About Spectrum Institute
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Spectrum Institute is a nonprofit organization which was incorporated in the State of California in 1987.  It has been designated by the IRS as a private operating foundation with 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status. (Tax. I.D. No. 91-196269)  Donations are tax deductible under federal law. From its inception as a nonprofit, the focus of the organization's research, education, and advocacy efforts has been to secure justice and equal rights for a wide range of marginalized and disadvantaged populations, including sexual minorities, single people, diverse families, and people with disabilities.  From 1987 to 2024, the goals of the organization were advanced by: conducting webinars; publishing commentaries, policy reports and newsletters; filing legal briefs in test cases; and providing consulting services. Spectrum Institute now advances this mission by making an archive of its materials available online for the benefit of scholars, students, lawyers, health professionals, and others.  By doing this, we hope to inspire and empower a new generation of justice-oriented researchers, educators, service providers, and advocates.
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