American Foundation for Equal Rights

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American Foundation for Equal Rights
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Basic facts
Location:Los Angeles, California
Type:501(c)(3)
Founder(s):Chad Griffin
Year founded:2009

The American Foundation for Equal Rights (AFER) was a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2009 that, according to its website, aimed for what it described as "full federal marriage equality for all Americans."[1] The organization sponsored a federal lawsuit against Proposition 8.[1] AFER was founded by Chad Griffin.[2] The organization ceased operations in 2015.[3]

Mission

According to AFER's website, its mission was the following:[4]

"The American Foundation for Equal Rights is dedicated to protecting and advancing equal rights for every American."[5]

Background

The American Foundation for Equal Rights was founded in 2009.[1]

Work

The American Foundation for Equal Rights sponsored a federal lawsuit against Proposition 8.[1] In 2014 the organization also carried out a public awareness campaign about LGBT issues.[6]

Finances

The following is a breakdown of the finances for the American Foundation for Equal Rights for fiscal years 2012-2014.[6][7][8]

Annual assets and expenses for AFER, 2012-2014
Fiscal Year Total Assets Total Revenue Total Expenses
2014 $55,167 $327,764 $770,852
2013 $498,256 $1,236,778 $2,776,193
2012 $2,037,672 $2,522,318 $1,838,963

Tax status

The American Foundation for Equal Rights is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization. Its 501(c) designation refers to a section of the U.S. federal income tax code concerning charitable, religious, and educational organizations.[9] Section 501(c) of the U.S. tax code has 29 sections that list specific conditions particular organizations must meet in order to be considered tax-exempt under the section. Organizations that have been granted 501(c)(3) status by the Internal Revenue Service are exempt from federal income tax.[10] This exemption requires that any political activity by the charitable organization be nonpartisan in nature.[11]

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