Equal Access International
To create positive social change for millions of under-served people across the developing world by providing critically needed information and education through innovative media, appropriate technology and direct community engagement.
Equal Access International at a glance
In short: Equal Access International gave $387K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $129K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $387,421
- -33.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $129,140
- -55.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $44,120
- Total assets
- $4,385,587
- -10.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (87% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Equal Access International funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was International Rescue Committee ($336K). Together the top 3 received $387K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 4 grants of 11 (36%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How Equal Access International gives
- Giving fell 22% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $135K (2020) to $1.0M (2022). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $387K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| International Rescue Committee New York, NY | IRC works with R4P to advance economic opportunities in northern Cote d'Ivoire in order to reduce vulnerabilities to violent extremism. | $336,436 |
| Emory University Atlanta, GA | Further Implementation and testing of EAI's Change Starts at Home (Change model, with an explicit focus on organized diffusion and social networks as a tactic for movement building around social norms change. The long-term goal of the project is for couples, household, communities, and government entities in Nepal to uphold and promote positive gender norms rooted indignity, equality and safety for all women and girls. | $44,120 |
| National Opinion Research Center Bethesda, MD | NORC contributed to diverse research efforts including implementation of the perception survey, the development of a CVE curriculum and training of researchers. | $6,865 |
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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 | $4,385,587 | $11,460,639 | $11,492,618 | $387,421 | 3 | $37,721 |
| 2023 | $4,874,988 | $10,450,824 | $11,108,519 | $584,028 | 2 | — |
| 2022 | $5,050,850 | $11,284,507 | $12,086,648 | $1,003,029 | 3 | — |
| 2021 | $4,995,073 | $20,152,774 | $18,756,373 | $498,951 | 2 | — |
| 2020 | $3,187,018 | $13,876,856 | $14,168,577 | $135,000 | 1 | — |
About Equal Access International
Based on IRS filings
Equal Access International is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $387K. Net investment income was $38K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Equal Access International is led by Graham Couturier, President & CEO since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 5 of 14 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Graham Couturier
President & CEO
Executive Vice President & Corporate Secretary → Executive Vice President, 2021
Executive Vice President → President & CEO, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$175K (2020) → $223K (2024)
James M. Tobin
Board Chair
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Assetou Barry
Practice Area Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$103K (2023) → $136K (2024)
Nancy E McDonald
Senior Director of Programs & Secretary of Board
Senior Director of Programs → Senior Director of Programs & Secretary of Board, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$179K (2023) → $183K (2024)
Ronni Goldfarb
Member
Member & Advisor → Board Member, 2021
Board Member → Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$50K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Valentina Justice
CFO
Chief Financial Officer → CFO, 2021
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$176K (2020) → $202K (2024)
Alan P Bobbett
Chief of Party
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$181K (2023) → $199K (2024)
Carla Koppell
Member
Member → Board Member, 2021
Board Member → Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christopher R. Wolf
Member
Member → Board Member, 2021
Board Member → Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Beth Garber
Member
Member → Board Member, 2021
Board Member → Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Saswati Paul
Deputy Board Chair
Deputy Board Chair → Vice Chair, 2023
Vice Chair → Deputy Board Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Fatima Askira
Member
Board Member → Member, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amina Rasul
Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ashok Regmi
Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (15)
- Former: Byron Radcliffe (2020–2023) — Board Chair · Filing note: Since 10/2023
- Former: Harini Krishnan (2020–2023) — Member · Filing note: Resigned 10/2023
- Former: Marco Konings (2022–2023) — Senior Director of Business Development
- Former: Amina Rasul Joined (2023) — Member
- Former: Ashok Regmi Joined (2023) — Member
- Former: James TobinBoard Chair (2023) — Member & Chair Emeritus · Filing note: Until
- Former: Ibanez S Jacobs (2020–2022) — Senior Manager, Hr & Recruitment
- Former: Jennifer Louie (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Stanley L Olivier (2021–2022) — Chief of Party
- Former: Alicia M O'Brien (2022) — Team Lead & Pmu
- Former: Clinton Lambert (2020–2021) — Senior Advisor - Operations
- Former: Kyle Dietrich (2020–2021) — Director & Peacebuilding
- Former: Tessie San Martion (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Catherine Scott (2020) — Director of Business Development
- Former: Vukasin Petrovic (2020) — Director of Governor & Civic Engagement
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 $223K, to Graham Couturier (President and CEO). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Equal Access International
How much does Equal Access International give each year?
Equal Access International gave $387K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $584K across 2 grants.
What is Equal Access International's typical grant size?
Equal Access International's median grant in 2024 was $44,120, and its average grant was $129,140, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Equal Access International give grants?
Equal Access International gives mostly in New York: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Georgia (11%).
Does Equal Access International give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Equal Access International's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Equal Access International?
Equal Access International reported $4.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $11.5M.
What is Equal Access International?
Equal Access International is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Washington, DC. It holds $4.4M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Equal Access International's EIN?
Equal Access International's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3402601. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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