Civic Intelligence

Creative Strategies for Change

990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 46-2083929

Jan 01, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017 • Filed on Jun 27, 2019

Organization Profilecreativestrategiesforchange.com

View Organization Page

2900 N Downing St 1BDenver, CO 80205

(720) 437-0195

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

93rd percentile

0.79x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 93% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Liabilities / Revenue

89th percentile

0.26x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 89% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Net Margin

15th percentile

-21%

Higher net margin than 15% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Top Officer Pay

93rd percentile

$54,196

Higher top officer pay than 93% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 25.2% of source-year revenue.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Asset Growth

24th percentile

-15%

Faster asset growth than 24% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Revenue Growth

67th percentile

14%

Faster revenue growth than 67% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets93rd percentile

Assets

Flat

$72,321

Flat from 2017

Net Assets

Flat

$15,474

Flat from 2017

Liabilities

Flat

$56,847

Flat from 2017

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue89th percentileNet Margin15th percentile

Revenue

Flat

$215,316

Flat from 2017

Expenses

Flat

$261,152

Flat from 2017

Net Income

Flat

-$45,836

Flat from 2017

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth24th percentile

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

$1.0M$500K$0-$500KAssets 2015: $35,595Liabilities 2015: $7,751Net Assets 2015: $27,8442015Assets 2016: $68,848Liabilities 2016: $7,538Net Assets 2016: $61,3102016Assets 2017: $72,321Liabilities 2017: $56,847Net Assets 2017: $15,4742017Assets 2017: $72,321Liabilities 2017: $56,847Net Assets 2017: $15,4742017Assets 2018: $39,880Liabilities 2018: $39,3852018Assets 2019: $47,584Liabilities 2019: $16,838Net Assets 2019: $30,7462019Assets 2020: $98,971Liabilities 2020: $28,410Net Assets 2020: $70,5612020Assets 2021: $887,457Liabilities 2021: $764,936Net Assets 2021: $122,5212021Assets 2022: $703,389Liabilities 2022: $658,651Net Assets 2022: $44,7382022Assets 2023: $533,659Liabilities 2023: $594,465Net Assets 2023: -$60,8062023Assets 2024: $204,384Liabilities 2024: $15,659Net Assets 2024: $188,7252024

Highlighted filing

2017

Assets$72,321
Liabilities$56,847
Net Assets$15,474
Open 2017 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth67th percentile

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

$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2015: $111,923Expenses 2015: $84,079Net Income 2015: $27,8442015Revenue 2016: $187,468Expenses 2016: $137,435Net Income 2016: $50,0332016Revenue 2017: $215,316Expenses 2017: $261,152Net Income 2017: -$45,8362017Revenue 2017: $215,316Expenses 2017: $261,152Net Income 2017: -$45,8362017Revenue 2018: $142,795Expenses 2018: $157,774Net Income 2018: -$14,9792018Revenue 2019: $189,768Expenses 2019: $159,517Net Income 2019: $30,2512019Revenue 2020: $228,995Expenses 2020: $189,180Net Income 2020: $39,8152020Revenue 2021: $446,627Expenses 2021: $394,667Net Income 2021: $51,9602021Revenue 2022: $515,254Expenses 2022: $588,448Net Income 2022: -$73,1942022Revenue 2023: $425,184Expenses 2023: $539,560Net Income 2023: -$114,3762023Revenue 2024: $311,635Expenses 2024: $562,009Net Income 2024: -$250,3742024

Highlighted filing

2017

Revenue$215,316
Expenses$261,152
Net Income-$45,836
Open 2017 Filing
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017
Signed
Jun 27, 2019
Return Version
2017v2.2
Gross Receipts
$215,316
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Mobilizing arts and education for social justice.

Creative Strategies for Change's (CSC) mission is to mobilize arts and education for social justice.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Accounts Receivable-$45,170-
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$68,848$27,076▼ $41,772
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$75-
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$0-
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$0-
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$0-
Total Assets$68,848$72,321▲ $3,473
Other Assets Total-$0-
Liabilities
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable-$47,533-
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$4,415$5,899▲ $1,484
Other Liabilities$3,123$3,415▲ $292
Total Liabilities$7,538$56,847▲ $49,309
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$61,310$15,474▼ $45,836
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$61,310$15,474▼ $45,836
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$68,848$72,321▲ $3,473
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay93rd percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Rachael K SharpExecutive DirectorFT$54,196$54,196

