A Legacy of Equality Leadership and Organizing
LELO strives to empower low-income workers of color, recent immigrants and women workers to assert their rights, improve their working conditions and gain a voice in their workplaces, trade unions and communities, in the U.S. and across the globe.
A Legacy of Equality Leadership and Organizing at a glance
In short: A Legacy of Equality Leadership and Organizing gave $19K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $18,500
- -75.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,250
- -75.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $9,250
- Total assets
- $625,303
- -0.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who A Legacy of Equality Leadership and Organizing funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Working Families Organization ($10K). Together the top 2 received $19K.
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 4 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $19K (2024) to $76K (2023). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $19K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Working Families Organization Brooklyn, NY | To promote the respect to civil and human rights. | $10,000 |
| Global Health Partners New York, NY | To buy pacemakers and donate them for exclusively humanitarian purposes. | $8,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $625,303 | $415,878 | $472,405 | $18,500 | 2 | $6,946 |
| 2023 | $626,280 | $588,879 | $510,308 | $76,000 | 2 | $3,774 |
| 2022 | $479,388 | $378,896 | $357,134 | — | — | $16,784 |
| 2021 | $538,247 | $323,580 | $297,902 | — | — | $3,973 |
| 2020 | $453,758 | $335,701 | $206,554 | — | — | $4,383 |
| 2018 | $272,039 | $275,747 | $267,380 | — | — | $4,421 |
About A Legacy of Equality Leadership and Organizing
Based on IRS filings
A Legacy of Equality Leadership and Organizing is a public charity focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in Seattle, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2018 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $625K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $19K. Net investment income was $7K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
A Legacy of Equality Leadership and Organizing is led by Ricardo Ortega, Executive Director on every filing since 2018; 1 of 6 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ricardo Ortega
Executive Director
On filings since 2018
40 hrs/week
$42K (2018) → $84K (2024)
Cindy Domingo
Chair
On filings since 2018
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Romy Garcia
Board Member
On filings since 2018
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Araceli Hernandez
Board Member
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Edwin Batangbocal
Board Member
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Judith Vazquez
Board Member
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Mary Keefe (2018–2023) — Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Dante Garcia (2018–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Garry Owens (2018–2022) — Vice Chair
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $84K, to Ricardo Ortega (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about A Legacy of Equality Leadership and Organizing
How much does A Legacy of Equality Leadership and Organizing give each year?
A Legacy of Equality Leadership and Organizing gave $19K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $76K across 2 grants.
How large is A Legacy of Equality Leadership and Organizing?
A Legacy of Equality Leadership and Organizing reported $625K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $416K.
What is A Legacy of Equality Leadership and Organizing?
A Legacy of Equality Leadership and Organizing is a public charity focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in Seattle, WA. It holds $625K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does A Legacy of Equality Leadership and Organizing operate?
A Legacy of Equality Leadership and Organizing has awarded grants in California, New York.
What is A Legacy of Equality Leadership and Organizing's EIN?
A Legacy of Equality Leadership and Organizing's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-0914637. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS January 8, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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