Totals
- Total revenue
- $211,438
- Total expenses
- $316,453
- Contributions and grants received
- $191,028
- Grants paid
- $0
- Program service revenue
- $19,239
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $1,171
- Total assets, end of year
- $214,113
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,002
- Net assets or fund balances, end of year
- $212,111
- Program services expenses (Part IX)
- $232,900
- Management and general expenses
- $72,997
- Fundraising expenses
- $10,556
- Program service expenses (Part III)
- $232,900
Program services were 73.6% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.
Line items
Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.
Revenue
Part VIII, the statement of revenue.
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1c · Fundraising events
$2,000
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1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants
$189,028
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2a · Program service revenue: TRAININGS
total $19,239 · related or exempt $19,239
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8a · Fundraising events: gross income
$0
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8a · Fundraising events: contributions included on line 1c
$2,000
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8b · Fundraising events: direct expenses
$0
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8c · Net income from fundraising events
total $0
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11a · Other revenue: MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE
total $1,171 · related or exempt $1,171
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11e · Other revenue, total
$1,171
Functional expenses
Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.
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5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
total $54,360 · program services $16,308 · management and general $32,616 · fundraising $5,436
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7 · Other salaries and wages
total $3,510 · program services $1,053 · management and general $2,106 · fundraising $351
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10 · Payroll taxes
total $13,947 · program services $4,184 · management and general $8,368 · fundraising $1,395
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11b · Fees: legal
total $10,700 · program services $10,700
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11c · Fees: accounting
total $11,147 · program services $3,344 · management and general $6,688 · fundraising $1,115
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12 · Advertising and promotion
total $2,192 · management and general $2,192
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13 · Office expenses
total $29,159 · program services $11,982 · management and general $15,716 · fundraising $1,461
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16 · Occupancy
total $36,476 · program services $36,476
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22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization
total $43 · program services $18 · management and general $23 · fundraising $2
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23 · Insurance
total $3,524 · program services $1,057 · management and general $2,115 · fundraising $352
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24a · Other expenses: OUTSIDE CONTRACT SERVIC
total $146,446 · program services $146,446
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24b · Other expenses: MEMBERSHIP FEES
total $4,437 · program services $1,332 · management and general $2,661 · fundraising $444
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24c · Other expenses: BANK FEES
total $512 · management and general $512
Balance sheet
Part X, book values.
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1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing
beginning of year $310,001 · end of year $183,285
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4 · Accounts receivable
beginning of year $5,875 · end of year $19,578
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9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges
end of year $10,000
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15 · Other assets
beginning of year $1,250 · end of year $1,250
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17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses
end of year $2,002
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27 · Net assets without donor restrictions
beginning of year $241,188 · end of year $136,173
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28 · Net assets with donor restrictions
beginning of year $75,938 · end of year $75,938
Mission and programs · 2024
Mission
OUR MISSION IS TO STRENGTHEN LGBTQ+ YOUTH AND FAMILIES THROUGH ADVOCACY, SUPPORT, EDUCATION, AND CELBRATION. SINCE 2018, COLORS+ HAS BEEN BUILDING A BRIGHTER FUTURE FOR CUYAHOGA COUNTY'S LGBTQ+ YOUTH.(CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)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 TRAINED SPECIALIST. WE BELIEVE THAT SUPPORT THE ENTIRE FAMILY MEANS BETTER SUPPORT FOR EACH KID, SO WE OFFER PEER SUPPORT OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARENTS/GUARDIANS. COLORS+ OFFFERS PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING AND TRAINING SERVICES, FOCUSED ON DIRECT SERVICE PROFESSIONS THAT REGULARLY INTERACT WITH LGBTQ+ YOUTH. ACCUMULATED VALUE OF VOLUNTEER HOURS: $26,084.10.
Activities or mission (Part I)
OUR MISSION IS TO STRENGTHEN LGBTQ+ YOUTH AND FAMILIES THROUGH (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O) ADVOCACY, SUPPORT, EDUCATION, AND CELBRATION. 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 TRAINED SPECIALIST. WE BELIEVE THAT SUPPORT THE ENTIRE FAMILY MEANS BETTER SUPPORT FOR EACH KID, SO WE OFFER PEER SUPPORT OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARENTS/GUARDIANS. COLORS+ OFFFERS PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING AND TRAINING SERVICES, FOCUSED ON DIRECT SERVICE PROFESSIONS THAT REGULARLY INTERACT WITH LGBTQ+ YOUTH. ACCUMULATED VALUE OF VOLUNTEER HOURS: $26,084.10.
