Creative Kids

Organization Overview

Creative Kids is located in El Paso, TX. The organization was established in 1999. 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 08/2023, Creative Kids employed 13 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Creative Kids 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 08/2023, Creative Kids generated $734.2k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $625.3k during the year ending 08/2023. While expenses have increased by 2.7% per year over the past 8 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

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

ORGANIZATION IS A NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING A HIGH QUALITY YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM UTILIZING THE VISUAL ARTS TO EMPOWER YOUTH.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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CREATIVE KIDS INC. IS A 24-YEAR-OLD NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED 501(C)(3) CREATIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AGENCY THAT POSITIVELY IMPACTS UNDER-RESOURCED POPULATIONS IN THE BORDER COMMUNITY OF EL PASO, TEXAS HELPING YOUNG PEOPLE TO THRIVE THROUGH THE TRANSFORMATIVE POWER OF THE ARTS. CREATIVE KIDS' 16,000 SQ. FT. HEADQUARTERS, KNOWN AS THE OLO GALLERY (OTHER LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES), IS LOCATED IN THE UNION PLAZA DISTRICT IN DOWNTOWN EL PASO. THIS FACILITY IS THE PERMANENT HOME TO CREATIVE KIDS' ART STUDIOS, COOKING FACILITY, ART GALLERY, MULTIMEDIA SKILLS DEVELOPMENT CENTER, AND ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES. CREATIVE KIDS IS ABLE TO REACH OVER 1,100 YOUTH THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, WHICH INCLUDES DISCONNECTED YOUTH THROUGH PROJECT ABLE (ART BROKERS LEARNING EXPERIENCES), AT-RISK YOUTH IN THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF EL PASO THROUGH PROJECT MAP (MAKING THE ARTS POSSIBLE), AND CHILDREN BATTLING CANCER IN ITS PROJECT AIM (ARTS IN MOTION). CREATIVE KIDS RECENTLY LAUNCHED AN ART PROGRAM FOR THE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES THAT WERE DIRECTLY AFFECTED BY THE AUGUST 3RD WAL-MART TRAGEDY CALLED PROJECT RAP (RESILIENCY ART PROGRAM). THE MAJORITY OF CHILDREN PARTICIPATING IN CREATIVE KIDS' PROGRAMS COME FROM BROKEN HOMES, FAMILIES OF VERY MODEST SOCIO-ECONOMIC MEANS, AND MOST HAVE LIMITED FORMAL SCHOOLING AND ARE LARGELY OF HISPANIC ANCESTRY. THE CREATIVE KIDS PROGRAMS REPRESENT A STRATEGIC AND PIVOTAL SET OF OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE STUDENTS SO THEY CAN REALIZE THEIR ASPIRATIONS FOR ADULT LIFE, REFINE THEIR TALENTS AND STRENGTHS AND, IN THE PROCESS, ENCOURAGE THESE YOUTHS TO PURSUE LIFELONG LEARNING AND OTHER HIGHER EDUCATION GOALS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Andrea Gates-Ingle
Executive Director
$97,957
Stephen Ingle
Creative Director
$96,833
Oscar Camargo
Tech/digital Media Director
$64,500
Charlie Castillo
President
$0
Matt Behrens
Board Member
$0
Lorely Ambriz
Secretary
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$95,371
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $46,331
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$586,770
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$728,472
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $11,693
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$5,983
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $734,182

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