Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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| (i) Name of supported organization | (ii) EIN | (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 10 above (see instructions)) | (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? | (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) | (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions) | |
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| Yes | No | |||||
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Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
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(a) 2020 | (b) 2021 | (c) 2022 | (d) 2023 | (e) 2024 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") .. | 567,205 | 675,622 | 1,358,387 | 1,477,762 | 1,881,676 | 5,960,652 |
| 2 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf .... | ||||||
| 3 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge.. | ||||||
| 4 | Total. Add lines 1 through 3 | 567,205 | 675,622 | 1,358,387 | 1,477,762 | 1,881,676 | 5,960,652 |
| 5 | The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f) .. | ||||||
| 6 | Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. | 5,960,652 | |||||
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
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(a) 2020 | (b) 2021 | (c) 2022 | (d) 2023 | (e) 2024 | (f) Total | |
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| 7 | Amounts from line 4.. | 567,205 | 675,622 | 1,358,387 | 1,477,762 | 1,881,676 | 5,960,652 |
| 8 | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... | 98 | 14 | 9 | 8 | 1,190 | 1,319 |
| 9 | Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.. | ||||||
| 10 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.).. | 24,766 | 1,377 | 26,150 | 37,398 | 89,691 | |
| 11 | Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 | 6,051,662 | |||||
Calendar year (or fiscal
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(a) 2020 | (b) 2021 | (c) 2022 | (d) 2023 | (e) 2024 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") . | ||||||
| 2 | Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose | ||||||
| 3 | Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513 ..... | ||||||
| 4 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf... | ||||||
| 5 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge | ||||||
| 6 | Total. Add lines 1 through 5 | ||||||
| 7a | Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons | ||||||
| b | Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year. | ||||||
| c | Add lines 7a and 7b.. | ||||||
| 8 | Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.) | ||||||
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
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(a) 2020 | (b) 2021 | (c) 2022 | (d) 2023 | (e) 2024 | (f) Total | |
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| 9 | Amounts from line 6... | ||||||
| 10a | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. | ||||||
| b | Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975. | ||||||
| c | Add lines 10a and 10b. | ||||||
| 11 | Net income from unrelated business activities not included on line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on. | ||||||
| 12 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) .. | ||||||
| 13 | Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.).. | ||||||
| Section A - Adjusted Net Income | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Net short-term capital gain | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Other gross income (see instructions) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Add lines 1 through 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Depreciation and depletion | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Other expenses (see instructions) | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) | 8 | ||||
| Section B - Minimum Asset Amount | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): | 1 | ||||
| a | Average monthly value of securities | 1a | ||||
| b | Average monthly cash balances | 1b | ||||
| c | Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets | 1c | ||||
| d | Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) | 1d | ||||
| e |
Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI): |
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| 2 | Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Subtract line 2 from line 1d | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 0.015 of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Multiply line 5 by 0.035 | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) | 8 | ||||
| Section C - Distributable Amount | Current Year | |||||
| 1 | Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Enter 85% of line 1 | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Income tax imposed in prior year | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| Section D - Distributions | Current Year | |
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| 1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes | 1 | |
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2
Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity |
2 | |
| 3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations | 3 | |
| 4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets | 4 | |
| 5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required - provide details in Part VI) | 5 | |
| 6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions | 6 | |
| 7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6. | 7 | |
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8
Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions |
8 | |
| 9 Distributable amount for 2024 from Section C, line 6 | 9 | |
| 10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount | 10 | |
| Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) |
(i) Excess Distributions |
(ii) Underdistributions Pre-2024 |
(iii) Distributable Amount for 2024 |
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| 1 Distributable amount for 2024 from Section C, line 6 | ||||
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2
Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2024 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI).
