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Nonprofit · EIN 82-4726625

COLORS PLUS

Tax-exempt · WESTLAKE, OH 44145

Financials

$329K$178K2022$412K$319K2023$211K$316K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of COLORS PLUS by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$211,438$316,453-$105,015$214,113$2,002$212,111
December 31, 2023990$412,389$318,948$93,441$317,126$0$317,126
December 31, 2022990$328,890$177,567$151,323$237,247$13,562$223,685
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$191,028
Program service revenue
$19,239
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$1,171

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$54,360
Other salaries and wages
$3,510
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$71,817
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$10,700
Accounting fees
$11,147
Occupancy
$36,476
Depreciation
$43
Program services (functional)
$232,900
Management and general (functional)
$72,997
Fundraising (functional)
$10,556

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$317,126
Total assets, end of year
$214,113
Total liabilities, end of year
$2,002
Net assets, end of year
$212,111
Net assets without donor restrictions
$136,173
Net assets with donor restrictions
$75,938
Gross receipts
$211,438
Employees
4
Volunteers
52
Year formed
2018
State of legal domicile
OH

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 / weekCompensation
COLLEEN CRONINPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
11$43,125
KRISTIN PEPERAEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
22$25,317
MELISSA TOMSTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
5$11,235
JOYCE BENJAMINBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
CAITLIN CECIL-SYKESBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
EVIE DUVERNAYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
PETE FINNERTYPAST PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
CHASE MORGAN-SWANEYSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
RYAN SMARSHBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
CLAIRE STINEDURFBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
JEHLANI WHITEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
KRISTIN PEPERAEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
60$38,750
JOYCE BENJAMINBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
CAITLIN CECIL-SYKESBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
COLLEEN CRONINPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
EVIE DUVERNAYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
PETE FINNERTYPAST PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
CHASE MORGAN-SWANEYSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
RYAN SMARSHBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
CLAIRE STINEDURFBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
JEHLANI WHITEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2022: 15 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Lisa PeperaDeputy Director
Officer
40$40,032
Kristen PeperaExecutive Director
Key employee
60$40,032
Ryan SmarshSecretary
Trustee or director
0.5$0
Skylar BrownTreasurer
Trustee or director
3$0
Mary PlankBoard Member
Trustee or director
0.1$0
Henry NgBoard Member
Trustee or director
0.5$0
Chase Morgan-SwaneyBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Ana VelezBoard Member
Trustee or director
0.5$0
Caitlin Cecil SykesBoard Member
Trustee or director
3$0
Evie DuVernayBoard Member
Trustee or director
0.5$0
Le'Priya WhiteBoard Member
Trustee or director
0.5$0
Joyce BenjaminBoard Member
Trustee or director
0.5$0
Colleen Mangan-CroninBoard Member
Trustee or director
5$0
Peter FinnertyPresident
Officer
0$0
Shannon Scott-MillerCommunity Engagement Coordinator
Key employee
40$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1371 MARVIEW DR, WESTLAKE, OH 44145-2339
Mailing address (990-N for 2020)
21139 Lorain Rd Ste 12, Fairview Park OH 44126
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
COLLEEN CRONIN, 21430 LORAIN RD 400, FAIRVIEW PARK, OH 44126
Principal officer (990-N for 2020)
Kristen Pepera, 21139 Lorain Rd Ste 12, Fairview Park OH 44126
Signed the 990
COLLEEN CRONIN, PRESIDENT
Phone
(216) 200-8426
Return prepared by
CIUNI & PANICHI INC

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.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • 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

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
82-4726625
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
2018
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$214,113
Income (IRS master file)
$211,438

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$211,438$316,453$214,113XML
990December 2023$412,389$318,948$317,126XML
990December 2022$328,890$177,567$237,247XML
990-EZDecember 2021–––IRS
990-N for 2020
Officer: Kristen Pepera
December 31, 2020≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2019
Officer: Kristen Pepera
December 31, 2019≤ $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 82-4726625).

Questions about COLORS PLUS

What is the EIN of COLORS PLUS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of COLORS PLUS is 82-4726625.
Is COLORS PLUS tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2018.
Are donations to COLORS PLUS tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does COLORS PLUS 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 COLORS PLUS 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 COLORS PLUS 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 COLORS PLUS?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names COLLEEN CRONIN.
Who are the officers and directors of COLORS PLUS?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 11 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $43,125 (COLLEEN CRONIN, PRESIDENT).
How much revenue does COLORS PLUS have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $211,438, expenses of $316,453 and total assets of $214,113 at year end.

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