This week, the San Francisco-based group released tax documents showing an unsurprising, but drastic drop in contributions after the unsuccessful 2008 campaign against the Prop 8 same-sex marriage ban.

Contributions and grants to EQCA were down from about $14 million in 2008 to approximately $6 million in 2009, according to the group's 990 forms prepared for the IRS. The 2008 990s had previously been available.

Funds given to the Equality California Institute, which focuses on education, went from about $8.8 million in 2008 to approximately $1.6 million in 2009.

"We're in a sound and healthy financial situation," EQCA Executive Director Geoff Kors said. "That said, given the economy, it's important to continue to work to increase the donor base and get more people to support the work, not just of Equality California, but all LGBT groups, and really watch expenses."

He said altogether, total contributions for EQCA and the institute this year come to $5.8 million, through October.