Equality Michigan
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Equality Michigan is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Detroit, Michigan, registered in 1986, with $2,058,877 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
19641 W 7 Mile Rd, Detroit, MI, 48219 EIN 38-2556668 Since 1986
Revenue (FY2024)
$2.1M
▲ 55.0% vs prior year
Civil Rights median: $332K
Expenses (FY2024)
$2.1M
Net assets
$1.3M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Equality Michigan— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating8 mo reserves · +0% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Equality Michigan: 8 mo reserves · +0% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Equality Michigan— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Equality Michigan: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 19641 W 7 Mile Rd, Detroit, MI, 48219
- City
- Detroit
- State
- Michigan
- Subcategory
- Intergroup & Race Relations
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $440K (FY2013) to $2.1M (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $80KNet assets $1.3M
Operating margin
0.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.4M
Total liabilities
$80K
Net assets
$1.3M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,058,877▲55.0% | $2,057,126▲95.9% | $1,330,224▲0.7% | $1,410,301▲2.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,327,946▼45.4% | $1,050,087▼45.9% | $1,321,016▲27.6% | $1,379,317▲29.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $2,431,793▲217% | $1,940,706▲191% | $1,035,579▲87.0% | $1,064,429▲84.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $765,979▲7.0% | $667,296▲3.7% | $553,863▲24.0% | $576,029▲22.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $715,606▲10.8% | $643,693▲21.6% | $446,640▲30.7% | $469,749▲20.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $645,716▲21.0% | $529,570▼27.9% | $341,849▲59.1% | $389,526▲44.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $533,443▼45.8% | $734,047▲13.4% | $214,823▼68.9% | $270,188▼63.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $984,472▲62.4% | $647,533▲9.9% | $690,228▲96.0% | $729,881▲93.1% | 990 |
| 2015 | $606,323▲2.5% | $589,062▲35.3% | $352,083▲3.7% | $377,965▲5.2% | 990 |
| 2014 | $591,541▲34.4% | $435,460▼5.3% | $339,381▲87.4% | $359,366▲69.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $440,099 | $459,607▼14.4% | $181,115▼9.9% | $212,380▼24.6% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $536,715 | $201,017 | $281,733 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $2.1M total
24 grants to Equality Michigan totaling $2.1M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation For Southeast Michigan | Advocacy | 2024 | $194,229 |
| Kalamazoo Community Foundation | Public affairs/society benefit | 2024 | $150,000 |
| Tides Foundation | Equity, human rights, and economic empowerment | 2024 | $25,000 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc | General | 2023 | $200,000 |
| Community Foundation For Southeast Michigan | Civil rights, social action & advocacy | 2023 | $195,958 |
| Tides Foundation | Equity, human rights, and economic empowerment | 2023 | $50,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $15,981 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc | General | 2022 | $200,000 |
| Community Foundation For Southeast Michigan | General operations | 2022 | $189,005 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2022 | $110,000 |
| Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc | Project support | 2022 | $100,000 |
| Tides Foundation | Equity, human rights, and economic empowerment | 2022 | $55,500 |
| Tides Foundation | Equity, human rights, and economic empowerment | 2022 | $55,500 |
| The Trevor Project Inc | Public education on conversion therapy and trans youth protections | 2022 | $35,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Public, societal benefit | 2022 | $5,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Equality Michigan a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Equality Michigan is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 38-2556668, based in Detroit, Michigan. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Equality Michigan's EIN?
- Equality Michigan's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 38-2556668.
- How much revenue does Equality Michigan report?
- Equality Michigan reported $2,058,877 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Equality Michigan have?
- CharityIndex grades Equality Michigan B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Equality Michigan (EIN 38-2556668) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.