Aequitas is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 2015. According to its NTEE Classification (B90) the organization is classified as: Educational Services, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Aequitas employed 16 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Aequitas 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 06/2021, Aequitas generated $3.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 19.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.4m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 14.0% 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
AEQUITAS' MISSION IS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF JUSTICE IN INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE, SEXUAL VIOLENCE, STALKING, AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING CASES BY DEVELOPING, EVALUATING, AND REFINING PROSECUTION PRACTICES THAT INCREASE VICTIM SAFETY AND OFFENDER ACCOUNTABILITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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INNOVATIVE PROSECUTION PRACTICES - IDENTIFY AND SUSTAIN DATA-DRIVEN, RESEARCH-BASED PROSECUTION PRACTICES THAT ENHANCE CAPACITY AND OUTCOMES IN COMMUNITY SAFETY AND PROMOTE MULTI- AND INTRA-DISCIPLINARY COLLABORATION TO ACHIEVE FAIR, IMPARTIAL AND EXPEDITIOUS PURSUITS OF JUSTICE; ENSURE SAFE COMMUNITIES; AND PROMOTE INTEGRITY IN THE PROSECUTION PROFESSION AND COORDINATION IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM BY PROVIDING RESEARCH-INFORMED, DATA-DRIVEN TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE (E.G., UTILIZING ALGORITHMS TO IDENTIFY HIGH RISK DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND GUN VIOLENCE OFFENDERS; PROSECUTOR-LED YOUTHFUL OFFENDER DIVERSION PROGRAMS, AND SPECIALIZED HUMAN TRAFFICKING COURTS), CONVENING MEETINGS, WORKSHOPS AND OTHER EDUCATION SESSIONS, AND DEVELOPING RESOURCES.
STALKING - ENSURE FIRST RESPONDERS AND OTHER ALLIED PROFESSIONALS HAVE THE SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE TO IDENTIFY AND RESPOND TO THE CRIME OF STALKING BY PROVIDING SPECIALIZED TRAINING, AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE ON BEST AND PROMISING PRACTICES (E.G., IDENTIFYING STALKING WITHIN THE CONTEXT OF INTERSECTING CRIMES (E.G., INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE), STALKING SPECIFIC THREAT ASSESSMENT); DEVELOPING AND DISTRIBUTING ACCURATE, CURRENT, AND PRACTICAL RESOURCES ON STALKING (E.G., STALKING INCIDENT AND BEHAVIOR LOG; ADVOCATE GUIDE ON STALKING; PROSECUTORS' GUIDE TO STALKING); AND PROMOTING AWARENESS-RAISING ACTIVITIES WITH A SPECIAL FOCUS ON STALKING AWARENESS MONTH.
HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND EXPLOITATION - CONTINUE TO RAISE AWARENESS OF THE DYNAMICS AND INDICATORS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND CHALLENGE PROSECUTORS AND ALLIED PROFESSIONALS (INCLUDING TASK FORCES) TO REEVALUATE THEIR APPROACH TO DETECTING, INVESTIGATING, AND PROSECUTING HUMAN TRAFFICKING CRIMES BY PROVIDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE (E.G., CONDUCTING TRAUMA-INFORMED INTERVIEWS, COLLECTING DIGITAL EVIDENCE, CHARGING CONSIDERATIONS, CLOSING ONRAMPS TO AND PROVIDING EXIT RAMPS FROM EXPLOITATION), INFORMED BY RESEARCH AND EXPERIENCE, AND TRAINING PROFESSIONALS ON CUSTOMIZABLE STRATEGIES THAT ARE ACCESSIBLE, RESPONSIVE, AND EASY TO IMPLEMENT.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Jennifer Gentile Long Chief Executive Officer | OfficerTrustee | 37.5 | $147,683 |
John F Wilkinson Attorney Advisor | 37.5 | $142,149 | |
Patricia D Powers Attorney Advisor | 37.5 | $130,945 | |
Christina J Anderson Attorney Advisor | 37.5 | $130,738 | |
Elizabeth Racine Attorney Advisor | 37.5 | $120,811 | |
Marta Holbrook Chief Financial Officer | Officer | 37.5 | $120,321 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $1,974,581 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,146,910 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,121,491 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $28,703 |
Investment income | $680 |
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 | $3,188,486 |
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. | $405,782 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $43,779 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,073,275 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $50,797 |
Other employee benefits | $81,512 |
Payroll taxes | $113,643 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $75,771 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $274,147 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $49,305 |
Information technology | $27,122 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $87,366 |
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 | $131,355 |
Insurance | $22,410 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $2,412,874 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $925,181 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $415,955 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $151,985 |
Accounts receivable, net | $17,623 |
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 | $9,312 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $32,839 |
Other assets | $346,956 |
Total assets | $1,899,851 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $155,489 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $868 |
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 | $391,371 |
Total liabilities | $547,728 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $223,599 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,128,524 |
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 | $1,899,851 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Aequitas has recieved totaling $600,110.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Novo Foundation Kingston, NY PURPOSE: PROJECT SUPPORT: JUST EXITS FOR SURVIVORS OF EXPLOITATION | $300,000 |
Novo Foundation Kingston, NY PURPOSE: PROJECT SUPPORT: JUST EXITS FOR SURVIVORS OF EXPLOITATION | $300,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $110 |
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Achieving The Dream Inc Silver Spring, MD | $48,979,373 | $23,156,070 |
Us Ignite Inc Washington, DC | $5,718,790 | $15,311,234 |
Washington Yu Ying Public Charter School Washington, DC | $27,086,728 | $12,170,772 |
National Association For College Admission Counseling Inc Arlington, VA | $22,607,858 | $9,863,408 |
National Alliance For Public Charter Schools Washington, DC | $20,433,842 | $17,753,309 |
American Federation For Children Growth Fund Inc Columbia, MD | $9,265,288 | $14,325,717 |
A Wider Circle Inc Silvers Spring, MD | $9,165,754 | $9,301,796 |
Anne Arundel Community College Foundation Inc Arnold, MD | $29,078,784 | $4,871,771 |
Success For All Foundation Inc Baltimore, MD | $3,571,160 | $7,960,925 |
American Constitution Society For Law And Policy Washington, DC | $6,124,680 | $5,609,154 |
American School Counselor Association Alexandria, VA | $7,066,172 | $7,522,290 |
Qm Quality Matters Annapolis, MD | $7,257,264 | $7,473,612 |