Equality California
- Assets
- $1.5m
- Revenue
- $2.7m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 42
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA
- Founding
- 05/1999
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 95-4708781
Organization Overview
Equality California is located in Los Angeles, CA. The organization was established in 1999. According to its NTEE Classification (R26) the organization is classified as: Lesbian & Gay Rights, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Equality California employed 42 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Equality California is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, Equality California generated $2.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.7m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 7.8% per year over the past 8 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO CREATE A WORLD THAT IS HEALTHY, JUST AND FULLY EQUAL FOR ALL LGBTQ+ PEOPLE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
WORKING CLOSELY WITH LGBTQ+ STATE LEGISLATORS AND ALLIES, EQUALITY CALIFORNIA ADVOCATED AT THE STATE CAPITOL FOR POLICIES TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF TRANSGENDER AND GENDER-NONCONFORMING PEOPLE, THOSE LIVING WITH HIV, AND THE DIVERSE COMMUNITIES TO WHICH LGBTQ+ PEOPLE BELONG. ELEVEN OF OUR SPONSORED BILLS WERE SIGNED INTO LAW BY GOVERNOR GAVIN NEWSOM, AND THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA MADE SIGNIFICANT BUDGET INVESTMENTS INTO LGBTQ+ PRIORITIES, REINFORCING CALIFORNIA'S STANDING AS A NATIONAL LEADER IN PROTECTING THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY.
IN WASHINGTON, DC, EQUALITY CALIFORNIA WORKED WITH OUR PARTNERS IN THE BIDEN-HARRIS ADMINISTRATION AND CALIFORNIA AND NEVADA'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATIONS TO ADVANCE LGBTQ+ EQUALITY. WE SECURED "YES" VOTES FROM EVERY CONGRESSIONAL DEMOCRAT FROM CALIFORNIA AND NEVADA FOR THE TWELVE BILLS SUPPORTED BY EQUALITY CALIFORNIA AND SILVER STATE EQUALITY, AND SUCCESSFULLY PASSED THE LANDMARK RESPECT FOR MARRAIGE ACT, WHICH WAS SIGNED INTO LAW BY PRESIDENT BIDEN IN DECEMBER OF 2022. EQUALITY CALIFORNIA ALSO WORKED WITH ALLIED PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS TO ADVANCE LGBTQ+ JUDICIAL NOMINEES FROM CALIFORNIA AND CREATED WORKING COALITIONS TO TACKLE CREDIT REPORTING PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED BY TRANSGENDER AND NONBINARY PEOPLE AFTER A LEGAL NAME CHANGE AND TO HELP LGBTQ+ VETERANS WHO WERE EXPELLED FROM THE MILITARY WITH A LESS-THANHONORABLE DISCHARGE TO RECEIVE UPGRADED DISCHARGES.
AS THE POLITICS OF NEVADA BECOME MORE PROGRESSIVE, THE OUTLOOK FOR ELECTING PRO-EQUALITY CANDIDATES TO PROTECT THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY CONTINUES TO BE ATTAINABLE. SILVER STATE EQUALITY ENDORSED MORE THAN 50 CANDIDATES WHO WERE RUNNING FOR ELECTION WITH AN 87 PERCENT SUCCESS RATE. SILVER STATE EQUALITY WORKED TO SUPPORT THE SUCCESSFUL PASSAGE OF THE EQUAL RIGHTS AMENDMENT BALLOT MEASURE THAT ADDED SEXUAL ORIENTATION AND GENDER IDENTITY AND EXPRESSION PROTECTIONS TO THE NEVADA CONSTITUTION.
FOLLOWING OUR SUCCESSFUL EFFORTS TO ENSURE THAT NEW CONGRESSIONAL, LEGISLATIVE AND OTHER POLITICAL DISTRICT MAPS WERE REDRAWN TO UNITE AND EMPOWER LGBTQ+ PEOPLE, WE SAW LANDMARK REPRESENTATION FOR LGBTQ+ PEOPLE. BY ENGAGING OUR 400,000+ MEMBERS STATEWIDE IN THE NOVEMBER 2022 ELECTION, WE HELPED TO MAKE CALIFORNIA THE FIRST STATE IN THE NATION TO ACHIEVE 10% LGBTQ+ REPRESENTATION IN ITS STATE LEGISLATURE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Scott Malzahan President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Cecilia Cabello Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Drew Murphy Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jason Anderson Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jason Chan Governance Chair | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jane Natoli Pac Chair | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Pacific Campaign House Digital Campaigns | 12/30/22 | $154,500 |
Morel Ink Printing | 12/30/22 | $157,919 |
Greenberg Traurig Llp Advocacy | 12/30/22 | $135,402 |
Jj-la Llc Event Production | 12/30/22 | $632,822 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $1,978,804 |
| Related organizations | $400,000 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,000,744 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $58,530 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,379,548 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $1,466 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$685,448 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $1,403 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,711,352 |
| 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. | $156,401 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $15,640 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $979,845 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $111,035 |
| Payroll taxes | $84,615 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $91,812 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $1,402 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $310,744 |
| Advertising and promotion | $79,530 |
| Office expenses | $578,671 |
| Information technology | $25,777 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $74,004 |
| Travel | $43,618 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $15,264 |
| Interest | $13,680 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $9,487 |
| Insurance | $26,516 |
| All other expenses | $11,181 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,700,304 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $267,163 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $401,725 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $432,698 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $377,893 |
| 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 | $18,343 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $6,427 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $15,000 |
| Total assets | $1,519,249 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $155,459 |
| 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 | $491,741 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $647,200 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $514,795 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $357,254 |
| 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 | $1,519,249 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Equality California has awarded $69,000 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
YES ON 18 - VOTE FOR OUR FUTURE PURPOSE: TO ALLOW FIRST-TIME VOTERS WHO TURN 18 BEFORE THE GENERAL ELECTION THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE FULL ELECTION CYCLE | $49,000 |
GEORGIA EQUALITY PURPOSE: HIV MODERNIZATION GRANT | $20,000 |