Nonprofit · EIN 93-1039790
COLORED PENCIL SOCIETY OF AMERICA
Tax-exempt · SANTA CLARA, CA 95051
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 31, 2025 | 990 | $180,167 | $260,718 | -$80,551 | $218,704 | $1,339 | $217,365 |
| October 31, 2024 | 990 | $187,504 | $221,910 | -$34,406 | $312,060 | $0 | $312,060 |
| October 31, 2023 | 990 | $182,812 | $177,231 | $5,581 | $353,953 | $2,979 | $350,974 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended October 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $106,866
- Membership dues
- $86,660
- Program service revenue
- $69,608
- Investment income
- $1,338
- Net income from gaming
- $2,316
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $39
- Other revenue
- $2,355
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $1,000
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $10,843
- Accounting fees
- $4,100
- Travel
- $28,335
- Program services (functional)
- $229,106
- Management and general (functional)
- $31,612
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $312,060
- Total assets, end of year
- $218,704
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,339
- Net assets, end of year
- $217,365
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $217,365
- Gross unrelated business income
- $10,986
- Gross receipts
- $180,167
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 14
- Year formed
- 1991
- State of legal domicile
- OR
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 October 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| VERA CURNOW | FOUNDER Trustee or director, Officer | 35 | $0 |
| DENISE HOWARD | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 35 | $0 |
| KAY SCHMIDT | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 |
| CHERYL COX | FINANCE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 25 | $0 |
| RHONDA DICKSION | COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| TRACY FREIN | CONVENTIONS DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 14 | $0 |
| MELISSA MILLER NECE | CORPORATE RELATIONS DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| CHAD BECKER | IMAGE DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| RIC FORNEY | DISTRICT CHAPTERS DEVELOPMENT DIR. Trustee or director | 20 | $0 |
| ANDA CHANCE | EXHIBITIONS DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 15 | $0 |
| CATHY VALENTE | MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 25 | $0 |
| SEATON ENNIS | PRODUCT RESEARCH DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| CHRISTINA ROSEPAPA | WEBSITE DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 15 | $0 |
990 for the year ended October 31, 2024: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| VERA CURNOW | FOUNDER Trustee or director, Officer | 32 | $0 |
| DENISE HOWARD | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 35 | $0 |
| KAY SCHMIDT | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 35 | $0 |
| MONA WEIDNER | FINANCE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 24 | $0 |
| MARY ELLEN GEISSENHAINER | ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| RHONDA DICKSION | COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| KATHLEEN COLLINS | CONVENTIONS DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 15 | $0 |
| MELISSA MILLER NECE | CORPORATE RELATIONS DIRECT Trustee or director | 25 | $0 |
| CJ WORLEIN | IMAGE DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 30 | $0 |
| RIC FORNEY | DC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 30 | $0 |
| ANDA CHANCE | EXHIBITIONS DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 15 | $0 |
| LORRI DIXON | MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 21 | $0 |
| JOHN GUISEPPI | PRODUCT RESEARCH DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
990 for the year ended October 31, 2023: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| VERA CURNOW | FOUNDER Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| DENISE HOWARD | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| KAY SCHMIDT | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| MONA WEIDNER | FINANCE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 |
| MARY ELLEN GEISSENHAINER | ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 8 | $0 |
| RHONDA DICKSION | COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 8 | $0 |
| KATHIE COLLINS | CONVENTIONS DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 8 | $0 |
| MELISSA NECE | CORPORATE RELATIONS DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 8 | $0 |
| CJ WORLEIN | CREATIVE IMAGE DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 8 | $0 |
| KAREN SALEEN | DC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 8 | $0 |
| ANDA CHANCE | EXHIBITIONS DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 8 | $0 |
| CATHY VALENTE | MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 8 | $0 |
| JOHN GUISEPPI | PRODUCT RESEARCH DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 8 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 672 BRIARCLIFF CT, SANTA CLARA, CA 95051-6002
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- DENISE HOWARD, 672 BRIARCLIFF CT, SANTA CLARA, CA 95051
- Signed the 990
- DENISE HOWARD, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (650) 787-9953
- Website
- CPSA.ORG
- Return prepared by
- BOMAN ACCOUNTING GROUP INC
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 93-1039790 or by the name COLORED PENCIL SOCIETY OF AMERICA.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
COLORED PENCIL SOCIETY OF AMERICA'S (CPSA) MISSION IS TO PROMOTE THE STATURE AND AWARENESS OF COLORED PENCIL ART AS A FINE ART FORM AND SERVE AS A FORUM FOR THE EDUCATION AND COMMUNICATION OF ITS MEMBERS. CPSA ALSO SPONSORS JURIED EXHIBITIONS TO PROMOTE THE HIGHEST AESTHETIC STANDARDS OF FINE ART TO THE PUBLIC.
