Equality Ohio Education Fund
- Assets
- $663.9k
- Revenue
- $1.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Columbus, OH
- Founding
- 08/2005
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 02-0743268
Organization Overview
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. 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 12/2021, Equality Ohio Education Fund generated $1.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.8m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 13.1% 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
EQUALITY OHIO EDUCATION FUND IDENTIFIES AND TRANSORMS SYSTEMS AND INSTITUTIONS SO LGBTQ+ OHIOANS CAN FULLY ACCESS LEGAL AND LIVED EQUALITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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HEARTS & MINDS: EFFORTS TO EDUCATE AND INCREASE THE VISIBILITY OF THE LGBTQ COMMUNITY AND OTHER MARGINALIZED 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.
LEGAL CLINIC: OFFERS MANY FREE LEGAL SERVICES, LIKE CONSUMER LAW (SUCH AS FRAUD AND IDENTITY THEFT), FAMILY LAW, CIVIL RIGHTS, ADMINISTRATIVE HELP (SUCH AS SSI OR DISABILITY) 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 1,600 LGBTQ+ INDIVIDUALS IN NAVIGATING COMPLEX LEGAL SYSTEMS IMPACTING THEIR LIVES.
POLICY: 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.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Joe Matuszewski Chair 370 S. 5th St, Ste G3, Columbus, Oh, 43215 | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Natalie Thomas Vice 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 |
Alana Jochum Executive Director 370 S. 5th St, Ste G3, Columbus, Oh, 43215 | Officer | 55 | $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 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $189 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $132,737 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,018,926 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $26,570 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,151,852 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $139 |
| 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 | $1,167,587 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $150,113 |
| 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 | $860,578 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $95,022 |
| Payroll taxes | $67,092 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $1,706 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $16,051 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $415,256 |
| Advertising and promotion | $6,438 |
| Office expenses | $17,964 |
| Information technology | $60,816 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $57,111 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $41,034 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $7,062 |
| All other expenses | $7,045 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,813,477 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $652,164 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $2,594 |
| 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 | $2,703 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $6,444 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $663,905 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $22,138 |
| 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 | $34,668 |
| Total liabilities | $56,806 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $607,099 |
| 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 | $663,905 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 14 grants that Equality Ohio Education Fund has recieved totaling $830,468.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Gill Foundation Denver, CO PURPOSE: PROJECT SUPPORT FOR LGBTQ ISSUES | $150,000 |
Ohio Access To Justice Foundation Columbus, OH PURPOSE: Funding to support civil legal services for low-income and underserved Ohioans | $147,223 |
Gill Foundation Denver, CO PURPOSE: PROJECT SUPPORT FOR LGBTQ ISSUES | $125,000 |
Evelyn And Walter Haas Jr Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: TO EDUCATE FEDERAL POLICYMAKERS IN OHIO ABOUT THE HARMS CAUSED BY ANTI-LGBT DISCRIMINATION. | $100,000 |
American Heart Association Inc Dallas, TX PURPOSE: CHILDHOOD OBESITY | $99,992 |
Cleveland Foundation Cleveland, OH PURPOSE: OUTREACH, EDUCATION, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, OPERATIONS OF AN LGBTQ LEGAL CLINIC | $77,000 |
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|---|---|---|
North Central District Aids Coalition Incorporated Mill Hall, PA | $1,045,476 | $3,336,284 |
Aids Ministries-Aids Assist Of North Indiana Inc South Bend, IN | $2,144,076 | $1,989,193 |
Equality Ohio Education Fund Columbus, OH | $663,905 | $1,167,587 |
Affirmations Community Center Ferndale, MI | $3,605,879 | $1,993,139 |
Lesbian Gay Bisexual & Transgender Comn Ctr Of Greater Cleveland Cleveland, OH | $7,865,438 | $1,732,066 |
Gay Elders Of Metro Detroit Ferndale, MI | $224,892 | $863,332 |
Lgbt Detroit Detroit, MI | $334,237 | $500,803 |
Gay And Lesbian Alumni Ae Of The University Of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN | $48,627 | $0 |
Lancaster Lgbtq Center Lancaster, PA | $67,436 | $241,617 |
Lgbt Center Of Greater Reading Reading, PA | $219,857 | $357,404 |
Lexington Gay Services Organization Inc Lexington, KY | $199,999 | $179,781 |
The Open And Affirming Coalition Of The United Church Of Christ Cleveland, OH | $205,077 | $204,969 |