Project Create

Organization Overview

Project Create is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 2003. According to its NTEE Classification (O50) the organization is classified as: Youth Development Programs, under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Project Create employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Project Create is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2021, Project Create generated $771.4k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $731.5k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 2.1% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

PROJECT CREATE PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR CREATIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT THROUGH ACCESSIBLE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY ARTS EDUCATION TO EMPOWER YOUNG PEOPLE AND AMPLIFY THEIR VOICES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE PROJECT CREATE ARTS CENTER, OPENED IN 2015, IS FULL OF ART SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT, COMPUTERS WITH CREATIVE DESIGN SOFTWARE, STATE-OF-THE-ART AUDIO-VISUAL EQUIPMENT, AND A TALENTED STAFF OF EXPERIENCED TEACHING ARTISTS AND ART THERAPISTS. MULTIDISCIPLINARY STUDIO CLASSES IN VISUAL, PERFORMING AND DIGITAL MEDIA ARTS ARE PROVIDED DAILY, YEAR-ROUND IN THREE SEMESTERS. EACH DAY, AFTER SCHOOL AND BEFORE PROJECT CREATE CLASSES BEGIN, WE HOST AN OPEN STUDIO WHERE EXPERIENCED ARTS EDUCATORS LEAD PARTICIPANTS IN AN ACCEPTING AND CREATIVE ARTISTIC ENVIRONMENT. STUDENTS CAN PARTICIPATE IN AS MANY AFTER-SCHOOL CLASSES AS THEY CHOOSE; ALL CLASSES ARE FREE.


SINCE 1994, PROJECT CREATE HAS PROVIDED WEEKLY MULTIDISCIPLINARY ARTS EDUCATION CLASSES TAUGHT BY EXPERIENCED TEACHING ARTISTS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROVIDE SERVICES TO CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS AND POVERTY. PARTNERS INCLUDE HOUSING PROVIDERS, LOW-INCOME/SECTION 8 HOUSING, COMMUNITY CENTERS, DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION, DC PUBLIC LIBRARIES, DC PUBLIC AND PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS, MENTORSHIP ORGANIZATIONS, AND MORE.


TWO SATURDAYS A MONTH, LOCAL FAMILIES ENGAGE IN ARTISTIC EXPLORATION, ART-MAKING AND CREATIVE PLAY AT PROJECT CREATE FAMILY ART DAY. FOR TWO HOURS ON SATURDAYS, PROJECT CREATE SERVES TWO (OR THREE) GENERATIONS OF FAMILY MEMBERS, FROM INFANTS TO GRANDMOTHERS, ALL OF WHOM ENJOY THE CHANCE TO CREATE ART IN COMMUNITY. LED BY AN ART THERAPIST, EACH SATURDAY SESSION HIGHLIGHTS A DIFFERENT TEACHING ARTIST SHARING THEIR SKILLS IN A WIDE VARIETY OF ARTISTIC DISCIPLINES. DURING THIS ALL-AGES COMMUNITY CENTERED PROGRAM AT THE PROJECT CREATE ARTS CENTER, FAMILIES CAN CREATE ART PROJECTS AND ENJOY REFRESHMENTS. THIS EVENT IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.


PROJECT CREATE DELIVERS ADDITIONAL PROGRAMMING IN OUR COMMUNITY, INCLUDING TRAINING, EXHIBITIONS AND PERFORMANCES.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Christie Walser
Executive Director
$76,289
Gizachew Andargeh
Vice Chairperson
$0
Katie Rosenthal
Chairperson
$0
Kevin Houser
Secretary
$0
Kara Lilian
Treasurer
$0
Octavia Hammond
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $339,208
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$367,602
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$706,810
Total Program Service Revenue$63,700
Investment income $154
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $771,433

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Project Create has recieved totaling $10,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Cloudbreak Foundation Inc

McLean, VA

PURPOSE: ART THERAPY PROGRAM

$10,000
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