Equality Michigan, operating under the name Equality Michiganmichigan Equality Nowequality Michigan Fundpridefest The Liberty Fund, is located in Kalamazoo, MI. The organization was established in 1986. According to its NTEE Classification (R30) the organization is classified as: Intergroup & Race Relations, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Equality Michiganmichigan Equality Nowequality Michigan Fundpridefest The Liberty Fund employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Equality Michiganmichigan Equality Nowequality Michigan Fundpridefest The Liberty 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 Michiganmichigan Equality Nowequality Michigan Fundpridefest The Liberty Fund generated $766.0k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $667.3k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 1.8% 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
TO ACHIEVE FULL EQUALITY AND RESPECT FOR ALL MICHIGAN RESIDENTS REGARDLESS OF SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, OR GENDER EXPRESSION
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ADVOCACY PROGRAMS TO IDENTIFY AND DOCUMENT ANTI-LGBTQ VIOLENCE AND DISCRIMINATION, TO PROMOTE IMPROVEMENT TO THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR LGBTQ PERSONS, AND TO EDUCATE AND ENSURE UNDERSTANDING BY ALL PEOPLE OF THE LIVES OF LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER, AND QUESTIONING PEOPLE
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Erin Knott Executive Director | Officer | 32 | $106,678 |
Kerrin Kramer Vice-Chairperson | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Buzz Thomas Chairperson | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Scott Morrow Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Tim Atkinson Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Chuck Otis Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $333,099 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $346,109 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $679,208 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $22,985 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $63,786 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $765,979 |
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. | $106,678 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $20,825 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $135,881 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $4,915 |
Other employee benefits | $21,090 |
Payroll taxes | $19,730 |
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 | $208,055 |
Advertising and promotion | $84,361 |
Office expenses | $16,860 |
Information technology | $4,774 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $6,797 |
Travel | $8,587 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,813 |
Interest | $46 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $5,730 |
Insurance | $12,586 |
All other expenses | $5,868 |
Total functional expenses | $667,296 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $361,177 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $12,500 |
Accounts receivable, net | $40,247 |
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 | $14,392 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $147,713 |
Total assets | $576,029 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $22,166 |
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 | $22,166 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $461,690 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $92,173 |
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 | $576,029 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Equality Michigan has recieved totaling $300,881.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Community Foundation For Southeast Michigan Detroit, MI PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS | $177,381 |
Ms Foundation For Women Inc Brooklyn, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $80,000 |
Community Foundation For Southeast Michigan Detroit, MI PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS | $25,000 |
Dte Energy Foundation Detroit, MI PURPOSE: SOCIAL ADVOCACY | $10,000 |
Michigan Civic Education Fund Madison Heights, MI PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $7,500 |
John E Fetzer Institute Inc Kalamazoo, MI PURPOSE: MATCHING GRANT | $1,000 |
Beg. Balance | $74,098 |
Earnings | $8,869 |
Admin Expense | $329 |
Grants | $2,965 |
Ending Balance | $79,673 |
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Assembly For The Arts Cleveland, OH | $1,686,811 | $844,284 |
Mid-States Minority Supplier Development Council Indianapolis, IN | $1,698,350 | $1,227,768 |
Life After Hate Inc Wauwatosa, WI | $464,073 | $1,027,690 |
Equality Michigan Kalamazoo, MI | $576,029 | $765,979 |
Wayne Mediation Center Dearborn, MI | $96,553 | $386,622 |
National Conference For Community And Justice Of Greater Dayton Dayton, OH | $379,624 | $499,273 |
Barnes & Thornburg Llp Racial And Social Justice Foundation Inc Indianapolis, IN | $17,917 | $291,684 |
Intercommunity Justice And Peace Center Cincinnati, OH | $311,645 | $259,348 |
Lakeshore Ethnic Diversity Alliance Holland, MI | $211,575 | $211,307 |
Scioto Educational Foundation Columbus, OH | $801,579 | $314,884 |
Green Bay Neighborhoods Green Bay, WI | $99,611 | $92,281 |
Dane Dances Inc Madison, WI | $106,970 | $0 |