See instructions. |
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| 3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2024: | ||||
| a From 2019....... | ||||
| b From 2020....... | ||||
| c From 2021....... | ||||
| d From 2022....... | ||||
| e From 2023....... | ||||
| fTotal of lines 3a through e | ||||
| g Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| h Applied to 2024 distributable amount | ||||
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Carryover from 2019 not applied (see instructions) |
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| j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from line 3f. | ||||
| 4Distributions for 2024 from Section D, line 7: | ||||
| $ | ||||
| a Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| b Applied to 2024 distributable amount | ||||
| c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from line 4. | ||||
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5
Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2024, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. |
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6
Remaining underdistributions for 2024. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. |
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7 Excess distributions carryover to 2025. Add lines 3j and 4c. |
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| 8 Breakdown of line 7: | ||||
| a Excess from 2020..... | ||||
| b Excess from 2021..... | ||||
| c Excess from 2022..... | ||||
| d Excess from 2023..... | ||||
| e Excess from 2024..... | ||||
| Facts And Circumstances Test |
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| Return Reference | Explanation |
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| PART II, LINE 10 | 89,691 |
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| FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION | THE MISSION OF THE COLUMBUS FASHION INITIATIVE IS TO WORK WITH CITY, CORPORATE, AND COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS TO CREATE COLLABORATIVE OPPORTUNITIES AND PLATFORMS THAT MAKE COLUMBUS, OH THE BEST PLACE TO START, GROW, AND INNOVATE UPON A FASHION-BASED BUSINESS. WE WILL ACHIEVE THIS THROUGH INDUSTRY DISCOVERY, EDUCATION, EVENTS THAT SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT AND GROWTH OF COLUMBUS' FASHION CULTURE, FASHION-BASED BUSINESSES, AND FASHION STAKEHOLDERS. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A | THROUGH GENERAL PROGRAMMING AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT WE HOPE TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THOSE IN ALL PHASES OF THEIR JOURNEY AS A CREATIVE. THOUGH THERE ISN'T ONE FORMULA FOR ALL, LEARNER EXPERIENCE CAN BE PLACED IN CATEGORIES AND INCREASE THEIR ENGAGEMENT BASED ON PERSONAL NEEDS. WORKSHOPS WORKSHOPS ARE 1-3-DAY SESSIONS WITH A SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT ON A VARIETY OF TOPICS TO HELP THE CREATIVE ALONG THEIR JOURNEY. WORKSHOPS ARE SEPARATED INTO LEARN & MAKE. LEARN SERIES LEARN SERIES WORKSHOPS ARE INFORMATIONAL SESSIONS WITH A SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT THAT COVER A VARIETY OF TOPICS INCLUDING: ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN THE FASHION INDUSTRY CAREERS IN THE FASHION INDUSTRY MARKETING FASHION BUSINESSES SMALL BUSINESS 101 FINANCIAL WELLNESS (WITH COMMUNITY BANKING PARTNERS) CAREER SERVICES (RESUME/PORTFOLIO BUILDING, SOFT SKILLS, INTERVIEWING, ETC.) POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION EXPLORATION W/ EDUCATION PARTNERS MAKE SERIES MAKE SERIES WORKSHOPS ARE SESSIONS WITH SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS TAKING YOU THROUGH HANDS ON DEMONSTRATIONS IN VARIOUS FASHION DESIGN PROJECTS. EXAMPLES OF MAKE WORKSHOPS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING: UPCYCLING & REPURPOSE SESSIONS CONTENT CREATION WORKSHOPS CONSTRUCTING CUSTOM PIECES WORKSHOPS (SPECIALTY CLASSES SUCH AS DENIM WORK, LEATHER WORK SHOES, ETC.) ACCESSORY DESIGN CRASH COURSE GRAPHIC DESIGN CLASSES COURSES/CLASSES A 4-6-WEEK DEEPER DIVE INTO APPAREL & GRAPHIC DESIGN WITH A SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT TO HELP THE CREATIVE ALONG THE JOURNEY. FUTURE OF FASHION THE FUTURE OF FASHION SUMMER INTERNSHIP AT THE COLUMBUS FASHION ALLIANCE (CFA) IS A 9-WEEK SUMMER INTENSIVE FOR AFRICAN AMERICAN YOUTH AGES 14-18, THAT PROVIDES EXPOSURE INTO THE FASHION INDUSTRY THROUGH THE LENS OF FASHION