Mission
On behalf of 500,000 LGBTQ+ Illinoisans, Equality Illinois and the Equality Illinois Institute brings the voices of LGBTQ+ people and allies to institutions of power across Illinois, striving to create a world that is healthy, just, and fully equal for all LGBTQ+ people. We advance civil rights and social justice by inspiring, advocating, and mobilizing through an inclusive movement that works tirelessly on behalf of those we serve.
Basic Information
Founded in
1991
EIN
36-3965904
Total Assets
$229.5 thousand
UN Sustainable Development Goals Supported
This organization contributes to the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. See the SDG page for more information.
At a Glance
2024 LGBTQ+ Advocacy Day
A day dedicated to advocating for LGBTQ+ rights and engaging with lawmakers.
2024 Pride Kick-off Brunch
Annual brunch to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community and kick off Pride celebrations.
Fall Leadership Town Halls
Town halls focused on LGBTQ+ community leadership and engagement.
Impact Stats
Number of couples affected
Marriage Equality
Successfully pursued state legislative action on the Illinois Religious Freedom and Marriage Fairness Act, bringing marriage equality to Illinois.
Year passed
Safe Schools Act
Worked to advance and pass the Safe Schools Act, aimed at strengthening protections for LGBTQ+ youth.
Mail-in votes registered
Vote Naked Illinois
Developed a campaign that led to over 75,000 mail-in votes in the 2010 election in Cook County/City of Chicago.
Past Events
Vote Naked Illinois Campaign
2010
A campaign focused on voter turnout and engagement in elections.
Upcoming Events
Our Programs
LGBTQ+ Boards and Commissions Project
Connecting qualified LGBTQ+ individuals to key state boards.
Learn MoreVolunteer Opportunities
Impact Reports
MIP Score (Beta)
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The MIP Score and it's methodology is purely used as a way to visualize how a nonprofits public financial data compares against others. It doesn't reflect the unique circumstances and impact that a nonprofit has.The MIP Score should never be used to say one charity is better than another.
Overall Score
58
56
/100
Program Expense Ratio
83.86%
16
/20
Program Revenue Growth
0.00%
2
/20
Leverage Ratio
0.0651
20
/20
Working Capital Ratio
1.233
12
/20
Fundraising Efficiency
7.699
6
/20
Latest Filing Data: Form 990
Fiscal Year:2022
Source:Source: Self-reported by organization
Financial Details
Revenue
| Category | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions, Gifts, and Grants | 197.5K | 103.89% |
| Program Services | 0 | 0.00% |
| Investment Income | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales of Non-Inventory Assets | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Notable Sources | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Revenue | 190.1K | 100.00% |
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