PARTNERSHIP FOR SOUTHERN EQUITY (PSE) PUSHES FOR POLICIES AND ACTIONS THAT PROMOTE EQUITY AND SHARED PROSPERITY IN METROPOLITAN ATLANTA. THROUGH FORUMS, RESEARCH, AND ORGANIZING EFFORTS, PSE BRINGS TOGETHER THE REGIONAL COMMUNITY TO LIFT
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$23.1M
-17.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.4M
Grant Count
14
Avg Grant Size
$171K
About Partnership for Southern Equity
Based on IRS filings
Partnership for Southern Equity is a nonprofit organization focused on Religion Related, based in ATLANTA, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $23.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 14 grants totaling $2.4M. Net investment income was $36K.
Focus Areas
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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 | $23,100,622 | $28,062,345 | $21,164,208 |
| Revenue | $6,771,450 | $9,893,090 | $16,032,112 |
| Expenses | $11,717,126 | $11,332,542 | $8,456,331 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $35,690 | $30,626 | $6,338 |
| 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 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Partnership for Southern Equity
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Solutions Project Inc ($1,500,000), Peoplestown Revitalization Corp ($130,000), Historic District Development Corp ($128,553).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CONSERVATION VOTERS OF SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATION FUND COLUMBIA, SC | ELECTRIC SCHOOL BUS PROJECT | $20,000 |
| GOOD FOOD GREEN CITY MAYNAR JACKSON UNITED FOR STUDENTS AND TEACHERS ATLANTA, GA | COMMUNITY OUTREACH - GROWTH | $60,000 |
| HISTORIC DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT CORP ATLANTA, GA | COMMUNITY OUTREACH - OPERATIONS | $128,553 |
| HISTORIC HUNTER HILLS NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOC ATLANTA, GA | COMMUNITY OUTREACH - GROWHT | $127,500 |
| HISTORIC WESTSIDE GARDENS ATL ATLANTA, GA | COMMUNITY OUTREACH - GROWTH | $60,000 |
| PEOPLESTOWN REVITALIZATION CORP ATLANTA, GA | COMMUNITY OUTREACH - OPPORTUNITY | $130,000 |
| SOLUTIONS PROJECT INC OAKLAND, CA | REGRANTING - J40 ACCELERATOR | $1,500,000 |
| THE ARTS EXCHANGE EAST POINT, GA | COMMUNITY OUTREACH - GROWTH | $60,000 |
| THE KE'NEKT COOPERATIVE ATLANTA, GA | COMMUNITY OUTREACH - OPPORTUNITY | $25,000 |
| THE RESILIENCY COLLABORATIVE RALEIGH, NC | ELECTRIC SCHOOL BUS PROJECT | $20,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RYAN GRAVEL | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| CHRISTOPHER MARQUARDT | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| VICTORIA SEALS | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| SANDRA BARNHILL | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| MELANIE WINFIELD | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| ELIZABETH SWANN | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| AMY CHEN | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| DONALD PHOENIX | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| JAMI BUCK-VANCE | VICE CHAIR | 2 | — |
| CHRISTOPHER BURKE | BOARD CHAIR | 5 | — |
| NATHANIEL SMITH | CHIEF EQUITY OFFICER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $339,616 |
| KWAKU GEORGE | PAST TREASURER/CURRENT CONSULTANT | 40 | $143,885 |
| JOEL ALVARADO | STRATEGY & ENGAGMENT VICE PRESIDENT | 40 | $148,200 |
| JOHN B HAMMOND | IMPACT VICE PRESIDENT | 40 | $147,785 |
| MARQUESE K AVERETT | PROGRAM DIRECTOR | 40 | $109,435 |
| SUZANNE BURNES | PROGRAM DIRECTOR | 40 | $104,940 |
| JESSICA E DANIELS | PROGRAM DIRECTOR | 40 | $104,940 |
| LAVONYA L JONES | PROGRAM DIRECTOR | 40 | $105,099 |
| KAZIEM WOODBURY | PROGRAM DIRECTOR | 40 | $104,088 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Partnership for Southern Equity?
Partnership for Southern Equity is a nonprofit organization focused on Religion Related, based in ATLANTA, GA. It holds $23.1M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Partnership for Southern Equity?
As of 2024, Partnership for Southern Equity holds $23.1M in total assets with $6.8M in annual revenue. It awarded 14 grants totaling $2.4M in 2024.
Where does Partnership for Southern Equity operate?
Partnership for Southern Equity has awarded grants in California, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina.
What size grants does Partnership for Southern Equity award?
In 2024, Partnership for Southern Equity awarded 14 grants totaling $2.4M — an average of about $171K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Partnership for Southern Equity's EIN?
Partnership for Southern Equity's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-4424115. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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