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Annicia DurkaChairman
Kendra KruegerDirector
Lauri BenblattDirector
Rosa TorresDirector
Uzoamaka NwankpaDirector
Dayna ScottSecretary
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$90,774
Program Service Revenue
$124,542
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$84,274
Change in Net Assets
$-45,836
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$132,203
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$122,341
Total Fundraising Expense$24,028
Professional Fundraising Fees$6,608
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$81,201$277$69$81,547
Other Salaries and Wages$29,949$23,958$5,990$59,897
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$27,098$21,678$5,420$54,196
Fees for Services Legal$4,142$3,313$828$8,283
Payroll Taxes$4,124$3,299$825$8,248
Occupancy$3,949$3,159$790$7,898
Office Expenses$3,759$3,006$752$7,517
Fees for Services Professional Fundraising--$6,608$6,608
Fees for Services Accounting$2,723$2,178$544$5,445
All Other Expenses$1,789$219$1,940$3,948
Other Expenses$2,565--$2,565
Insurance$550$440$110$1,100
Advertising$517$414$103$1,034
Interest$245$195$49$489
Travel$56--$56
Total Functional Expenses$174,988$62,136$24,028$261,152
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$6,608
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Local taxes payable$776
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
No
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
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
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Line 11B: Form 990 Review Process

“Board members received copy of return to review and ask questions on before filing. Once satisfied return was approved and filed.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available

“Other documents available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Creative Strategies for Change
EIN
46-2083929
Phone
7204370195
Address
2900 N Downing St 1B, Denver, CO 80205

Signing Officer

Name
Rachael K Sharp
Title
Executive Director
Signed
2019-06-27
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Formed
2013
Legal Domicile
Co
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
0
Employees
5
Volunteers
20

Preparer

Firm
Chyla Graham
Address
1499 W 120th Ave 110, Westminster, CO 80234
Preparer
Chyla Graham
Phone
8449322674
Raw XML AppendixShowing 400 of 407 raw XML fields

This appendix keeps the raw XML leaves available for debugging and edge-case review. The human report above is the primary experience.

