Description: Equality Federation is a U.S. movement-builder and strategic partner that supports and amplifies state-based LGBTQ+ advocacy organizations. It provides coordination, training, technical assistance, and policy support to strengthen state-level campaigns and organizational capacity to advance equality and defeat anti-LGBTQ+ measures. Type: Non-profit organization (umbrella network with two entities: a 501(c)(4) advocacy membership organization and a 501(c)(3) charitable institute) Policies: Focuses on state-level LGBTQ+ policy and civic engagement including nondiscrimination and workplace fairness, family recognition and adoption policy, transgender rights (including opposition to anti-transgender bills), HIV-related policy reform, voter and civic engagement, and intersectional issues such as racial equity, reproductive justice, and immigration as they affect LGBTQ+ communities. Funding: Primarily funded through philanthropic grants, foundation support, individual donations, membership dues and program grants; funding typically comes from private foundations, institutional donors, and private contributions rather than corporate shareholders. Affiliates: Operates alongside the Equality Federation Institute (its 501(c)(3)), and is affiliated with a nationwide network of state LGBTQ+ organizations (examples include Equality California, One Colorado, Georgia Equality, Equality Florida) and leadership figures such as current and former executive directors and board members who partner with state groups.
