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Colorwave Project Inc

The Colorwave Project, Inc. dba Colorwave is organized and operated for educational purposes for underrepresented professionals in the startup and high-growth business sector. Our organization leads an eight-week …

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
70/100 · methodology

About Colorwave Project Inc

In 2021, The Colorwave Project provided greater access to America's venture-backed ecosystem for more than 130 fellows from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds. 100 percent of Colorwave's fellowship participants surveyed said they would recommend the fellowship program and highlighted the peer and industry network and our industry leader speaker series as some of the most integral features of our programming experience. At the close of the calendar year, roughly 50 program participants had already transitioned to or were promoted in roles across the startup, venture, and corporate sectors.

Founded
Headquarters
Berkeley, CA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
B90
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2021

Mission

The Colorwave Project, Inc. dba Colorwave is organized and operated for educational purposes for underrepresented professionals in the startup and high-growth business sector. Our organization leads an eight-week leadership program to help educate, support and train underrepresented, primarily low income, first generation professionals on how America's startup and high-growth business sector works, how to attain jobs within the industry, and gain financial security through employment and entrepreneurship.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education · NTEE B90
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United States
Program spending This charity: 92%
Peer average: 74%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 27.76%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 70
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 21.5% of total expenses ($125,000 of $580,227).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.92
Program$0.92
92% to programs beats the peer average (74%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Colorwave Project Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar's profile for Colorwave Project Inc draws on its financial disclosures and its governance, in line with the typical education charities in the United States it tracks. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (4 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a donation page
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Colorwave Project Inc is a registered education nonprofit based in Berkeley, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2021 and has been operating for 5 years. Its EIN is 854072043. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 70/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $450K in annual revenue. 31 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Colorwave Project Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 854072043. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Colorwave Project Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 70 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 92% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.

Colorwave Project Inc is located in Berkeley, CA, United States. The organization was established in 2021 and has been active for 5 years. Its registered address is 2400 C Bancroft Way, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Colorwave Project Inc has $450K in annual revenue. It allocates 92% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 74% for education charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Colorwave Project Inc is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $450K in annual revenue. The organization has 31 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Colorwave Project Inc. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

According to GiveRadar's records, Colorwave Project Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 92% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 74%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

In 2021, The Colorwave Project provided greater access to America's venture-backed ecosystem for more than 130 fellows from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds. 100 percent of Colorwave's fellowship participants surveyed said they would recommend the fellowship program and highlighted the peer and industry network and our industry leader speaker series as some of the most integral features of our programming experience. At the close of the calendar year, roughly 50 program participants had already transitioned to or were promoted in roles across the startup, venture, and corporate sectors. Colorwave Project Inc is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2021.

Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 92% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 74%. Its annual revenue of $450K is below the peer average of $7M.

Yes, donations to Colorwave Project Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Colorwave Project Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 854072043, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
92% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
3

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

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John R••••••
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (11)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education this charity 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 31 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 31 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2021
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Colorwave Project Inc

What is Colorwave Project Inc?
Colorwave Project Inc is a education publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Berkeley, United States. In 2021, The Colorwave Project provided greater access to America's venture-backed ecosystem for more than 130 fellows from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds. 100 percent of Colorwave's fellowship participants surveyed said they would recommend the fellowship program and highlighted the peer and industry network and our industry leader speaker series as some of the most integral features of our programming experience. At the close of the calendar year, roughly 50 program participants had already transitioned to or were promoted in roles across the startup, venture, and corporate sectors.
When was Colorwave Project Inc founded?
Colorwave Project Inc was founded in 2021.
Who leads Colorwave Project Inc?
John Roussel serves as Executive Director.
Where is Colorwave Project Inc located?
Headquartered in Berkeley, CA, United States.
What is Colorwave Project Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 92% of expenses go to program services.
Is Colorwave Project Inc trustworthy?
Colorwave Project Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Colorwave Project Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 854072043.
What is Colorwave Project Inc's website?
https://www.thecolorwave.org