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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]
See also
- 501(c)(3)
- Chad Griffin
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 American Foundation for Equal Rights, "About Us," accessed March 9, 2015
- ↑ Human Rights Campaign, "Chad Griffin," accessed March 9, 2015
- ↑ Metro Weekly, "Farewell email cites victory on marriage equality and encourages supporters to support HRC's efforts," August 6, 2015
- ↑ Guidestar, "American Foundation for Equal Rights," January 7, 2014
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Guidestar, "American Foundation for Equal Rights IRS Form 990, 2014," accessed June 30, 2017
- ↑ Guidestar, "American Foundation for Equal Rights IRS Form 990, 2013," accessed June 30, 2017
- ↑ Guidestar, "American Foundation for Equal Rights IRS Form 990, 2012," accessed June 30, 2017
- ↑ Internal Revenue Service, "Exempt Purposes - Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3)," accessed January 13, 2014
- ↑ Internal Revenue Service, "Life Cycle of a Public Charity/Private Foundation," accessed July 10, 2015
- ↑ Internal Revenue Service, "Exemption Requirements - 501(c)(3) Organizations," accessed January 13, 2014
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