Civic Intelligence

Design Connect Create

990 • Fiscal year 2024 • EIN 46-5169169

Jan 01, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024 • Filed on Nov 17, 2025

Organization ProfileWWW.DESIGNCONNECTCREATE.ORG
2580 W Camp Wisdom Rd Suite 100Grand Prairie, TX 75052

(214) 884-8117

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

64th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 64% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

65th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 65% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

12th percentile

-38%

Higher net margin than 12% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

97th percentile

$91,854

Higher top officer pay than 97% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 28.3% of source-year revenue.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

19th percentile

-28%

Faster asset growth than 19% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

42nd percentile

-3.4%

Faster revenue growth than 42% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets64th percentile

Assets

Down

$327,697

Down $126,461 (-28%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$324,864

Down $123,164 (-27%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$2,833

Down $3,297 (-54%) from 2023

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue65th percentileNet Margin12th percentile

Revenue

Down

$324,740

Down $11,307 (-3.4%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$447,904

Down $20,614 (-4.4%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

-$123,164

Up $9,307 (+7.0%) from 2023

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth19th percentile

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

$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2015: $82,098Liabilities 2015: $02015Assets 2016: $114,956Liabilities 2016: $1,338Net Assets 2016: $113,6182016Assets 2017: $139,199Liabilities 2017: $7,910Net Assets 2017: $131,2892017Assets 2018: $187,221Liabilities 2018: $2,139Net Assets 2018: $185,0822018Assets 2019: $283,649Liabilities 2019: $7,432Net Assets 2019: $276,2172019Assets 2020: $446,738Liabilities 2020: $4,306Net Assets 2020: $442,4322020Assets 2021: $521,576Liabilities 2021: $12,391Net Assets 2021: $509,1852021Assets 2022: $599,481Liabilities 2022: $18,982Net Assets 2022: $580,4992022Assets 2023: $454,158Liabilities 2023: $6,130Net Assets 2023: $448,0282023Assets 2024: $327,697Liabilities 2024: $2,833Net Assets 2024: $324,8642024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$327,697
Liabilities$2,833
Net Assets$324,864
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth42nd percentile

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

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2015: $167,678Expenses 2015: $107,876Net Income 2015: $59,8022015Revenue 2016: $285,186Expenses 2016: $188,370Net Income 2016: $96,8162016Revenue 2017: $237,315Expenses 2017: $199,848Net Income 2017: $37,4672017Revenue 2018: $337,318Expenses 2018: $256,346Net Income 2018: $80,9722018Revenue 2019: $371,381Expenses 2019: $280,246Net Income 2019: $91,1352019Revenue 2020: $352,056Expenses 2020: $185,841Net Income 2020: $166,2152020Revenue 2021: $387,436Expenses 2021: $320,683Net Income 2021: $66,7532021Revenue 2022: $454,451Expenses 2022: $383,137Net Income 2022: $71,3142022Revenue 2023: $336,047Expenses 2023: $468,518Net Income 2023: -$132,4712023Revenue 2024: $324,740Expenses 2024: $447,904Net Income 2024: -$123,1642024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$324,740
Expenses$447,904
Net Income-$123,164
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 17, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$324,740
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To empower young women to be successful in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (stem) courses in order to close the gender gap in stem careers. Gender gap in stem careers.

Design connect create is focused on helping girls discover the potential in stem and themselves.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$239,703$215,082▼ $24,621
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$107,339$112,615▲ $5,276
Pledges and Grants Receivable$100,000--
Inventories for Sale or Use$6,700--
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$416--
Total Assets$454,158$327,697▼ $126,461
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$6,130$2,833▼ $3,297
Total Liabilities$6,130$2,833▼ $3,297
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$181,304$216,171▲ $34,867
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$266,724$108,693▼ $158,031
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$448,028$324,864▼ $123,164
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$454,158$327,697▼ $126,461

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment-$7,047$7,047
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay97th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Dr Denise StricklandExecutive DiFT$91,854$91,854

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Dani Cook BarrowsBoard Chair
Charles JohnsonBoard Member
Claudia MoralesBoard Member
Deseree De LeonBoard Member
MEREDITH FORD O'NEALBoard Member
Samantha EpplerBoard Member
Tifany WilsonBoard Member
Lauren WhiteSecretary
Latonya HendersonTreasurer/ch
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$318,963
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$5,777
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$318,963
Change in Net Assets
$-123,164
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$380,282
Total Fundraising Expense$84,264
Other Expenses$67,622
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$149,013$75,580$63,835$288,428
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$47,455$24,070$20,329$91,854
Office Expenses$26,989$1,969$100$29,058
Information Technology-$14,213-$14,213
Fees for Services Accounting-$6,200-$6,200
Travel$4,485$1,347-$5,832
Occupancy$187$4,897-$5,084
Depreciation Depletion-$416-$416
Other Expenses$6,700$119-$119
Total Functional Expenses$234,829$128,811$84,264$447,904
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
Yes
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
No
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
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

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

“Form 990 is prepared by external cpa and provided to the executive director for review. A copy is distributed to all board members for review. Upon approval, the return is signed and filed with the irs.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 12C

“Officers and board members are required to report any conflicts of interest at regular board meetings.”

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

“The salary of the executive director was based on comparable salary information of similar organizations within the area and is pro-rated for part-time employment status.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“Limited governing documents available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Design Connect Create
EIN
46-5169169
Phone
2148848117
Address
2580 W CAMP WISDOM RD SUITE 100, GRAND PRAIRIE, TX 75052

Signing Officer

Name
Dr Denise Strickland
Title
Executive Director
Phone
2148848117
Signed
2025-11-17
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Dr Denise Strickland
Formed
2014
Legal Domicile
TX
Voting Board Members
9
Independent Board Members
9
Employees
35
Volunteers
45

Preparer

Firm
Ratliff & Associates Pc
Address
2501 PARKVIEW DR STE 205, FORT WORTH, TX 76102
Preparer
Jonathan Tucker
Phone
8173323222
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2024 • Form 990Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.

Open filing
Assets
$327,697
Liabilities
$2,833
Net assets
$324,864
Revenue
$324,740
Expenses
$447,904
Net income
-$123,164
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$3.28$0.03$3.25$3.25$4.48$1.23
2023Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$4.54$0.06$4.48$3.36$4.69$1.32
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$5.99$0.19$5.80$4.54$3.83$0.71
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$5.22$0.12$5.09$3.87$3.21$0.67
2020Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$4.47$0.04$4.42$3.52$1.86$1.66
2019Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.84$0.07$2.76$3.71$2.80$0.91
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.87$0.02$1.85$3.37$2.56$0.81
2017Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.39$0.08$1.31$2.37$2.00$0.37
2016Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.15$0.01$1.14$2.85$1.88$0.97
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.82$0.00$1.68$1.08$0.60