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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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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.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Andrea Gates-Ingle Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $97,957 |
Stephen Ingle Creative Director | Officer | 40 | $96,833 |
Oscar Camargo Tech/digital Media Director | Officer | 40 | $64,500 |
Charlie Castillo President | OfficerTrustee | 0.33 | $0 |
Matt Behrens Board Member | Trustee | 0.33 | $0 |
Lorely Ambriz Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.33 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 |
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. | $247,087 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $40,074 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $129,831 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $28,885 |
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 | $1,849 |
Fees for services: Other | $17,050 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $7,816 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $16,379 |
Travel | $8,432 |
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 | $31,522 |
Insurance | $22,098 |
All other expenses | $106,718 |
Total functional expenses | $625,318 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $587,081 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $139,697 |
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 | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $520 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $779,345 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $180,336 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,686,979 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $20,818 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $20,818 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,606,407 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $59,754 |
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 | $1,686,979 |