MassEquality Explained
MassEquality is comprised of two separate corporate entities: MassEquality.org, the Campaign for Equality, Inc. and the MassEquality Education Fund, Inc.
Both organizations are working to protect Massachusetts' first-in-the-nation equal marriage rights for same-sex couples and to advance equality for lesbians, gay men, bisexuals and transgender people in the Commonwealth.
While there is some overlap in the work done by each entity, certain activities are done by one organization and not the other.
MassEquality.org, the Campaign for Equality, Inc.
MassEquality.org is a Massachusetts corporation operating as a 501(c)(4) social welfare organization. Activities performed by MassEquality.org include:
- Legislative lobbying
- Grassroots lobbying, including canvassing, field organizing, and electronic advocacy
- Issue advocacy
MassEquality Education Fund, Inc.
The MassEquality Education Fund, Inc., is a 501(c)(3) organization. Activities performed by the MassEquality Education Fund include:
- Opinion polling and research
- Educational advertising
- Media relations
- Education and outreach to specific communities
- Work with leaders around the country to build a stronger movement for marriage equality
Supporting MassEquality
You may make a contribution to MassEquality.org, the MassEquality Education Fund, or both. A contribution to either organization will be used to protect marriage equality in Massachusetts.
Contributions to MassEquality.org or MassEquality PAC, while critically important, are not tax-deductible. You can make a tax-deductible gift only to the MassEquality Education Fund.
To support the crucial political work of MassEquality.org with a non-tax-deductible gift, visit the MassEquality Contribution page. To make a tax-deductible gift to the MassEquality Education Fund, please visit the MassEquality Education Fund contribution page.