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Creative Arts for Kids Inc

EIN 04-2623711 • 501(c)3 • Reading, MA

Profile

Fostering a passion for the arts by providing exceptional instruction in visual and performing arts to a diverse population of students. By offering opportunities for innovative learning, performace and fun, creative arts and its dedicated staff strive to instill a life-long desire for creative expression. We seek to inspire, enrich and connect individuals within the community.

25 Woburn StreetReading, MA 01867

www.creativeartsforkids.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

88th percentile

0.49x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 88% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

90th percentile

0.36x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 90% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Net Margin

54th percentile

3.9%

Higher net margin than 54% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

95th percentile

$57,505

Higher top officer pay than 95% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 21.3% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Asset Growth

71st percentile

13%

Faster asset growth than 71% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Revenue Growth

54th percentile

0.8%

Faster revenue growth than 54% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets88th percentile

Assets

Up

$197,811

Up $22,651 (+13%) from 2024

Liabilities

Up

$97,002

Up $9,461 (+11%) from 2024

Net Assets

Up

$100,809

Up $13,190 (+15%) from 2024

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue90th percentileNet Margin54th percentile

Revenue

Up

$270,140

Up $2,255 (+0.8%) from 2024

Expenses

Down

$259,715

Down $2,118 (-0.8%) from 2024

Net Income

Up

$10,425

Up $4,373 (+72%) from 2024

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth71st percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$200K$150K$100K$50K$0Assets 2011: $91,684Liabilities 2011: $89,918Net Assets 2011: $1,7662011Assets 2012: $69,835Liabilities 2012: $50,211Net Assets 2012: $19,6242012Assets 2013: $71,228Liabilities 2013: $54,397Net Assets 2013: $16,8312013Assets 2014: $79,136Liabilities 2014: $51,968Net Assets 2014: $27,1682014Assets 2015: $98,552Liabilities 2015: $60,236Net Assets 2015: $38,3162015Assets 2016: $107,591Liabilities 2016: $79,501Net Assets 2016: $28,0902016Assets 2017: $95,217Liabilities 2017: $45,394Net Assets 2017: $49,8232017Assets 2018: $104,723Liabilities 2018: $79,556Net Assets 2018: $25,1672018Assets 2019: $110,221Liabilities 2019: $88,315Net Assets 2019: $21,9062019Assets 2020: $145,853Liabilities 2020: $95,268Net Assets 2020: $50,5852020Assets 2021: $163,025Liabilities 2021: $102,976Net Assets 2021: $60,0492021Assets 2022: $155,630Liabilities 2022: $100,529Net Assets 2022: $55,1012022Assets 2023: $166,443Liabilities 2023: $104,855Net Assets 2023: $61,5882023Assets 2024: $175,160Liabilities 2024: $87,541Net Assets 2024: $87,6192024Assets 2025: $197,811Liabilities 2025: $97,002Net Assets 2025: $100,8092025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$197,811
Liabilities$97,002
Net Assets$100,809
Open 2025 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth54th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$400K$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KRevenue 2011: $329,296Expenses 2011: $337,420Net Income 2011: -$8,1242011Expenses 2012: $282,8442012Revenue 2013: $270,690Expenses 2013: $273,484Net Income 2013: -$2,7942013Revenue 2014: $313,264Expenses 2014: $313,672Net Income 2014: -$4082014Revenue 2015: $318,416Expenses 2015: $309,949Net Income 2015: $8,4672015Revenue 2016: $338,892Expenses 2016: $347,765Net Income 2016: -$8,8732016Revenue 2017: $275,934Expenses 2017: $261,790Net Income 2017: $14,1442017Revenue 2018: $218,512Expenses 2018: $242,255Net Income 2018: -$23,7432018Revenue 2019: $242,199Expenses 2019: $236,698Net Income 2019: $5,5012019Revenue 2020: $247,712Expenses 2020: $220,904Net Income 2020: $26,8082020Revenue 2021: $191,578Expenses 2021: $209,716Net Income 2021: -$18,1382021Revenue 2022: $233,368Expenses 2022: $229,797Net Income 2022: $3,5712022Revenue 2023: $253,267Expenses 2023: $249,838Net Income 2023: $3,4292023Revenue 2024: $267,885Expenses 2024: $261,833Net Income 2024: $6,0522024Revenue 2025: $270,140Expenses 2025: $259,715Net Income 2025: $10,4252025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$270,140
Expenses$259,715
Net Income$10,425
Open 2025 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2025 • Form 990Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.

