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EQUALITY CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE

EQUALITY CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE

Los Angeles, CA, US
501(c)3
EIN
68-0438008
Regional Funder
Logo for "EQUALITY CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE"

EQUALITY CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE

Los Angeles, CA, US
501(c)3
EIN
68-0438008
Regional Funder

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Est.

1999

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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The EQUALITY CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting initiatives within California. With a total of $1 million in grants paid to 95 grantees in 2024, the Institute operates on a relationship-based engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

TO CREATE A WORLD THAT IS HEALTHY, JUST AND FULLY EQUAL FOR ALL LGBTQ+ PEOPLE.
Total Funding Given

$1M

2024
Grantees funded
95
Multi-year grantees
42%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

29

Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$11K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
H
Hon Dallas Harris
Board Member
H
Hon Rafael Mandelman
Board Member
J
Jackie Thomas
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to EQUALITY CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE?
No. EQUALITY CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does EQUALITY CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE give?
EQUALITY CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE primarily gives to organizations located in California, Ohio, and Georgia. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are EQUALITY CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE’s grants?
The largest share of grants from EQUALITY CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does EQUALITY CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE make each year?
In 2024, EQUALITY CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did EQUALITY CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE fund recently?
In 2024, EQUALITY CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE awarded grants to about 100 grantees. Recent grantees include EQUALITY CALIFORNIA, EQUALITY CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE, and UCLA FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to EQUALITY CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE?
EQUALITY CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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