Campaign For Southern Equality is located in Asheville, NC. The organization was established in 2011. 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, Campaign For Southern Equality employed 14 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Campaign For Southern Equality 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, Campaign For Southern Equality generated $2.6m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 23.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.4m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 17.2% per year over the past 8 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE CAMPAIGN FOR SOUTHERN EQUALITY (CSE) WORKS FOR FULL LGBTQ EQUALITY -BOTH LEGAL AND LIVED- ACROSS THE SOUTH. CSE'S WORK IS ROOTED IN COMMITMENTS TO EQUITY AND EMPATHY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
IN 2022, CSE PROGRAMMING INCLUDED OUR LEGAL EQUALITY PROJECT, COMMUNITY HEALTH PROGRAM, SOUTHERN EQUALITY FUND, SOUTHERN EQUALITY STUDIOS, AND SOUTHERN EQUALITY RESEARCH AND POLICY CENTER. ADDITIONALLY, EVERY AREA OF OUR PROGRAMMING INVOLVES OUR EQUITY COMMITMENTS AND OUR COMMUNICATIONS STRATEGY TO TELL A NEW STORY ABOUT LGBTQ LIFE IN THE SOUTH.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS OF 2022 PROGRAMMING INCLUDED ADVOCATING FOR THE PASSAGE OF LOCAL PRO- LGBTQ POLICIES IN NC; ORGANIZING IN OPPOSITION TO ANTI-LGBTQ BILLS IN SC; PROVIDING GRASSROOTS GRANTS AND EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE GRANTS TO SUPPORT LGBTQ SOUTHERN GRASSROOTS GROUPS AND LGBTQ SOUTHERNERS; PROVIDING LGBTQ HEALTH EQUITY TRAININGS TO HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS AND HEALTH PROFESSIONAL STUDENTS ACROSS WESTERN NC; PUBLISHING A NEW RESEARCH PROJECT FOCUSED ON THE EXPERIENCES OF LGBTQ SOUTHERNERS COMING OF AGE; AND SUPPORTING LGBTQ SOUTHERN ARTISTS IN CREATING PUBLIC WORK TELLING A NEW STORY ABOUT LGBTQ SOUTHERNERS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Jasmine Beach-Ferrara Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $97,174 |
Yolany Gonell Co-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Martin Moore Co-Chair, Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Kris Hermanns Vice-President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Ashley Arrington Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Kelly Durden Posey Member | Trustee | 3 | $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 | $2,616,369 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $150 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,616,369 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $5,925 |
Investment income | $368 |
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 | -$6,865 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $2,615,797 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $43,600 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $198,250 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $97,412 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $25,327 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $556,294 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $10,515 |
Other employee benefits | $69,877 |
Payroll taxes | $49,254 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $3,924 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $17,653 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $19,768 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $13,950 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $17,997 |
Office expenses | $29,308 |
Information technology | $18,051 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $6,389 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $990 |
Insurance | $6,588 |
All other expenses | $24,968 |
Total functional expenses | $1,351,575 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $539,058 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,959,791 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $42,073 |
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 | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,197 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $2,543,119 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $39,740 |
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 | $39,740 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,300,579 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $202,800 |
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 | $2,543,119 |
Over the last fiscal year, Campaign For Southern Equality has awarded $26,000 in support to 3 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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GENDER BENDERS PURPOSE: Southern Equality | $10,000 |
WNC COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES PURPOSE: Southern Equality | $10,000 |
SOUTHERN VISION ALLIANCE PURPOSE: Southern Equality | $6,000 |