Civic Intelligence

Project Create

990 • Fiscal year 2019 • EIN 42-1559894

Jan 01, 2019 to Dec 31, 2019 • Filed on Nov 12, 2020

Organization Profilewww.projectcreatedc.org

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2208 Martin Luther King Jr Avenue SWashington, DC 20020

(202) 660-2555

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

75th percentile

0.35x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 75% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Liabilities / Revenue

76th percentile

0.39x

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

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Net Margin

94th percentile

60%

Higher net margin than 94% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Top Officer Pay

57th percentile

$76,887

Higher top officer pay than 57% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 4.9% of source-year revenue.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Asset Growth

99th percentile

773%

Faster asset growth than 99% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Revenue Growth

97th percentile

232%

Faster revenue growth than 97% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets75th percentile

Assets

Up

$1,728,289

Up $1,530,326 (+773%) from 2018

Net Assets

Up

$1,119,851

Up $942,577 (+532%) from 2018

Liabilities

Up

$608,438

Up $587,749 (+2841%) from 2018

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue76th percentileNet Margin94th percentile

Revenue

Up

$1,564,765

Up $1,093,298 (+232%) from 2018

Expenses

Up

$622,188

Up $30,860 (+5.2%) from 2018

Net Income

Up

$942,577

Up $1,062,438 (+886%) from 2018

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth99th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0Assets 2011: $20,120Liabilities 2011: $6,022Net Assets 2011: $14,0982011Assets 2012: $41,010Liabilities 2012: $0Net Assets 2012: $41,0102012Assets 2013: $208,886Liabilities 2013: $0Net Assets 2013: $208,8862013Assets 2014: $533,569Liabilities 2014: $8,458Net Assets 2014: $525,1112014Assets 2015: $290,950Liabilities 2015: $15,391Net Assets 2015: $275,5592015Assets 2016: $240,536Liabilities 2016: $29,062Net Assets 2016: $211,4742016Assets 2017: $317,224Liabilities 2017: $20,089Net Assets 2017: $297,1352017Assets 2018: $197,963Liabilities 2018: $20,689Net Assets 2018: $177,2742018Assets 2019: $1,728,289Liabilities 2019: $608,438Net Assets 2019: $1,119,8512019Assets 2020: $1,880,156Liabilities 2020: $632,029Net Assets 2020: $1,248,1272020Assets 2021: $1,882,016Liabilities 2021: $584,105Net Assets 2021: $1,297,9112021Assets 2022: $2,149,815Liabilities 2022: $566,914Net Assets 2022: $1,582,9012022Assets 2023: $3,778,676Liabilities 2023: $1,456,153Net Assets 2023: $2,322,5232023Assets 2024: $4,561,542Liabilities 2024: $1,454,033Net Assets 2024: $3,107,5092024

Highlighted filing

2019

Assets$1,728,289
Liabilities$608,438
Net Assets$1,119,851
Open 2019 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth97th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MRevenue 2011: $110,939Expenses 2011: $117,578Net Income 2011: -$6,6392011Revenue 2012: $157,390Expenses 2012: $130,477Net Income 2012: $26,9132012Revenue 2013: $311,653Expenses 2013: $143,139Net Income 2013: $168,5142013Revenue 2014: $719,866Expenses 2014: $404,465Net Income 2014: $315,4012014Revenue 2015: $381,921Expenses 2015: $631,475Net Income 2015: -$249,5542015Revenue 2016: $325,503Expenses 2016: $460,694Net Income 2016: -$135,1912016Revenue 2017: $625,797Expenses 2017: $523,709Net Income 2017: $102,0882017Revenue 2018: $471,467Expenses 2018: $591,328Net Income 2018: -$119,8612018Revenue 2019: $1,564,765Expenses 2019: $622,188Net Income 2019: $942,5772019Revenue 2020: $760,804Expenses 2020: $708,429Net Income 2020: $52,3752020Revenue 2021: $771,433Expenses 2021: $731,542Net Income 2021: $39,8912021Revenue 2022: $1,059,595Expenses 2022: $841,244Net Income 2022: $218,3512022Revenue 2023: $1,756,085Expenses 2023: $1,033,502Net Income 2023: $722,5832023Revenue 2024: $2,263,430Expenses 2024: $1,478,444Net Income 2024: $784,9862024

