Who We are

Member Organizations

Equality Federation has become the leading movement builder, national network, and strategic partner to our 50+ state-based LGBTQ+ advocacy organizations.

Connect with your state

IYG

Indiana

Creates safer spaces and provides programming that empowers LGBTQ+ young people and amplifies their voices.

https://www.iyg.org/

Fairness Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania

Statewide civil rights advocacy organization dedicated to fair treatment and civil rights for LGBTQ Pennsylvanians.

https://www.fairnesspenn.org/

Catalyst Montana

Montana

Uplifts low-income and marginalized Montanans through community organizing, policy advocacy, research, and leadership development.

https://www.catalystmt.org/

Transgender Education Network of Texas (TENT)

Texas

Largest statewide, BIPOC trans-led, trans-focused policy, education, and advocacy organization in Texas.

https://www.transtexas.org

ReJAC

New Orleans, LA

New Orleans network sharing resources and implementing projects within a reproductive justice framework for Southerners' access to reproductive healthcare.

https://www.rejacnola.org/

Lavender Rights Project

Seattle, Washington

Elevates power and leadership of the Black intersex and gender-diverse community through legal services, social services, and advocacy.

https://www.lavenderrightsproject.org/

BlaqOut

Kansas City, MO

Nonprofit improving healthcare access and creating a safe space for Kansas City's Black LGBTQ+ community.

https://blaqout.org/

Transgender Resource Center of New Mexico

Albuquerque, New Mexico

Supports transgender, nonbinary, and gender-nonconforming communities through direct services, education, and advocacy.

https://tgrcnm.org/

Gender Justice

St. Paul, MN

Dismantles legal, structural, and cultural barriers to gender equity; ensures people of all genders have rights to bodily autonomy, safety, and health.

https://www.genderjustice.us/

Equality Connecticut

Hartford, CT

Queer-led grassroots organization advancing the rights, health, history, and culture of the LGBTQIA+ community in Connecticut.

https://eqct.org/

GSAFE

Madison, WI

Creates just schools for LGBTQ+ youth in Wisconsin.

https://gsafewi.org/

OutNebraska

Lincoln, NE

Empowers and grows LGBTQ+ communities in Nebraska through advocacy, civic engagement, and community investment.

https://outnebraska.org/

Alliance for Full Acceptance

Charleston, SC

Achieves, nurtures, and defends equality and full acceptance for LGBTQ people in South Carolina.

https://www.affa-sc.org/

New York City LGBT Center

New York, NY

Empowers LGBT people and builds community; advocates for justice and opportunity in New York City.

https://gaycenter.org/

North Dakota Human Rights Coalition

Fargo, ND

Statewide membership-based organization increasing human rights visibility and changing laws that prevent North Dakotans from enjoying full rights.

https://www.ndhrc.org/

TransOhio

Burton, OH

Serves Ohio's transgender and ally communities through services, education, support, and advocacy to improve health, safety, and quality of life.

https://www.transohio.org/

Silver State Equality

North Las Vegas, NV

Nevada's statewide LGBTQ+ civil rights organization bringing community voices to institutions of power for full equality.

https://silverstateequality.org/

PROMO

St. Louis, MO

Confronts systemic inequities to liberate the full spectrum of the LGBTQ+ community in Missouri from discrimination and oppression.

http://promomissouri.org

Outfront Minnesota

Minneapolis, MN

Creates a Minnesota where LGBTQ people are free to be themselves, love who they love, and live without fear of violence or discrimination.

https://www.outfront.org/

MassEquality

Worcester, MA

Leading statewide grassroots advocacy organization ensuring everyone in Massachusetts can thrive without discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity.

https://massequality.org/

Garden State Equality

Asbury Park, NJ

New Jersey's largest LGBTQ+ advocacy organization, with 150,000+ members, advancing equality through education and advocacy.

https://www.gardenstateequality.org/

Freedom Oklahoma

Oklahoma City, OK

Secures lived equality and legal protection for LGBTQ people through advocacy, public education, coalition building, and civic empowerment.

https://www.freedomoklahoma.org/

Equality Ohio

Cleveland, OH

Identifies and transforms systems and institutions so LGBTQ+ Ohioans can fully access legal and lived equality.

https://equalityohio.org/

Equality North Carolina

Raleigh, NC

Builds LGBTQ+ power through advocacy, education, and storytelling in pursuit of racial and social justice.

