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Creative Education Foundation Inc

EIN 16-0849832 • 501(c)3 • Marshfield, MA

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To spark personal and professional transformation by empowering people with the skill set, tool set, and mindset of deliberate creativity.

PO Box 717Marshfield, MA 02050

www.creativeeducationfoundation.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

76th percentile

0.22x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 76% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

84th percentile

0.36x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 84% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

15th percentile

-21%

Higher net margin than 15% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.

Asset Growth

17th percentile

-13%

Faster asset growth than 17% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

45th percentile

4.2%

Faster revenue growth than 45% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets76th percentile

Assets

Down

$808,914

Down $122,565 (-13%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$178,262

Down $27,202 (-13%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$630,652

Down $95,363 (-13%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue84th percentileNet Margin15th percentile

Revenue

Up

$491,552

Up $19,769 (+4.2%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$593,744

Up $7,797 (+1.3%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

-$102,192

Up $11,972 (+10%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth17th percentile

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2010: $342,165Liabilities 2010: $83,819Net Assets 2010: $258,3462010Assets 2011: $295,123Liabilities 2011: $184,964Net Assets 2011: $110,1592011Assets 2012: $784,063Liabilities 2012: $67,475Net Assets 2012: $716,5882012Assets 2013: $816,205Liabilities 2013: $63,740Net Assets 2013: $752,4652013Assets 2014: $879,748Liabilities 2014: $51,680Net Assets 2014: $828,0682014Assets 2015: $851,835Liabilities 2015: $52,132Net Assets 2015: $799,7032015Assets 2016: $831,212Liabilities 2016: $47,997Net Assets 2016: $783,2152016Assets 2017: $791,339Liabilities 2017: $27,944Net Assets 2017: $763,3952017Assets 2018: $842,848Liabilities 2018: $33,657Net Assets 2018: $809,1912018Assets 2019: $926,703Liabilities 2019: $49,933Net Assets 2019: $876,7702019Assets 2020: $1,061,325Liabilities 2020: $234,705Net Assets 2020: $826,6202020Assets 2021: $1,166,630Liabilities 2021: $198,808Net Assets 2021: $967,8222021Assets 2022: $1,041,075Liabilities 2022: $213,852Net Assets 2022: $827,2232022Assets 2023: $931,479Liabilities 2023: $205,464Net Assets 2023: $726,0152023Assets 2024: $808,914Liabilities 2024: $178,262Net Assets 2024: $630,6522024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$808,914
Liabilities$178,262
Net Assets$630,652
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth45th percentile

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

$1.0M$500K$0-$500KExpenses 2010: $647,4072010Revenue 2011: $734,774Expenses 2011: $858,952Net Income 2011: -$124,1782011Expenses 2012: $598,5082012Revenue 2013: $613,552Expenses 2013: $580,730Net Income 2013: $32,8222013Revenue 2014: $789,117Expenses 2014: $715,910Net Income 2014: $73,2072014Revenue 2015: $643,595Expenses 2015: $677,246Net Income 2015: -$33,6512015Revenue 2016: $630,258Expenses 2016: $645,554Net Income 2016: -$15,2962016Revenue 2017: $549,330Expenses 2017: $585,873Net Income 2017: -$36,5432017Revenue 2018: $693,952Expenses 2018: $629,801Net Income 2018: $64,1512018Revenue 2019: $678,000Expenses 2019: $642,912Net Income 2019: $35,0882019Revenue 2020: $300,167Expenses 2020: $376,144Net Income 2020: -$75,9772020Revenue 2021: $547,732Expenses 2021: $411,340Net Income 2021: $136,3922021Revenue 2022: $436,878Expenses 2022: $578,979Net Income 2022: -$142,1012022Revenue 2023: $471,783Expenses 2023: $585,947Net Income 2023: -$114,1642023Revenue 2024: $491,552Expenses 2024: $593,744Net Income 2024: -$102,1922024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$491,552
Expenses$593,744
Net Income-$102,192
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$808,914
Liabilities
$178,262
Net assets
$630,652
Revenue
$491,552
Expenses
$593,744
Net income
-$102,192
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.81$0.18$0.63$0.49$0.59$0.10
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.93$0.21$0.73$0.47$0.59$0.11
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.04$0.21$0.83$0.44$0.58$0.14
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.17$0.20$0.97$0.55$0.41$0.14
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.06$0.23$0.83$0.30$0.38$0.08
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.93$0.05$0.88$0.68$0.64$0.04
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.84$0.03$0.81$0.69$0.63$0.06
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.79$0.03$0.76$0.55$0.59$0.04
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.83$0.05$0.78$0.63$0.65$0.02
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.85$0.05$0.80$0.64$0.68$0.03
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.88$0.05$0.83$0.79$0.72$0.07
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.82$0.06$0.75$0.61$0.58$0.03
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.78$0.07$0.72$0.60
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.30$0.18$0.11$0.73$0.86$0.12
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.34$0.08$0.26$0.65
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Aug 19, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$558,397
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To spark personal and professional transformation by empowering people with the skill set, tool set, and mindset of deliberate creativity.

