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Embracing Equity Inc

EIN 84-4784245 · Austin, TX

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak36 out of 100GovernanceStrong97 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Raising each dollar of donations cost 370 cents.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

EMBRACING EQUITY CULTIVATES THE MINDSETS AND PRACTICES NECESSARY TO CREATE AN AFFIRMING, INCLUSIVE, AND EQUITABLE EDUCATIONAL ECOSYSTEM.

Income
$569,677
Spending
$1.2 million
Spent on programs
57%
Reserves
4.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 89%
Employees
7
Volunteers
5
Highest pay
$285,256, president & ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 36 out of 100. Higher than 8% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 25% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 104% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 41% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    57% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 370 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 97 out of 100. Higher than 93% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 6 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. $341,657 spent. PROGRAM SERVICES EMBRACING EQUITY OFFERS SCAFFOLDED PROGRAM SERVICES AT THE INDIVIDUAL, INTERPERSONAL, AND INSTITUTIONAL LEVELS IN ORDER TO EFFECTIVELY IMPACT SYSTEMIC CHANGE. DURING THIS PERIOD, EMBRACING EQUITY SUPPORTED OVER 50 LEADERS ACROSS MINNESOTA, NEW MEXICO, AND THE US THROUGH OUR CUSTOMIZED LEADERSHIP RESIDENCIES, WHICH COMBINE EQUITY AUDITS, COACHING, AND PEER LEARNING WITH ACTION-ORIENTED IMPLEMENTATION SUPPORT. EMBRACING EQUITY ALSO PARTNERED WITH MORE THAN 20 ORGANIZATIONS NATIONWIDE, PROVIDING ANTI-RACISM AND EQUITY-CENTERED PROFESSIONAL LEARNING TO 300+ EDUCATORS, NONPROFIT LEADERS, AND FUNDERS.
  2. $195,553 spent. INNOVATION AND EVALUATIONAS A CUTTING-EDGE NONPROFIT, EMBRACING EQUITY INVESTS IN INNOVATION AND CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT TO MEET THE EVOLVING CHALLENGES OF EQUITY WORK. IN 2024, WE PILOTED A SPANISH-LANGUAGE COHORT TRAINING TO SUPPORT EDUCATORS AND CAREGIVERS IN BUILDING EQUITY-CENTERED LEADERSHIP AND WELLNESS PRACTICES. WE ALSO ALIGNED OUR TEACHING FOR EQUITY CURRICULUM WITH NAEYC STANDARDS AND PILOTED IT WITH TEACHER PREPARATION PROGRAMS IN NEW MEXICO, ENSURING THAT NEW TEACHERS ARE EQUIPPED WITH RACIAL EQUITY LITERACY AND IDENTITY-AFFIRMING PRACTICES AS PART OF THEIR PROFESSIONAL FORMATION. THESE EFFORTS HELP US STRENGTHEN SYSTEMS FROM TEACHER PREPARATION TO STATEWIDE LEADERSHIP PIPELINES.
  3. $125,190 spent. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND OUTREACH EMBRACING EQUITY BELIEVES LASTING CHANGE REQUIRES BUILDING TRUST AND ACCOUNTABILITY IN COMMUNITY AS A CROSS-RACIAL COALITION. OUR VIRTUAL LEARNING COMMUNITY NOW INCLUDES MORE THAN 3,400 MEMBERS AND 6,000 SUBSCRIBERS WHO ACCESS OUR LEARNING JOURNEYS, WEBINARS, AND RESOURCES. IN 2025, WE EXPANDED OUR WEBINAR OFFERINGS THROUGH THE EQUITY IN ACTION SERIES, WHICH HAS DRAWN MORE THAN 300 PARTICIPANTS TO DATE, AND CONTINUED TO HOST LEARNING SPACES THAT PROVIDE IDENTITY-AFFIRMING ENVIRONMENTS FOR REFLECTION, HEALING, AND SOLIDARITY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since July 2020.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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