Creativity Explored is located in San Francisco, CA. The organization was established in 1982. As of 06/2021, Creativity Explored employed 38 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Creativity Explored 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 06/2021, Creativity Explored generated $2.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.6m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 3.3% per year over the past 6 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
CREATIVITY EXPLORED PARTNERS WITH PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (CONTINUED ON SCH O) TO ENCOURAGE THEIR CREATIVE CAPACITY TO FLOURISH.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CREATIVITY EXPLORED PROVIDES STUDIO ARTISTS WITH WORKSPACE, INSTRUCTION, AND OPPORTUNITIES TO EXPORE A WIDE VARIETY OF MEDIA. STUDIO ARTISTS GET TO CHOOSE MEDIA AND SUBJECT MATTER. TRAINED PROFESSIONAL ARTISTS ARE AVAILABLE TO ASSIST EACH STUDIO ARTIST IN EXPLORING THE CREATIVE PROCESS. PRINTMAKING, PAINTING, DRAWING, SCULPTURE, CERAMICS, AND FABRIC ART ARE INCLUDED IN A PROGRAM DESIGNED TO MEET THE NEEDS, CHOICES, AND PREFERENCES FOR EACH STUDIO ARTIST.
CREATIVITY EXPLORED PROFESSIONALLY EXHIBITS AND MARKETS ARTWORK CREATED BY ARTISTS WORKING IN OUR STUDIOS. EXHIBITIONS OCCUR ON A REGULAR BASISIN OUR ON-SITE GALLERY, OFFSITE IN PRIVATE AND PUBLIC GALLERIES, AND INCORPORATE AND COMMUNITY SPACES THROUGHOUT THE BAY AREA. EXHIBITIONS OFARTWORK ENHANCE THE PERSONAL GROWTH AND PROFESSIONAL ESTEEM OF STUDIOARTISTS, AND OFTEN PROVIDE EARNED INCOME FROM THE SALE OF THEIRARTWORK. MARKETING THEIR OWN WORK AND UNDERSTANDING THE BUSINESS OF ARTIS DIFFICULT FOR MANY ARTISTS DUE TO THE NATURE OF THEIR DISABILITY.MANY CREATIVITY EXPLORED STUDIO ARTISTS REQUIRE ADDITIONAL SUPPORT TONAVIGATE THE WORK OF GALLERISTS AND DEALERS, LEGAL CONTRACTS, ANDAGREEMENTS TO PROTECT ARTISTS' INTEREST, AND TO AVOID EXPLOITATION.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Linda Johnson Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $175,106 |
Brit Epperson Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Carol Waitte Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Lisa Baird Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Arianna Orland President | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Craig Vaughan Board Member | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $25,707 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $483,705 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $441,293 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $59,137 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $950,705 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,625,490 |
Investment income | $20,253 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $45,617 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $2,076 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $76,640 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $44,538 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $2,765,319 |
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. | $175,106 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $35,021 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,504,042 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $12,395 |
Other employee benefits | $168,760 |
Payroll taxes | $114,002 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $50,053 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $62,620 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,390 |
Office expenses | $42,090 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $8,979 |
Occupancy | $304,646 |
Travel | $3,760 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $443 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $27,051 |
Insurance | $22,560 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $2,578,851 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $278,486 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $448,053 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $268,988 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $34,668 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $76,793 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $194,806 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,258,664 |
Investments—other securities | $248,916 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $7,500 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $2,816,874 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $170,968 |
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 | $329,647 |
Other liabilities | $10,164 |
Total liabilities | $510,779 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,843,011 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $463,084 |
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 | $2,816,874 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Creativity Explored has recieved totaling $10,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Violet World Foundations Ft Mitchell, KY PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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Translational Pulmonary And Immunology Research Center Long Beach, CA | $5,349,856 | $21,502,717 |
Southern Calif Glaziers H&w Tr Fund Covina, CA | $29,114,155 | $20,946,347 |
Education Training And Research Associates Scotts Valley, CA | $15,485,603 | $19,032,847 |
Banner Health Foundation Phoenix, AZ | $138,766,928 | $27,502,678 |
Jha Geriatric Services Inc Reseda, CA | $10,260,583 | $23,487,964 |
Mountain Family Health Centers Glenwood Springs, CO | $12,157,748 | $21,955,122 |
Sunny Vista Living Center Colorado Springs, CO | $41,304,394 | $18,743,774 |
Another Joy Foundation 1 Las Vegas, NV | $385,078 | $10,750 |
Bay Clinic Inc Hilo, HI | $19,844,113 | $21,754,362 |
Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics Santa Barbara, CA | $18,717,190 | $23,301,829 |
Valley Vista Care Corporation St Maries, ID | $23,926,674 | $19,662,049 |
La Familia Medical Center Santa Fe, NM | $8,963,951 | $20,973,589 |