Highlighted filing

2019

Revenue$1,564,765
Expenses$622,188
Net Income$942,577
Open 2019 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2019 to Dec 31, 2019
Signed
Nov 12, 2020
Return Version
2019v5.1
Gross Receipts
$1,564,765
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Project Create provides opportunities for creative youth development through accessible, multidisciplinary arts education to empower young people and amplify their voices.

Project Create provides accessible arts education to promote positive development in children, youth and families experiencing homelessness and poverty.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$66,457$1,493,736▲ $1,427,279
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$73,328$231,868▲ $158,540
Pledges and Grants Receivable$30,000--
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$7,831--
Accounts Receivable$5,645--
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$10,057$35▼ $10,022
Total Assets$197,963$1,728,289▲ $1,530,326
Other Assets Total$4,645$2,650▼ $1,995
Liabilities
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property-$600,000-
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$20,689$8,438▼ $12,251
Total Liabilities$20,689$608,438▲ $587,749
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$102,774$1,069,851▲ $967,077
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$74,500$50,000▼ $24,500
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$177,274$1,119,851▲ $942,577
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$197,963$1,728,289▲ $1,530,326

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Land$1,120,000-$1,120,000
Buildings$332,959-$332,959
Leasehold Improvements$0$147,072$147,072
Equipment$40,777$62,527$103,304
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay57th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Christie WalserExecutive DirectorFT$76,887$76,887

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Nick MaschariBoard Chair
Matthew McGuireBoard Secretary
Anam AbdullaDirector
Christian ContardoDirector
Kara LilianDirector
Katie RosenthalDirector
Kevin HouserDirector
Alan SimenskyTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,513,549
Program Service Revenue
$50,506
Investment Income
$2
Other Revenue
$708
All Other Contributions
$527,212
Change in Net Assets
$942,577
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$389,883
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$181,248
Total Fundraising Expense$73,193
Professional Fundraising Fees$50,857
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$200

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$159,438$4,680$0$164,118
Occupancy$82,668$11,734$0$94,402
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$49,112$17,345$15,768$82,225
Other Salaries and Wages$75,459$0$0$75,459
Fees for Services Professional Fundraising--$50,857$50,857
Depreciation Depletion$0$25,679$0$25,679
Insurance$11,981$4,797$0$16,778
Fees for Services Accounting$0$15,702$0$15,702
Payroll Taxes$9,530$1,327$1,206$12,063
Other Employee Benefits$9,989$792$720$11,501
Office Expenses$4,356$3,431$2,332$10,119
Travel$3,099$4,679$761$8,539
Advertising$4,647$0$1,549$6,196
All Other Expenses$486$4,861$0$5,347
Other Expenses$1,503$0$0$1,503
Interest$0$1,167$0$1,167
Grants to Domestic Individuals$200--$200
Total Functional Expenses$451,364$97,631$73,193$622,188
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
Yes

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$50,857
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
Audit committee
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
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Project Create
EIN
42-1559894
Phone
2026602555
Address
2208 Martin Luther King Jr Avenue S, Washington, DC 20020

Signing Officer

Name
Christie Walser
Title
Executive Director
Phone
2026602555
Signed
2020-11-12
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Christie Walser
Formed
2003
Legal Domicile
Dc
Voting Board Members
9
Independent Board Members
9
Employees
5
Volunteers
36

Preparer

Firm
Select ARC
Address
20 Park Vista Ct, Silver Spring, MD 20906
Preparer
Vivian P Jenkins
Phone
2403179657
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Pt VI, Line 11B

“The draft Form 990 is reviewed by the Executive Director and the Treasurer of the Board of Directors. A final draft is sent to the Finance & Governance Committee for review and approval, then to the entire Board prior to filing.”

