THE EQUITY INSTITUTE

EIN: 834472785 501(c)(3) Education

PROVIDENCE, RI

Total Revenue
$1,466,744
Total Expenses
$1,461,864
Total Assets
$1,354,828
Net Assets
$1,319,983
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2019
Legal Domicile
RI
Principal Officer
KARLA VIGIL
Phone
4012820000
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

THE EQUITY INSTITUTE, founded in 2019, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $1.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024.

Mission

EQUITY INSTITUTE IS AN EDUCATION-BASED NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT PARTNERS WITH SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITIES TO DEVELOP EQUITABLE AND SUSTAINABLE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $597,560

EDUCATOR PATHWAY PROGRAM (EPP): A COMPREHENSIVE INITIATIVE DESIGNED TO SUPPORT DEDICATED TEACHING ASSISTANTS IN PURSUING THEIR BACHELOR'S DEGREES IN EDUCATION AND BECOMING CERTIFIED TEACHERS. THIS...

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EDUCATOR PATHWAY PROGRAM (EPP): A COMPREHENSIVE INITIATIVE DESIGNED TO SUPPORT DEDICATED TEACHING ASSISTANTS IN PURSUING THEIR BACHELOR'S DEGREES IN EDUCATION AND BECOMING CERTIFIED TEACHERS. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES A STRUCTURED PATHWAY, RESOURCES, AND PERSONALIZED SUPPORT TO HELP PARTICIPANTS ACHIEVE THEIR GOALS. WE DO THIS THROUGH FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, LICENSURE EXAM SUPPORT, AND PATHWAY COACHING.

Program 2
Expenses: $211,856 Revenue: $225,861

EQUITY LEARNING LABS: OUR TRAININGS USE INNOVATIVE DESIGN EXPERIENCES TO INCREASE EMPATHY AND PROMOTE CULTURAL RESPONSIVENESS IN EQUITABLE LEARNING COMMUNITIES. WE'RE REIMAGINING DIVERSITY, EQUITY...

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EQUITY LEARNING LABS: OUR TRAININGS USE INNOVATIVE DESIGN EXPERIENCES TO INCREASE EMPATHY AND PROMOTE CULTURAL RESPONSIVENESS IN EQUITABLE LEARNING COMMUNITIES. WE'RE REIMAGINING DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION TRAININGS TO SEE PEOPLE AS DESIGNERS IN CREATING SUSTAINABLE CHANGE FOR THEIR SCHOOLS AND ORGANIZATIONS. OUR APPROACH TO IDENTIFYING HIGH-IMPACT SOLUTIONS IS DRIVEN BOTH BY RESEARCH AND THE EXPERTISE OF THE DYNAMIC COMMUNITIES WE WORK WITH. WE AIM TO ACTIVATE PROFOUND CHANG,E AND KNOW TRANSFORMATION TAKES STEADY WORK. WHEN HAVING CONVERSATIONS ABOUT IMPLICIT BIAS, RACISM, AND OPPRESSION, WE CREATE CONDITIONS FOR GENERATIVE DIALOGUE AND SUPPORT LEADERS AS THEY MOVE COURAGEOUSLY THROUGH SELF-AWARENESS, ANALYSIS, AND ACTION. BUILDING COLLABORATION ACROSS IDENTITIES IS KEY; TRUST HAS BEEN CRUCIAL IN UNLOCKING DOORS LEADING TO NEW PATHWAYS.

Program 3
Expenses: $200,830

MEETUPS: EI RECOGNIZES THE POWER OF CONNECTION AND THE IMPORTANCE OF BUILDING A STRONG, SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY FOR EDUCATORS. OUR MEETUPS ARE A PEOPLE-CENTERED INITIATIVE FOCUSED ON EDUCATION THAT...

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MEETUPS: EI RECOGNIZES THE POWER OF CONNECTION AND THE IMPORTANCE OF BUILDING A STRONG, SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY FOR EDUCATORS. OUR MEETUPS ARE A PEOPLE-CENTERED INITIATIVE FOCUSED ON EDUCATION THAT WORKS AT THE INTERSECTION OF ALL FIELDS TO UNITE, SUPPORT, AND EMPOWER PEOPLE FROM HISTORICALLY UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,232,476
Program Service Revenue $225,861
Investment Income $8,407
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $1,466,744

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,018,125
Fundraising Expenses $128,021
Program Expenses $1,010,246
Other Expenses $443,739
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,461,864

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,466,744 $1,397,959 +0.0%
Expenses $1,461,864 $1,592,844 -0.1%
Net Income $4,880 $-194,885 -1.0%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
6
Independent Members
4
Employees
14
Volunteers
4

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
5
$359,575
Total Directors
6
$359,575
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
KARLA VIGIL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer Director
$171,454 $29,855 $201,309
CARLON HOWARD SECRETARY/CHIEF IMPACT OFF 40.00
Officer Director
$147,462 $10,804 $158,266
CHRISTINA TURNER CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ASHLIE GRILZ VICE-CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DOUGLAS JOHNSON TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DORIEN TOKU AGYAPON MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATYA RODRIGUEZ ROMAN CHIEF OF STAFF 40.00
Highest
$103,044 $9,389 $112,433
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 No data No data No data No data
2024 $1,466,744 $1,461,864 $1,354,828 $4,880
2023 $1,397,959 $1,592,844 $1,356,530 $-194,885
2022 $1,836,550 $1,431,996 $1,548,512 $404,554
2021 $1,884,009 $1,530,661 $1,132,249 $353,348
2020 $1,210,745 $689,541 $771,425 $521,204
2020 $1,210,745 $689,542 $771,424 $521,203
2019 $269,063 $38,180 $230,883 $230,883
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