2025-09-15T13:37:54-07:00 2024-12-31 202571677 CORLISS & SOLOMON PLLC 242 CHARLOTTE ST SUITE 1 ASHEVILLE NC 28801 990 2024-01-01 274064401 Campaign For Southern Equality CAMP 8282421559 PO Box 364 Asheville NC 28802 Jasmine Beach-Ferrara Executive Director 8282421559 2025-09-12 true true Todd Oldenburg P02281691 8282360206 2025-09-15 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Jasmine Beach-Ferrara PO Box 364 Asheville NC 28802 2981803 false X southernequality.org X 2010 NC The Campaign for Southern Equality works for full LGBTQ equality -both legal and lived- across the South. Our work is rooted in commitments to equity and empathy. 7 7 14 180 0 0 2676534 2957221 1950 3332 1002 890 -5572 20311 2673914 2981754 455500 439839 0 970999 1074100 70102 19501 332038 617380 940675 2113981 2474115 559933 507639 3145330 3626646 76039 49716 3069291 3576930 X The Campaign for Southern Equality works for full LGBTQ equality - both legal and lived - across the South. Our work is rooted in commitments to equity and empathy. true false 1944125 439839 3332 Legal Equality Project: Activities included grassroots organizing and advocacy to oppose anti-LGBTQ bills in SC through SC United for Justice and Equality; advocating for inclusive policies and practices in public schools in NC; and rapid response organizing through our Meeting the Moment campaign. Trans Youth Emergency Project: Activities include providing a continuum of support to families of transgender youth. Southern Equality Research and Policy Center: Activities include conducting community-based research on the experiences of LGBTQ Southerners and supporting the research initiatives of early stage academics working in this field. 1944125 true true false true false false false false false false true false false false false true true false false false false false false true false false false true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 35 0 14 true false false false false false true true false false false false X 7 7 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true false false AL AK AR CA CO CT DC FL GA IL KS KY ME MD MA MI MN MS NV NH NJ NY NM NC OH OK OR PA RI SC TN VA WA WV WI X X X Andrea Blankinship 8282800212 131 Euclid Blvd Asheville NC 28806 Jasmine Beach-Ferrara Executive Director 40.00 X 108491 0 7485 Allison Scott Interim Executive Director 40.00 X 107273 0 13208 Yolany Gonell Co-Chair 5.00 X X 0 0 0 Martin Moore Co-Chair, Treasurer 5.00 X X 0 0 0 Kris Hermanns Vice-President 5.00 X X 0 0 0 Ashley Arrington Secretary 5.00 X X 0 0 0 Kelly Durden Posey Member 3.00 X 0 0 0 Reese Huffman Member 3.00 X 0 0 0 J Chong Member 5.00 X 8289 0 0 224053 0 20693 2 false false false 2957221 2957221 Speaking and Training Fees 611000 3332 0 0 3332 890 0 890 14695 49 14646 14646 Other Revenue 999999 5665 5665 0 0 5665 2981754 8997 0 15536 51756 51756 388083 388083 236456 130051 61479 44926 666923 560999 49823 56101 21767 19771 696 1300 80939 63864 8732 8343 68015 52371 8162 7482 22882 0 22882 0 19501 19501 165661 0 0 165661 30415 24654 1499 4262 26659 17941 0 8718 8412 0 8412 0 763 763 0 0 15445 0 15445 0 Equity Work and Practices 68906 68906 0 0 Healing and Resilience 31183 31183 0 0 Other Program Expenses 13236 13236 0 0 Legal Equality Project 476672 476672 0 0 80441 43875 20822 15744 2474115 1944125 197952 332038 431392 651188 2560792 2854398 116118 119795 35000 3813 2548 2028 1265 3145330 3626646 76039 49716 76039 49716 X 2837421 2858396 231870 718534 3069291 3576930 3145330 3626646 X 507639 X false true X true false X 0 1301536 1509741 2616369 2676534 2957221 11061401 0 0 1301536 1509741 2616369 2676534 2957221 11061401 1824875 9236526 227 319 368 1002 890 2806 0 2451 0 0 5665 8116 11072323 59396 0.83420 0.80260 X 0 0 0 Pt II Ln 10 Other Income Part II, Line 10 Description: Other Income 2020: 0. 2021: 0. 2022: 0. 2024: 5665. Description: Sales Tax Refund 2020: 2451. 2021: 0. 2022: 0. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 50000 25314 75314 2398801 2474115 273706 68427 0 0 184456 210797 255699 273706 924658 1386987 30733 18723 65226 75314 189996 46144 52699 63925 68427 231195 346793 15938 18193 40000 50000 124131 Pt II-A, Line 1 CSEs grassroots lobbying activities took place in NC and SC and involved activities such as supporting community members in advocating for pro-LGBTQ policies and against anti-LGBTQ policies through events such as public speaking, earned media, rallies, and community education. Pt II-A, Line 2 CSEs direct lobbying activities took place in South Carolina and focused on advocating for pro-LGBTQ policies; this work was conducted on behalf of the SC United for Justice and Equality Coalition, of which CSE is a Steering Committee member. 