Pt VI, Line 15A

“The organization used the following to establish the compensation of its Executive Director: 1. Written employment contract 2. Compensation survey or study 3. Approval by the board or compensation committee”

Pt VI, Line 15B

“When setting key employee compensation, the Executive Director (ED) reviews several local salary surveys, including Fair Chance, Catalogue for Philanthropy and GuideStar. The ED also reviews 990s of similarly-sized arts education nonprofits in Washington, DC.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Teaching Artists & Assistants 124304. 124304. 0. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“HR Consulting/Admin 3680. 0. 3680. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Program Manager/Coordinator 29659. 29659.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Evaluation 5475. 5475. 0. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Other 1000. 0. 1000. 0.”

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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0Project Create's longest-running program includes weekly multi-disciplinary arts education classes in partnership with community-based organizations such as housing providers, low-income/Section 8 housing, community centers, Department of Parks and Recreation, D.C. Public and Public Charter Schools, mentorship organizations, and more. Project Create programs, which incorporate art therapy, provide mental health and emotional support to children, youth and families experiencing homelessness and poverty in Washington, DC. Class are taught by art therapists and experienced teaching artists who utilize art as a tool for healing and growth. This program serves approximately 300 students a year.
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc0Two Saturdays a month, we host local families in artistic exploration, art-making and creative play serving two (or three!) generations of family members, from infants to grandparents, all of whom enjoy the chance to create art in community. Led by an experienced art therapist, this program explores family connections, nature and the environment, history, community and more. Through Family Art Days, Project Create serves approximately 300 children and youth, along with their parents, each year. All programs are free to participants.
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IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/ExplanationTxt0Other Income Part II, Line 10 Description: credit card rewards 2016: 482. 2017: 461. 2018: 719. 2019: 708. Description: other income 2019: 60.
IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Pt II Ln 10
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The draft Form 990 is reviewed by the Executive Director and the Treasurer of the Board of Directors. A final draft is sent to the Finance & Governance Committee for review and approval, then to the entire Board prior to filing.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1The organization used the following to establish the compensation of its Executive Director: 1. Written employment contract 2. Compensation survey or study 3. Approval by the board or compensation committee
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2When setting key employee compensation, the Executive Director (ED) reviews several local salary surveys, including Fair Chance, Catalogue for Philanthropy and GuideStar. The ED also reviews 990s of similarly-sized arts education nonprofits in Washington, DC.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3Teaching Artists & Assistants 124304. 124304. 0. 0.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4HR Consulting/Admin 3680. 0. 3680. 0.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5Program Manager/Coordinator 29659. 29659.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6Evaluation 5475. 5475. 0. 0.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt7Other 1000. 0. 1000. 0.
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Displayed year

2019 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,728,289
Liabilities
$608,438
Net assets
$1,119,851
Revenue
$1,564,765
Expenses
$622,188
Net income
$942,577
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$4.56$1.45$3.11$2.26$1.48$0.78
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$3.78$1.46$2.32$1.76$1.03$0.72
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.15$0.57$1.58$1.06$0.84$0.22
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.88$0.58$1.30$0.77$0.73$0.04
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.88$0.63$1.25$0.76$0.71$0.05
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.73$0.61$1.12$1.56$0.62$0.94
2018Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.20$0.02$0.18$0.47$0.59$0.12
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.32$0.02$0.30$0.63$0.52$0.10
2016Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.24$0.03$0.21$0.33$0.46$0.14
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.29$0.02$0.28$0.38$0.63$0.25
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.53$0.01$0.53$0.72$0.40$0.32
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.21$0.00$0.21$0.31$0.14$0.17
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.04$0.00$0.04$0.16$0.13$0.03
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.02$0.01$0.01$0.11$0.12$0.01