Civic Intelligence

Creative Lives Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2016 • EIN 47-1544227

Jan 01, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016 • Filed on May 22, 2017

Organization ProfileWWW.CREATIVELIVES.ORG
PO Box 23Thetford, VT 05074

(802) 272-5950

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

56th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2016

Liabilities / Revenue

55th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2016

Net Margin

46th percentile

1.4%

Higher net margin than 46% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2016

Top Officer Pay

94th percentile

$60,000

Higher top officer pay than 94% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 25.3% of source-year revenue.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2016

Asset Growth

62nd percentile

9.5%

Faster asset growth than 62% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Revenue Growth

80th percentile

33%

Faster revenue growth than 80% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets56th percentile

Assets

Up

$37,030

Up $3,225 (+9.5%) from 2015

Net Assets

Up

$37,030

Up $3,225 (+9.5%) from 2015

Liabilities

$0

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue55th percentileNet Margin46th percentile

Revenue

Up

$237,433

Up $58,671 (+33%) from 2015

Expenses

Up

$234,206

Up $80,660 (+53%) from 2015

Net Income

Down

$3,227

Down $21,989 (-87%) from 2015

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth62nd percentile

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

$400K$300K$200K$100K$0Assets 2014: $7,368Liabilities 2014: $02014Assets 2015: $33,805Net Assets 2015: $33,8052015Assets 2016: $37,030Liabilities 2016: $0Net Assets 2016: $37,0302016Assets 2017: $54,966Liabilities 2017: $0Net Assets 2017: $54,9662017Assets 2018: $40,131Liabilities 2018: $90Net Assets 2018: $40,0412018Assets 2019: $162,138Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $162,1382019Assets 2020: $275,091Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $275,0912020Assets 2021: $319,983Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $319,9832021Assets 2022: $152,891Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $152,8912022Assets 2023: $55,493Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $55,4932023Assets 2024: $82,173Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $82,1732024

Highlighted filing

2016

Assets$37,030
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$37,030
Open 2016 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth80th percentile

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

$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2014: $38,880Expenses 2014: $31,511Net Income 2014: $7,3692014Revenue 2015: $178,762Expenses 2015: $153,546Net Income 2015: $25,2162015Revenue 2016: $237,433Expenses 2016: $234,206Net Income 2016: $3,2272016Revenue 2017: $226,798Expenses 2017: $208,862Net Income 2017: $17,9362017Revenue 2018: $202,418Expenses 2018: $217,343Net Income 2018: -$14,9252018Revenue 2019: $388,969Expenses 2019: $266,872Net Income 2019: $122,0972019Revenue 2020: $339,144Expenses 2020: $226,198Net Income 2020: $112,9462020Revenue 2021: $273,104Expenses 2021: $228,212Net Income 2021: $44,8922021Revenue 2022: $100,131Expenses 2022: $267,223Net Income 2022: -$167,0922022Revenue 2023: $151,119Expenses 2023: $248,517Net Income 2023: -$97,3982023Revenue 2024: $236,202Expenses 2024: $209,522Net Income 2024: $26,6802024

Highlighted filing

2016

Revenue$237,433
Expenses$234,206
Net Income$3,227
Open 2016 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016
Signed
May 22, 2017
Return Version
2016v3.0
Gross Receipts
$237,433
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Creative lives affirms that each child is innately good, with a unique potential for learning, contribution and fulfillment. It is our mission and vision to help young people thrive -- by advancing a holistic approach to education based on ellen tadd's pioneering understanding of the chakra system and its role in human development.

Creative lives, inc. Brings a holistic approach to education that supports the full expression of each child's unique, creative spirit--their capacity for learning, contribution and fulfillment. At the heart of our work is author ellen tadd's 'framework for wise education'. Her holistic approach describes seven key categories that should be addressed in creating a well-rounded approach to education and supportng each child's potential for contribution and fulfillment.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$27,584$27,423▼ $161
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$4,500$6,254▲ $1,754
Intangible Assets-$1,800-
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$1,719$1,553▼ $166
Total Assets$33,803$37,030▲ $3,227
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$33,803$37,030▲ $3,227
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$33,803$37,030▲ $3,227
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$33,803$37,030▲ $3,227

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$1,553$219$1,772
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay94th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Maureen BurfordPresident/edFT$60,000$60,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Kerry GendronTreasurer
Deborah MainiVice Preside
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$155,351
Program Service Revenue
$82,078
Investment Income
$4
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$155,351
Change in Net Assets
$3,227
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$172,864
Other Expenses$61,342
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$99,365--$99,365
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$60,000--$60,000
Fees for Services Other$17,509--$17,509
Payroll Taxes$13,359--$13,359
Fees for Services Accounting$4,923--$4,923
Insurance$3,598--$3,598
All Other Expenses$3,095--$3,095
Travel$2,904--$2,904
Other Expenses$836--$836
Fees for Services Legal$765--$765
Advertising$746--$746
Information Technology$666--$666
Occupancy$537--$537
Depreciation Depletion$366--$366
Office Expenses$323--$323
Other Employee Benefits$140--$140
Total Functional Expenses$234,206$0$0$234,206
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
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
No
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

“UPON REQUEST”

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

“Board vote and discussion”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“No documents available to the public”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Creative Lives Inc
EIN
47-1544227
Phone
8022725950
Address
PO BOX 23, THETFORD, VT 05074

Signing Officer

Name
Maureen Burford
Title
President/ed
Phone
8022725950
Signed
2017-05-22
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Maureen Burford
Formed
2014
Legal Domicile
Vt
Voting Board Members
3
Independent Board Members
2
Employees
14
Volunteers
2

Preparer

Firm
Compucount Inc
Address
PO BOX 7 341 VT RT 66, RANDOLPH, VT 05060
Preparer
George R Gray CPA
Phone
8027284461
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

“At creative lives, we affirm that each child is innately good, with a unique potential for learning, contribution, and fulfillment. It is our mission and vision to help children reach this potential and thrive. To this end, we share a unique, holistic approach, a framwork for wise education, based on author ellen tadd's understanding of the chakra system and its critical role in human development. Tadd's framework applies to all children, in all situations -- illuminating seven, critical categories to address in a well -rounded approach to teaching and parenting.”

Form 990, Page 1, Part I, Line 6

“Volunteer board of directors”

Form 990, Page 2, Part III, Line 4B

“Adults: our training for adults included adventures in parenting and teaching courses and workshops, including a highly successful course: addressing root causes of add/adhd. 73% of parents in the course noted a significant improvement in their child's ability to focus at will, and 100% felt the course gave them essential new skills for supporting their child's success at school.”

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2016 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$37,030
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$37,030
Revenue
$237,433
Expenses
$234,206
Net income
$3,227
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.82$0.00$0.82$2.36$2.10$0.27
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.55$0.00$0.55$1.51$2.49$0.97
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.53$0.00$1.53$1.00$2.67$1.67
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.20$0.00$3.20$2.73$2.28$0.45
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.75$0.00$2.75$3.39$2.26$1.13
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.62$0.00$1.62$3.89$2.67$1.22
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.40$0.00$0.40$2.02$2.17$0.15
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.55$0.00$0.55$2.27$2.09$0.18
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.37$0.00$0.37$2.37$2.34$0.03
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.34$0.34$1.79$1.54$0.25
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.07$0.00$0.39$0.32$0.07