Nonprofit · EIN 45-2489069
TRUE COLORS UNITED INC
Tax-exempt · NEW YORK, NY 10036
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $3,434,660 | $4,002,076 | -$567,416 | $105,800 | $102,004 | $3,796 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $3,386,191 | $6,185,291 | -$2,799,100 | $533,802 | -$37,410 | $571,212 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $3,307,176
- of which government grants
- $340,616
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $3,606
- Other revenue
- $123,878
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $261,787
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,778,547
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,551,043
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $13,189
- Occupancy
- $77,039
- Travel
- $112,297
- Program services (functional)
- $3,461,711
- Management and general (functional)
- $349,740
- Fundraising (functional)
- $190,625
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $533,802
- Total assets, end of year
- $105,800
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $102,004
- Net assets, end of year
- $3,796
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $3,796
- Gross receipts
- $3,434,660
- Employees
- 31
- Volunteers
- 7
- Year formed
- 2010
- State of legal domicile
- DE
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MORGAN JENKINS | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $155,755 | $2,601 |
| RYAN WHITE | CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $125,667 | $14,016 |
| KAHLIB BARTON | CHIEF PROGRAMS OFFICER Officer | 40 | $112,725 | $19,896 |
| JEFFREY KATZ | SENIOR DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $114,046 | $15,339 |
| FRANCIS DYLAN WAGUESPACK | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $110,525 | $18,641 |
| ANN OLIVA | DIRECTOR & PRESIDENT (FROM Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSEPH AVALLONE | VICE-PRESIDENT & TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICK POCKLINGTON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JASMINE HAYES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| MONIQUE KING-VIEHLAND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| PRESTON MITCHUM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| SARA RAMIREZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DYLAN WAGUESPACK | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $185,000 | $65,022 |
| MORGAN JENKINS | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $158,413 | $36,381 |
| RYAN WHITE | CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $158,286 | $11,318 |
| KAHLIB BARTON | CHIEF PROGRAMS OFFICER Officer | 40 | $125,000 | $38,410 |
| TWIGGY PUCCI GARON | CHIEF PROGRAMS OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $151,023 | $0 |
| WHITNEY BUNTS | SENIOR DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC POLICY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $113,972 | $0 |
| CHRISTA PRICE | VICE-PRESIDENT OF INNOVATION Highest-paid employee | 40 | $104,053 | $0 |
| ANN OLIVA | DIRECTOR & PRESIDENT (FROM 9/22) Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSEPH AVALLONE | VICE-PRESIDENT & TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICK POCKLINGTON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JASMINE HAYES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| MONIQUE KING-VIEHLAND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| PRESTON MITCHUM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| SARA RAMIREZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1460 BROADWAY, NEW YORK, NY 10036-7329
- In care of
- % GREGORY LEWIS
- Mailing address (990-N for 2011)
- 630 Ninth Avenue Suite 409, New York NY 10036
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- ANN OLIVA, 1460 BROADWAY, NEW YORK, NY 10036
- Principal officer (990-N for 2011)
- Lisa Barbaris, 630 Ninth Avenue Suite 409, New York NY 10036
- Signed the 990
- ANN OLIVA, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (212) 461-4401
- Website
- www.TRUECOLORSFUND.org
- Return prepared by
- CONDON O'MEARA MCGINTY & DONNELLY LLP
Mission
TRUE COLORS UNITED IMPLEMENTS INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS TO YOUTH HOMELESSNESS THAT FOCUS ON THE UNIQUE EXPERIENCES OF LGBTQ YOUNG PEOPLE.
Program accomplishments
- 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 PROGRAMExpenses $35,606
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 45-2489069
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2012
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Civil rights, social action and advocacy (R26)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $105,800
- Income (IRS master file)
- $3,434,660
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $3,434,660 | $4,002,076 | $105,800 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $3,386,191 | $6,185,291 | $533,802 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $5,232,970 | $4,130,680 | $4,732,629 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2011 Officer: Lisa Barbaris | December 31, 2011 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 45-2489069).
Questions about TRUE COLORS UNITED INC
- What is the EIN of TRUE COLORS UNITED INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of TRUE COLORS UNITED INC is 45-2489069.
- Is TRUE COLORS UNITED INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2012.
- Are donations to TRUE COLORS UNITED INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does TRUE COLORS UNITED INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of TRUE COLORS UNITED INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did TRUE COLORS UNITED INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of TRUE COLORS UNITED INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names ANN OLIVA.
- Who are the officers and directors of TRUE COLORS UNITED INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 12 people; 5 received compensation from the organization, the highest $155,755 (MORGAN JENKINS, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER).
- How much revenue does TRUE COLORS UNITED INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $3,434,660, expenses of $4,002,076 and total assets of $105,800 at year end.
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