Path#Value
IRS990/AccountantCompileOrReviewInd0false
IRS990/AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp/BOYAmt04415
IRS990/AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp/EOYAmt05899
IRS990/AccountsReceivableGrp/EOYAmt045170
IRS990/ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd0false
IRS990/ActivityOrMissionDesc0Creative Strategies for Change's (CSC) mission is to mobilize arts and education for social justice.
IRS990/AdvertisingGrp/FundraisingAmt0103
IRS990/AdvertisingGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt0414
IRS990/AdvertisingGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0517
IRS990/AdvertisingGrp/TotalAmt01034
IRS990/AllAffiliatesIncludedInd0false
IRS990/AllOtherContributionsAmt084274
IRS990/AllOtherExpensesGrp/FundraisingAmt01940
IRS990/AllOtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt0219
IRS990/AllOtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt01789
IRS990/AllOtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt03948
IRS990/AmendedReturnInd0X
IRS990/AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd0false
IRS990/BackupWthldComplianceInd0true
IRS990/BenefitsToMembersGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/PersonNm0Rachael K Sharp
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/PhoneNum07204370195
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt02900 Downing St Suite 1B
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/CityNm0Denver
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd0CO
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/ZIPCd080205
IRS990/BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd0false
IRS990/BusinessRlnWithOfficerEntInd0false
IRS990/BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd0false
IRS990/CashNonInterestBearingGrp/BOYAmt068848
IRS990/CashNonInterestBearingGrp/EOYAmt027076
IRS990/ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd0false
IRS990/CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt00
IRS990/CollectionsOfArtInd0false
IRS990/CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp/FundraisingAmt05420
IRS990/CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt021678
IRS990/CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt027098
IRS990/CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp/TotalAmt054196
IRS990/CompDisqualPersonsGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd0false
IRS990/CompensationProcessCEOInd0false
IRS990/CompensationProcessOtherInd0false
IRS990/ConferencesMeetingsGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd0false
IRS990/ConservationEasementsInd0false
IRS990/ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd0false
IRS990/CreditCounselingInd0false
IRS990/CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt00
IRS990/CYContributionsGrantsAmt090774
IRS990/CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt00
IRS990/CYInvestmentIncomeAmt00
IRS990/CYOtherExpensesAmt0132203
IRS990/CYOtherRevenueAmt00
IRS990/CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt0124542
IRS990/CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt0-45836
IRS990/CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt0122341
IRS990/CYTotalExpensesAmt0261152
IRS990/CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt024028
IRS990/CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt06608
IRS990/CYTotalRevenueAmt0215316
IRS990/DAFExcessBusinessHoldingsInd0false
IRS990/DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd0false
IRS990/DeductibleArtContributionInd0false
IRS990/DeductibleNonCashContriInd0false
IRS990/DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd0false
IRS990/DepreciationDepletionGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/Desc0Community and youth programs to support innovation, engagement, alliance building across differences, and the development of restorative practices for conflict transformation. Professional development and consulting.
IRS990/DescribedInSection501c3Ind0true
IRS990/DisregardedEntityInd0false
IRS990/DistributionToDonorInd0false
IRS990/DocumentRetentionPolicyInd0false
IRS990/DonorAdvisedFundInd0false
IRS990/ElectionOfBoardMembersInd0false
IRS990/EmployeeCnt05
IRS990/EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd0false
IRS990/EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd0false
IRS990/EscrowAccountInd0false
IRS990/ExpenseAmt0174988
IRS990/FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd0false
IRS990/FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd0false
IRS990/FeesForServicesAccountingGrp/FundraisingAmt0544
IRS990/FeesForServicesAccountingGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt02178
IRS990/FeesForServicesAccountingGrp/ProgramServicesAmt02723
IRS990/FeesForServicesAccountingGrp/TotalAmt05445
IRS990/FeesForServicesLegalGrp/FundraisingAmt0828
IRS990/FeesForServicesLegalGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt03313
IRS990/FeesForServicesLegalGrp/ProgramServicesAmt04142
IRS990/FeesForServicesLegalGrp/TotalAmt08283
IRS990/FeesForServicesLobbyingGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/FeesForServicesManagementGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/FeesForServicesOtherGrp/FundraisingAmt069
IRS990/FeesForServicesOtherGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt0277
IRS990/FeesForServicesOtherGrp/ProgramServicesAmt081201
IRS990/FeesForServicesOtherGrp/TotalAmt081547
IRS990/FeesForServicesProfFundraising/FundraisingAmt06608
IRS990/FeesForServicesProfFundraising/TotalAmt06608
IRS990/FeesForSrvcInvstMgmntFeesGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/ForeignActivitiesInd0false
IRS990/ForeignFinancialAccountInd0false
IRS990/ForeignGrantsGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/ForeignOfficeInd0false
IRS990/Form1098CFiledInd0false
IRS990/Form8282FiledCnt00
IRS990/Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd0false
IRS990/Form8899Filedind0false
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt00.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt10.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt20.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt30.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt40.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt50.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt60.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt05.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt15.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt25.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt35.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt45.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt55.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt640.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd0X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd1X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd2X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd3X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd4X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd5X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd0X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt10
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt20
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt30
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt40
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt50
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt60
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm0Annicia Durka
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm1Dayna Scott
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm2Uzoamaka Nwankpa
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm3Kendra Krueger
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm4Rosa Torres
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm5Lauri Benblatt
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm6Rachael K Sharp
