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Equality Forum Inc

Equality forum is a national and international lgbt civil rights organization with an educational focus

Human Services Sarasota, FL EIN: 232710943 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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86
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
86/100 · methodology

About Equality Forum Inc

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Founded
Headquarters
Sarasota, FL
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
N52
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1998

Mission

Equality forum is a national and international lgbt civil rights organization with an educational focus

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar human services in United States
Program spending This charity: 65%
Peer average: 93%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 86
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.65
Program$0.65

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Equality Forum Inc has a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 97% of the 322,679 human services charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • 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 verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
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  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Equality Forum Inc is a registered human services nonprofit based in Sarasota, FL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1992 and has been operating for 34 years. Its EIN is 232710943. 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 86/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $292K in annual revenue. 35 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Equality Forum Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 232710943. 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 Forum Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100. 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 86 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 90/100.

Equality Forum Inc is located in Sarasota, FL, United States. The organization was established in 1992 and has been active for 34 years.

Based on official tax filings, Equality Forum Inc has $292K in annual revenue. It allocates 65% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 93% for human services charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Equality Forum Inc is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $292K in annual revenue. The organization has 35 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Equality Forum 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 Forum 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 65% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 93%). 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.

Equality forum is a national and international lgbt civil rights organization with an educational focus Equality Forum Inc is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1992.

Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 65% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 93%. Its annual revenue of $292K is below the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Equality Forum Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Equality Forum Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 232710943, 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.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
65% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

From FY2025 filing

MA
Malcolm L••••
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (9)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Equality Forum Preparations Underway - News of Bahrain
May 2026
www.newsofbahrain.com
Minister Santos attends equality forum in Copenhagen - Gibraltar Broadcasting Corporation
May 2026
www.gbc.gi
European Commission: new Strategy for Gender Equality 2026-2030 presented - Centro di Ateneo per i Diritti Umani
Mar 2026
unipd-centrodirittiumani.it
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
3rd gender equality Forum, ANOCA for fair, equitable and inclusive sport in Africa - Association of National Olympic Com
Nov 2025
www.anocolympic.org
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Saudi Arabia to be appointed chair of UN’s gender equality forum amid ongoing assault on women’s rights - Amnesty Intern
Mar 2024
www.amnesty.org
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Generation Equality Forum - France ONU
Jan 2023
onu.delegfrance.org
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
ICC commits to adopt a Strategy on Gender Equality and Workplace Culture at the Generation Equality Forum - | Internatio
Jul 2021
www.icc-cpi.int
Q&A: What is the Generation Equality Forum and what does it mean for the OSCE? - Organization for Security and Co-operat
Jul 2021
www.osce.org
The Estée Lauder Companies Participates in the Generation Equality Forum in Paris - The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.
Jul 2021
www.elcompanies.com
Building on our commitment to human-centered connectivity at the 2021 UN Generation Equality Forum - The Official Micros
Jul 2021
blogs.microsoft.com

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services this charity 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 35 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 9
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 35 officers on file
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1992
Not available · 2
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Equality Forum Inc

What is Equality Forum Inc?
Equality Forum Inc is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Sarasota, United States. Equality forum is a national and international lgbt civil rights organization with an educational focus
When was Equality Forum Inc founded?
Equality Forum Inc was founded in 1992.
Who leads Equality Forum Inc?
Malcolm Lazin serves as Executive Director.
Where is Equality Forum Inc located?
Headquartered in Sarasota, FL, United States.
What is Equality Forum Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 65% of expenses go to program services.
Is Equality Forum Inc trustworthy?
Equality Forum Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86 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 Forum Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 232710943.
What is Equality Forum Inc's website?
http://www.equalityforum.com