Northwest Arkansas Equality Inc is located in Fayetteville, AR. The organization was established in 2006. 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, Northwest Arkansas Equality Inc employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Northwest Arkansas Equality Inc 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, Northwest Arkansas Equality Inc generated $391.8k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 30.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $299.0k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 23.6% per year over the past 4 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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NORTHWEST ARKANSAS EQUALITY'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE PROGRAMMING, EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY TO SERVE, CONNECT, AND EMPOWER THE LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER AND QUEER COMMUNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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NWA EQUALITY IS ONE OF THE REGION'S ONLY PROVIDERS OF FREE HIV TESTING AND PREVENTION PROGRAMMING, PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCE NAVIGATION FOR LGBTQ PEOPLE, AND THE PROVIDER OF LGBTQ-SPECIFIC PEER COUNSELING SERVICES. NWA EQUALITY CREATES COMMUNITY BY ORGANIZING SOCIAL ACTIVITIES, SPORTING EVENTS, FAMILY-FRIENDLY OUTINGS, AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES FOR LGBTQ INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND ALLIES. NWA EQUALITY FIGHTS TO ADVANCE CIVIL RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS FOR LGBTQ PEOPLE THROUGH EDUCATION, ADVOCACY, POLICY INITIATIVES, AND QUALITY-OF-LIFE- ENHANCING PROGRAMMING. WE PROVIDE COUNTLESS HEALTH, LEGAL, FINANCIAL, AND HOUSING REFERRALS, AND RESOURCES TO LGTBQ ARKANSANS. NWA EQUALITY PROMOTES LGBTQ VISIBILITY, AWARENESS, AND EDUCATION IN THE MEDIA AND MANAGE EXTERNAL COMMUNICATION WITH THE PUBLIC THROUGH NEWSLETTERS, WEBSITES, SOCIAL MEDIA, ETC. NWA PRIDE-WE ORGANIZE ARKANSAS' LARGEST LGBTQ ACTIVATION, FESTIVAL, AND PARADE THAT PROMOTES LGBTQ VISIBILITY AND EXPRESSION IN A SAFE ENVIRONMENT, PROTESTS AGAINST INEQUALITY, PROVIDES EDUCATION TO LEARN ABOUT OUR HISTORY, AND CELEBRATES THE MULTI-FACETED EXPRESSIONS OF OUR DIVERSE LGBTQ CULTURE. RAINBOW THANKSGIVING-A COLLABORATION WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS, RAINBOW THANKSGIVING PROVIDES COMMUNITY AND PRIVATE MEALS TO OVER 300 PEOPLE. DUE TO COVID-19, WE PERSEVERED AND RETOLED SO WE COULD FEED 200 MEMBERS OF OUR COMMUNITY WITH TO-GO THANKSGIVING MEALS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Joseph M Porter Executive Di | Trustee | 40 | $26,981 |
Jason Hudson Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Monica Jannati President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Kieren Kragel Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jafet Malave Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Gina Smith Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $344,329 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $344,329 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $35,321 |
Investment income | $607 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $10,716 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $867 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $391,840 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $26,981 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $5,396 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $54,462 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $6,230 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $3,910 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $10,356 |
Advertising and promotion | $57,802 |
Office expenses | $19,091 |
Information technology | $161 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $27,729 |
Travel | $2,175 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $65 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $7,949 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $298,978 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $8,844 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $180,942 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $5,338 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $195,124 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $67,284 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $127,840 |
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 | $195,124 |