EQUIS INSTITUTE

EIN: 871337465 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

WASHINGTON, DC

Total Revenue
$15,001,086
Total Expenses
$12,602,132
Total Assets
$12,051,100
Net Assets
$10,374,417
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2021
Legal Domicile
DC
Principal Officer
DAN RESTREPO
Phone
2147273746
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

EQUIS INSTITUTE, founded in 2021, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $15.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 42% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $2.4M, a strong 16% operating margin.

Mission

EQUIS INSTITUTE'S MISSION IS TO CREATE A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF LATINX COMMUNITIES, INVEST IN INNOVATIVE APPROACHES TO REACH AND ENGAGE THEM, AND CONVENE LATINX LEADERS FOR THE GROWTH AND LONG TERM SUSTAINABILITY OF THE SECTOR.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $6,782,625

CULTURAL MOBILIZATIONTHROUGH THE CULTURAL MOBILIZATION PROJECT, EQUIS PARTNERED WITH DOZENS OF STATE, LOCAL, AND NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS TO ORGANIZE A LARGER CULTURAL MOMENT OF LATINO PRIDE AROUND THE...

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CULTURAL MOBILIZATIONTHROUGH THE CULTURAL MOBILIZATION PROJECT, EQUIS PARTNERED WITH DOZENS OF STATE, LOCAL, AND NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS TO ORGANIZE A LARGER CULTURAL MOMENT OF LATINO PRIDE AROUND THE FILM, FLAMIN' HOT. WE FILLED 29 SCREENINGS NATIONWIDE, GENERATING 151 MILLION COMBINED TIKTOK AND INSTAGRAM IMPRESSIONS. THE SUCCESS OF THE GRASSROOTS CAMPAIGN NOT ONLY TURNED THE MOVIE INTO A COMMUNITY-WIDE CULTURAL EVENT BUT ALSO LED TO AN OSCAR NOMINATION, CULMINATING IN A HISTORIC BILINGUAL PERFORMANCE DURING THE OSCARS TELECAST. THIS EFFORT CONNECTED OVER 100 PARTNERS FROM HOLLYWOOD, ADVOCACY, AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, TURNING A SHARED CULTURAL MOMENT INTO AN ORGANIZING WIN FOR THE LATINO COMMUNITY.THE CONEXIONES PROGRAM EXPANDED IN 2023 TO FOSTER DEEPER CONNECTIONS AMONG LATINO LEADERS WITH THEIR MEXICAN HERITAGE. THE 2023 DELEGATION TO MEXICO CITY, UNITED PROMINENT FIGURES FROM ENTERTAINMENT, BUSINESS, AND PHILANTHROPY AND INSPIRED NEW CREATIVE PROJECTS AND DEEPENED U.S.-MEXICO TIES. 100% OF PARTICIPANTS REPORTED A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF THE U.S.-MEXICO RELATIONSHIP.

Program 2
Expenses: $2,541,745

YOUTUBE MOONSHOTTHE YOUTUBE INITIATIVE LEADS THE CHARGE IN CULTURALLY-RELEVANT, ENGAGING CONTENT CREATION, THAT HELPS LATINOS MAKE SENSE OF THE WORLD, POLITICS, AND CURRENT EVENTS TO INOCULATE LATINO...

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YOUTUBE MOONSHOTTHE YOUTUBE INITIATIVE LEADS THE CHARGE IN CULTURALLY-RELEVANT, ENGAGING CONTENT CREATION, THAT HELPS LATINOS MAKE SENSE OF THE WORLD, POLITICS, AND CURRENT EVENTS TO INOCULATE LATINO VOTERS AGAINST HARMFUL NARRATIVES AND MIS/DISINFORMATION AND BUILD CONFIDENCE AND TRUST IN OUR DEMOCRATIC INSTITUTIONS. THE YOUTUBE INITIATIVE LAUNCHED TWO CHANNELS IN 2022. EN SERIO DEVELOPED 63 VIDEOS THAT HAVE BEEN PUBLISHED AND HAVE 5 MILLION TOTAL VIEWS. LUNARIO INFORMA HAS PUBLISHED 32 VIDEOS, HALF IN SPANISH AND HALF IN ENGLISH.

Program 3
Expenses: $917,708

RESEARCHPROVIDE LATINO-SERVING GROUPS WITH ACTIONABLE RESEARCH TO HELP STRENGTHEN THEIR PROGRAMS AND OUTREACH EFFORTS. OUR RESEARCH THIS YEAR CONTINUED TO TACKLE SOME OF THE BIGGER ISSUES AND...

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RESEARCHPROVIDE LATINO-SERVING GROUPS WITH ACTIONABLE RESEARCH TO HELP STRENGTHEN THEIR PROGRAMS AND OUTREACH EFFORTS. OUR RESEARCH THIS YEAR CONTINUED TO TACKLE SOME OF THE BIGGER ISSUES AND QUESTIONS OUR PARTNERS FACE EVERY DAY, FROM HOW TO BETTER UNDERSTAND THE REAL THREAT OF DISINFORMATION AND MISINFORMATION, TO HOW TO DEAL WITH THE ISSUE OF LANGUAGE IN OUR COMMUNITY. WE COLLECTED 14,850 DIGITAL LATINO SURVEY RESPONSES AND CONDUCTED 11 FOCUS GROUPS AND 18 POLLS.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $14,985,850
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $9,736
Other Revenue $5,500
TOTAL REVENUE $15,001,086

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $50,000
Salaries & Benefits $4,823,695
Fundraising Expenses $108,570
Program Expenses $10,242,078
Other Expenses $7,728,437
TOTAL EXPENSES $12,602,132

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $15,001,086 $10,601,316 +0.4%
Expenses $12,602,132 $11,104,790 +0.1%
Net Income $2,398,954 $-503,474 -5.8%
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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
7
Independent Members
5
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
5

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
4
$204,455
Total Directors
7
$191,901
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JACQUELINE GARCEL TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DAN RESTREPO CHAIRPERSON 1.00
Officer Director
$25,603 $0 $25,603
LUIS AVILA BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TORY GAVITO BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CRISTINA JIMENEZ BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CARLOS ODIO BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$150,445 $15,853 $166,298
KENIA MORALES SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
STEPHANIE VALENCIA PRESIDENT/CEO 10.00
Officer
$161,922 $16,930 $178,852
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
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $15,001,086 $12,602,132 $12,051,100 $2,398,954
2022 $10,601,316 $11,104,790 $8,019,795 $-503,474
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