0 0 3813 2548 1265 1265 X 2987978 6175 49 6224 2981754 2981754 2480339 6175 49 6224 2474115 2474115 Pt X, Line 2 CSE is exempt from federal income taxes under 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Under the Code, however, income from certain activities not related to the organizations tax-exempt purpose may be subject to taxation as unrelated business income. The organization had no income from unrelated business activities in 2024 and was, therefore, not required to file Federal Form 990-T (Exempt Organization Business Income Tax Return). The organization believes that it has appropriate support for all tax positions taken, and as such, does not have any uncertain tax positions that are material to the financial statements. Pt XI, Line 2d Cost of Goods Sold $49 Pt XII, Line 2d Cost of Goods Sold $49 X X X X X true Alexis Stratton Grant Writer false 1336220 19501 1316719 1336220 19501 1316719 AL AK AR CA CO CT DC FL GA IL KS KY ME MD MA MI MN MS NV NH NJ NM NY NC OH OK OR PA RI SC TN VA WA WV WI true Queer Med 215 Church St Suite 102 Decatur GA 30030 821820203 10000 Patient Care Your Choices Center for Reproductive Health 1203 Poplar Ave Memphis TN 38104 814319011 501(c)3 30000 Patient Care 1 1 Southern Equality Fund Grants 639 388083 Pt I Line 2 All organization and individuals seeking funding through CSEs Southern Equality Fund must submit a standard grant application to determine eligibility. In order to be eligible for a grant, the proposed work must align with CSEs mission statement, the groups must demonstrate financial need for the proposed work, and the group must be compliant with guidelines for 501c3 activities. All applications are reviewed by a grant selection committee, which determines fit using a pre-determined set of funding priorities which are applied accross all granting cycles. Documentaiton for each grant awarded includes: (1) grantee information and amount disbursed are logged into a secure database; (2) applications are saved to provide a record of the specific activities that were funded; and (3) 501c3 determination letter or a completed W-9 is collected and saved in the grantees file. Though we do not require a signed grant agreement letter, the grant notification language states that by accepting the funds, groups and individuals agree to: 1) Only spend the funds awarded by CSE toward the activities listed in the grant application; 2)Not spend funds in any way that would jeopardize a 501(c)3 or Public Charity Status; 3)Contact CSE if changes need to be made to the project, or if funds to be used for other purposes; 4)Be solely responsible for your programs, staff and volunteers and report of expenses; 5)Communicate with CSE staff about the profess of their work. If groups are not able to provide a financial report within the required period of time, or there is evidence that the funds were not used in conformity with 501(c)3 requirements, we will request for all awarded funds to be returned to CSE. If checks are not cashed within 90 days, we will cancel the payment, and the corresponding grant award. If funding is awarded to another 501(c)3 organization, we do not collect financials. Pt VI, Line 11b The 990 is prepared by independent accountants, reviewed by management, presented to the Board for review, proposed revisions and final approval. Pt VI, Line 12c Enforced as necessary. Any Board Member with a conflict of interest on any specific issue informs the Board and abstains from voting on the issue. Pt VI, Line 15a In the annual budgeting process, the Board approves a budget line for aggregate salary expense. Thereafter, individual salaries and salary increases for all employees are determined by the Board based on assessment of performance and regular assessment of comparable salary information for non-profit organizations with similar budgets. Pt VI, Line 18 Forms 1023 and 990 are available upon request. The Form 990 is also published on Campaign for Southern Equalitys website and on GuideStar. Pt VI, Line 19 Governing documents and reviewed financial statements are available upon request. Pt XI Campaign for Southern Equalitys audited financials were completed after the Form 990 was filed, and a reduction in grants receivable was identified in the audit. Pt III, Line 2 Campaign for Southern Equality launched a new program in response to Hurricane Helene to provide services and relief to people impacted by the storm.