Equality California
To create a world that is healthy, just and fully equal for all lgbtq+ people.
Equality California at a glance
In short: Equality California gave $425K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $425K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $425,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $425,000
- Median grant
- $425,000
- Total assets
- $693,509
- -34.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Equality California
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Equality California
Who Equality California funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Equality California Votes ($425K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $69K (2020) to $425K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $425K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Equality California Votes Los Angeles, CA | Supporting Political Advertising Efforts. | $425,000 |
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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 | $693,509 | $2,818,966 | $3,307,970 | $425,000 | 1 | $3,264 |
| 2023 | $1,051,798 | $1,981,123 | $2,579,600 | — | — | $3,561 |
| 2022 | $1,519,249 | $2,711,352 | $2,700,304 | — | — | $1,466 |
| 2021 | $1,556,897 | $2,934,545 | $2,264,278 | — | — | $351 |
| 2020 | $1,106,262 | $2,045,015 | $2,305,713 | $69,000 | 2 | $382 |
About Equality California
Based on IRS filings
Equality California is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Los Angeles, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $694K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $425K. Net investment income was $3K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Equality California is led by Tony Hoang, Executive Director since 2021 (on filings since 2020); 6 of 44 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Tony Hoang
Executive Director
Managing Director → Executive Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$161K (2020) → $305K (2024)
Scott Malzahan
President
Vice President → President, 2022
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jason Chan
Governance Chair
Board Member → Director, 2021
Director → Governance Chair, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jane Natoli
Pac Chair
Director → Pac Chair, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Temprano
Managing Director
Managing Director of External Affairs → Managing Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
20 hrs/week
$139K (2023) → $161K (2024)
Valerie Ploumpis
National Policy Director
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$133K (2020) → $145K (2024)
Erin Arendse
Program Director
On filings since 2022
20 hrs/week
$108K (2022) → $124K (2024)
Theresa Carlisle
Director of Human Resources & Administration
Director of Hr & Administration → Director of Human Resources & Administration, 2024
On filings since 2023
20 hrs/week
$130K (2023) → $137K (2024)
Craig Pulsipher
Legislative Director
New on the 2024 filing
20 hrs/week
$130K (2024)
Alex Randolph
Director
Board Member → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alfredo Pedroza
Director
Board Member → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carl Baker
Director
Board Member → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Darrell L. Tucci
Director
Board Member → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David J. Tsai
Director
Board Member → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jason Daniels
Director
Board Member → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leslie Katz
Director
Board Member → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Sutley
Director
Board Member → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sue Dunlap
Director
Board Member → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Yale Scott
Director
Board Member → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Aaron Avery
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Janessa Goldbeck
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jerry Bloom
Director
Pac Chair → Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joe Gregorich
Director
President → Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Marciano
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kasey Suffredini
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kate Maeder
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Liliana Perez
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rachel Anderson
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sue Burnside
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Li
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alicia Isaacs-Lee
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Beaven Dufty
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Riles
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mandy Isaacs-Lee
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Adam Ma
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brenda Lorena Aguirre
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Francisco Castillo
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gabriel Quinto
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shawnda Westly
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shirin Etessam
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tracey Broadman
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jason Anderson
Treasurer
Board Member → At-Large Member, 2021
At-Large Member → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cecilia Cabello
Vice President
Secretary → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Drew Murphy
Secretary
Treasurer → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (40)
- Former: Sarah Morrow (2021–2023) — Development Director
- Former: Sunitha Menon (2023) — Managing Director of Operations
- Former: C. Scott Miller (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: James G. Williamson (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: John Tedstrom (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Richard Zbur (2021–2022) — Executive Director
- Former: Samuel Garrett-Pate (2021–2022) — Managing Director of External Affair
- Former: Andre Wade (2022) — State Director
- Former: Chris Robert (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Jeren Miles (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Laurie Hasencamp (2020–2021) — At-Large Member
- Former: Mandy Lee (2020–2021) — At-Large Member
- Former: Robert Rodriguez (2020–2021) — Program Director
- Former: Alicia Isaacs (2021) — Director
- Former: Michael Chavez (2021) — Associate Director of Events & Sponsorships
- Former: Nick Velasquez (2021) — Director
- Former: Susan McCabe (2021) — Governance Chair
- Former: Andrea Casalett (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Andrea Cubitt (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Boe Hayward (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Cecilia Cabello - Secretary (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Dolores Huerta (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Doug Moreland (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Drew Murphy - Treasurer (2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Ernie Schmider (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Hillary Whittington (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Jeff Freitas (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Jerry Bloom - Pac Chair (2020) — Pac Chair
- Former: Joseph Gregorich - President (2020) — President
- Former: Juan Camacho (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Rich Poppen (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Rick Zbur (2020) — Executive Director
- Former: Rob Darby (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Robert Martin (2020) — Director of Development
- Former: Sara Jacobs (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Scott Malzahn - Vice President (2020) — Vice President
- Former: Stuart Milk (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Susan Burnside (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Susan McCabe - Governance Chair (2020) — Goverance Chair
- Former: Valecia Phillips (2020) — Director of Finance & Administrator
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 $305K, to Tony Hoang (Executive Director). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Equality California
How much does Equality California give each year?
Equality California gave $425K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Equality California?
Equality California reported $694K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.8M.
What is Equality California?
Equality California is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Los Angeles, CA. It holds $694K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Equality California operate?
Equality California has awarded grants in California, Georgia.
What is Equality California's EIN?
Equality California's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4708781. 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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