To spark personal and professional transformation by empowering people with the skill set, tool set, and mindset of deliberate creativity. Cef's vision: to unlock the creative genius in everyone.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$390,216$296,434▼ $93,782
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$231,902$180,011▼ $51,891
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$143,745$148,796▲ $5,051
Accounts Receivable$25,318$83,367▲ $58,049
Inventories for Sale or Use$6,344$6,765▲ $421
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$7,310$6,053▼ $1,257
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$1,750-
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$2,197$1,460▼ $737
Total Assets$931,479$808,914▼ $122,565
Other Assets Total$124,447$84,278▼ $40,169
Liabilities
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$149,224$145,732▼ $3,492
Deferred Revenue$41,830$25,640▼ $16,190
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$14,410$6,890▼ $7,520
Total Liabilities$205,464$178,262▼ $27,202
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$431,351$383,265▼ $48,086
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$294,664$247,387▼ $47,277
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$726,015$630,652▼ $95,363
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$931,479$808,914▼ $122,565

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$1,460$5,301$6,761
Other Assets Org$84,278--

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2024$143,745-▲ $9,949$4,898$148,796
2023$135,867-▲ $12,509$4,631$143,745
2022$169,936-▼ $23,167$10,902$135,867
2021$181,179-▲ $9,562$20,805$169,936
2020$182,003-▲ $20,804$21,628$181,179
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Mary E MillerExecutive DirectorFT$122,528$9,501$132,029

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Tricia GarwoodChair
Kirk YoungVice-chair
Alexander ZorychtaTrustee
Dan BuckmasterTrustee
Elizabeth Monroe-cookTrustee
Erika Lopez Del Puerto GarciaTrustee
Frank PrinceTrustee
Judy BernsteinTrustee
Katie GarryTrustee
Kimberly HawkinsTrustee
Melissa St ClairTrustee
Nicole HaddadTrustee
Scott ConnorsTrustee
Mary WisenskiTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$137,887
Program Service Revenue
$343,002
Investment Income
$10,663
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$137,887
Change in Net Assets
$-102,192

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$490,245
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$1,307
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$55,711
Other Revenue Adjustments
$307
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$545,956
Total Revenue per Form 990
$491,552
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$378,449
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$215,295
Total Fundraising Expense$57,108
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$47,980$51,466$32,655$132,101
Fees for Services Other$72,163$2,469-$74,632
Other Salaries and Wages$28,707$36,324$772$65,803
Fees for Services Accounting-$32,746-$32,746
Information Technology$6,878$2,976$9,469$19,323
Travel$15,060$1,318$2,022$18,400
Other Expenses$17,406$523$0$17,929
Payroll Taxes$5,813$6,687$2,469$14,969
All Other Expenses$9,143$3,836$1,153$14,132
Office Expenses$12,308$1,089$201$13,598
Occupancy$4,239$4,101-$8,340
Insurance$2,358$2,714$1,002$6,074
Interest-$4,200-$4,200
Other Employee Benefits$1,419$1,003-$2,422
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees-$1,000-$1,000
Depreciation Depletion$535$121$81$737
Total Functional Expenses$357,536$179,100$57,108$593,744

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$641,319
Total Expenses per Form 990$593,744
Expenses per Audited Statements$592,744
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$48,575
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$1,000
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
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
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
Yes
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“The form 990 is presented to the finance committee of the board of trustees. The board reviews and approves the return before filing.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12

“The conflict of interest policy covers trustees, officers, and employees and is monitored by annual written information questionaire which are reviewed and maintained by the disclosure officer. The disclosure officer reviews each transaction to come before the board for potential or actual conflicts of interest. If potential or actual conflicts are identified, the disclosure officer shall determine if the actual or apparent conflict of interest exists. If so, or if the disclosure officer otherwise determines it to be in the best interests of cef, the disclosure officer shall refer the reportable event to the board. The board may approve a reportable event only if it determines in good faith that, under all of the circumstances, approval is in the best interests of, and fair and reasonable to, cef. The identified conflicts of interest and appropriate recusals are documented in the minutes of each board or committee meeting.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15A

“The board of trustees researches the compensation for comparable organizations via published not-for-profit compensation studies as well as other information as available as a guideline for executive compensation.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The foundation makes its form 1023 and form 990's available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Creative Education Foundation Inc
EIN
16-0849832
Phone
5089600000
Address
PO BOX 717, MARSHFIELD, MA 02050

Signing Officer

Name
Mary Wisenski
Title
Treasurer
Phone
5089600000
Signed
2025-08-19
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Mary Wisenski
Formed
1954
Legal Domicile
Ny
Voting Board Members
12
Independent Board Members
12
Employees
4
Volunteers
28

Preparer

Firm
Pue Chick Leibowitz & Blezard LLC
Address
76 SOUTH FRONTAGE ROAD, VERNON, CT 06066
Preparer
Jeremy S Brayer CPA
Phone
8608711722
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Professional fees - contracted labor: program service expenses 72,163. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 72,163. Payroll services: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 2,469. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 2,469.”

Form 990, Part XII, Line 2C

“No changes from prior year in the oversight process or selection process.”

Financial Statement Notes

PART V, LINE 4:

“To provide program services.”

PART X, LINE 2:

“Management of the foundation evaluates all significant tax positions as required by u.s. Gaap. As of december 31, 2024, management does not believe that it has taken any tax position that would require the recording of any tax liability nor does it believe that there are any unrealized tax benefits that would either increase or decrease within the next twelve months. The foundation's informational returns are subject to examination by the appropriate taxing jurisdiction. As of december 31, 2024, the foundation's informational returns remain open for examination for three years after the date filed.”

PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“Changes in split interest agreement”

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