EQUALITY SANDUSKY
EIN 33-3135408 · Lesbian & Gay Rights (R26)
What they do
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 Inclu
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Board and leadership roster (8)
AMANDA SMITH RASNICKSECRETARY
DANIEL TRUITTAT LARGE
ERIN SMITHTREASURER
JAMES OBERGEFELLAT LARGE
JENNIFER SKELDONAT LARGE
MELINDA BILLINGHAMPRESIDENT
MIMI CHICOTELAT LARGE
PATRICK SHEPHERDVICE PRESIDENT
About this charity
- Recognized since
- January 2025
- Location
- 221 E WASHINGTON ST, SANDUSKY, OH 44870-2612
- County
- Erie
- In care of
- Erin Smith
- Primary officer
- Erin Smith, Treasurer
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Filing and classification
- Latest tax year
- 2025
- Tax period began
- January 1, 2025
- Return type
- 990EZ
- NTEE classification
- Lesbian & Gay Rights (R26)
- IRS tax category
- Lesbian & Gay Rights