Equality Now Inc
TO ACHIEVE LEGAL AND SYSTEMATIC CHANGE THAT ADDRESSES VIOLENCE AND DISCRIMINATION AGAINST WOMEN AND GIRLS AROUND THE WORLD.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$28.4M
+3.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$98K
+77.3% YoY
Grant Count
5
+66.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$20K
+6.4% YoY
About Equality Now Inc
Based on IRS filings
Equality Now Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in NEW YORK, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $28.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $98K. Net investment income was $1.9M.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $28,427,992 | $27,356,184 | $30,490,765 |
| Revenue | $12,083,779 | $7,616,876 | $25,010,005 |
| Expenses | $11,385,767 | $12,275,838 | $10,100,663 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,865,168 | $921,477 | $339,054 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include A Breeze of Hope ($62,000), Unchained At last Inc ($12,500), Abogados y Abogadas del Noroeste Argentino ($10,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| A Breeze of Hope Essington, PA | End Sexual Violence | $62,000 |
| Fund for Women's Equality Inc New York, NY | Legal equality in the USA | $8,000 |
| Generation Alive Spokane, WA | End Sexual Violence | $5,002 |
| Unchained At last Inc Westfield, NJ | Legal equality in the USA | $12,500 |
| Abogados y Abogadas del Noroeste Argentino | End Sexual violence | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharmila Mona Sinha | Global Executive Director | 40 | $276,075 |
| Nicola Kandirikirira | Global Director of Programs | 37.5 | $207,522 |
| Mariam Khaziuri | Global Dir, Finance & Admin | 40 | $175,870 |
| Amy Hutchinson | Global Dir of Fund Development | 37.5 | $173,825 |
| Emma Thompson | Global Director of Communicati | 37.5 | $163,339 |
| Faiza Mohammed | Regional Director, Africa | 40 | $145,028 |
| Jacqui Hunt | Head of Office-Equality Now UK | 37.5 | $138,149 |
| Chadia El Meouchi | Co-Chair | 1 | — |
| Melissa Berman | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Simone Lehorgue | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Patricia Amira | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| Philip Berlinski | Director | 1 | — |
| Rachel Brandenburger | Director | 1 | — |
| Winfred Lichuma | Director | 1 | — |
| Julia Middleton | Director | 1 | — |
| John-Allen Namu | Director | 1 | — |
| Paula Ravets | Director | 1 | — |
| Omar Samra | Director | 1 | — |
| Vidya Shah | Director | 1 | — |
| Ramez Shehadi | Director | 1 | — |
| Laura Stein | Director | 1 | — |
| Yasmin Waljee | Director | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Equality Now Inc?
Equality Now Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in NEW YORK, NY. It holds $28.4M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Equality Now Inc?
As of 2024, Equality Now Inc holds $28.4M in total assets with $12.1M in annual revenue. It awarded 5 grants totaling $98K in 2024.
Where does Equality Now Inc operate?
Equality Now Inc has awarded grants in Georgia, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington.
What size grants does Equality Now Inc award?
In 2024, Equality Now Inc awarded 5 grants totaling $98K — an average of about $20K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Equality Now Inc's EIN?
Equality Now Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3660566. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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