Civic Intelligence

Creative Action

990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 74-2856925

Sep 01, 2016 to Aug 31, 2017 • Filed on Jul 13, 2018

Organization Profilewww.creativeaction.org
2921 E 17thAustin, TX 78702

(512) 442-8773

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

47th percentile

0.07x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 47% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Liabilities / Revenue

40th percentile

0.06x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 40% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Net Margin

21st percentile

-9.8%

Higher net margin than 21% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

This filing does not contain officer compensation rows.

Source year 2017

Asset Growth

19th percentile

-5.2%

Faster asset growth than 19% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Revenue Growth

65th percentile

12%

Faster revenue growth than 65% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets47th percentile

Assets

Down

$2,691,472

Down $148,242 (-5.2%) from 2016

Net Assets

Down

$2,491,399

Down $256,681 (-9.3%) from 2016

Liabilities

Up

$200,073

Up $108,439 (+118%) from 2016

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue40th percentileNet Margin21st percentile

Revenue

Up

$3,382,604

Up $371,614 (+12%) from 2016

Expenses

Up

$3,712,943

Up $709,203 (+24%) from 2016

Net Income

Down

-$330,339

Down $337,589 (-4656%) from 2016

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth19th percentile

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

$8.0M$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0Assets 2010: $63,983Liabilities 2010: $704Net Assets 2010: $63,2792010Assets 2011: $388,445Liabilities 2011: $18,028Net Assets 2011: $370,4172011Assets 2012: $792,006Liabilities 2012: $6,272Net Assets 2012: $785,7342012Assets 2013: $1,380,023Liabilities 2013: $47,969Net Assets 2013: $1,332,0542013Assets 2014: $2,815,734Liabilities 2014: $342,662Net Assets 2014: $2,473,0722014Assets 2015: $2,850,992Liabilities 2015: $110,162Net Assets 2015: $2,740,8302015Assets 2016: $2,839,714Liabilities 2016: $91,634Net Assets 2016: $2,748,0802016Assets 2017: $2,691,472Liabilities 2017: $200,073Net Assets 2017: $2,491,3992017Assets 2018: $3,568,170Liabilities 2018: $125,712Net Assets 2018: $3,442,4582018Assets 2019: $3,481,322Liabilities 2019: $100,198Net Assets 2019: $3,381,1242019Assets 2020: $3,997,962Liabilities 2020: $916,132Net Assets 2020: $3,081,8302020Assets 2021: $3,479,965Liabilities 2021: $527,024Net Assets 2021: $2,952,9412021Assets 2022: $5,567,074Liabilities 2022: $931,255Net Assets 2022: $4,635,8192022Assets 2023: $6,382,700Liabilities 2023: $908,714Net Assets 2023: $5,473,9862023Assets 2024: $6,171,362Liabilities 2024: $506,110Net Assets 2024: $5,665,2522024

Highlighted filing

2017

Assets$2,691,472
Liabilities$200,073
Net Assets$2,491,399
Open 2017 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth65th percentile

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

$8.0M$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MRevenue 2010: $875,034Expenses 2010: $879,025Net Income 2010: -$3,9912010Revenue 2011: $1,432,739Expenses 2011: $1,125,601Net Income 2011: $307,1382011Revenue 2012: $1,642,234Expenses 2012: $1,226,917Net Income 2012: $415,3172012Revenue 2013: $2,023,254Expenses 2013: $1,476,934Net Income 2013: $546,3202013Revenue 2014: $2,962,550Expenses 2014: $1,821,532Net Income 2014: $1,141,0182014Revenue 2015: $2,515,578Expenses 2015: $2,247,820Net Income 2015: $267,7582015Revenue 2016: $3,010,990Expenses 2016: $3,003,740Net Income 2016: $7,2502016Revenue 2017: $3,382,604Expenses 2017: $3,712,943Net Income 2017: -$330,3392017Revenue 2018: $4,980,156Expenses 2018: $4,010,057Net Income 2018: $970,0992018Revenue 2019: $4,342,564Expenses 2019: $4,395,239Net Income 2019: -$52,6752019Revenue 2020: $3,833,198Expenses 2020: $4,132,492Net Income 2020: -$299,2942020Revenue 2021: $2,986,946Expenses 2021: $3,340,225Net Income 2021: -$353,2792021Revenue 2022: $7,082,985Expenses 2022: $4,991,347Net Income 2022: $2,091,6382022Revenue 2023: $6,439,246Expenses 2023: $5,696,307Net Income 2023: $742,9392023Revenue 2024: $4,877,034Expenses 2024: $4,854,065Net Income 2024: $22,9692024

Highlighted filing

2017

Revenue$3,382,604
Expenses$3,712,943
Net Income-$330,339
Open 2017 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Sep 1, 2016 to Aug 31, 2017
Signed
Jul 13, 2018
Return Version
2016v3.0
Gross Receipts
$3,454,617
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Creative Action is a team of professionally trained artists and educators that works in partnership with schools and communities to lead unique and engaging which allow young people to learn critical life skills, gain tools for creative expression and have successful experiences that build self-esteem and confidence.

