Founded |
Equality Forum began in 1993 as PrideFest Philadelphia, a non-profit organization hosting 15 regional organizations presenting substantive programs in a weekend. In 1999, PrideFest changed its name to PrideFest America and expanded to seven days. In 2003 the Board renamed the organization to Equality Forum to reflect the inclusion of international programs and an annual Featured Nation.
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Chartered Purpose/Mission |
Equality Forum's mission is to advance national and international GLBT civil rights. Equality Forum undertakes high impact initiatives, produces documentary films, highlights GLBT history and presents annually the largest national and international GLBT civil rights forum.
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Founder and Executive Director |
Malcolm Lazin
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Board Members |
Kevin Ray
Chair |
Michele Bogrette
Vice-Chair |
Louis Thomas
Treasurer |
Brian Gannon
Secretary |
Stephenie Yeung
Member-At-Large |
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| Denise Cohen |
| Chris Higgins |
| Amena Johnson |
| Mike LaMonaca |
| Malcolm Lazin |
| Michelle Marx |
| Steve McCann |
| Mark McClurg |
| Jesse Salazar |
| Erik Schramm |
| Rachelle Lee Smith |
| Ashish Verma |
| Kyle Williams |
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Board of Governors |
Ron Ansin
Chair |
| John Alchin |
| Autumn Bayles |
| Sophie Dagenais |
| Jay Everette |
| Robert Farmer |
| Keith Ferrazzi |
| Scottie Ginn |
| Arthur Kaplan |
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| Sonelius Kendrick-Smith |
| Peter Lichtenthal |
| Duane Perry |
| Marty Sellers |
| Sean Strub |
| Sally Susman |
| John Taylor |
| Louis Thomas |
| David Wheadon |
| Tim Wu |
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Featured Nations |
China (2006)
Canada (2004)
Germany (2003)
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Budget and Fundraising |
Equality Forum is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization that exists through the generous support of its donors. A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll free, within Pennsylvania, 1-800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement.
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Location |
1420 Locust Street
Suite 300
Philadelphia, PA 19102
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