Open filing
Assets
$197,811
Liabilities
$97,002
Net assets
$100,809
Revenue
$270,140
Expenses
$259,715
Net income
$10,425
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.98$0.97$1.01$2.70$2.60$0.10
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.75$0.88$0.88$2.68$2.62$0.06
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.66$1.05$0.62$2.53$2.50$0.03
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.56$1.01$0.55$2.33$2.30$0.04
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.63$1.03$0.60$1.92$2.10$0.18
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.46$0.95$0.51$2.48$2.21$0.27
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.10$0.88$0.22$2.42$2.37$0.06
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.05$0.80$0.25$2.19$2.42$0.24
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.95$0.45$0.50$2.76$2.62$0.14
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.08$0.80$0.28$3.39$3.48$0.09
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.99$0.60$0.38$3.18$3.10$0.08
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.79$0.52$0.27$3.13$3.14$0.00
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.71$0.54$0.17$2.71$2.73$0.03
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.70$0.50$0.20$2.83
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.92$0.90$0.02$3.29$3.37$0.08
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jun 1, 2024 to May 31, 2025
Signed
Sep 17, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$270,140
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Fostering a passion for the arts by providing exceptional instruction in visual and performing arts to a diverse population of students. By offering opportunities for innovative learning, performace and fun, creative arts and its dedicated staff strive to instill a life-long desire for creative expression. We seek to inspire enrich and connect individuals within the community

Fostering a passion for the arts by providing exceptional instruction in visual and performing arts to a diverse population of students. By offering opportunities for innovative learning, performance and fun, creative arts and its dedicated staff strive to install a life-long desire for creative expression. We seek to inspire, enrich and connect individuals within the community.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$133,071$123,731▼ $9,340
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$35,934$67,751▲ $31,817
Loans From Officers Directors$10,000$10,000→ $0
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$3,355$3,929▲ $574
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$1,800$1,400▼ $400
Total Assets$175,160$197,811▲ $22,651
Other Assets Total$1,000$1,000→ $0
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue$50,712$66,780▲ $16,068
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$26,829$20,222▼ $6,607
Total Liabilities$87,541$97,002▲ $9,461
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$139,220$149,904▲ $10,684
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$-51,601$-49,095▲ $2,506
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$87,619$100,809▲ $13,190
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$175,160$197,811▲ $22,651

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$1,400$36,408$37,808

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2023$86,620-▲ $3,567-$90,187
2022$48,424---$48,424
2021$48,424---$48,424
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay95th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Michelle AguillonExecutive DiFT$42,899$14,606$57,505

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Anna BrucePresident/di
Aj JerrettDirector
Blair HowellDirector
Lindsay BakerDirector
Stella RitortoDirector
Kevin WalshSecretary/di
Julie AylwardTreasurer/di
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$27,329
Program Service Revenue
$236,658
Investment Income
$6,078
Other Revenue
$75
All Other Contributions
$27,329
Change in Net Assets
$10,425

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$270,140
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$2,765
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$272,905
Total Revenue per Form 990
$270,140
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$197,851
Other Expenses$61,864
Total Fundraising Expense$3,892
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$96,861$24,960-$121,821
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$50,000-$50,000
Occupancy$22,370$15$2,480$24,865
Payroll Taxes$7,862$6,084-$13,946
Other Employee Benefits$4,871$7,213-$12,084
Fees for Services Other$7,409$1,524-$8,933
Information Technology$4,464$322$65$4,851
Fees for Services Accounting-$4,525-$4,525
Insurance$1,813$2,478-$4,291
Office Expenses$852$1,506$98$2,456
Other Expenses$279$389$631$668
Depreciation Depletion$400--$400
Advertising$92--$92
Total Functional Expenses$156,469$99,354$3,892$259,715