Creative Action is a team of professionally trained artists and educators that works in partnership with schools and communities to lead unique and engaging arts programs which allow young people to learn critical life skills, gain tools for creative expression and have successful experiences that build self-esteem and confidence.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$2,343,206$2,232,650▼ $110,556
Accounts Receivable$17,218$274,768▲ $257,550
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$225,290--
Pledges and Grants Receivable$212,422$133,889▼ $78,533
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$19,246-
Total Assets$2,839,714$2,691,472▼ $148,242
Other Assets Total$41,578$30,919▼ $10,659
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$32,997$105,345▲ $72,348
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property-$60,000-
Deferred Revenue$58,637$34,728▼ $23,909
Total Liabilities$91,634$200,073▲ $108,439
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$2,573,700$2,365,149▼ $208,551
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$174,380$126,250▼ $48,130
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$2,748,080$2,491,399▼ $256,681
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$2,839,714$2,691,472▼ $148,242

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$1,945,907$204,500-
Land$230,000--
Equipment$13,755$50,273-
Leasehold Improvements$42,988$6,013-
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Karen LashelleExecutive DirectorFT$84,700$8,005$92,705

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Carron WhittakerBoard Chair
Adrian RizoDirector
Carly ChristopherDirector
Celeste QuesadaDirector
Heather VenardDirector
Lisa HickeyDirector
Lonnie CooperDirector
Raman N DewanDirector
Troy MadresDirector
Veronica Castro De BarreraDirector
Laura BuehlerSecretary
Monica GillTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,468,359
Program Service Revenue
$1,941,562
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$-27,317
All Other Contributions
$1,262,089
Change in Net Assets
$-330,339

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$3,454,617
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$-72,013
Other Revenue Adjustments
$-72,013
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$3,454,617
Total Revenue per Form 990
$3,382,604
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$2,882,910
Other Expenses$830,033
Total Fundraising Expense$334,167
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$2,118,281$149,524$224,290$2,492,095
Payroll Taxes$164,325$11,599$17,399$193,323
Depreciation Depletion$97,866$6,908$10,362$115,136
Office Expenses$97,093$6,854$10,281$114,228
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$85,425$6,030$9,045$100,500
Other Employee Benefits$82,444$5,819$8,729$96,992
Fees for Services Accounting$68,254$4,818$7,227$80,299
Occupancy$55,189$3,897$5,841$64,927
Fees for Services Other$25,600$1,807$2,711$30,118
Insurance$24,790$1,750$2,625$29,165
Advertising$14,221$1,004$1,506$16,731
Other Expenses$13,700$967$1,451$16,118
All Other Expenses$7,516$530$797$8,843
Travel$4,484$317$475$5,276
Conferences and Meetings$3,786$267$401$4,454
Information Technology$2,357$166$250$2,773
Interest$1,769$125$187$2,081
Total Functional Expenses$3,156,002$222,774$334,167$3,712,943

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$3,799,367
Expenses per Audited Statements$3,712,943
Total Expenses per Form 990$3,712,943
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$86,424
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$72,013
Fundraising Gross Income$44,696
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Big Hair Country Fair$250,966$44,696$19,440$25,256
None----
Total Events$250,966$44,696$72,013$-27,317
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 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
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Creative Action
EIN
74-2856925
Phone
5124428773
Address
2921 E 17th, Austin, TX 78702

Signing Officer

Name
Karen Lashelle
Title
Executive Director
Phone
5124428773
Signed
2018-07-13
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Karen Lashelle
Formed
2001
Legal Domicile
TX
Voting Board Members
12
Independent Board Members
12
Employees
179
Volunteers
296

Preparer

Firm
Montemayor Britton Bender PC
Address
2525 Wallingwood Drive Bldg 1 Ste 2, Austin, TX 78746
Preparer
Stacy Britton CPA
Phone
5124420380
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Pt VI, Line 11B

“The Form 990 is emailed to the Board Members for review and comment. The Executive Director and Controller review for accuracy and completeness before submitting to the IRS.”

Pt VI, Line 15A

“The Board of Directors determine the Executive Directors' salary based on comparability data available for other non-profits of similar size in the area.”

Pt VI, Line 15B

“The Executive Director determines salaries for other employees. No other officers are compensated.”

Pt VI, Line 19

“Governing documents, conflicts of interest policy, and financial statements are made available to the public upon request.”

Pt XI

“Other changes to net assets consists entirely of bad debt expense netted against ending net assets.”

Form 990, Part III, Line 4D

“In the Community - Creative Action's customized programs use theatre as 243532. 0. 128646.”

Financial Statement Notes

Pt XI, Line 4B

“Special event expenses netted against revenue $72,013”

Pt XII, Line 2D

“Special event expenses netted against revenue $72,013”

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

Open filing
Assets
$2,691,472
Liabilities
$200,073
Net assets
$2,491,399
Revenue
$3,382,604
Expenses
$3,712,943
Net income
-$330,339
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$6.17$0.51$5.67$4.88$4.85$0.02
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$6.38$0.91$5.47$6.44$5.70$0.74
2022XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$5.57$0.93$4.64$7.08$4.99$2.09
2021Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$3.48$0.53$2.95$2.99$3.34$0.35
2020Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$4.00$0.92$3.08$3.83$4.13$0.30
2019Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$3.48$0.10$3.38$4.34$4.40$0.05
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$3.57$0.13$3.44$4.98$4.01$0.97
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.69$0.20$2.49$3.38$3.71$0.33
2016Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.84$0.09$2.75$3.01$3.00$0.01
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.85$0.11$2.74$2.52$2.25$0.27
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.82$0.34$2.47$2.96$1.82$1.14
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.38$0.05$1.33$2.02$1.48$0.55
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.79$0.01$0.79$1.64$1.23$0.42
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.39$0.02$0.37$1.43$1.13$0.31
2010Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.06$0.00$0.06$0.88$0.88$0.00