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CONNECTIONS DROP-IN: 77 YOUTH SERVED. CONNECTIONS IS OUR FOUNDATIONAL PROGRAM, BUILT TO HONOR THE PRESSING NEED FOR PEER SUPPORT AMONG LGBTQ+ YOUTH. CONNECTIONS IS A DROP-IN PROGRAM, HOSTED ON WEEKDAY AFTERNOONS AS AN OPEN SPACE SO THAT YOUTH CAN ATTEND AFTER SCHOOL AND WHILE MAINTAINING OTHER SCHOOL AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES. THIS PROGRAM FOCUSES ON EMOTIONAL, SOCIAL, AND MENTAL WELLNESS SKILLS: WE OFFER JUDGEMENT-FREE SKILL BUILDING, PERSONAL CONNECTION AND COACHING, SELF-CARE PRACTICES, AND THE OPPORTUNITY TO DEVELOP PEER RELATIONSHIPS IN A SAFE AND VALIDATING ENVIRONMENT. GAME NIGHTS: 25 YOUTH SERVED. THIS PROGRAM ALLOWS YOUTH TO ENGAGE IN PLAY AND PRACTICE SOCIALIZING SKILLS WITH (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O) PEERS.ART THERAPY GROUPS: 54 YOUTH SERVED. YOUTH ARE ABLE TO EXPRESS THEMSELVES CREATIVELY, CONNECCT WITH OTHER YOUTH, AND BUILD HEALTHY COPING SKILLS. FAMILY YOGA:25 YOUTH AND FAMILY MEMBERS SERVED. THIS PROGRAM ALLOWS YOUTH TO BE INVOLVED WITH GENTLE BODY MOVEMENTS AND BUILD PHYSICAL AND MENTAL STENGTH AND AWARENESS. CAMP P.O.W.E.R: 10 YOUTH SERVED. CAMP P.O.W.E.R PROVIDED YOUTH WITH PHYSICAL ACTIVITY CHALLENGES AS WELL AS MENTAL HEALTH ACTIVITIES TO BUILD CONFIDENCE, PERSEVERANCE, SELF-ESTEEM, AND RESILIENCE TO FACE ALL OF LIFE'S CHALLENGES. WE ALSO PROVIDE TRAININGS TO OVER 600 COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND ORGANIZATIONS AND ATTENDED NETWORKING EVENTS AND PROVIDED EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION TO OVER 20,000 PEOPLE AT NETWORKING EVENTS.TRAININGS: 626 INDIVIDUALS SERVED.
Expenses $232,900 · Revenue $20,410
As filed on the 2024 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.
Listed in Part VII
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Colleen CroninCOLLEEN CRONIN
PRESIDENT
- Total calculated
- $43,125
- From this org
- $43,125
- From related orgs
- $0
- Other
- $0
- Hours/week
- 11
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Kristin PeperaKRISTIN PEPERA
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Total calculated
- $25,317
- From this org
- $25,317
- From related orgs
- $0
- Other
- $0
- Hours/week
- 22
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Melissa TomsMELISSA TOMS
TREASURER
- Total calculated
- $11,235
- From this org
- $11,235
- From related orgs
- $0
- Other
- $0
- Hours/week
- 5
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Joyce BenjaminJOYCE BENJAMIN
BOARD MEMBER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Caitlin Cecil-SykesCAITLIN CECIL-SYKES
BOARD MEMBER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
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Evie DuvernayEVIE DUVERNAY
BOARD MEMBER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
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Pete FinnertyPETE FINNERTY
PAST PRESIDENT
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
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Chase Morgan-SwaneyCHASE MORGAN-SWANEY
SECRETARY
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
-
Ryan SmarshRYAN SMARSH
BOARD MEMBER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
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Claire StinedurfCLAIRE STINEDURF
BOARD MEMBER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
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Jehlani WhiteJEHLANI WHITE
BOARD MEMBER
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 1
Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those.
Grants on this return
No itemized grants to organizations on this return.
Provenance
- Return type
- form_990
- Tax year
- 2024
- Filed
- 1 October 2025
- IRS schema version
- 2024v5.2
- Source object
- 202512979349301306
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