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Equality California Institute

Los Angeles, California  ·  EIN 680438008  ·  Private foundation

Based in Los Angeles, California, Equality California Institute has awarded $4.4M across 107 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Equality California. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$791K
Annual giving (FY2020)
$2.9M
Total assets
107
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Equality California Institute funds

Equality California Institute's giving carries a documented focus on civil rights & social justice, health care, lgbtq rights, public health.

Civil Rights & Social JusticeHealth CareLgbtq RightsPublic Health

Populations it has supported include hispanic communities, lgbtq people.

hispanic communitieslgbtq people

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Equality California Institute, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Equality California
H- ELECTION
Los Angeles, CA$400K2023
Equality California
TO SUPPORT EFFORTS TO CREATE A WORLD THAT IS HEALTHY, JUST AND FULLY EQUAL FOR ALL LGBT PEOPLE.
Los Angeles, CA$400K2022
Equality California Institute
TO CREATE A WORLD THAT IS HEALTHY, JUST AND FULLY EQUAL FOR ALL LGBTQ+ PEOPLE.
Los Angeles, CA$310K2020
Equality California
GENERAL OPERATIONS
Los Angeles, CA$300K2024
Equality California Institute
TO CREATE A WORLD THAT IS HEALTHY, JUST AND FULLY EQUAL FOR ALL LGBTQ+ PEOPLE.
Los Angeles, CA$250K2019
Equality California
TO ACHIEVE FULL EQUALITY AND ACCEPTANCE FOR LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL AND TRANSGENDER PEOPLE.
Los Angeles, CA$245K2017
The UCLA Foundation-williams Institute
HIV MODERNIZATION
Louisville, CA$225K2022
Equality Ohio Education Fund
OHIO HIV MODERNIZATION
Columbus, OH$220K2020
Transgender Health & Wellness Center
LBTQ HEALTH EQUITY
Palm Springs, CA$183K2024
Fairness Education Fund Inc
LGBTQ+ COVID-19 EDUCATION AND OUTREACH
New Orleans, KY$150K2022
Foundation for Louisiana
LGBTQ+ COVID-19 EDUCATION AND OUTREACH
Baltimore, LA$150K2022
Freestate Justice
LGBTQ+ COVID-19 EDUCATION AND OUTREACH
Jackson, MD$150K2022
Mississippi Center for Justice
LGBTQ+ COVID-19 EDUCATION AND OUTREACH
Modesto, MS$150K2022
Pomona Pride Center Inc
LBTQ HEALTH EQUITY
Pomona, CA$99K2024
Transfamily Support Services
LBTQ HEALTH EQUITY AND STOP LBTQ+ HATE SUBGRANT
San Diego, CA$94K2024

Equality California Institute giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$260K
2019$345K
2020$781K
2022$1.4M
2023$605K
2024$1.0M

How to apply for funding from Equality California Institute

Equality California Institute's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at eqca.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Equality California Institute

Does Equality California Institute accept grant applications?
Equality California Institute's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Equality California Institute fund?
Equality California Institute's grants focus on civil rights & social justice. Recent recipients include Equality California, Equality California, Equality California Institute. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Equality California Institute give in grants?
Equality California Institute reported $791K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $4.4M over 107 grants.
Where is Equality California Institute located?
Equality California Institute is based in Los Angeles, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 680438008.
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About this profile. This page is built from Equality California Institute's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Equality California Institute. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.