Nonprofit · EIN 94-3402601
EQUAL ACCESS INTERNATIONAL
Also known as EQUAL ACCESS
Tax-exempt · WASHINGTON, DC 20036
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $11,460,639 | $11,492,618 | -$31,979 | $4,385,587 | $2,625,915 | $1,759,672 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $10,450,824 | $11,108,519 | -$657,695 | $4,874,988 | $3,083,337 | $1,791,651 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $11,422,176
- of which government grants
- $6,929,838
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $37,721
- Other revenue
- $742
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $2,203,152
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $733,247
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,948,334
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $4,786,511
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $62,533
- Accounting fees
- $493,329
- Occupancy
- $262,462
- Travel
- $1,032,263
- Program services (functional)
- $9,329,172
- Management and general (functional)
- $2,159,446
- Fundraising (functional)
- $4,000
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $4,874,988
- Total assets, end of year
- $4,385,587
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,625,915
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,759,672
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,759,672
- Gross receipts
- $11,460,639
- Employees
- 19
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 2000
- State of legal domicile
- CA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graham Couturier | President and CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $222,860 | $51,122 |
| Alan P Bobbett | Chief of Party Highest-paid employee | 40 | $199,490 | $61,878 |
| Valentina Justice | CFO Officer | 40 | $202,476 | $45,486 |
| Nancy E McDonald | Senior Director of Programs/Secretary of Board Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $183,227 | $28,076 |
| Assetou Barry | Practice Area Director Highest-paid employee | 40 | $136,125 | $9,073 |
| James Tobin | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Saswati Paul | Deputy Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ronni Goldfarb | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mary Beth Garber | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Fatima Askira | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Carla Koppell | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Christopher Wolf | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Amina Rasul | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ashok Regmi | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graham Couturier | President and CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $248,014 | $48,205 |
| Valentina Justice | CFO Officer | 40 | $197,687 | $44,437 |
| Alan P Bobbett | Chief of Party Highest-paid employee | 40 | $180,611 | $42,665 |
| Nancy E McDonald | Senior Director of Programs Officer | 40 | $179,195 | $25,254 |
| Marco Konings | Sr. Director of Business Development Highest-paid employee | 40 | $108,862 | $7,778 |
| Assetou Barry | Practice Area Director Highest-paid employee | 40 | $102,917 | $6,216 |
| Byron Radcliffe Since 1023 | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Saswati Paul | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| James TobinBoard Chair until | 10/23) Member/Chair Emeritus Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ronni Goldfarb | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mary Beth Garber | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Fatima Askira | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Carla Koppell | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Christopher Wolf | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Harini Krishnan Resigned 1023 | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Amina Rasul Joined 1192023 | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ashok Regmi Joined 1192023 | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1001 CONNECTICUT AVE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20036-5504
- In care of
- % RONNI GOLDFARB
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Graham Couturier, 1001 Connecticut Avenue NW 205, Washington, DC 20036
- Signed the 990
- Valentina Justice, Chief Financial Officer
- Phone
- (202) 975-1318
- Website
- www.equalaccess.org
- Return prepared by
- Rogers & Company PLLC
Mission
To create positive social change for millions of under-served people across the developing world by providing critically needed information and education through innovative media, appropriate technology and direct community engagement.
Program accomplishments
- Cote d'Ivoire Programs: Resilience for Peace (R4P) -CI07The R4P program demonstrated success in strengthening community resilience against violent extremism (VE) in northern Cte d'Ivoire in 2024. Through innovative approaches and evidence-based programming, R4P effectively addressed key drivers of fragility while building sustainable mechanisms for peace and stability in one of West Africa's most strategic border regions. According to an external evaluation conducted in August 2024, "R4P's approach contributed to mitigating key drivers of VE through action-oriented research that facilitated understanding of VE dynamics in the northern border regions and informed Government of Cte d'Ivoire responses to VE. The program's achievements were particularly notable in three core areas: improving governance and state-citizen relations, strengthening natural resource management and conflict resolution, and developing a robust community media ecosystem that effectively countered extremist narratives.Innovative Collaboration for Enhancing Civil Military Engagement in Northern Cte d'Ivoire (ICE) - CI09In 2024, EAI implemented the Dutch-funded ICE project to expand work with the CCMs (Civil-Military Committees / Cellules Civilo-Militaires) in northern Cte d'Ivoire. Through ICE, the Resilience for Peace team facilitated high-level participation of Security and Defense Forces in program events, fostering positive perceptions of local resilience initiatives. The project is implemented in partnership with Indigo Cote d'Ivoire and Elva Community Engagement. Promoting an Inclusive West Africa (PIWA) CI10PIWA launched in late September 2024 seeking to address the challenges faced by the Fulbe community, a marginalized group in Coastal West Africa. Through comprehensive approaches, the project laid the groundwork to build the Fulbe community's capacity and promote their inclusion and equitable participation in decision-making processes in Cote d'Ivoire. By empowering Fulbe leaders and fostering collaboration with government leaders and diverse ethnic groups, PIWA will promote social cohesion and reduce marginalization.Fortuna Mining Corps Sustainability National Partnership Program CI11 In 2024, EAI implemented a project with FMC's Sustainability National Partnership Program in Cote d'Ivoire that included the following activities: research activity regarding citizen usage of community health centers, expanding support for gardening activities for women and young people, supporting the marketing and production of honey and poultry to diversify income streams, and support for literacy centers.Expenses $4,335,565 · grants $940,928
