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Nonprofit · EIN 27-2363373

EAST TENNESSEE EQUALITY COUNCIL INC

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · KNOXVILLE, TN 37930

Financials

$244K$248K2023$305K$306K2024$380K$336K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of EAST TENNESSEE EQUALITY COUNCIL INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$380,087$335,880$44,207$36,455$1,721$34,734
December 31, 2024990$304,579$305,726-$1,147$589$10,062-$9,473
December 31, 2023990$243,969$247,971-$4,002$2,809$11,135-$8,326
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$380,082
of which government grants
$35,456
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$5
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$83,232
Other salaries and wages
$34,198
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$126,631
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$6,991
Occupancy
$108,245
Travel
$4,668
Program services (functional)
$335,880

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$589
Total assets, end of year
$36,455
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,721
Net assets, end of year
$34,734
Net assets without donor restrictions
$34,734
Gross receipts
$380,087
Employees
0

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
John CampPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
40$83,232
Nathan HigdonTreasurer
Officer
4$0
Kerissa KingSecretary
Officer
4$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Nathan HigdonTreasurer
Officer
0$0
John CampPresident
Officer
0$0
Kerissa KingSecretary
Officer
0$0
Christopher AndersonTrustee
Officer
0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Nathan HigdonTreasurer
Officer
0$0
John CampPresident
Officer
0$0
Kerissa KingSecretary
Officer
0$0
Christopher AndersonTrustee
Officer
0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 30315, KNOXVILLE, TN 37930-0315
In care of
% CHARLES JACKSON
Mailing address (990-N for 2017)
PO Box 30315, Knoxville TN 37930
Principal officer (990-N for 2017)
Sarah Michelle Miller, 6627 Creekhead Dr, Knoxville TN 37909
Signed the 990
Nathan Higdon, Treasurer
Phone
(865) 936-4038
Return prepared by
Blakes Bookkeeping & Business Branding

Mission

The primary purpose of the corporation is to eliminate the prejudice and discrimination against, and to promote awareness and increase acceptance of Gay, Lesbian, Bi-sexual, and Transgendered persons within the communities of East Tennessee through public educational, cultural, and informative discussions, forums, programs, and events.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • In 2025, Knox Pride made a significant impact on the Knoxville community through its resource center and outreach efforts. The Knox Pride Community Resource Center became one of the citys most vital support hubs, operating on a no-barrier model offering free groceries, hygiene products, and clothing with no paperwork or eligibility requirements. Executive Director John Camp reported that the pantry distributed over 172,000 pounds of food in 2025 alone, serving 200300 people a day as need continued to grow. Knox Pride also hosted its annual Pride Night at Zoo Knoxville in June, bringing together families and the broader East Tennessee community for a safe, celebratory event that served as the organizations largest fundraiser of the year. Throughout the year, Knox Pride continued to provide support groups, mental health care services, youth navigation, workforce development, housing, life skills classes, and community events, remaining a cornerstone of support for LGBTQ+ residents across the region.
    Expenses $335,880 · grants $35,456 · revenue $380,082

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
27-2363373
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2014
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$36,455
Income (IRS master file)
$380,087

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
May 15, 2013
Posted by the IRS
August 12, 2013
Reinstated
Effective May 15, 2013

From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$380,087$335,880$36,455XML
990December 2024$304,579$305,726$589XML
990December 2023$243,969$247,971$2,809XML
990December 2022$250,451$260,605$7,764IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2020–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2018–––IRS
990-N for 2017
Officer: Sarah Michelle Miller
December 31, 2017≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 27-2363373).

Questions about EAST TENNESSEE EQUALITY COUNCIL INC

What is the EIN of EAST TENNESSEE EQUALITY COUNCIL INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of EAST TENNESSEE EQUALITY COUNCIL INC is 27-2363373.
Is EAST TENNESSEE EQUALITY COUNCIL INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2013 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2013.
Are donations to EAST TENNESSEE EQUALITY COUNCIL INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does EAST TENNESSEE EQUALITY COUNCIL INC file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of EAST TENNESSEE EQUALITY COUNCIL INC due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did EAST TENNESSEE EQUALITY COUNCIL INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of EAST TENNESSEE EQUALITY COUNCIL INC?
The 990-N for 2017 names Sarah Michelle Miller.
Who are the officers and directors of EAST TENNESSEE EQUALITY COUNCIL INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 3 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $83,232 (John Camp, President).
How much revenue does EAST TENNESSEE EQUALITY COUNCIL INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $380,087, expenses of $335,880 and total assets of $36,455 at year end.

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