Equip For Equality Inc
- Assets
- $3.7m
- Revenue
- $7.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 78
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Founding
- 10/1985
- Data as of
- 09/2021
- EIN
- 36-3361312
Organization Overview
Equip For Equality Inc is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 1985. According to its NTEE Classification (R23) the organization is classified as: Disabled Persons Rights, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 09/2021, Equip For Equality Inc employed 78 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Equip For 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 09/2021, Equip For Equality Inc generated $7.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $7.9m during the year ending 09/2021. While expenses have increased by 5.8% per year over the past 6 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
ADVANCE THE HUMAN & CIVIL RIGHTS OF CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES IN ILLINOIS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROTECTION & ADVOCACY SYSTEM FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES IN THE MID-1970'S, CONGRESS ESTABLISHED A UNIQUE, INNOVATIVE, EXPERIMENTAL INITIATIVE TO SAFEGUARD THE RIGHTS OF PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. UNDER THIS PROGRAM, EACH GOVERNOR WAS EMPOWERED TO DESIGNATE ONE INDEPENDENT ORGANIZATION TO SERVE AS A LEGAL ADVOCATE AND WATCHDOG FOR PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES IN THE STATE. IN THIS ROLE, EQUIP FOR EQUALITY PROVIDES SELF-ADVOCACY ASSISTANCE AND LEGAL SERVICES TO REMEDY INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS VIOLATIONS AND PURSUES SYSTEMS-CHANGE INITIATIVES TO BENEFIT THE DISABILITY COMMUNITY. THESE INITIATIVES INCLUDE FACILITY MONITORING, SYSTEMS LITIGATION TO PROMOTE COMMUNITY LIVING, PUBLIC POLICY ADVOCACY, TRAINING ON DISABILITY RIGHTS, AND OTHER SOCIAL CHANGE STRATEGIES.
PROTECTION AND ADVOCACY SYSTEM FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTSFOLLOWING ADOPTION OF THE ADA, THE LANDMARK FEDERAL CIVIL RIGHTS LAW FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, CONGRESS RECOGNIZED THAT MOST INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES WOULD NOT HAVE ACCESS TO LEGAL SERVICES TO ENFORCE THEIR ADA RIGHTS. THUS, IN THE EARLY 1990S, CONGRESS ONCE AGAIN EXPANDED THE ROLE AND AUTHORITY OF THE STATE P&A SYSTEMS TO EMPOWER THEM TO ADVOCATE FOR THE RIGHTS OF INDIVIDUALS WITH PHYSICAL AND OTHER DISABILITIES (BESIDES DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND MENTAL ILLNESS) WHO ARE EXPERIENCING DISCRIMINATION AND OTHER RIGHTS VIOLATIONS. UNDER THIS NEW P&A INITIATIVE, EQUIP FOR EQUALITY OPENED ITS DOORS TO INDIVIDUALS WITH ALL TYPES OF DISABILITIES (E.G., MOBILITY, LEARNING, SENSORY, AND OTHERS), WITH A FOCUS ON PROMOTING ACCESS AND CHALLENGING DISCRIMINATORY PRACTICES PROHIBITED UNDER THE ADA.
PROTECTION & ADVOCACY SYSTEM FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH MENTAL ILLNESSIN RESPONSE TO ALARMING FINDINGSOF WIDESPREAD ABUSE AND NEGLECT AND FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS VIOLATIONS IN STATE PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALS AND.OTHER FACILITIES THAT CONGRESSIONAL HEARINGS ACROSS THE COUNTRY HAD DOCUMENTED, IN THE MID-1980S CONGRESS EXPANDED THE ROLE OF THE INDEPENDENT, STATE-LEVEL PROTECTION & AVOCACY SYSTEMS TO INCLUDE PEOPLE WITH SERIOUS MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL ILLNESSES. WITH THIS EXPANDED ROLE AND AUTHORITY, EQUIP FOR EQUALITY MONITORS THE USE OF RESTRAINT AND SECLUSION; ASSESSES THE QUALITY OF STATE-CONDUCTED ABUSE INVESTIGATIONS; ENSURES THAT TREATMENT MEETS QUALITY STANDARDS; AND CALLS FOR REFORMS TO PROMOTE EMPLOYMENT, SELF-DETERMINATION, COMMUNITYLIVING, AND OTHER RIGHTS UNDER THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA).
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Zena Naiditch President & Ceo/ex-Officio | Officer | 45.2 | $243,412 |
Deborah M Kennedy VP - Abuse Investigation U | 41 | $145,973 | |
Barry C Taylor VP - Civil Rights/litigati | 44.1 | $143,182 | |
Olga F Pribyl VP - Special Ed Clinic | 42.7 | $133,067 | |
James Mcmillan Chief Financial Officer | Officer | 42.7 | $130,819 |
Laura Miller Eligator Managing Attorney | 40 | $120,763 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $5,909,280 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $981,648 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $6,890,928 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $224,919 |
| Investment income | $6,718 |
| 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 | $7,145,810 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $374,231 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $81,771 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $4,503,104 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $951,927 |
| Payroll taxes | $346,097 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $155,680 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $66,010 |
| Information technology | $133,285 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $815,394 |
| Travel | $72,268 |
| 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 | $59,865 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $7,864,510 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,334,782 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $997,839 |
| 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 | $220,100 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $119,292 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $50,480 |
| Total assets | $3,722,493 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,000,321 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $127,491 |
| 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 | $20,884 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $1,148,696 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,320,374 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $253,423 |
| 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 | $3,722,493 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 16 grants that Equip For Equality Inc has recieved totaling $451,763.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Illinois Equal Justice Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE LEGAL INFORMATION AND ADVICE ON SPECIAL EDUCATION ISSUES VIA A STATEWIDE HOTLINE. TO PROVIDE OUTREACH TO DISABLED PEOPLE IMPACTED BY CRIMINALIZATION OF CANNABIS. | $110,000 |
Skadden Foundation White Plains, NY PURPOSE: PAYMENT FOR FELLOWS | $72,363 |
Skadden Foundation White Plains, NY PURPOSE: PAYMENTS FOR FELLOWS | $60,000 |
Chicago Bar Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT & PROJECT SUPPORT | $57,500 |
Grand Victoria Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: PROJECT SUPPORT | $50,000 |
Grand Victoria Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: PROJECT SUPPORT | $50,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Disabled Citizens Alliance For Indep Inc Fiscal Agent Viburnum, MO | $23,946,615 | $13,277,061 |
Equip For Equality Inc Chicago, IL | $3,722,493 | $7,145,810 |
Disability Rights Wisconsin Inc Madison, WI | $1,219,268 | $6,448,228 |
Family Advocacy & Community Training St Charles, MO | $1,224,597 | $3,013,727 |
Missouri Protection And Advocacy Jefferson City, MO | $159,749 | $2,494,278 |
Recreation Council Of Greater St Louis Maryland Heights, MO | $203,615 | $977,550 |
Illinois Disability Association Chicago, IL | $2,621,525 | $798,917 |
Access For Special Kids Resource Center Inc Johnston, IA | $406,499 | $607,000 |
Build Inclusion Inc Lexington, KY | $64,404 | $450,701 |
Institute On Public Policy For People With Disabilities Chicago, IL | $234,917 | $304,376 |
Association For The Rights Of Citizens With Handicaps Inc Waukesha, WI | $412,486 | $194,003 |
Iowa Statewide Independent Living Council Silc Amana, IA | $8,275 | $0 |