Civic Intelligence

Color Vision Creates Foundation

EIN 83-2523281 • 501(c)3 • Severn, MD

RevokedPub. 78 Eligible990-N Coverage

Profile

Color Vision Creates Foundation is a woman-led nonprofit organization established in 2018 to promote equity and opportunity for women of color in creative industries. The Foundation provides training, mentorship, and resources aimed at increasing access to employment, business, and higher education. Its programs include public events, a national mentorship initiative, and scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students, all designed to support professional growth and leadership development.

Revocation date: May 15, 2021

907 Perry LaneSevern, MD 21144

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Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

60th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

62nd percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

51st percentile

2.3%

Higher net margin than 51% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

90th percentile

$30,000

Higher top officer pay than 90% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 29.7% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2023

Revenue Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets60th percentile

Assets

$2,342

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Liabilities

$0

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Assets

$2,342

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue62nd percentileNet Margin51st percentile

Revenue

$101,085

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Expenses

$98,743

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Income

$2,342

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset GrowthScore unavailable

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$3.0K$2.0K$1.0K$0Assets 2023: $2,342Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $2,3422023

Highlighted filing

2023

Assets$2,342
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$2,342
Open 2023 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue GrowthScore unavailable

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$150K$100K$50K$0Revenue 2023: $101,085Expenses 2023: $98,743Net Income 2023: $2,3422023

Highlighted filing

2023

Revenue$101,085
Expenses$98,743
Net Income$2,342
Open 2023 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2023 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$2,342
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$2,342
Revenue
$101,085
Expenses
$98,743
Net income
$2,342
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.02$0.00$0.02$1.01$0.99$0.02
Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
Signed
May 7, 2025
Return Version
2023v6.0
Gross Receipts
$101,085
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Color Vision Creates Foundation is a woman-led nonprofit organization established in 2018 to promote equity and opportunity for women of color in creative industries. The Foundation provides training, mentorship, and resources aimed at increasing access to employment, business, and higher education. Its programs include public events, a national mentorship initiative, and scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students, all designed to support professional growth and leadership development.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
The Color Vision Creators Summit is an annual event that brings together creatives from diversebackgrounds to share ideas, showcase work, and build community. The summit features workshops focusedon creative skills, professional development, and entrepreneurship. Designed to inspire and empower, the event fosters innovation and collaboration while amplifying diverse creative voices.$0$80,154
Dope Black Girls Brunch is an annual celebration honoring the achievements and unity of Black women.Held in Washington D.C., the event uplifts leaders in politics, media, activism, and emerging talent. Itprovides a vibrant space for connection, inspiration, and empowerment.$0$25,126
The Creators Luncheon is an annual celebration in Atlanta and Washington D.C. honoring eight outstandingwomen. The event features an awards reception, three-course meal, open bar, and exclusive gifts. Allproceeds benefit Color Visions Scholarship Fund for HBCU students.$0$24,000
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay90th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
MIA DAVISExecutive DirectorFT$30,000-$30,000
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Color Vision Creates Foundation
EIN
83-2523281
Phone
6464002523
Address
907 PERRY LANE, SEVERN, MD 21144

Signing Officer

Name
Mia Davis
Title
Executive Director
Phone
6464002523
Signed
2025-05-07
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Fresh Start Tax & Accounting LLC
Address
4414 BAYONNE AVE, BALTIMORE, MD 21206
Preparer
La'Toya Ray CPA
Phone
4433648692
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

“MILEAGE 2500.”

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

“OFFICE SUPPLIES 5000.”

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

“GIFTS 9025.”

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