Equality State Policy Center is located in Laramie, WY. The organization was established in 1995. According to its NTEE Classification (W24) the organization is classified as: Citizen Participation, under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Equality State Policy Center employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Equality State Policy Center 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 12/2023, Equality State Policy Center generated $405.6k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $564.3k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 17.6% per year over the past 9 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE EQUALITY STATE POLICY CENTER'S MISSION IS TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF ALL WYOMING'S PEOPLE THROUGH TRANSPARENT GOVERNMENT, FAIR ELECTIONS, AND THRIVING COMMUNITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
HEALTHY WYOMING - A MEDICAID EXPANSION PROGRAM IN WY.
GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY AND DEMOCRACY; IMPOVE PUBLIC ACCESS TO GOVERNMENT MEETINGS AND PUBLIC RECORDS; CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM, LOBBYIST DISCLOSURE NEEDS AND AWARENESS; EXECUTIVE BRANCH ACCOUNTABILITY; WORK WITH MEMBER GROUPS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Jennifer Lowe Executive Di | Trustee | 40 | $85,517 |
Shannon Anderson Secretary | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Era Aranow Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Phil Cornella Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Jenny Desarro Past Chair | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Tara Muir Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $11,000 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $348,778 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $359,778 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $45,775 |
Investment income | $0 |
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 | $405,553 |
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. | $85,517 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $126,061 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $5,180 |
Other employee benefits | $27,555 |
Payroll taxes | $19,590 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $15,674 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,825 |
Office expenses | $25,398 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $4,293 |
Travel | $32,531 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $23,312 |
Interest | $4 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $6,408 |
All other expenses | $4,887 |
Total functional expenses | $564,321 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $322,613 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $3,134 |
Accounts receivable, net | $1,530 |
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 | $711 |
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 | $327,988 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $13,303 |
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 | $2,748 |
Total liabilities | $16,051 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $311,937 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $327,988 |