# Columbus Fashion Initiative

Youth business programs nonprofit in Columbus, Ohio 43216. EIN 37-1934707. Data as of November 8, 2026.

Page: https://backpr.com/find/nonprofit/371934707-columbus-fashion-initiative

## Mission (the organization's own words)

> Our goal is to support the creation and growth of creatives and fashion based business through multiple facets. First, we look to educate our members and the community with skills that add value to their brands and increase their knowledge as a professional. We are constructing facilities that house industrial-grade equipment, such as sewing machines, sergers, DTG, fabric and screen printers...

Source: Form 990, year ending Dec 2023: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/371934707/202431309349303503/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Youth business programs (IRS activity code O53)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2019
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organizations-business-master-file-extract-eo-bmf

## Finances (IRS Form 990 e-file data)

| Year ending | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Employees | Volunteers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2023 | $1,503,921 | $1,714,873 | $222,070 | $196,085 | 6 | 10 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/371934707/202431309349303503/full) |
| Dec 2022 | $1,359,773 | $1,212,161 | $425,829 | $407,037 | 5 | 10 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/371934707/202321319349305502/full) |
| Dec 2021 | $700,402 | $722,810 | $260,125 | $259,425 | 0 | 5 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/371934707/202221169349300222/full) |
| Dec 2020 | $567,303 | $285,490 | $281,833 | $281,833 | 0 | 5 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/371934707/202211169349300221/full) |

Expense split, year ending Dec 2023: programs $1,517,036 (88%), management $184,268 (11%), fundraising $13,569 (1%).

Revenue sources, year ending Dec 2023: gifts and grants $1,477,762, program fees $24,649, investment income $8.

Growth label: **Growing** (about +38% a year, Dec 2020 to Dec 2023). Growth label: we compare total revenue on the oldest and the newest return shown above. Growing means revenue rose by more than 10% a year on average, Shrinking means it fell by more than 10% a year, and Steady means a change between -10% and +10% a year. The rate is the compounded yearly average between the two returns, so it hides ups and downs in between (see the table). We only label groups with returns at least a year apart and at least $5,000 of revenue on the oldest one. This is our own calculation, not an IRS rating or a judgment of quality.

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 9 of 173 youth development nonprofits in Columbus.
- Revenue $1,854,679 is in the top 10% of 449 youth development nonprofits in Ohio; median $155,735.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

- Licensed programs in Columbus: 20 camps, 534 licensed child care centers, 31 school-age programs: https://backpr.com/find/ohio/columbus
- Ohio rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/ohio

## Questions

**What is Columbus Fashion Initiative's EIN?**

Columbus Fashion Initiative's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-1934707. It is the nine-digit number the IRS uses to identify the organization. Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File posted October 13, 2026.

**Is Columbus Fashion Initiative a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Columbus Fashion Initiative in Columbus, Ohio as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2019. This is from the IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026. Status can change, so check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**Are donations to Columbus Fashion Initiative tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Columbus Fashion Initiative as tax-deductible (IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026). How much you can deduct depends on your own taxes, and this is not tax advice. Check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**What does Columbus Fashion Initiative do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2023: "Our goal is to support the creation and growth of creatives and fashion based business through multiple facets. First, we look to educate our members and the community with skills that add value to their brands and increase their knowledge as a professional. We are constructing facilities that house industrial-grade equipment, such as sewing machines, sergers, DTG, fabric and screen printers..." The IRS classifies it as: Youth business programs.

**How much money does Columbus Fashion Initiative take in?**

For the year ending Dec 2023, Columbus Fashion Initiative reported total revenue of $1,503,921 and total expenses of $1,714,873 on its Form 990 (IRS Form 990 e-file data).

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Data as of November 8, 2026. Sources: IRS Business Master File, IRS Form 990 series e-file data, U.S. Census Bureau. No officer or staff names are published.