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TRUE COLORS UNITED INC

EIN 45-2489069 NEW YORK, NY

Revenue 2024
$3,434,660
Expenses 2024
$4,002,076

Program services were 86.5% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

As filed

Subsection
03
NTEE code
R26
Classification
2000
Street
1460 BROADWAY

These codes are the IRS's own and are shown exactly as filed. What each one means is in the Business Master File documentation (opens in a new tab).

Mission and programs · 2024

Mission

TRUE COLORS UNITED IMPLEMENTS INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS TO YOUTH HOMELESSNESS THAT FOCUS ON THE UNIQUE EXPERIENCES OF LGBTQ YOUNG PEOPLE.

Activities or mission (Part I)

INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS TO YOUTH HOMELESSNESS THAT FOCUS ON THE EXPERIENCES OF LGBTQ YOUNG PEOPLE

  • ADVOCACY: TRUE COLORS UNITED WORKS IN WASHINGTON D.C. AND STATE CAPITOLS AROUND THE COUNTRY TO GIVE LGBTQ YOUTH EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS A VOICE IN GOVERNMENT AND TO ENSURE STRONG PUBLIC POLICY IS IN PLACE SO THAT VITAL SOCIAL SERVICES ARE PROPERLY FUNDED AND LGBTQ+ AND BIPOC YOUTH ARE PROTECTED. PROJECTS INCLUDE THE ADMINISTRATIVE PUBLIC POLICY PROJECT, LEGISLATIVE PUBLIC POLICY PROJECT, AND THE STATE INDEX ON YOUTH HOMELESSNESS. TRUE COLORS UNITED ALSO WORKS TO INSPIRE, ENGAGE, AND EMPOWER THE PUBLIC TO GET INVOLVED IN ENDING HOMELESSNESS AMONG LGBTQ+ AND BIPOC YOUTH AND CREATE A WORLD IN WHICH THEY CAN BE THEIR TRUE SELVES. PROJECTS INCLUDE #TRUECOLORSDAY AND THE SAFE HOME CAMPAIGN WITH THE UNITED NATIONS HUMAN RIGHTS OFFICE.

    Expenses $1,593,360

  • TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: TRUE COLORS UNITED PROVIDES TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO COMMUNITIES ON BUILDING SYSTEM-LEVEL RESPONSES TO YOUTH HOMELESSNESS THAT PROVIDE MEANINGFUL OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE TO LEAD AT THE LOCAL LEVEL. THE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE DEPARTMENT WORKS WITH COMMUNITIES THAT HAVE BEEN AWARDED HUD'S YOUTH HOMELESSNESS DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM FUNDING TO SUPPORT THEM IN DEVELOPING A STRONG ACTION PLAN FOR YOUTH COLLABORATION ALONGSIDE FEDERAL PROJECT FUNDING FOR YOUTH SERVICES WHILE BUILDING THEIR COMPETENCIES IN LGBTQ+ AND RACIAL EQUITY.

    Expenses $1,239,658

  • TRAINING AND EDUCATION: TRUE COLORS UNITED WORKS WITH COMMUNITIES AND SERVICE PROVIDERS, SUCH AS SHELTERS, TRANSITIONAL LIVING PROGRAMS, AND OTHER PUBLIC AND PRIVATE HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS AGENCIES, TO ENSURE LGBTQ+ AND BIPOC YOUTH EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS HAVE ACCESS TO THE INCLUSIVE AND AFFIRMING SERVICES THEY NEED. TRUE COLORS UNITED DEVELOPS RESOURCES TO PROVIDE EDUCATION AND TRAINING TO SERVICE PROVIDERS ABOUT LGBTQ+ IDENTITY, DISCRIMINATION, RACIAL EQUITY, YOUTH COLLABORATION, AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT. THESE RESOURCES INCLUDE THE EQUITY HUB, ONLINE LEARNING COMMUNITY, DIGITAL TOOLKITS, VIDEO TRAININGS, AND OTHER SAFE SPACE TOOLS.

    Expenses $593,087

  • TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, INTERNATIONAL, & GENERAL PROGRAM

    Expenses $35,606

As filed on the 2024 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Officers and directors · 2024

As listed in Part VII of the 2024 return, in the order the filer printed them. Each return names its own; this is not a roster the organization keeps with us.

