Colors Plus
- Assets
- $237.2k
- Revenue
- $328.9k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 3
- Location
- Fairview Park, OH
- Founding
- 05/2018
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 82-4726625
Organization Overview
Colors Plus is located in Fairview Park, OH. The organization was established in 2018. According to its NTEE Classification (O50) the organization is classified as: Youth Development Programs, under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Colors Plus employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Colors Plus is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, Colors Plus generated $328.9k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 2 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 49.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $177.6k during the year ending 12/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
OUR MISSION IS TO STRENGTHEN LGBTQ+ YOUTH AND ALLIES BY PROMOTING INDIVIDUAL AND COMMUNITY WELLNESS. SINCE 2018, COLORS+ HAS BEEN BUILDING A BRIGHTER FUTURE FOR CUYAHOGA COUNTY'S LGBTQ+ YOUTH. COLORS+ OFFERS DIVERSE MENTAL, EMOTIONAL, AND SOCIAL SUPPORT SERVICES FOR LGBTQ+ YOUTH AS YOUNG AS 3 AND UP THROUGH AGE 19, WITH EVERY PROGRAM DESIGNED AND ADMINISTERED BY A LICENSED MENTAL HEALTHCARE SPECIALIST. WE BELIEVE THAT SUPPORT THE ENTIRE FAMILY MEANS BETTER SUPPORT FOR EACH KID, SO WE OFFER INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY COUNSELING AND PEER SUPPORT OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARENTS/GUARDIANS. COLORS+ OFFERS PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING AND TRAINING SERVICES, FOCUSED ON DIRECT SERVICE PROFESSIONS THAT REGULARLY INTERACT WITH LGBTQ+ YOUTH. ACCUMULATED VALUE OF VOLUNTEER HOURS: $26,084.10.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TRANSYOU: 21 YOUTH SERVED. THIS WEEKLY GATHERING INVITES TRANSGENDER AND GENDER EXPANSIVE YOUTH (AGES 11-20) INTO A SAFE SPACE. FACILITATED WITH A FOCUS ON MENTAL HEALTH, THESE CONVERSATIONS ARE WIDE-RANGING AND OFTEN ADDRESS ISSUES FACING YOUTH IN THEIR DAILY LIVES. ATTENDING YOUTH HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO MEET AND BUILD CONNECTIONS WITH OTHER YOUNG FOLKS WITH SIMILAR EXPERIENCES; FEEDBACK FROM ATTENDEES OFTEN REFLECTS THE NECESSITY OF UNDERSTANDING THAT GENDER NONCONFORMING YOUTH ARE NOT ALONE, AND ARE VALID AND PRECIOUS EXACTLY AS THEY ARE. TRANSYOU IS OFFERED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE LGBT COMMUNITY CENTER OF GREATER CLEVELAND. GENDER+ PLAYGROUPS: 30 YOUTH SERVED. PLAYGROUPS OFFER KIDS THE OPPORTUNITY TO PLAY, ENGAGE, COOPERATE, AND CREATE IN A SAFE AND AFFIRMING SPACE WITH OTHER KIDS WHO SHARE THEIR EXPERIENCES. DURING PLAYGROUPS, PARENTS AND FAMILY MEMBERS CAN GATHER IN A SEPARATE SPACE TO SHARE SUPPORT AND INFORMATION. DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS: 8 YOUTH SERVED. BECAUSE PLAY IS A PRIMARY WAY THAT YOUTH CONNECT, COLLABORATE, ENGAGE, AND LEARN, WE OFFER A DUNGEONS & DRAGONS NIGHT FOR LGBTQ+ YOUTH AGES 11-19 EVERY WEEK AND A HALF, ALTERNATING SATURDAYS AND TUESDAYS. THIS ACTIVITY BUILDS STRONG SOCIAL SUPPORT, BUILDS SELF-CONFIDENCE, ALLOWS YOUTH TO EXPLORE THEIR IDENTITY SAFELY, AND ALLOWS PARTICIPANTS TO EXPRESS THEIR CREATIVITY, PROBLEM-SOLVING, AND DECISION-MAKING IN REAL TIME.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Lisa Pepera Deputy Director | Officer | 40 | $40,032 |
Kristen Pepera Executive Director | Officer | 60 | $40,032 |
Ryan Smarsh Secretary | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Skylar Brown Treasurer | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Mary Plank Board Member | Trustee | 0.1 | $0 |
Henry Ng Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $9,660 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $203,910 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $26,084 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $213,570 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $57,660 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $57,660 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $328,890 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $80,064 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $48,039 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $32,221 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $27,400 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $1,260 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $7,199 |
| Advertising and promotion | $792 |
| Office expenses | $3,626 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $19,447 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $900 |
| Insurance | $4,658 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $177,567 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $212,699 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $18,400 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $6,148 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $237,247 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $13,562 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $13,562 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $223,685 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $237,247 |