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt10
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt20
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt30
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt40
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt50
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt654196
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt10
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt20
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt30
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt40
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt50
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt60
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt0Chairman
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt1Secretary
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt2Director
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt3Director
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt4Director
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt5Director
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt6Executive Dir.
IRS990/Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd0true
IRS990/Form990TFiledInd0false
IRS990/FormationYr02013
IRS990/FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd0false
IRS990/FSAuditedInd0false
IRS990/FundraisingActivitiesInd0false
IRS990/GamingActivitiesInd0false
IRS990/GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt07
IRS990/GovernmentGrantsAmt06500
IRS990/GrantsToDomesticIndividualsGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/GrantsToDomesticOrgsGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/GrantsToIndividualsInd0false
IRS990/GrantsToOrganizationsInd0false
IRS990/GrantToRelatedPersonInd0false
IRS990/GrossReceiptsAmt0215316
IRS990/GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd0false
IRS990/IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd0false
IRS990/IncmFromInvestBondProceedsGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt00
IRS990/IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd0false
IRS990/IndependentVotingMemberCnt00
IRS990/IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt00
IRS990/IndoorTanningServicesInd0false
IRS990/InfoInScheduleOPartIXInd0X
IRS990/InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd0X
IRS990/InformationTechnologyGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/InsuranceGrp/FundraisingAmt0110
IRS990/InsuranceGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt0440
IRS990/InsuranceGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0550
IRS990/InsuranceGrp/TotalAmt01100
IRS990/IntangibleAssetsGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/InterestGrp/FundraisingAmt049
IRS990/InterestGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt0195
IRS990/InterestGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0245
IRS990/InterestGrp/TotalAmt0489
IRS990/InventoriesForSaleOrUseGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/InvestmentIncomeGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt00
IRS990/InvestmentInJointVentureInd0false
IRS990/InvestmentsOtherSecuritiesGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/InvestmentsProgramRelatedGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/InvestTaxExemptBondsInd0false
IRS990/IRPDocumentCnt021
IRS990/IRPDocumentW2GCnt00
IRS990/LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/LegalDomicileStateCd0CO
IRS990/LicensedMoreThanOneStateInd0false
IRS990/LoanOutstandingInd0false
IRS990/LobbyingActivitiesInd0false
IRS990/LocalChaptersInd0false
IRS990/MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd0false
IRS990/MembersOrStockholdersInd0false
IRS990/MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd0X
IRS990/MinutesOfCommitteesInd0false
IRS990/MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd0false
IRS990/MissionDesc0Creative Strategies for Change's (CSC) mission is to mobilize arts and education for social justice.
IRS990/MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd0false
IRS990/MoreThan5000KToOrgInd0false
IRS990/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt061310
IRS990/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt015474
IRS990/NetGainOrLossInvestmentsGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt00
IRS990/NetIncmFromFundraisingEvtGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt00
IRS990/NetIncomeFromGamingGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt00
IRS990/NetIncomeOrLossGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt00
IRS990/NetRentalIncomeOrLossGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt00
IRS990/NoncashContributionsAmt0100
IRS990/NondeductibleContributionsInd0false
IRS990/OccupancyGrp/FundraisingAmt0790
IRS990/OccupancyGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt03159
IRS990/OccupancyGrp/ProgramServicesAmt03949
IRS990/OccupancyGrp/TotalAmt07898
IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/FundraisingAmt0752
IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt03006
IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt03759
IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/TotalAmt07517
IRS990/OfficerMailingAddressInd0false
IRS990/OnBehalfOfIssuerInd0false
IRS990/OperateHospitalInd0false
IRS990/Organization501c3Ind0X
IRS990/OrganizationFollowsSFAS117Ind0X
IRS990/OrgFiledInLieuOfForm1041Ind0false
IRS990/OtherAssetsTotalGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc0Honorarium/Stipend
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc1Program Supplies & Materials
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc2Venue Rental
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc3Printing and Publications
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt06480
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt13006
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt22835
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt32565
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt06480
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt13006
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt22835
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt32565
IRS990/OtherLiabilitiesGrp/BOYAmt03123
IRS990/OtherLiabilitiesGrp/EOYAmt03415
IRS990/OtherRevenueMiscGrp/BusinessCd0900099
IRS990/OtherRevenueMiscGrp/Desc0Miscellaneous Revenue
IRS990/OtherRevenueTotalAmt00
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/FundraisingAmt05990
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt023958
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt029949
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/TotalAmt059897
IRS990/OthNotesLoansReceivableNetGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/PartialLiquidationInd0false
IRS990/PaymentsToAffiliatesGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd0false
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/FundraisingAmt0825
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt03299
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt04124
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/TotalAmt08248
IRS990/PensionPlanContributionsGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp/EOYAmt075
IRS990/PoliticalCampaignActyInd0false
IRS990/PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/ProfessionalFundraisingInd0false
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/BusinessCd0611600
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/Desc0Program Income
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt0124542
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt0124542
IRS990/ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd0false
IRS990/PYExcessBenefitTransInd0false
IRS990/PymtTravelEntrtnmntPubOfclGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/QuidProQuoContributionsInd0false
