[2] Equality Pennsylvania was founded by Andrew Park in 1996[3] in Philadelphia as the Center for Lesbian and Gay Civil Rights.

Following Martin's resignation in June 2017, the organization closed its Harrisburg office and established an even greater statewide network through the activation of regional chapters and with board members across the Commonwealth.

These candidates include Brian Sims, whose victory in the Democratic Primary in the 182nd District made him the first openly gay member of the Pennsylvania General Assembly.

[7] The organization has also partnered with the Freedom to Marry and the Courage Campaign to attempt to convince Senator Bob Casey to support the Respect for Marriage Act.

[9] The Equality Pennsylvania Educational Fund is the 501(c)(3) wing of the organization which looks to "provide educational programming on LGBT issues, conduct research to understand public opinions, mobilize a community of LGBT people and straight allies, and develop campaigns to build public support for fairness and equality".