Just Enterprises Inc, operating under the name Just Creations, is located in Louisville, KY. The organization was established in 1991. According to its NTEE Classification (A24) the organization is classified as: Folk Arts, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Just Creations employed 11 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Just Creations 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, Just Creations generated $333.7k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $272.6k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 0.2% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
JUST CREATIONS IS A VALUES-DRIVEN MARKETPLACE THAT ADVOCATES FOR MARGINALIZED COMMUNITIES OF ARTISANS AND FARMERS THROUGH PROMOTION OF FAIR TRADE AND SOCIAL JUSTICE
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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JUST CREATIONS IS A NOT FOR PROFIT FAIR TRADE STORE THAT OPENED IN APRIL 1990 IN ORDER TO PROVIDE MARKETING ASSISTANCE TO LOW INCOME ARTISANS IN THE DEVELOPING WORLD. JUST CREATIONS FEATURES HANDMADE PRODUCTS FROM TALANTED ARTISANS FROM OVER 40 COUNTRIES AROUND THE WORLD. JUST CREATIONS IS PROUD TO BE A PART OF A NETWORK OF STORES THROUGHOUT THE WORLD WHO PURCHAS FROM FAIR TRADE ORGANIZATIONS WHO WORK WITH ARTISANS AND ENSURE THEY ARE PAID FAIRLY FOR THEIR HANDCRAFTS AND TREATED FAIRLY IN THE WORKPLACE. AN ESSENTIAL PART OF JUST CREATIONS IS EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH, WHEREBY STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS GO OUT INTO THE COMMUNITY TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT FAIR TRADE, TELL STORIES OF THE ARTISANS, AND HELP PEOPLE UNDERSTANS HOW A PURCHASE OF A FAIR TRADE PRODUCT MAKES A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF PEOPLE AROUND THE WORLD.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Joan C Frisz Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $61,311 |
Matthew Brown Secretary | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Arricka Dunsford Vice-Chair | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Ellen Oost Treasurer | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Cara Hicks Chair | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Amanda Fillebrown Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $33,000 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $28,974 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $4,400 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $61,974 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $41 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $8,157 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $263,518 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $333,690 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $61,311 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $13,488 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $75,005 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $18,458 |
Payroll taxes | $11,020 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $18,270 |
Office expenses | $3,791 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $71 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $623 |
Insurance | $4,635 |
All other expenses | $9,153 |
Total functional expenses | $272,582 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $231,365 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $45,118 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $701 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $277,184 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $10,686 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $27,869 |
Total liabilities | $38,555 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $238,629 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $277,184 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Just Enterprises Inc has recieved totaling $10,060.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Beadforlife Niwot, CO PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $5,030 |
Beadforlife Niwot, CO PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $5,030 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Harold K & Myrtle C Folk Charitable Foundation Cleveland, OH | $604,413 | $286,538 |
Tennessee Association Of Craft Artists Nashville, TN | $311,236 | $541,485 |
Just Enterprises Inc Louisville, KY | $277,184 | $333,690 |
Association Of Artists And Craftsmen Of Porter County Incorpo Chesterton, IN | $242,686 | $0 |
Country Dance & Song Society Inc Knoxville, TN | $84,661 | $0 |
The Washington Balalaika Society Inc Fairfax, VA | $91,404 | $0 |
Company Of Folk Chicago, IL | $4,838 | $0 |
Louisville Guitar Society Inc Louisville, KY | $3,961 | $0 |