IRS990/RcvblFromDisqualifiedPrsnGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd0false
IRS990/ReceivablesFromOfficersEtcGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt0-45836
IRS990/RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd0false
IRS990/RelatedEntityInd0false
IRS990/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd0false
IRS990/ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd0false
IRS990/ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd0false
IRS990/ReportOtherAssetsInd0false
IRS990/ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd0true
IRS990/ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd0false
IRS990/RoyaltiesGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/RoyaltiesRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt00
IRS990/SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990ScheduleA/First5Years170Ind0X
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt090774
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt088380
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt036950
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/TotalAmt0216104
IRS990ScheduleA/GovtFurnSrvcFcltsVl170Grp/TotalAmt00
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/TotalAmt00
IRS990ScheduleA/OtherIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt0124542
IRS990ScheduleA/OtherIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt099088
IRS990ScheduleA/OtherIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt055630
IRS990ScheduleA/OtherIncome170Grp/TotalAmt0279260
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicOrganization170Ind0X
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportCY170Pct00.00000
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportTotal170Amt0216104
IRS990ScheduleA/SubstantialContributorsTotAmt00
IRS990ScheduleA/TaxRevLeviedOrgnztnlBnft170Grp/TotalAmt00
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt090774
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt088380
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt036950
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/TotalAmt0216104
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportAmt0495364
IRS990ScheduleA/UnrelatedBusinessNetIncm170Grp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/ScheduleBRequiredInd0true
IRS990ScheduleD/FederalIncomeTaxLiabilityAmt02639
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Amt0776
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Desc0Local taxes payable
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalLiabilityAmt03415
IRS990/ScheduleJRequiredInd0false
IRS990/ScheduleORequiredInd0true
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Board members received copy of return to review and ask questions on before filing. Once satisfied return was approved and filed.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1Other documents available upon request.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available
IRS990/SchoolOperatingInd0false
IRS990/SignificantChangeInd0false
IRS990/SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd0false
IRS990/SubjectToProxyTaxInd0false
IRS990/TaxableDistributionsInd0false
IRS990/TaxablePartyNotificationInd0false
IRS990/TaxExemptBondsInd0false
IRS990/TempOrPermanentEndowmentsInd0false
IRS990/TerminateOperationsInd0false
IRS990/TotalAssetsBOYAmt068848
IRS990/TotalAssetsEOYAmt072321
IRS990/TotalAssetsGrp/BOYAmt068848
IRS990/TotalAssetsGrp/EOYAmt072321
IRS990/TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd0false
IRS990/TotalContributionsAmt090774
IRS990/TotalEmployeeCnt05
IRS990/TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp/FundraisingAmt024028
IRS990/TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt062136
IRS990/TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0174988
IRS990/TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp/TotalAmt0261152
IRS990/TotalGrossUBIAmt00
IRS990/TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt07538
IRS990/TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt056847
IRS990/TotalLiabilitiesGrp/BOYAmt07538
IRS990/TotalLiabilitiesGrp/EOYAmt056847
IRS990/TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp/BOYAmt061310
IRS990/TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp/EOYAmt015474
IRS990/TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt0174988
IRS990/TotalProgramServiceRevenueAmt0124542
IRS990/TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt054196
IRS990/TotalRevenueGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt0124542
IRS990/TotalRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt0215316
IRS990/TotalVolunteersCnt020
IRS990/TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp/BOYAmt068848
IRS990/TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp/EOYAmt072321
IRS990/TravelGrp/ProgramServicesAmt056
IRS990/TravelGrp/TotalAmt056
IRS990/TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd0false
IRS990/TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd0X
IRS990/UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd0false
IRS990/UnrestrictedNetAssetsGrp/BOYAmt061310
IRS990/UnrestrictedNetAssetsGrp/EOYAmt015474
IRS990/UnsecuredNotesLoansPayableGrp/EOYAmt047533
IRS990/UponRequestInd0X
IRS990/VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt07
IRS990/VotingMembersIndependentCnt00
IRS990/WebsiteAddressTxt0https://creativestrategiesforchange.com/
IRS990/WhistleblowerPolicyInd0false
ReturnHeader/BuildTS02019-02-21 02:37:17Z
ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd0true
ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/PersonNm0Rachael K Sharp
ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/PersonTitleTxt0Executive Director
ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/SignatureDt02019-06-27
ReturnHeader/Filer/BusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt0Creative Strategies for Change
ReturnHeader/Filer/BusinessNameControlTxt0CREA
ReturnHeader/Filer/EIN0462083929
ReturnHeader/Filer/PhoneNum07204370195
ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt02900 N Downing St 1B
ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/CityNm0Denver
ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd0CO
ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/ZIPCd080205
ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerFirmEIN0811585294
ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerFirmName/BusinessNameLine1Txt0Chyla Graham
ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/AddressLine1Txt01499 W 120th Ave 110
ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/CityNm0Westminster
ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/StateAbbreviationCd0CO
ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/ZIPCd080234

Document Assets

No mirrored PDF or thumbnail assets are attached yet.

Filings

Displayed year

2017 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$72,321
Liabilities
$56,847
Net assets
$15,474
Revenue
$215,316
Expenses
$261,152
Net income
-$45,836
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.04$0.16$1.89$3.12$5.62$2.50
2023Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$5.34$5.94$0.61$4.25$5.40$1.14
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$7.03$6.59$0.45$5.15$5.88$0.73
2021Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$8.87$7.65$1.23$4.47$3.95$0.52
2020Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.99$0.28$0.71$2.29$1.89$0.40
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.48$0.17$0.31$1.90$1.60$0.30
2018Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.40$0.39$1.43$1.58$0.15
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.72$0.57$0.15$2.15$2.61$0.46
2017Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.72$0.57$0.15$2.15$2.61$0.46
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.69$0.08$0.61$1.87$1.37$0.50
2015XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.36$0.08$0.28$1.12$0.84$0.28