The Equity Alliance

“The organization contracts with an accounting firm to file the irs form 990. Once the filing documents are prepared, they are sent to the board of directors to review for accuracy. Once each board member votes to approve, the co-executive director gives the final sign-off to file the 990.”

“Each board member is required to sign annually a conflict of interest policy statement acknowledging any real or potential conflicts of interest.”

“Key employees, including the co-executive directors and management staff, went through a hiring process in which the board of directors voted to approve competitive compensation using local and state available salary data of comparable positions.”

“Key employees, including the co-executive directors and management staff, went through a hiring process in which the board of directors voted to approve competitive compensation using local and state available salary data of comparable positions.”

“Governing documents are available upon request.”

“Founded in january 2017, the equity alliance (tea) mission is to unapologetically build independent black political and economic power. We educate, empower, and mobilize black people to take action and keep our government in check.”

“Under tea's 501(c)(3) arm, 1,448 volunteers supported nonpartisan community-building efforts. 369 new c3 volunteers joined this year, reflecting the strength of our outreach. C3 volunteers made a visible impact by: attending tea-hosted events phone and text banking community canvasses welcoming community members assisting with set-up and breakdown they also served as group leaders during key programs like day on the hill, helping coordinate advocacy at the tennessee state capitol. Other major events directly supported by volunteers included: black women's empowerment weekend black on buchanan southern heritage classic black women roundtable”

“In 2024, the equity alliance (tea) continued to build people power through a record 490 events aimed at advancing advocacy, voter engagement, and community education. Across our c3 and c4 activities, 925 new individuals who joined teas growing network of changemakers. Tea generated 6,426 event sign-ups in 2024, connecting thousands of community members to opportunities for action. We recruited these volunteers at college campuses, community meetings, public events, online, and over the phone. Throughout the year, volunteers demonstrated leadership by attending public meetings such as school board and city council sessions, participating in rallies and protests, sharing information via social media, passing out educational materials, and staffing informational tables at community gatherings.”

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