Create Now Inc is located in Los Angeles, CA. The organization was established in 1996. According to its NTEE Classification (B90) the organization is classified as: Educational Services, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Create Now Inc employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Create Now Inc 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 06/2023, Create Now Inc generated $390.2k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 5 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $318.5k during the year ending 06/2023. 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
CREATE NOW PROVIDES YOUTH WITH HIGH-QUALITY ARTS PROGRAMS, ENRICHING OPPORTUNITIES, AND CARING ARTISTS WHO OFTEN OPERATE AS MENTORS. WE MAINLY FOCUS ON YOUTH WHO ARE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS, IN FOSTER CARE, OR EXPERIENCING OTHER FORMS OF CHALLENGES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CULTURAL JOURNEYS: EACH YEAR WE TAKE THOUSANDS OF CHILDREN (OUR STUDENTS AND PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS OF PARTNER AGENCIES) TO EXCURSIONS SUCH AS, CONCERTS, PLAYS, CIRCUSES, MUSEUMS, FILM STUDIOS TOURS. MANY OF THESE EXCURSIONS ARE HOSTED BY PREMIER VENUES - HOLLYWOOD BOWL, CIRQUE DU SOLEIL, WALT DISNEY CONCERT HALL, AND LACMA. FOR MANY OF THESE KIDS, IT IS THEIR FIRST EXPERIENCE OF A LIVE PERFORMANCE.
OTHER PROGRAM ACTIVITIES
FUNDED PROGRAMMING - WE PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE ARTS CLASSES TO STUDENTS IN TITLE 1 SCHOOLS THROUGHOUT THE REGION. WE WORK WITH LAUSD AND CHARTER SYSTEMS TO BRING PROGRAMMING TO STUDENTS FROM PRE-K THROUGH 12TH GRADE. OUR SCHOOL-BASED PROGRAMS INCLUDE MUSIC PROGRAMS, GRAPHIC DESIGN, WRITING, VISUAL ARTS, AND SO MUCH MORE. THESE PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED TO YOUTH OF ALL GRADE LEVELS. OUR PROGRAMS ARE ALSO SEEN IN GROUP HOMES, SHELTERS, OR OTHER PARTNERING FACILITIES AROUND THE CITY.
COMMUNITY PROJECTS & EVENTS - SEVERAL TIMES PER YEAR WE BRING TOGETHER FAMILIES FOR FESTIVALS AND HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONS. OUR EVENTS FEATURE OPPORTUNITIES TO ENJOY ART AND PERFORMANCES, GAMES, FOOD, AND LASTING GIFTS FOR ALL CHILDREN. RECENTLY WE HAVE LAUNCHED ANNUAL CREATIVE CAREER FAIRS THAT BRING IN TALENTED INDIVIDUALS AND COMPANIES SUCH AS HOME DEPOT, BEST BUY, AND DREAMWORKS. WE ALSO ARRANGE MURAL PROJECTS AND TALENT SHOWS IN LOW INCOME NEIGHBORHOODS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Brandon Johnson CEO | Officer | 40 | $59,691 |
Lauren Devillier Director, Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Tracy Solomon Clark Director, Vice-Chair | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jonny Dawson Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Christopher Pitcher Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Natalie Brill 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 | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $369,044 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $369,044 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $21,116 |
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 | $390,160 |
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. | $59,691 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $17,907 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $105,225 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $4,935 |
Payroll taxes | $13,382 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $80 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $3,525 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $36,942 |
Advertising and promotion | $5,419 |
Office expenses | $8,835 |
Information technology | $2,756 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $13,498 |
Travel | $4,972 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,717 |
Interest | $249 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $5,167 |
All other expenses | $6,592 |
Total functional expenses | $318,487 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $146,046 |
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 | $146,046 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $6,729 |
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 | $6,729 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $139,317 |
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 | $146,046 |