Equality California Institute
Equality California Institute is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Los Angeles, California. It is the charitable and educational arm of Equality California, the nation's largest statewide LGBTQ+ civil rights organization. The Institute works to achieve full, lived LGBTQ+ equality by reducing disparities in LGBTQ+ health and well-being, developing a pipeline of LGBTQ+ leaders, and increasing civic participation within the LGBTQ+ community.
Key facts about Equality California Institute
- EIN
- 68-0438008
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,034,543
- Grants made (2024)
- 29
- Average grant
- $35,674
- Median grant
- $10,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 34% first-time grantees (10 of 29, 2024)
- Total assets
- $2,728,252
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
Who Equality California Institute funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Equality California Institute's 29 itemized 2024 grants were California (100%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (5 grants), Palm Springs, CA (2 grants), West Hollywood, CA (2 grants) and Arcata, CA (2 grants). 3% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "LBTQ Health Equity" (6 grants), "State of California Trusted Messenger Subgrant" (6 grants) and "Latinx Health Awareness Subgrant" (5 grants).
Is Equality California Institute open to new grantees?
34%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 29 grantees (34%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $49K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $18K repeat.
Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.7M
-24.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.0M
+70.9% YoY
Grant Count
29
+61.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$36K
+6.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission Statement: Equality California Institute brings the voices of LGBTQ+ people and allies to institutions of power in California and across the United States, striving to create a world that is healthy, just, and fully equal for all LGBTQ+ people. The organization advances civil rights and social justice by inspiring, advocating, and mobilizing through an inclusive movement that works tirelessly on behalf of those it serves.
Primary Focus Areas:
- Reducing disparities in LGBTQ+ health and well-being through education and advocacy
- Developing LGBTQ+ leadership pipelines
- Increasing civic participation and voter engagement within the LGBTQ+ community
- Public education programs for LGBTQ+ community members, healthcare workers, educators, and public policymakers
Specific Programs Include:
- Safe and Supportive Schools Report Card
- COVID-19 Resource Center
- MPXV Resource Center
- HIV and PrEP Resource Center
- LGBTQ+ Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Training
- Equality California LGBTQ+ Leadership Academy
- Equality California Mentorship Corps
- OUT Against Big Tobacco
- Equality California Institute Comcast Fellowship
- California LGBTQ+ Leadership Summit
- HIV Is Not a Crime
- #TakeIt
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization operates in California and works at local, state, and national levels. It is affiliated with and supports Silver State Equality, Nevada's statewide LGBTQ+ civil rights organization.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 29 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Fiscal Year 2024:
- Total Revenue: $4,648,683
- Total Expenses: $5,087,333
- Net Income: -$438,650
- Total Assets: $2,728,252
- Total Liabilities: $793,152
- Net Assets: $1,935,100
Revenue Breakdown (2024):
- Contributions: $2,427,201 (52.2%)
- Program Services: $2,615,452 (56.3%)
- Investment Income: $6,580 (0.1%)
- Other Revenue: $1,446 (0.0%)
- Net Fundraising: -$401,996
Expense Breakdown (2024):
- Other Salaries and Wages: $2,127,646 (41.8%)
- Executive Compensation: $128,218 (2.5%)
Tax-Exempt Status: 501(c)(3) organization, tax-exempt since March 2000
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,728,252 | $3,611,486 | $3,464,171 |
| Revenue | $4,648,683 | $4,573,543 | $5,076,216 |
| Expenses | $5,087,333 | $4,567,770 | $5,382,748 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $6,580 | $9,529 | $5,055 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
