL CLINIC PROGRAM, WE HAVE PROUDLY SERVED MORE THAN 2,700 LGBTQ+ INDIVIDUALS IN NAVIGATING COMPLEX LEGAL SYSTEMS IMPACTING THEIR LIVES.
POLICY: ENCOMPASSES OUR EFFORTS TO ANALYZE, EDUCATE ABOUT, AND WORK TO IMPROVE POLICIES, PROCESSES, AND PROCEDURES IMPACTING THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY IN CORPORATIONS, MUNICIPALITIES, ADMINISTRATIVE AGENCIES, AND STATE GOVERNMENT.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Alana Jochum Executive Director 370 S. 5th St, Ste G3, Columbus, Oh, 43215 | Officer | 55 | $117,209 |
Joe Matuszewski Chair 370 S. 5th St, Ste G3, Columbus, Oh, 43215 | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Joseph Wenger Secretarytreasurer 370 S. 5th St, Ste G3, Columbus, Oh, 43215 | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Vania Sherepita Member 370 S. 5th St, Ste G3, Columbus, Oh, 43215 | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Chad Williams Member 370 S. 5th St, Ste G3, Columbus, Oh, 43215 | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Michael Ley Member 370 S. 5th St, Ste G3, Columbus, Oh, 43215 | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $132,371 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,916,090 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,048,461 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $338,226 |
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 | $2,446,418 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $82,745 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $818,324 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $169,335 |
Payroll taxes | $55,472 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $2,288 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $12,000 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $451,345 |
Advertising and promotion | $10,705 |
Office expenses | $44,118 |
Information technology | $86,814 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $24,681 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $130,124 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $11,441 |
All other expenses | $5,818 |
Total functional expenses | $1,916,897 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,179,557 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $32,188 |
Accounts receivable, net | $8,005 |
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 | $4,335 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,169 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,227,254 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $88,291 |
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 | $32,124 |
Total liabilities | $120,415 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $945,106 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $161,733 |
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 | $1,227,254 |