RETAIL AND FASHION ENTREPRENEURSHIP. INTERNS LEARN ABOUT THE PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT LIFECYCLE FROM CONCEPTUALIZATION OF AN APPAREL COLLECTION TO CREATING A RETAIL EXPERIENCE AT THE END OF THE PROGRAM. INTERNS GET EXPOSURE TO CAREER PATHWAYS WITHIN CORPORATE RETAIL SUCH AS THE ROLES OF THE DESIGNER, PRODUCT DEVELOPER, MERCHANT, VISUAL MERCHANDISER, AND MARKETER. EACH WEEK THE PROGRAM FEATURES AFRICAN AMERICAN/MINORITY EXPERTS WITHIN THE RETAIL INDUSTRY TO HELP CFA YOUTH BUILD POWER SKILLS, GAIN EXPOSURE TO EDUCATION OPTIONS WITHIN THE INDUSTRY WHILE THEY DEVELOP THEIR COLLECTION AND WORK TOWARDS A RETAIL POP-UP EXPERIENCE RAN BY THE INTERNS. MADE TO GROW MADE TO GROW IS A CFA YOUTH IMMERSION PROGRAM THAT CONSISTS OF YOUNG ADULT CREATIVES WHO HAVE SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED THE FUTURE OF FASHION SUMMER INTERNSHIP, AND HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO GAIN MORE SKILLS IN APPAREL DESIGN AND A DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF THE BUSINESS OF RETAIL THE WHILE WORKING ON PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT FOR THE MADE TO GROW APPAREL BRAND. CREATIVES WILL EARN CERTIFICATES FOR EACH CLASS (ELECTIVE) THAT IS COMPLETED WITHIN THE PROGRAM, AS WELL A CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION AFTER COMPLETING THE FULL YEAR PROGRAM. DURING THE PROGRAM CREATIVES WILL ALSO HAVE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS (RESUME WRITING,PORTFOLIO BUILDING, INTERVIEW SKILLS, CAREER & EDUCATION PLANNING, ETC.) TO HELP PREPARE FOR POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION AND/OR CAREERS IN THE FASHION INDUSTRY.YOUNG CREATIVES WILL ALSO HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO INDEPENDENTLY WORK TOWARDS INDUSTRY RECOGNIZED CREDENTIALS. PROGRAM LENGTH: 32 WEEKS DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR AMBASSADOR PROGRAM CFA'S AMBASSADOR PROGRAM GOAL IS TO GIVE AFRICAN AMERICAN CREATIVES THE OPPORTUNITY TO GROW THEIR FASHION CAREERS, BRANDS, AND BUSINESSES ALL WHILE SHARING THE OPPORTUNITY WITH OTHERS ON HOW TO GET INVOLVED IN CFA PROGRAMS TO FURTHER BUILD THE CFA ECOSYSTEM. NEW AMBASSADORS WILL BE SELECTED ANNUALLY. THE BACKBONE OF THE PROGRAM IS ALIGNED WITH THE COMPANY MISSION TO MOVE FASHION-FORWARD AND ENHANCE CULTURE INTO ONE THAT EQUIPS, FOSTERS, AND SUPPORTS EMERGING FASHION CREATIVES THROUGH THE CFA'S FOUR PILLARS: LEARN- THE OPPORTUNITY TO INCREASE KNOWLEDGE BASE THROUGH LEARNING, TO TAKE SKILL SETS, CAREER, BRAND, AND/OR BUSINESS TO THE NEXT LEVEL MAKE- UTILIZE CFA SPACES TO CREATE AND BUILD CONNECTIONS THROUGH THE RESOURCE HUB INNOVATE- TAKE THE STEPS TOWARD LEVELING UP THROUGH INDIVIDUALIZED ACTION PLANS AND EXCLUSIVE TIME WITH FASHION INDUSTRY EXPERTS EXPERIENCE- THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN EXCLUSIVE WORKSHOPS, NETWORKING EVENTS, AND TRAVEL READY TO WERK READY TO WERK IS A RETAIL READINESS AND LEADERSHIP PROGRAM FOR ADULTS 18-24 INTERESTED IN LEARNING THE FUNDAMENTALS OF RETAIL TAKING PLACE IN A MARKETPLACE SETTING. PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE A STIPEND FOR PARTICIPATING IN THE PROGRAM ON THE RETAIL TRACK. PARTICIPANTS WILL BE LEARNING HOW TO OPERATE THE MARKETPLACE, MARKET FOR THE BRANDS IN THE SPACE, AND MERCHANDISING THE SPACE FOR LOCAL BRANDS. PARTICIPANTS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE A 4-WEEK FASHION BOOT CAMP LEARNING ABOUT THE FUNDAMENTALS OF RETAIL AND HOW CROSS-FUNCTIONAL TEAMS WORK IN A RETAIL SETTING IN THE AREAS OF: MERCHANDISING MARKETING VISUAL MERCHANDISING PRODUCTION (UNDERSTAND THE PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT LIFECYCLE) DESIGN(UNDERSTAND THE DESIGN PROCESSES IN A RETAIL SETTING). |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR APPROVES 990 AND DISTRIBUTES TO ENTIRE GOVERNING BODY. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 18 | THE 990 IS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC THROUGH GUIDESTAR AND UPON REQUEST. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 | GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. |
| FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G | PROFESSIONAL FEES 605,750 104,419 0 |
| FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9 | 6,432 ADJUSTMENT TO THE PRIOR YEAR STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AFTER THE 990 WAS FILED. |
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