Liabilities / Assets
89th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 89% of similar nonprofits.
Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.
Liabilities / Assets
89th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 89% of similar nonprofits.
Liabilities / Revenue
87th percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 87% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
11th percentile
Higher net margin than 11% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
88th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 88% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
15th percentile
Faster asset growth than 15% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
70th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 70% of similar nonprofits.
Assets
Down$138,397
Down $52,533 (-28%) from 2023
Net Assets
Down$84,457
Down $63,930 (-43%) from 2023
Liabilities
Up$53,940
Up $11,397 (+27%) from 2023
Revenue
Up$150,706
Up $20,302 (+16%) from 2023
Expenses
Up$212,151
Up $126,966 (+149%) from 2023
Net Income
Down-$61,445
Down $106,664 (-236%) from 2023
To promote social welfare of the LGBTQ community.
Equality Ohio identifies and transforms systems and institutions so LGBTQ+ Ohioans can fully access legal and lived equality. We envision an Ohio where peope are welcome,
| Description | Grants | Expenses |
|---|---|---|
| LEGISTLATIVE ACTIVITY/NON-DIRECT LOBBYING: The purpose of this program is to develop strategy and gain support for legislation that furthers Equality Ohiosvision of an Ohio where people are welcome, affirmed, and flourishing. This includes time spent on coalition planning and relationship buildingrelated to specific pieces of legistlation, as well as working with constituents directly to help them understand and engage with the legistlation process so that LGBTQ+ Ohioas can access full legal and lived equality. | $0 | $50,393 |
| POLITICAL ACTIVITIES: The purpose of this program is to endorse and otherwise supportcandidates and ballot initiatives that promote LGBTQ+ equality and other issuesthat directly impact LGBTQ+ Ohioans. | $0 | $26,310 |
| DIRECT LOBBYING: The purpose of this program is to advocate directly topolicymakers regarding legislation that transforms systems and institutions soLGBTQ+ Ohioans can fully access legal and lived equality. | $0 | $16,507 |
| 501(C)(4) BOARD/ADMIN: The purpose of this program is to support the Equality Ohio Board, administration of our legistlative programmatic work, and to otherwise ensure that our work to achieve legal and lived equality for LGBTQ+ Ohioans manifests thoughtfully, efficiently, strategically, and effectively. | - | - |
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwayne Steward | Executive Director | PT | $0 | - | - |
| Eileen Galvin | Chair And Secretary | - | $0 | - | - |
| Ben Garcia | Vice Chair | - | $0 | - | - |
| Melissa McLaren | Treasurer | - | $0 | - | - |
| Tim Johnson | Member | - | $0 | - | - |
| Shelly Riggs | Member | - | $0 | - | - |
“Part I, #16, Other: Accounting - $4,000; Lobbying - $10,500; Legal Fees - $1,138; Other contract fees - $19,060; Management contract - $23,326; Advertising - $3,497; Postage - $41; Printing - $78; Books -$240; Marketing materials - $33”
“501(C)(4) BOARD/ADMIN: The purpose of this program is to support the Equality Ohio Board, administration of our legistlative programmatic work, and to otherwise ensure that our work to achieve legal and lived equality for LGBTQ+ Ohioans manifests thoughtfully, efficiently, strategically, and effectively.”
“Software 15992.”
“Books and subscriptions 2050.”
“Membership dues 875.”
“Office 7125.”
“Marketing, PR, and Development 26903.”
“Travel and Meetings 3517.”
“Contributions Receivable 5251. 0.”
“Accounts Payable 9624. 13204.”
“Related Party Payable 0. 20049.”
“Ohio Competes Trust 22917. 20687.”
“Payable to EOEF 10002. 0.”
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