  • ANN OLIVA

    DIRECTOR & PRESIDENT (FROM

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    5

  • JOSEPH AVALLONE

    VICE-PRESIDENT & TREASURER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    5

  • PATRICK POCKLINGTON

    SECRETARY

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    5

  • JASMINE HAYES

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    3

  • MONIQUE KING-VIEHLAND

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    3

  • PRESTON MITCHUM

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    3

  • SARA RAMIREZ

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    3

  • FRANCIS DYLAN WAGUESPACK

    CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

    Total calculated
    $129,166
    From this org
    $110,525
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $18,641
    Hours/week
    40

  • KAHLIB BARTON

    CHIEF PROGRAMS OFFICER

    Total calculated
    $132,621
    From this org
    $112,725
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $19,896
    Hours/week
    40

  • MORGAN JENKINS

    CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

    Total calculated
    $158,356
    From this org
    $155,755
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $2,601
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $155,755
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $2,026
    Nontaxable benefits
    $575
    Filer's total
    $158,356

  • RYAN WHITE

    CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER

    Total calculated
    $139,683
    From this org
    $125,667
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $14,016
    Hours/week
    40

  • JEFFREY KATZ

    SENIOR DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT

    Total calculated
    $129,385
    From this org
    $114,046
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $15,339
    Hours/week
    40

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. A Schedule J breakdown is as filed: base pay, bonus, other, deferred compensation and nontaxable benefits from this organization, with any from related organizations beside each, and the filer's own total. It is shown with the Part VII listing of the same name on the same return. The form gives no key between the two, so that pairing is ours, and is marked matched by us. Earlier years are each on their own filing page.

Filings

  • 2024
    Revenue
    $3,434,660
    Expenses
    $4,002,076
    Contributions
    $3,307,176
    Grants paid
    $0
  • 2023
    Revenue
    $3,386,191
    Expenses
    $6,185,291
    Contributions
    $2,718,085
    Grants paid
    $0
  • 2022
    Revenue
    $5,232,970
    Expenses
    $4,130,680
    Contributions
    $5,223,613
    Grants paid
    $0

The four totals the IRS asks for on Part I of the Form 990, as filed. A dash means the figure was not present on the return — not that it was zero.

Other returns filed

  • 2021 · 990

    Revenue
    $3,601,465
    Expenses
    $2,730,654
    Assets (EOY)
    $3,413,319

  • 2020 · 990

    Revenue
    $3,381,190
    Expenses
    $2,650,042
    Assets (EOY)
    $2,573,277

  • 2019 · 990

    Revenue
    $2,309,709
    Expenses
    $2,441,452
    Assets (EOY)
    $1,870,054

  • 2017 · 990

    Revenue
    $2,000,506
    Expenses
    $1,484,599
    Assets (EOY)
    $736,962

  • 2016 · 990

    Revenue
    $1,182,485
    Expenses
    $1,544,217
    Assets (EOY)
    $236,012

  • 2015 · 990

    Revenue
    $1,551,630
    Expenses
    $1,241,446
    Assets (EOY)
    $605,107

  • 2014 · 990

    Revenue
    $912,013
    Expenses
    $1,128,258
    Assets (EOY)
    $287,218

  • 2013 · 990

    Revenue
    $874,467
    Expenses
    $833,958
    Assets (EOY)
    $490,569

  • 2012 · 990

    Revenue
    not reported
    Expenses
    $313,463
    Assets (EOY)
    $437,799

Nonprofiteer parses Forms 990, 990-EZ and 990-PF, in a window of recent tax years. These returns are recorded from the IRS e-file index, so their figures were extracted by that index rather than read from the return here — treat them as a different source from the filings above, not as more of the same record. A dash means the index carries no figure; Form 990-T listings carry none at all.

Form 990-N e-Postcard, tax year 2011

Tax period
1 January 2011 to 31 December 2011
Principal officer
Lisa Barbaris
Mailing address
630 Ninth Avenue Suite 409New York NY 10036
Website
www.TRUECOLORSFUND.org

As filed, from the IRS e-Postcard file of 19 October 2026. The IRS publishes only each organization's most recent postcard, so earlier years are not shown. A 990-N carries no financial detail. The postcard also gives the principal officer's address, which is not shown here.

Grants made

No itemized grants to organizations. Schedule I is filed only by organizations that granted more than $5,000 to a recipient, so most filers have none.

Grants received

The 10 largest by cash amount. The API serves every itemized grant.

Other IRS files

Auto-Revocation List

Not listed. The IRS publishes this list for organizations whose exemption was automatically revoked for failing to file for three consecutive years.

Publication 78

Listed as of 13 October 2026, under deductibility PC.

These are two separate IRS files on two separate schedules, shown as published and not reconciled with each other. Neither is a statement about whether a contribution is deductible today: 19,245 organizations appear in Publication 78 while the IRS's own revocation file lists them as currently revoked, more than half of those revoked before 2019. Absence from Publication 78 is evidence of nothing, and presence is not evidence either. Verify current status with the IRS before relying on it.

What this page reflects

The registration facts above come from the IRS Business Master File published 13 October 2026 and read 26 October 2026, for every organization at once. Returns through tax year 2024, the newest we have parsed for this organization.