Equality California
Los Angeles, CA ·EIN 95-4708781 ·Grant funding profile from IRS 990 filings
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Who funds Equality California?
Equality California is funded by 17 grantmakers, led by Equality California Institute ($1.5M), East West Bank Foundation ($133K), California Apartment Association ($105K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.0M in grants to Equality California between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equality California Institute | $1,500,000 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| East West Bank Foundation | $133,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| California Apartment Association | $105,000 | 3 | 2020–2024 |
| California Lgbtq Foundation | $75,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood Advocacy Project | $65,900 | 3 | 2021–2024 |
| Eisenhower Medical Center | $30,000 | 2 | 2020–2022 |
| Human Rights Campaign Inc | $26,166 | 1 | 2024 |
| California Dental Association | $22,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Spruce Street Foundation Inc | $15,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| The Grace Helen Spearman Foundation | $13,000 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| Robins Kaplan Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Buildout California | $7,500 | 1 | 2024 |
| Dart Group Foundation Inc | $6,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| The Lawrence & Junko Cushman Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Garrett Family Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| The Brian D Stevens Foundation | $200 | 1 | 2020 |
| Betty R Sheffer Foundation Inc | $100 | 1 | 2020 |
What grants has Equality California received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Lawrence & Junko Cushman Foundation | GENERAL/UNRESTRICTED | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Equality California Institute | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $300,000 |
| 2024 | California Apartment Association | TO HELP CONTINUE TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATIONS EFFORTS OF EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY THROUGH THE NATIONS LARGEST STATEWIDE LGBTQ CIVIL RIGHTS ORGANIZATION | $75,000 |
| 2024 | Planned Parenthood Advocacy Project | PAC Contribution | $45,900 |
| 2024 | Human Rights Campaign Inc | PROP 8 REPEAL POLLING & GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | $26,166 |
| 2024 | California Dental Association | 2024 CA & LA EQUALITY AWARDS | $12,000 |
| 2024 | Buildout California | Outreach and education. | $7,500 |
| 2024 | Dart Group Foundation Inc | GENERAL USE | $1,000 |
| 2023 | Equality California Institute | H- ELECTION | $400,000 |
| 2023 | California Lgbtq Foundation | Charitable and educational purposes consistent with 501c3 allowable activity. | $75,000 |
| 2023 | Robins Kaplan Foundation | AWARD SHOW ASSISTANCE | $10,000 |
| 2023 | California Dental Association | 2023 SAC & EQUALITY AWARDS | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Dart Group Foundation Inc | GENERAL USE | $5,000 |
| 2022 | Equality California Institute | TO SUPPORT EFFORTS TO CREATE A WORLD THAT IS HEALTHY, JUST AND FULLY EQUAL FOR ALL LGBT PEOPLE. | $400,000 |
| 2022 | East West Bank Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $133,000 |
| 2022 | Spruce Street Foundation Inc | Best use of funds | $15,000 |
| 2022 | Planned Parenthood Advocacy Project | Sponsorship | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Eisenhower Medical Center | Sponsorship | $5,000 |
| 2021 | Equality California Institute | TO SUPPORT EFFORTS TO CREATE A WORLD THAT IS HEALTHY, JUST AND FULLY EQUAL FOR ALL LGBT PEOPLE. | $400,000 |
| 2021 | California Apartment Association | TO HELP CONTINUE TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S EFFORTS OF EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY THROUGH THE NATION'S LARGEST STATEWIDE LGBTQ CIVIL RIGHTS ORGANIZATION | $20,000 |
| 2021 | Planned Parenthood Advocacy Project | Sponsorship | $10,000 |
| 2021 | Garrett Family Foundation | CHARITY'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $5,000 |
| 2021 | The Grace Helen Spearman Foundation | TO PROMOTE EQUALITY FOR THE LGBTQ COMMUNITY | $3,000 |
| 2020 | Eisenhower Medical Center | SPONSORSHIP | $25,000 |
| 2020 | California Apartment Association | TO HELP CONTINUE TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S EFFORTS OF EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY THROUGH THE NATION'S LARGEST STATEWIDE LGBTQ CIVIL RIGHTS ORGANIZATION. | $10,000 |
| 2020 | The Grace Helen Spearman Foundation | TO PROMOTE EQUALITY FOR THE LGBTQ COMMUNITY. | $10,000 |
| 2020 | The Brian D Stevens Foundation | CHARITABLE | $200 |
| 2020 | Betty R Sheffer Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $100 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Equality California?
Equality California is funded by 17 grantmakers, led by Equality California Institute ($1.5M), East West Bank Foundation ($133K), California Apartment Association ($105K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.0M in grants to Equality California between 2020–2025.
Who is Equality California's largest funder?
Equality California Institute is the largest recorded funder of Equality California, with $1.5M across 4 grants (2021–2024).
How much grant funding has Equality California received?
IRS 990 filings record $2.0M in grants to Equality California across 28 grants from 17 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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