Equality Sandusky

What it reported doing in 2025

Equality Sandusky advances its charitable mission by providing programs events and community support that promote equality inclusion and the wellbeing of LGBTQ+ individuals and their families in Erie County and the surrounding region. The organization focuses on reducing social isolation increasing visibility and fostering community understanding through education outreach and public events that create safe welcoming spaces for all people. In 2025 Equality Sandusky delivered its largest and most impactful programming to date through Shoreline Pride 2025 a communitywide celebration of LGBTQ+ visibility and inclusion. Shoreline Pride serves as one of the regions only LGBTQ+ public events and provides an essential platform for connection acceptance and community engagement. The event brought together residents families local businesses nonprofits healthcare partners and civic leaders to support diversity and promote equal treatment and dignity for LGBTQ+ people. Shoreline Pride 2025 included a parade festival resource fair and family friendly activities designed to strengthen community ties and increase access to supportive services. The event featured local performers artists and speakers who highlighted LGBTQ+ history culture and lived experiences. Equality Sandusky coordinated vendor spaces for community organizations mental health providers affirming churches and social service agencies to share resources with attendees. This outreach helped connect individuals and families with information on healthcare access youth support crisis resources and affirming community programs. Throughout the year Equality Sandusky also engaged in ongoing community education and outreach efforts. These activities included distributing informational materials participating in local events collaborating with partner organizations and providing opportunities for volunteers and allies to support LGBTQ+ inclusion. These efforts helped increase visibility for LGBTQ+ residents and fostered a more welcoming environment across the region. Equality Sanduskys programs are designed to be accessible to the entire community and are offered without discrimination or financial barriers. The organization relies on volunteers community partnerships and smalldonor support to deliver its mission. All activities directly further the organizations exempt purpose by promoting equality supporting marginalized individuals and strengthening community connection. Through Shoreline Pride 2025 and yearr ound outreach Equality Sandusky continued to fulfill its charitable purpose of advancing inclusion education and community support for LGBTQ+ individuals and families. The organizations programs provided meaningful public benefit by creating safe spaces increasing access to resources and fostering a more equitable and welcoming community for all people.

Financial Efficiency

• Mission deployment rate: 66.4%; rating input score 66
• Program expense ratio: 100%; rating input score 100

Transparency & Controls

• Consistency checks: 100%; rating input score 100; 51st percentile among comparable filings
• Major donor itemization: Yes; rating input score 100

Sustainability

• Operating margin: 33.6%; rating input score 82; 82nd percentile among comparable filings
• Total-asset coverage ratio: 0.51; rating input score 32; 32nd percentile among comparable filings
• Liabilities to assets ratio: Limited
• Officer compensation ratio: 0%; rating input score 56; 56th percentile among comparable filings

Growth

• Program expense growth: Limited
• Revenue growth: Limited
• Asset growth: Limited