Skin of Color Society
The Skin of Color Society is a professional dermatologic organization dedicated to promoting awareness of and excellence within the special interest area of dermatology, skin of color. Individuals with skin of color are defined by the Society as those individuals of Asian, Hispanic/Latino, African, Native American, Pacific Island descent, and mixtures thereof.
Skin of Color Society at a glance
In short: Skin of Color Society gave $310K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $39K), top state Maryland. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $310,000
- +53.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- +33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $38,750
- +15.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $2,584,809
- +27.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Maryland (32% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Skin of Color Society funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Howard University ($50K). Together the top 6 received $240K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($70,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 24 (58%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Skin of Color Society gives
- Giving grew 226% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2019) to $310K (2024). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $310K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Howard University Washington, DC | 2023 Career Development Award | $50,000 |
| 2 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $70,000 |
| National Institute of Arthritis & Muskosk Bethesda, MD | 2023 Career Development Award | $50,000 |
| National Medical Association Silver Spring, MD | 2024 NMA DiCR | $50,000 |
| Univ of Calif Irvine Irvine, CA | 2024 Elucidating Racial Differences | $50,000 |
| Univ of Chicago Chicago, IL | 2024 Research Award | $20,000 |
| Univ of Miami Coral Gables, FL | 2024 Research Award | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,584,809 | $1,672,017 | $1,652,466 | $310,000 | 8 |
| 2023 | $2,029,007 | $2,006,664 | $1,638,046 | $202,050 | 6 |
| 2022 | $1,375,868 | $1,886,754 | $939,353 | $95,000 | 4 |
| 2021 | $582,344 | $314,373 | $599,534 | $95,000 | 4 |
| 2020 | $456,454 | $505,524 | $255,426 | $30,000 | 2 |
| 2019 | $316,218 | $175,540 | $250,667 | $15,000 | 1 |
About Skin of Color Society
Based on IRS filings
Skin of Color Society is a public charity, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $310K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Skin of Color Society is led by Andrew F Alexis MD MPH, President since 2023 (on filings since 2022); none of the 15 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Andrew F Alexis MD MPH
President
President-Elect → President, 2023
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kimberly Miller
Executive Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Caroline Robinson MD
Board Member
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Corey Hartman MD
Board Member
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Janiene Luke MD
Board Member
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca Vasquez MD
Board Member
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jenna C Lester MD
Board Member
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Naiara Barbosa MD
Board Member
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pamela S Allen MD
Board Member
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
E Nikki Pritchett MD
Board Member
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Murad Alam MD
Board Member
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shawn Kwatra MD FAAD
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tiffany T Mayo MD
Board Member
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Valerie M Harvey MD MPH FAAD
Immediate Past President
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Victoria Barbosa MD MPH MBA FAAD
President-Elect
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (16)
- Former: Donald Glass II MD PhD (2019–2022) — Immediate Past President
- Former: Valerie M Harvey MD MPH (2019–2022) — President
- Former: Candrice Heath MD (2020–2022) — Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Crystal Aguh MD (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Neelam Ajit Vashi MD (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Loren Krueger MD (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Shawn Kwatra MD (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Ammar Ahmed MD (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Lynn McKinley-Grant MA MD (2019–2021) — Immediate Past President
- Former: Marcelyn Coley MD (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Cheryl Burgess MD FAAD (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Maritza Perez MD (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Seemal R Desai MD FAAD (2019–2020) — Immediate Past President
- Former: Chere Lucas Anthony MD (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Ginette A Okoye MD (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Nada Elbuluk MD MS (2019) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Skin of Color Society
How much does Skin of Color Society give each year?
Skin of Color Society gave $310K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $202K across 6 grants.
What is Skin of Color Society's typical grant size?
Skin of Color Society's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $38,750, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Skin of Color Society give grants?
Skin of Color Society's top state is Maryland, with 32% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Illinois (29%) and District of Columbia (16%).
Does Skin of Color Society give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Skin of Color Society's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "2023 Career Development Award" (3 grants) and "2024 Research Award" (3 grants).
Who are Skin of Color Society's largest grantees?
Skin of Color Society's largest 2024 grantees include Howard University ($50,000), National Institute of Arthritis & Muskosk ($50,000) and National Medical Association ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($70,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Skin of Color Society?
Skin of Color Society reported $2.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.7M.
What is Skin of Color Society's EIN?
Skin of Color Society's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-0401191. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 27, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 17, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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