Tennessee Equality Project is located in Nashville, TN. 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. Tennessee Equality Project 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, Tennessee Equality Project generated $52.6k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $33.9k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (6.6%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
TO ADVOCATE FOR THE LGBT RIGHTS OF TENNESSEANS AT THE LOCAL AND STATE LEVEL INCLUDING (BUT NOT EXCLUSIVE TO) SCHOOL POLICY, WORKPLACE/ EMPLOYMENT EQUALITY, AND RELATIONSHIP RECOGNITION.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Christopher Sanders Executive Di | 15 | $0 | |
Ginger Leonard Chair & Pres | 5 | $0 | |
Brendon Holloway Treasurer | 2 | $0 | |
Brenda Gadd Secretary | 2 | $0 | |
Carla Fenswick Board Member | 1 | $0 | |
Paul Brisco Board Member | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $52,722 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
Other Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $52,574 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $0 |
Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $24,964 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $0 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $198 |
Other expenses | $8,747 |
Total expenses | $33,909 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash, savings, and investments | $21,927 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $22,580 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets or fund balances | $22,580 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Tennessee Equality Project has recieved totaling $15,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Equality Federation Portland, OR PURPOSE: POLICY ADVOCACY ON STATE AND/OR LOCAL PROTECTIONS FOR TRANSGENDER YOUTH | $15,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Southerners On New Ground Atlanta, GA | $24,155,900 | $19,409,986 |
Equality Foundation Of Georgia Inc Atlanta, GA | $2,348,787 | $2,878,757 |
Campaign For Southern Equality Asheville, NC | $1,477,761 | $1,521,428 |
Equality Virginia Richmond, VA | $664,486 | $747,558 |
Campus Pride Inc Charlotte, NC | $161,058 | $547,836 |
Lgbt Center Of Raleigh Inc Raleigh, NC | $489,872 | $630,973 |
Equality Nc Charlotte, NC | $348,521 | $368,520 |
Project Right Side Foundation Arlington, VA | $0 | $291,343 |
Lexington Gay Services Organization Inc Lexington, KY | $199,999 | $179,781 |
Northwest Arkansas Equality Inc Fayetteville, AR | $33,702 | $0 |
Witness Change Atlanta, GA | $114,202 | $0 |
Out On Film Inc Atlanta, GA | $152,343 | $0 |