Program accomplishments
- CPSA HOLDS A NATIONAL EXHIBIT EVERY YEAR IN CITIES THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES. THIS ANNUAL PUBLIC EXHIBIT IS INTENDED TO SHOWCASE THE WORK OF ARTISTS USING COLORED PENCIL TECHNIQUES AND TO INCREASE THE EXPOSURE OF THIS TYPE OF ART FORM TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC.Expenses $204,194 · grants $1,000 · revenue $58,622
- CPSA PUBLISHES 2 MAGAZINES PER YEAR TO ALL ITS MEMBERS. MAGAZINES ARE USED TO INFORM AND EDUCATE MEMBERS IN ART-RELATED SUBJECTS, TO NOTIFY THEM OF UPCOMING EXHIBITION OPPORTUNITIES, WORKSHOPS, AND NETWORKING EVENTS, AND TO PROVIDE INFORMATION ON THE ACTIVITIES OF THE NATIONAL GOVERNING BOARD AND THE CHAPTERS IN THEIR AREAExpenses $24,912
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 October, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | October 31, 2026 | March 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | October 31, 2025 | March 16, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | October 31, 2024 | March 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 93-1039790
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Group exemption
- Exempt since
- 1995
- Accounting year ends
- October
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A030)
- Group exemption
- 4181 (18 member organizations)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $218,704
- Income (IRS master file)
- $180,167
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | October 2025 | $180,167 | $260,718 | $218,704 | XML |
| 990-T | October 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | October 2024 | $187,504 | $221,910 | $312,060 | XML |
| 990-T | October 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | October 2023 | $182,812 | $177,231 | $353,953 | XML |
| 990-T | October 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | October 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | October 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | October 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | October 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | October 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | October 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | October 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
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 93-1039790).
Questions about COLORED PENCIL SOCIETY OF AMERICA
- What is the EIN of COLORED PENCIL SOCIETY OF AMERICA?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of COLORED PENCIL SOCIETY OF AMERICA is 93-1039790.
- Is COLORED PENCIL SOCIETY OF AMERICA tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1995.
- Are donations to COLORED PENCIL SOCIETY OF AMERICA tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Group exemption).
- Which annual return does COLORED PENCIL SOCIETY OF AMERICA 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 COLORED PENCIL SOCIETY OF AMERICA due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending October 31, 2026) is due March 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did COLORED PENCIL SOCIETY OF AMERICA last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended October 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of COLORED PENCIL SOCIETY OF AMERICA?
- The 990 for the year ended October 31, 2025 names DENISE HOWARD.
- Who are the officers and directors of COLORED PENCIL SOCIETY OF AMERICA?
- The 990 for the year ended October 31, 2025 lists 13 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does COLORED PENCIL SOCIETY OF AMERICA have?
- On its 990 for the year ended October 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $180,167, expenses of $260,718 and total assets of $218,704 at year end.
Organizations in its group exemption (18)
- COLORED PENCIL SOCIETY OF AMERICA EIN 84-1399147 · IDAHO FALLS, ID · last filed 990-N for 2025
- COLORED PENCIL SOCIETY OF AMERICA EIN 54-1752124 · CLIFTON, VA · last filed 990-N for 2025
- COLORED PENCIL SOCIETY OF AMERICA EIN 94-3241791 · NAPA, CA · last filed 990-N for 2024
- COLORED PENCIL SOCIETY OF AMERICA EIN 93-1076644 · VANCOUVER, WA · last filed 990-N for 2025
- COLORED PENCIL SOCIETY OF AMERICA EIN 33-0458928 · MURRIETA, CA · last filed 990-N for 2025
- COLORED PENCIL SOCIETY OF AMERICA EIN 56-2528860 · JACKSONVILLE, FL · last filed 990-N for 2025
- COLORED PENCIL SOCIETY OF AMERICA EIN 38-3122186 · TROY, MI · last filed 990-N for 2025
- COLORED PENCIL SOCIETY OF AMERICA EIN 20-5326960 · BRYAN, OH · last filed 990-N for 2025
- COLORED PENCIL SOCIETY OF AMERICA EIN 99-2172306 · LEWISVILLE, NC · last filed 990-N for 2025
- COLORED PENCIL SOCIETY OF AMERICA EIN 35-2571844 · MCKINNEY, TX · last filed 990-N for 2025
- COLORED PENCIL SOCIETY OF AMERICA EIN 62-1748794 · CORDOVA, TN · last filed 990-N for 2024
- COLORED PENCIL SOCIETY OF AMERICA EIN 33-0655124 · ORANGE, CA · last filed 990-N for 2025
- COLORED PENCIL SOCIETY OF AMERICA EIN 74-2650410 · LITCHFIELD PK, AZ · last filed 990-N for 2025
- COLORED PENCIL SOCIETY OF AMERICA EIN 36-3939716 · WINFIELD, IL · last filed 990-N for 2025
- COLORED PENCIL SOCIETY OF AMERICA EIN 91-1928251 · TAMPA, FL · last filed 990-N for 2024
- COLORED PENCIL SOCIETY OF AMERICA EIN 92-2857711 · BOISE, ID · last filed 990-N for 2025
- COLORED PENCIL SOCIETY OF AMERICA EIN 91-1567258 · KENMORE, WA · last filed 990-N for 2025
- COLORED PENCIL SOCIETY OF AMERICA EIN 56-2207494 · JAMESTOWN, NC · last filed 990-N for 2024
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