- Kenya and Somalia Programs:Nabadaynta Soomaaliya SO03Nabadaynta Soomaaliya expanded from the core districts of Kismayo and Baidoa to Doolow and Xudur in Somalia in 2024, expanding both the scope and staffing of the programme. In 2024, Nabadaynta produced the first season of the Xaqdowhr radio drama focusing on discrimination and inequity in security and justice; conducted listening, discussion and action groups (LDAGs) in both Kismayo and Baidoa; deployed 32 Justice promoters (community paralegals), and formed Action Groups out of the Area-Based Problems process in all four districts. EAI worked through Somali Gargaar Relief Development Organization/GREDO (who implement activities in Xudur and Baidoa), Wajir South Development Association/WASDA (Kismayo), and Active in Development Aid/ADA (Doolow), as well as international sub-partners BBC Media Action (radio mentorship and capacity building), and Perspective Media (soap opera production).Expenses $3,154,643 · grants $1,106,835
- Nigeria Programs:Securing Nigerian Communities (SNC) NG21In 2024, the SNC project strengthened and expanded the Early Warning Early Response (EWER) mechanisms established in previous years of the project working in collaboration with the Civilian Security Platforms and Community Accountability Forums, and training new and existing members on peacebuilding, civilian security, advocacy, and mediation efforts. The project also connected these groups with local resource organizations that will continue to collaborate with them beyond the project funding. SNC continued to support the implementation of Local Action Plans drafted in previous years in each community, garnering community and local government support and buy-in. As part of the project, EAI launched a new partnership with Carefronting Centre. Strengthening Media Support for Community Accountability Measures, Phase 3 (SMS4CAM 4) NG23EAI is a subawardee to Network AREWA24, Ltd. on this iteration of the SMS4CAM project. In this role, in 2024, EAI supported the AREWA24 team with report writing, drafting stories of change, and providing capacity building around financial reporting and budget and grant management.Expenses $913,391 · grants $66,035
- Other Programs (Pakistan, Tajikistan , Burkina, Nepal, and Philippines):Sahel Collaboration and Communication (Burkina Faso and Niger) -SH06SCC (Sahel Collaboration and Communication) continued to promote USAID's resilience story and brand in 2024 through media events, workshops, social media, radio, print, video, and other strategic communications. In particular, SCC shared radio products and podcast episodes through the Sahel Resilience podcast on Spotify. Communications efforts highlighted collaboration among USAID (United States Agency of International Development) partners and USAID successes by sector with the aim of increased knowledge and recognition of USAID's technical leadership and enhanced communication of programming and results. Change Start at Home NP34 In 2024, "Change Starts at Home" was implemented in 10 wards of Nawalparasi, Nepal and achieved reductions in intimate partner violence (IPV) and improvements in communication, relationship quality, and financial decision-making through a combination of direct engagement and radio broadcasts and social media. The programme employed a three-phase diffusion strategy for behavior change across communities, fostering improved gender norms outcomes in financial decision-making, relationship quality, and reduced in-law violence. Positive changes in IPV and gender norms spread to surrounding communities were also reported, while the program sought to instutionalize its approach within designated Violence Free Community (VFC) Committees to maintain prevention efforts. Fostering Religious Tolerance for Peace (FRTP) AF88 In 2024, the Fostering Religious Tolerance Program (FRTP) made significant strides in Pakistan and Tajikistan, promoting religious tolerance, human rights, and support for Afghan refugees. FRTP empowered individuals through a comprehensive approach that combined training, awareness campaigns, and resource dissemination in order ot equip refugees with the necessary skills and information to navigate their new environment effectively. In 2024, EAI collaborated with local implementation partners, Afghan refugee communities, and advisory groups to develop practical training materials, conduct community-based dialogue sessions, and produce impactful radio and online campaigns. Communities and Schools Leading in the Fight Against Terrorism (CS- LIFT), Phase III PH03In 2024, CS-LIFT began its third phase with new funding from the Department of State. Launched in September 2024, the project aimed to expand its reach to XXX new schools in Mindanao and Region 12. The project's grade 10 curriculum uses a peace education model and competencies across subjects and is complemented by radio programming, Listening and Discussion Action Groups (LDAG), and the successful #OURmindaNOW messaging hub to promote social change and peace education initiatives. By training young leaders through the Peace Promotion Fellowship and Tech Camps, the project aims to positively influence youth both in and out of school in communities at risk of violent extremism.Expenses $925,573 · grants $89,354
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 94-3402601
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2001
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Voluntary health associations and medical disciplines (G81)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $4,385,587
- Income (IRS master file)
- $11,460,639
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $11,460,639 | $11,492,618 | $4,385,587 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $10,450,824 | $11,108,519 | $4,874,988 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $11,284,507 | $12,086,648 | $5,050,850 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 94-3402601).
Questions about EQUAL ACCESS INTERNATIONAL
- What is the EIN of EQUAL ACCESS INTERNATIONAL?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of EQUAL ACCESS INTERNATIONAL is 94-3402601.
- Is EQUAL ACCESS INTERNATIONAL tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2001.
- Are donations to EQUAL ACCESS INTERNATIONAL tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does EQUAL ACCESS INTERNATIONAL file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of EQUAL ACCESS INTERNATIONAL due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did EQUAL ACCESS INTERNATIONAL last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of EQUAL ACCESS INTERNATIONAL?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Graham Couturier.
- Who are the officers and directors of EQUAL ACCESS INTERNATIONAL?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 14 people; 5 received compensation from the organization, the highest $222,860 (Graham Couturier, President and CEO).
- How much revenue does EQUAL ACCESS INTERNATIONAL have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $11,460,639, expenses of $11,492,618 and total assets of $4,385,587 at year end.
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