https://equalitync.org/

Equality New Mexico

Albuquerque, NM

Trusted partner uplifting LGBTQ New Mexicans' voices and leadership toward equity, full access, and sustainable wellness.

https://eqnm.org/

Equality Michigan

Kalamazoo, MI

Statewide anti-violence and advocacy organization serving Michigan's LGBTQ and HIV-affected communities for over 20 years.

https://equalitymi.org/

Arkansas Black Gay Men's Forum

Little Rock, AR

Nonprofit addressing health, social, and economic disparities among Black Americans; empowers and unites Black gay men through programs and dialogue.

https://arbgmf.org/

Wyoming Equality

Cheyenne, WY

Achieves equity for LGBTQ Wyomingites by building inclusive communities, shifting hearts and minds, and achieving policy victories.

https://wyomingequality.org/

Fair Wisconsin

Madison, WI

Envisions a fair, safe, and inclusive society where LGBTQ people are treated with dignity and respect.

https://fairwisconsin.com/

Fairness West Virginia

Charleston, WV

Statewide civil rights advocacy organization dedicated to fair treatment and civil rights for LGBTQ West Virginians.

https://fairnesswv.org/

Equality Virginia

Richmond, VA

Statewide non-partisan education, outreach, and advocacy organization seeking equality for LGBTQ Virginians, founded in 1989.

www.equalityvirginia.org

Equality Texas

Austin, TX

Secures full equality for LGBTQ Texans through political action, education, community organizing, and collaboration.

https://www.equalitytexas.org/

Tennessee Equality Project

Nashville, TN

Promotes and sustains equality for LGBTQ persons in Tennessee through fair laws and elimination of prejudice and discrimination.

http://tnep.org/

The Transformation Project

Sioux Falls, Sd

Supports transgender youth and families in South Dakota, working to build communities that embrace transgender neighbors and enable authentic living.

www.transformationprojectsd.org

Equality South Dakota

Brookings, Sd

Statewide advocacy organization dedicated to achieving equality for all people regardless of sexual orientation and gender identity.

www.eqsd.org

FreeState Justice

Baltimore, MD

Legal advocacy organization improving the lives of low-income LGBTQ Marylanders.

https://freestate-justice.org/

EqualityMaine

Portland, ME

Oldest and largest statewide organization dedicated to a fair and just society for LGBTQ Mainers.

www.equalitymaine.org

Fairness Campaign

Louisville, KY

Kentucky's LGBTQ advocacy organization working for comprehensive civil rights legislation and to dismantle systemic racism.

https://www.fairness.org/

Forum for Equality

New Orleans, LA

Louisiana's LGBT human rights organization working toward a discrimination-free society through community organizing, education, and political engagement.

https://www.forumforequality.org/

Louisiana Trans Advocates

Baton Rouge, LA

Advances core human rights of self-determination and expression for trans, nonbinary, and gender-nonconforming people in Louisiana.

https://www.latransadvocates.org/

One Iowa

West Des Moines, IA

Statewide LGBTQ organization preserving and advancing equality through grassroots efforts, advocacy, and education.

https://oneiowa.org/

Georgia Equality

Atlanta, GA

Advances fairness, safety, and opportunity for LGBTQ communities and allies throughout Georgia.

https://georgiaequality.org/

Equality Illinois

Chicago, IL

Builds a better Illinois by advancing equal treatment and full acceptance of the LGBTQ community.

www.equalityillinois.us

Equality Florida

Orlando, FL

Largest civil rights organization dedicated to securing full equality for Florida's LGBTQ community.

https://www.eqfl.org/

Equality Delaware

Middletown, DE

Promotes dignity, safety, and equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer Delawareans.

www.equalitydelaware.org

Basic Rights Oregon

Portland, OR

Ensures equality for LGBTQ Oregonians by building a politically powerful movement, shifting public opinion, and achieving policy victories.

http://www.basicrights.org/

Equality Arizona

Phoenix, AZ

Leading statewide LGBTQ advocacy organization fighting for full social, economic, and political inclusion of LGBTQ people in Arizona.

www.equalityarizona.org

Equality California

Los Angeles, CA

Brings LGBTQ voices to institutions of power in California and the U.S.; advances civil rights and social justice through advocacy and mobilization.

www.eqca.org

One Colorado

Denver, CO

Secures protections and opportunities for LGBTQ Coloradans and their families.

https://one-colorado.org/