Equis Institute
- Assets
- $8.0m
- Revenue
- $10.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 87-1337465
Organization Overview
Equis Institute is located in Washington, DC. According to its NTEE Classification (A23) the organization is classified as: Cultural & Ethnic Awareness, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Equis Institute is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Since 2022, Equis Institute has awarded 11 individual grants totaling $3,382,394. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
EQUIS INSTITUTE IS A HUB FOR LEADERS IN THE LATINO COMMUNITY WHO WANT TO FOSTER A BETTER CONNECTION BETWEEN LATINX COMMUNITIES AND THE DEMOCRATIC PROCESS. TO CONVENE PARTNERS AROUND INNOVATIVE RESEARCH AND IDEAS AND PROVIDE CAPACITY BUILDING AND TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES FOR NATIONAL, STATE, AND LOCAL LEADERS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
LAPIZEQUIS RAN A PROGRAM CALLED THE LATINO POLITICAL INNOVATION ZONES (LAPIZ) TO HELP DEVELOP A PLAYBOOK FOR MOVEMENT GROUPS TO TURNOUT LATINO VOTERS. THIS PLAYBOOK AIMS TO GET US CLOSER TO PARTICIPATION AT LEVELS TO COMMENSURATE WITH OUR POTENTIAL. THESE EFFORTS INCLUDED 332,906 DOOR KNOCKS, 588,085 MAILERS, 6 DIGITAL ADS, 49 ORGANIZING EVENTS, AND 4 RADIO ADS.
YOUTUBE MOONSHOTTHE YOUTUBE INITIATIVE LEADS THE CHARGE IN CULTURALLY-RELEVANT, ENGAGING CONTENT CREATION, THAT HELPS LATINOS MAKE SENSE OF THE WORLD, POLITICS, AND CURRENT EVENTS TO INOCULATE LATINO VOTERS AGAINST HARMFUL NARRATIVES AND MIS/DISINFORMATION AND BUILD CONFIDENCE AND TRUST IN OUR DEMOCRATIC INSTITUTIONS. THE YOUTUBE INITIATIVE LAUNCHED TWO CHANNELS IN 2022. EN SERIO DEVELOPED 63 VIDEOS THAT HAVE BEEN PUBLISHED AND HAVE 5 MILLION TOTAL VIEWS. LUNARIO INFORMA HAS PUBLISHED 32 VIDEOS, HALF IN SPANISH AND HALF IN ENGLISH.
RESEARCHPROVIDE LATINO-SERVING GROUPS WITH ACTIONABLE RESEARCH TO HELP STRENGTHEN THEIR PROGRAMS AND OUTREACH EFFORTS. OUR RESEARCH THIS YEAR CONTINUED TO TACKLE SOME OF THE BIGGER ISSUES AND QUESTIONS OUR PARTNERS FACE EVERY DAY, FROM HOW TO BETTER UNDERSTAND THE REAL THREAT OF DISINFORMATION AND MISINFORMATION, TO HOW TO DEAL WITH THE ISSUE OF LANGUAGE IN OUR COMMUNITY. WE COLLECTED 14,850 DIGITAL LATINO SURVEY RESPONSES AND CONDUCTED 11 FOCUS GROUPS AND 18 POLLS.
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PDF Copies of 990 Filings
Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jacqueline Garcel Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Dan Restrepo Chairperson | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $8,631 |
Luis Avila Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Tory Gavito Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Cristina Jimenez Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Carlos Odio Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Shawmut Services Llc Canvass Consulting | 12/30/22 | $649,595 |
Thomas H Castro Moonshot Landscape Analysis | 12/30/22 | $176,000 |
Newco Public Affairs Strategies Landscape Analysis And Us/mx Bicentennia | 12/30/22 | $123,000 |
Solidarity Strategies Llc Youtube Consulting | 12/30/22 | $422,416 |
Mission Accomplice Llc Get Out The Vote Concert Consulting | 12/30/22 | $129,825 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $10,599,166 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $10,599,166 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $10,601,316 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $3,383,544 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,377,828 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $130,068 |
| Payroll taxes | $223,739 |
| Fees for services: Management | $806,162 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $82,760 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $23,452 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $3,041,146 |
| Advertising and promotion | $30,947 |
| Office expenses | $60,573 |
| Information technology | $756,004 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $33,335 |
| Travel | $250,074 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $14,671 |
| Interest | $1,244 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $115 |
| All other expenses | $37,861 |
| Total functional expenses | $11,104,790 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $7,553,121 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $650 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $466,024 |
| Total assets | $8,019,795 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $44,332 |
| 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 | $44,332 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $7,975,463 |
| 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 | $8,019,795 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Equis Institute has awarded $3,382,394 in support to 11 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
UNITED WE DREAM NETWORK INC PURPOSE: DIGITAL WHATS APP PROGRAM | $7,500 |
MOMSRISING EDUCATION FUND PURPOSE: DIGITAL WHATS APP PROGRAM | $7,500 |
HARNESS COMMUNITY PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $100,000 |
DHF (COMMUNITY ALLIANCE OF FRESNO) PURPOSE: LAPIZ (LATINO POLITICAL INNOVATION ZONES) | $343,714 |
CAFE ACCION PURPOSE: LAPIZ (LATINO POLITICAL INNOVATION ZONES) | $1,130,000 |
VALLEY IMPACT (CENTRAL VALLEY WORKERS CENTER) PURPOSE: LAPIZ (LATINO POLITICAL INNOVATION ZONES) | $400,000 |