Grantmaking public charity · EIN 81-0670152
Equality Federation
Portland, OR
Equality Federation is a public charity that makes grants based in Portland, OR. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $626K in grants paid across 27 grants, with $1.58M in total assets. Its largest grants went to Freestate Justice, Georgia Equality and Equality North Carolina.
How to request funding
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check Equality Federation's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
Each grantee signs a grant agreement and at the conclusion of the grant period we have a phone conversation to ensure that the funds were used for the proper purpose.
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2024; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
Movement builder and strategic partner to state-based organizations advocating for lgbtq+ people.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freestate Justice | Baltimore, MD | Policy Advocacy | $58,500 |
| Georgia Equality | Atlanta, GA | Policy Advocacy; Voter Engagement | $45,000 |
| Equality North Carolina | Durham, NC | Policy Advocacy; Voter Engagement | $35,000 |
| Fair Wisconsin Inc | Madison, WI | Policy Advocacy; Voter Engagement | $35,000 |
| Fairness West Virginia DBA Fairness Pa | Harrisburg, PA | Policy Advocacy; Voter Engagement | $35,000 |
| To Protect Lgbtq Coloradans | Denver, CO | Policy Advocacy | $30,000 |
| Equality Michigan Action Network | Kalamazoo, MI | Policy Advocacy; Voter Engagement | $27,500 |
| Equality Texas Vendor | Austin, TX | Policy Advocacy; Voter Engagement | $25,000 |
| Silver State Equality | Los Angeles, CA | Voter Engagement | $25,000 |
| Equality Ohio Vendor | Columbus, OH | Policy Advocacy; Voter Engagement | $22,500 |
| Freedom Oklahoma Action Fund | Oklahoma City, OK | Policy Advocacy | $22,500 |
| Arkansas Black Gay Men's Forum | Little Rock, AR | Policy Advocacy | $20,000 |
| Fairness West Virginia | Harrisburg, PA | Policy Advocacy; Voter Engagement | $20,000 |
| One Iowa Action | Des Moines, IA | Policy Advocacy; Voter Engagement | $20,000 |
| Outfront Minnesota | St Paul, MN | Policy Advocacy; Voter Engagement | $20,000 |
| Promo | Saint Louis, MO | Policy Advocacy; Voter Engagement | $20,000 |
| Alliance for Full Acceptance Action | North Charleston, SC | Policy Advocacy; Voter Engagement | $17,500 |
| Equality New Mexico | Albuquerque, NM | Voter Engagement | $15,000 |
| Equality Virginia Advocates | Richmond, VA | Policy Advocacy | $15,000 |
| Fairness Campaign | Louisville, KY | Policy Advocacy | $15,000 |
| Wyoming Equality | Cheyenne, WY | Policy Advocacy | $15,000 |
| Equality Florida Action Inc | Saint Petersburg, FL | Policy Advocacy | $12,500 |
| Louisiana Trans Advocates | Lafayette, LA | Policy Advocacy | $12,500 |
| Blaqout | Kansas City, MO | Policy Advocacy | $10,000 |
| Gender Justice Action | St Paul, MN | Policy Advocacy; Voter Engagement | $10,000 |
The 25 largest of 27 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
Quick answers
Does Equality Federation accept grant applications?
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check Equality Federation's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does Equality Federation give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $626,000 in grants paid (27 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Equality Federation funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Freestate Justice (MD), $58.5K, Georgia Equality (GA), $45K, Equality North Carolina (NC), $35K, Fair Wisconsin Inc (WI), $35K and Fairness West Virginia DBA Fairness Pa (PA), $35K.