True Colors
True Colors
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About this organization
Mission
True Colors works to create a world where youth, adults and families of all sexual orientations and gender identities are valued and affirmed. We challenge all forms of oppression through education, training, advocacy, youth leadership development, mentoring and direct services to youth and those responsible for their well-being.
About
True Colors Annual Conference began as a field work project for its founder and current executive director in 1994 and it's now the largest and most comprehensive LGBT youth issues conference in the nation. More than 3,500 youth, educators, social workers, clinicians, family members, and clergy participate in more than 250 workshops, films, activities and events over the course of the 2 or 3 day event. School groups participate from more than half of the communities in CT, from across the Northeast and nationally. The conference is open to the public and provides up to 10 continuing education credits for professional participants.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The non-profit's mission, as described in the filing, is “True colors mission is to improve the quality of life for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (lgbt) youth. we work to create a world where youth of all sexual orientations and gender identities are valued and affirmed. we challenge all forms of oppression through education, training, advocacy, youth leadership development, mentoring and direct services to youth and those responsible for their well being.”.
When describing its duties, they were characterized as: “True colors mission is to improve the quality of life for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (lgbt) youth.”.
- The non-profit has complied with legal regulations by reporting their state of operation as CT.
- The filing shows that the non-profit's address as of 2019 is 30 ARBOR STREET, HARTFORD, CT, 06106.
- As of 2019, the non-profit has reported a total of 5 employees on their form.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue is between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue less expenses is -$26,228.
- The compensation of the CEO of the organization is subject to review and approval by an independent body.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 9 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1998.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $361,507 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $4,198 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization has fundraising events.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.