Equality Florida Institute Inc
Civil rights education dedicated to equality for florida's lgbtq community.
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Mission
Civil rights education dedicated to equality for florida's lgbtq community.
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· vs. 8 similar social services in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Equality Florida Institute Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 72% of comparable charities. See the sources
- Its integrity score of 77 places it in the top 10% of the 15,199 social services charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
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- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
- a contact email
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyEquality Florida Institute Inc is a registered social services nonprofit based in St Petersburg, FL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1997 and has been operating for 29 years. Its EIN is 593435235. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 77/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $6M in annual revenue. 77 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Equality Florida Institute Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 593435235. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Equality Florida Institute Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 77 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 79% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for social services charities in United States is 90/100.
Equality Florida Institute Inc is located in St Petersburg, FL, United States. The organization was established in 1997 and has been active for 29 years.
Based on official tax filings, Equality Florida Institute Inc has $6M in annual revenue. It allocates 79% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 79% for social services charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Equality Florida Institute Inc is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $6M in annual revenue. The organization has 77 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Equality Florida Institute Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Equality Florida Institute Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 79% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 79%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Civil rights education dedicated to equality for florida's lgbtq community. Equality Florida Institute Inc is classified as a social services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1997.
Among social services charities registered in United States: It allocates 79% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 79%. Its annual revenue of $6M is well above the peer average of $2M.
Yes, donations to Equality Florida Institute Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Equality Florida Institute Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 593435235, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
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EQUALITY FLORIDA INSTITUTE INC is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (24)
Source: Public filings
24 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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10 articles found
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2026 Equality Florida Suncoast Celebration; Once Upon a Time- Fierce and Fabulous Fairytales - WUSF
Equality Florida Institute Wins Prestigious 2025 NASP Champion for Children Award - Equality Florida
How Gina Duncan is ‘moving the needle’ for LGBTQ+ equality - Fair Play Talks
Martina Navratilova to Receive Equality Florida's "Voice for Equality" Award At Annual Broward Gala - Equality Florida
Vanessa And Melanie's Story From The Let Love Define Family Series - Equality Florida
Nadine Smith Named Honorary Co-Chair of National Equality March for Unity and Pride - Equality Florida
Meet the Chin Family: Plaintiffs in the Florida Birth Certificate Lawsuit - Equality Florida
Family Recognition - Equality Florida
I Am Florida: Mathew Myers - Equality Florida
NEWS RELEASE: Todd and Jeffrey Delmay, a pioneering Florida gay couple, go to Washington - Equality Florida
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 77 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 77 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1997
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Equality Florida Institute Inc
- What is Equality Florida Institute Inc?
- Equality Florida Institute Inc is a social services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in St Petersburg, United States. Civil rights education dedicated to equality for florida's lgbtq community.
- When was Equality Florida Institute Inc founded?
- Equality Florida Institute Inc was founded in 1997.
- Who leads Equality Florida Institute Inc?
- Nadine Smith serves as CEO.
- Where is Equality Florida Institute Inc located?
- Headquartered in St Petersburg, FL, United States.
- What is Equality Florida Institute Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 79% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Equality Florida Institute Inc trustworthy?
- Equality Florida Institute Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Equality Florida Institute Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 593435235.
- What is Equality Florida Institute Inc's website?
- http://www.eqfli.org