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Equal Rights Institute

  • Concord, NC
  • Tax-exempt since July 2014
  • EIN: 46-5687557

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Human Services — Multipurpose and Other / Nonmonetary Support N.E.C. (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$313k (2023)

Expenses
$354k (2023)

Total Assets
$198k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$40.1k (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2014 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$313,074
Expenses
$353,667
Net Income
-$40,593
Net Assets
$158,237
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $249,812
79.8%
Program Services $59,040
18.9%
Investment Income $3,734
1.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $488
0.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $92,759
26.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $148,688
42.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $198,346
Total Liabilities $40,109
Net Assets $158,237
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Josh Brahm (President) $92,117 $0 $0
Brien Downie (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Ardee Coolidge (Director) $0 $0 $0
Adelaide Holmes (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Nicholas Taylor (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 18, 2024

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$399,791
Expenses
$443,239
Net Income
-$43,448
Net Assets
$198,830
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $324,255
81.1%
Program Services $76,272
19.1%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$736
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $98,329
22.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $154,068
34.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $237,161
Total Liabilities $38,331
Net Assets $198,830
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Josh Brahm (President) $118,057 $0 $0
Nicholas Taylor (Treasurer) $3,500 $0 $0
Brien Downie (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Nathan Hitchen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Adelaide Holmes (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Aug. 4, 2023

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$437,548
Expenses
$371,737
Net Income
$65,811
Net Assets
$242,278
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $404,715
92.5%
Program Services $33,962
7.8%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$3,629
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $2,500
0.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $92,254
24.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $178,552
48.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $242,278
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $242,278
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Josh Brahm (President) $92,254 $0 $0
Brien Downie (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Nathan Hitchen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Adelaide Holmes (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Nicholas Taylor (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 11, 2022

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$474,520
Expenses
$354,224
Net Income
$120,296
Net Assets
$176,467
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $329,297
69.4%
Program Services $145,223
30.6%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $203,852
57.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $52,797
14.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $176,467
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $176,467
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Josh Brahm (President) $77,180 $0 $0
David Conley (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Nathan Hitchens (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Brien Downie (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 14, 2021

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$367,932
Expenses
$374,906
Net Income
-$6,974
Net Assets
$130,244
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $333,774
90.7%
Program Services $34,158
9.3%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $200,124
53.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $59,835
16.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $132,196
Total Liabilities $1,952
Net Assets $130,244
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Josh Brahm (President) $65,100 $0 $0
David Conley (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Nathan Hitchens (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Brien Downie (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 10, 2020

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$406,375
Expenses
$360,116
Net Income
$46,259
Net Assets
$137,218
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $381,024
93.8%
Program Services $25,351
6.2%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $62,900
17.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $140,683
Total Liabilities $3,465
Net Assets $137,218
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Josh Brahm (President) $62,900 $0 $0
David Conley (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Nathan Hitchen (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Alice Witt (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brien Downie (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 13, 2019

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$275,423
Expenses
$263,360
Net Income
$12,063
Net Assets
$91,213
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $237,213
86.1%
Program Services $38,263
13.9%
Investment Income $25
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$78
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $102,400
38.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $92,203
35.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $93,397
Total Liabilities $2,184
Net Assets $91,213
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Josh Brahm (President) $65,200 $0 $0
Timothy Brahm (Director) $37,200 $0 $0
David Conley (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Nathan Hitchen (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Alice Witt (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brien Downie (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 14, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$224,091
Expenses
$251,569
Net Income
-$27,478
Net Assets
$79,148
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $208,650
93.1%
Program Services $15,441
6.9%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $62,700
24.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $111,805
44.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $86,882
Total Liabilities $7,734
Net Assets $79,148
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Josh Brahm (President) $62,700 $0 $0
David Conley (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Nathan Hitchen (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Alice Witt (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Aug. 4, 2017

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$237,175
Expenses
$223,199
Net Income
$13,976
Net Assets
$106,335
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $222,049
93.6%
Program Services $15,126
6.4%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $62,700
28.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $98,815
44.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $111,111
Total Liabilities $4,776
Net Assets $106,335
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Josh Brahm (President) $62,700 $0 $0
David Conley (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Phil Friesen (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Nathan Hitchen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Alice Witt (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Aug. 11, 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$165,586
Expenses
$72,771
Net Income
$92,815
Net Assets
$92,815
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $154,247
93.2%
Program Services $11,339
6.8%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $94,981
Total Liabilities $2,166
Net Assets $92,815
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Josh Brahm (President) $31,850 $0
David Conley (Treasurer) $0 $0
Phil Friesen (Secretary) $0 $0
Nathan Hutchen (Director) $0 $0
Alice Witt (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 13, 2015

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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