Inter Society Color Council
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What it says it does
To stimulate and coordinate the work being done by the various members leading to the description and specification of color by those members. To promote the practical application of this work to the color problems arising in science art history and industry for the benefit of the public at large. To promote communications between technically oriented specialists in color and creative workers in art design and education so as to facilitate more effective use of color by the public through dissemination of information about color in both scientific and artistic applications. To promote educational activities and the interchange of ideas on the subject of color and appearance among its members and the public generally. To cooperate with other organizations both public and private to accomplish these objectives for the direct and indirect enjoyment and benefit of the public at large.
- Income
- $7,185
- Spending
- $18,144
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (2)
- $5,448 spent. Color Impact 2025 three days of fascinating keynotes thought-provoking presentations hands-on workshops short courses field trips and special events. Explore adjacent interests and spark ideas in a way unique to this multi-disciplinary conference. Learn from attendees from around the world and from across the spectrum of color disciplines including Science Industry Education Art & Design.
- $2,500 spent. Student Awards and Grants
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(6) business league.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(6) business league as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since February 1955.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.
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