Creative Solutions For America Foundation is located in Albuquerque, NM. According to its NTEE Classification (B60) the organization is classified as: Adult Education, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Creative Solutions For America Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
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Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
* DEVELOPED AND PUBLISHED THE WEBSITE FOR THE FOUNDATION, WHICH IS CALLED CREATIVESOLUTIONSFORAMERICA.ORG * PREPARED AND PUBLISHED RESEARCH ON THE PROCESSES IN ALL 50 STATES FOR THE HANDLING OF ABSENTEE BALLOTS, SPECIFICALLY: 1.BALLOT DROP BOXES, THEIR OVERALL ADMINISTRATION, INCLUDING LOCATION, MONITORING, COLLECTION, AND SECURITY. 2.VERIFICATION OF SIGNATURES ON MAILED BALLOTS IN ALL 50 STATES THAT ARE RETURNED FOR PROCESSING AND THEREFORE INCLUSION IN THE OVERALL VOTING PROCESS AND BALLOT COUNT. BALLOT DROP BOXES AS A RESULT OF THIS RESEARCH AND ITS PUBLIC AVAILABILITY, DURING THE
2024 NEW MEXICO LEGISLATIVE SESSION BILLS WERE INTRODUCED IN BOTH THE NEW MEXICO HOUSE AND NEW MEXICO SENATE. THESE BILLS ADDRESSED COMPLIANCE WITH THE GUIDELINES ISSUED BY THE FEDERAL ELECTIONS ASSISTANCE COMMISSION (FEAC) REGARDING THE USE OF BALLOT DROP BOXES. VERIFICATION OF SIGNATURES ON MAILED BALLOTS ANALYSIS BASED ON A REVIEW OF THE PROCEDURES IN ALL 50 STATES WAS PREPARED AND PUBLISHED, WITH CITATIONS AND LINKS TO EACH STATE'S STATUTES AND ADMINISTRATIVE RULES. BOTH LEGISLATORS AND THE PUBLIC AT LARGE WERE ABLE TO COMPARE STATUTES REGARDING THE ADMINISTRATION OF MAILED BALLOTS IN ALL 50 STATES. THE PURPOSE OF THIS RESEARCH AND THE PUBLISHED REPORT WAS TO ALLOW
CITIZENS TO UNDERSTAND THE INTRICACIES OF THE ELECTIONS ADMINISTRATION PROCESSES IN EACH STATE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Morgan L Burnett Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Julia Schneider-Montgomery Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Matthew F Burnet Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Rod Adair Executive Director | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $10,000 |
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. | $6,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $4,350 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $1,250 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $61,579 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $118 |
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 | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $38 |
Total functional expenses | $83,335 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $376,382 |
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 | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $376,382 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $376,382 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $376,382 |
Over the last fiscal year, Creative Solutions For America Foundation has awarded $10,000 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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CAPITAN PUBLIC LIBRARY PURPOSE: General support | $5,000 |
HEALING AMERICA'S HEROES PURPOSE: General support | $5,000 |