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Nonprofit · EIN 47-3980272

LOCAL COLOR

Tax-exempt · CAMPBELL, CA 95008

Financials

$1.4M$641K2023$1.5M$1.4M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of LOCAL COLOR by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$1,456,299$1,396,296$60,003$848,256$47,361$800,895
December 31, 2023990$1,369,194$641,142$728,052$869,096$117,507$751,589
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$932,258
Program service revenue
$521,975
Investment income
$3
Net rental income
$675
Other revenue
$2,063

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$84,455
Other salaries and wages
$361,464
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$529,996
Professional fundraising fees
$10,655
Legal fees
$158
Accounting fees
$22,708
Occupancy
$70,437
Depreciation
$1,903
Program services (functional)
$1,033,981
Management and general (functional)
$263,896
Fundraising (functional)
$98,419

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$869,096
Total assets, end of year
$848,256
Total liabilities, end of year
$47,361
Net assets, end of year
$800,895
Land, buildings and equipment
$7,388
Net assets without donor restrictions
$704,448
Net assets with donor restrictions
$96,447
Gross receipts
$1,456,299
Employees
11
Volunteers
100
Year formed
2015
State of legal domicile
CA

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Erin SalazarExecutive Director
Trustee or director, Officer
40$84,455$5,028
Manny FernandezDirector & Treasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0$0
Chad JohnstonDirector
Trustee or director
4$0$0
Amanda HillDirector
Trustee or director
4$0$0
Lisanna DominguezDirector & President
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0$0
Ramiro TorrezDirector
Trustee or director
4$0$0
Antonio MendozaDirector & Secretary
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0$0
Angie GuatemalaDirector
Trustee or director
4$0$0
Ella WesleyDirector
Trustee or director
4$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Erin SalazarExecutive Director
Trustee or director, Officer
40$72,500$5,078
Amelia AbramsonDirector
Trustee or director
4$0$0
Angie GuatemalaDirector
Trustee or director
4$0$0
Nicole LechelerDirector
Trustee or director
4$0$0
Shalonda BaldwinDirector
Trustee or director
4$0$0
Ramiro TorresDirector
Trustee or director
4$0$0
Amanda HillDirector
Trustee or director
4$0$0
Chad JohnstonDirector
Trustee or director
4$0$0
Manny FernandezDirector & Treasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0$0
Antonio MendozaDirector & Secretary
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0$0
Lisanna DominguezDirector & President
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0$0
Samantha HullVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
111 TIMBER COVE DR, CAMPBELL, CA 95008-4122
In care of
% ERIN SALAZAR
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Erin Salazar, PO Box 150, San Jose, CA 95103
Signed the 990
ERIN SALAZAR, Executive Director
Phone
(760) 646-3281
Return prepared by
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Mission

Local Colors mission is to build equitable pathways for local artists and creatives to thrive. We meet our mission by facilitating equitably paid projects for artists; acquiring and developing affordable workspace for local creatives;(Continued at Schedule O, Note 06.)

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • Creative Services. In 2024, Local Colors Creative Services program supported the creation of over 20,000 square feet of murals across 36 projects, directly engaging 64 local artists. These public and private commissions included highly visible installations in San Jos, Milpitas, and San Mateo, bringing vibrancy to commercial corridors and community hubs alike. In addition to mural production, this program expanded capacity by hiring a second full-time team member, allowing Local Color to meet growing demand for high-quality public art. Highlights include mural restoration work in partnership with the San Jos Downtown Association and the stewardship of beloved pieces such as Threads Woven by Jimmy Paints and Recuerdos del Este by Edgar Ochoa. This work advanced the organizations mission by increasing artist compensation, expanding access to public art, and reinvesting in the cultural infrastructure of the city.
    Expenses $535,541 · revenue $386,955
  • Creative Spaces. In 2024, Local Color provided over 23,000 square feet of affordable, collaborative workspace to 40 artists and 7 creative organizations across San Jos. Through the Creative Spaces program, Local Color ensured ongoing access to safe, functional space for creative production, rehearsal, and exhibition. noble workshop & gallery, served as both an artist studio and a community gathering space. Monthly exhibitions at noble showcased the work of over 205 regional artists The program also expanded programming access to residents of the Arya affordable housing complex, deepening its commitment to equitable access to the arts. In a city facing rising commercial rents and displacement, Creative Spaces remains a cornerstone of Local Colors mission to build infrastructure where artists can thrive.
    Expenses $261,247 · revenue $10,959
  • Creative Experiences. Local Colors Creative Experiences program delivered 31 immersive art workshops and community events in 2024, designed and led by 25 local creatives. These experiences reached over 1,000 participants, including corporate teams, K-12 students, and community groups. The program fostered creative expression, wellness, and connection through hands-on activities such as botanical decoupage, clay sculpture, and communal painting. The program also cultivated long-term partnerships with organizations like Google, the Tech Interactive, and Foster the Bay, subsidizing more than $8,000 in programming costs. The Creative Experiences program continues to diversify earned revenue while offering inclusive, accessible art-making opportunities across generations.
    Expenses $237,193 · revenue $32,281

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
47-3980272
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2015
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$848,256
Income (IRS master file)
$1,456,299

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024–––IRS
990December 2023$1,369,194$641,142$869,096IRS
990December 2022$653,348$542,177$409,428IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2019–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.

Questions about LOCAL COLOR

What is the EIN of LOCAL COLOR?
The employer identification number (EIN) of LOCAL COLOR is 47-3980272.
Is LOCAL COLOR tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2015.
Are donations to LOCAL COLOR tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does LOCAL COLOR 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 LOCAL COLOR 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 LOCAL COLOR 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 LOCAL COLOR?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Erin Salazar.
Who are the officers and directors of LOCAL COLOR?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 9 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $84,455 (Erin Salazar, Executive Director).
How much revenue does LOCAL COLOR have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,456,299, expenses of $1,396,296 and total assets of $848,256 at year end.

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