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$259,715
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$259,715
Total Expenses per Form 990$259,715
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Interested-Person Transactions

Interested PartyRelationshipDescriptionShared RevenueAmount
Elizabeth FeltusFormer TreasureCash Flow LoanNo-

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Loans from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$10,000$10,000→ $0
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
Yes
Annual disclosure for covered persons
No
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
Yes
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

“Draft copies of form 990 are provided to the executive director and the treasurer for the board of directors to read and review the form, make any changes necessary and approve it before submission.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15A

“The board of directors meeting monthly beginning in september and review financial performance and the next year's projected budget. The executive director's performance review is completed at this time and salaries are voted on as well.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“Governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are available at the organization's office upon request. The financial statements are also available through the ma attorney general's division of public charities' office.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Creative Arts for Kids Inc
EIN
04-2623711
Phone
7819429600
Address
25 WOBURN STREET, READING, MA 01867

Signing Officer

Name
Julie Aylward
Title
Treasurer/director
Phone
7819429600
Signed
2025-09-17

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Anna Bruce
Formed
1978
Legal Domicile
Ma
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
7
Employees
15

Preparer

Firm
Worthington Hughes & Hoar Pc
Address
400 W CUMMINGS PARK STE 3000, WOBURN, MA 01801-6592
Preparer
Anthony F Caruso
Phone
7813053534
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

“Fostering a passion for the arts by providing exceptional instruction in visual and performing arts to a diverse population of students. By offering opportunities for innovative learning, performance and fun, creative arts and its dedicated staff strive to install a life-long desire for creative expression. We seek to inspire, enrich and connect individuals within the community.”

Financial Statement Notes

Schedule D, Page 2, Part V, Line 4

“Long-term general operations”

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IRS990ScheduleL/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0(A) NAME OF PERSON: ELIZABETH FELTUS (B) RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN INTERESTED PERSON AND ORGANIZATION: FORMER BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEMBER AND TREASURER (C) AMOUNT OF TRANSACTION: 10,000 (D) DESCRIPTION OF TRANSACTION: LOAN NEEDED FOR CASH FLOW FROM FORMER TREASURER TO CREATIVE ARTS. (E) SHARING OF ORGANIZATION REVENUES? = NO.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0FOSTERING A PASSION FOR THE ARTS BY PROVIDING EXCEPTIONAL INSTRUCTION IN VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS TO A DIVERSE POPULATION OF STUDENTS. BY OFFERING OPPORTUNITIES FOR INNOVATIVE LEARNING, PERFORMANCE AND FUN, CREATIVE ARTS AND ITS DEDICATED STAFF STRIVE TO INSTALL A LIFE-LONG DESIRE FOR CREATIVE EXPRESSION. WE SEEK TO INSPIRE, ENRICH AND CONNECT INDIVIDUALS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1DRAFT COPIES OF FORM 990 ARE PROVIDED TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND THE TREASURER FOR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO READ AND REVIEW THE FORM, MAKE ANY CHANGES NECESSARY AND APPROVE IT BEFORE SUBMISSION.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING MONTHLY BEGINNING IN SEPTEMBER AND REVIEW FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE AND THE NEXT YEAR'S PROJECTED BUDGET. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S PERFORMANCE REVIEW IS COMPLETED AT THIS TIME AND SALARIES ARE VOTED ON AS WELL.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE ORGANIZATION'S OFFICE UPON REQUEST. THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE THROUGH THE MA ATTORNEY GENERAL'S DIVISION OF PUBLIC CHARITIES' OFFICE.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
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