124 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Equality California Institute
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Equality California ($300,000), Transgender Health & Wellness Center ($182,958), Pomona Pride Center Inc ($99,284).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| EQUALITY CALIFORNIA Los Angeles, CA | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $300,000 |
| TRANSGENDER HEALTH & WELLNESS CENTER Palm Springs, CA | LBTQ HEALTH EQUITY | $182,958 |
| POMONA PRIDE CENTER INC Pomona, CA | LBTQ HEALTH EQUITY | $99,284 |
| TRANSFAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES San Diego, CA | LBTQ HEALTH EQUITY AND STOP LBTQ+ HATE SUBGRANT | $94,348 |
| DIVINE TRUTH UNITY FELLOWSHIP DBA RAINBOW PRIDE YOUTH ALLIANCE Ontario, CA | LBTQ HEALTH EQUITY | $52,509 |
| COMMUNITY PARTNERSLATINO EQUALITY ALLIANCE Los Angeles, CA | COMMUNITY HEALTH AND INFORMATION OUTREACH | $30,125 |
| THE SOURCE LGBT CENTER Visalia, CA | LBTQ HEALTH EQUITY | $22,643 |
| LGBTQ COLLABORATIVE Modesto, CA | LATINX HEALTH AWARENESS SUBGRANT | $22,500 |
| IMPERIAL VALLEY LGBT RESOURCE CENTER El Centro, CA | LBTQ HEALTH EQUITY | $20,301 |
| UNIQUE WOMAN'S COALITION West Hollywood, CA | CALIFORNIA EMERGENCY SERVICES SUBGRANT | $18,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Executive Director: Tony Hoang
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
From 2024 IRS filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackie Thomas | President | 2 | — |
| Juan Camacho | President Elect. | 2 | — |
| Jeff Freitas | Vice President | 2 | — |
| Rabbi Barbara Zacky | Secretary | 2 | — |
| Laurie Hasencamp | Treasurer | 2 | — |
| Katherine M Forster | Governance Chair | 2 | — |
| Hon Dallas Harris | Director | 1 | — |
| Hon Lena Gonzalez | Director | 1 | — |
| Hon Lisa Middleton | Director | 1 | — |
| Hon Rafael Mandelman | Director | 1 | — |
| Hon Steve Padilla | Director | 1 | — |
| Amy Schneider | Director | 1 | — |
| Amy C Quartarolo | Director | 1 | — |
| David Ambroz | Director | 1 | — |
| David Cruz | Director | 1 | — |
| Laura Zagar | Director | 1 | — |
| Mark Gonzalez | Director | 1 | — |
| Ryan Harlow Nakano | Director | 1 | — |
| Beth Collins | Director | 1 | — |
| Robert Armenta | Director | 1 | — |
| Hon Dan Arriola | Director | 1 | — |
| Alberto Bautista | Director | 1 | — |
| Hon Jeffrey Bernstein | Director | 1 | — |
| Hon Stephanie Nguyen | Director | 1 | — |
| Alberto Nodal | Director | 1 | — |
| Jirair Ratevosian | Director | 1 | — |
| Hon Abigail Medina | Director | 1 | — |
| Hon Anna Caballero | Director | 1 | — |
| Tony Hoang | Executive Director | 20 | — |
| Valerie Ploumpis | National Policy Director | 20 | — |
| Erin Arendse | Program Director | 20 | — |
| Theresa Carlisle | Director of Human Resources and Administration | 20 | — |
| Craig Pulsipher | Legislative Director | 20 | — |
| Thomas Temprano | Managing Director | 20 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 1150 S Olive Street, 10th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90015
Phone: 323-848-9801 or 213-355-3060
Email: donorrelations@eqca.org
Website: www.eqca.org
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Equality California Institute fund?
**Mission Statement:** Equality California Institute brings the voices of LGBTQ+ people and allies to institutions of power in California and across the United States, striving to create a world that is healthy, just, and fully equal for all LGBTQ+ people. The organization advances civil rights and social justice by inspiring, advocating, and mobilizing through an inclusive movement that works tirelessly on behalf of those it serves. **Primary Focus Areas:** • Reducing disparities in LGBTQ+ hea…
Where does Equality California Institute make grants?
The organization operates in California and works at local, state, and national levels. It is affiliated with and supports Silver State Equality, Nevada's statewide LGBTQ+ civil rights organization.
What size grants does Equality California Institute award?
In 2024, Equality California Institute awarded 29 grants totaling $1.0M — an average of about $36K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Equality California Institute's EIN?
Equality California Institute's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 68-0438008. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.