Civic Intelligence

Creative Action

990 • Fiscal year 2021 • EIN 74-2856925

Sep 01, 2020 to Aug 31, 2021 • Filed on Dec 21, 2021

Organization Profilewww.creativeaction.org
1023 Springdale RdAustin, TX 78721

(512) 442-8773

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

62nd percentile

0.15x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 62% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Liabilities / Revenue

62nd percentile

0.18x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 62% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Net Margin

14th percentile

-12%

Higher net margin than 14% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

This filing does not contain officer compensation rows.

Source year 2021

Asset Growth

6th percentile

-13%

Faster asset growth than 6% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Revenue Growth

12th percentile

-22%

Faster revenue growth than 12% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets62nd percentile

Assets

Down

$3,479,965

Down $517,997 (-13%) from 2020

Net Assets

Down

$2,952,941

Down $128,889 (-4.2%) from 2020

Liabilities

Down

$527,024

Down $389,108 (-42%) from 2020

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue62nd percentileNet Margin14th percentile

Revenue

Down

$2,986,946

Down $846,252 (-22%) from 2020

Expenses

Down

$3,340,225

Down $792,267 (-19%) from 2020

Net Income

Down

-$353,279

Down $53,985 (-18%) from 2020

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth6th 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

2021

Assets$3,479,965
Liabilities$527,024
Net Assets$2,952,941
Open 2021 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth12th 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

2021

Revenue$2,986,946
Expenses$3,340,225
Net Income-$353,279
Open 2021 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Sep 1, 2020 to Aug 31, 2021
Signed
Dec 21, 2021
Return Version
2020v4.1
Gross Receipts
$2,998,951
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 work 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
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$2,321,080$2,719,535▲ $398,455
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$777,776--
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$420,790$304,812▼ $115,978
Accounts Receivable$217,372$286,540▲ $69,168
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$64,340$86,782▲ $22,442
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$177,647$82,296▼ $95,351
Total Assets$3,997,962$3,479,965▼ $517,997
Other Assets Total$18,957--
Liabilities
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable$736,209--
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property-$368,345-
Deferred Revenue$37,806$135,641▲ $97,835
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$142,117$23,038▼ $119,079
Total Liabilities$916,132$527,024▼ $389,108
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$2,986,830$2,897,941▼ $88,889
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$3,081,830$2,952,941▼ $128,889
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$3,997,962$3,479,965▼ $517,997

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Leasehold Improvements$297,559$255,554$553,113
Equipment$7,253$81,218$88,471
Buildings$0--
Other Land Buildings$0--
Land$0--

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2020----$0
2019----$0
2018----$0
2017----$0
2016----$0
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Karen LaShelleExecutive DirectorFT$125,703$8,352$134,055

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Heather VenardBoard Chair
Sarah RichardsonVice Chair
Ben SladeDirector
Carly ChristopherDirector
Erin Mindell CannonDirector
Leslie WingoDirector
Lonnie CooperDirector
Patricia ShultsDirector
Serene WarrenDirector
Suzanne TappeDirector
Tara Miko BallentineDirector
Harold HardawaySecretary
Jim McDermottTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$2,442,251
Program Service Revenue
$325,839
Investment Income
$176,008
Other Revenue
$42,848
All Other Contributions
$598,307
Change in Net Assets
$-353,279

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,986,946
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$236,395
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$3,223,341
Total Revenue per Form 990
$2,986,946
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$2,586,220
Other Expenses$754,005
Total Fundraising Expense$315,883
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$1,815,257$218,875$166,623$2,200,755
Occupancy$195,155$34,725$49,996$279,876
Other Employee Benefits$136,408$16,447$12,521$165,376
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$111,353$13,426$10,221$135,000
Fees for Services Other$86,697$15,426$22,212$124,335
Depreciation Depletion$94,056$12,126$11,129$117,311
Pension Plan Contributions$70,184$8,463$6,442$85,089
All Other Expenses$40,033$7,122$10,256$57,411
Information Technology$18,891$3,361$4,840$27,092
Insurance$14,683$2,612$3,762$21,057
Other Expenses$14,093$2,508$3,610$20,211
Fees for Services Accounting$7,200$1,281$1,844$10,325
Advertising$6,417$1,142$1,644$9,203
Total Functional Expenses$2,679,339$345,003$315,883$3,340,225

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$3,352,230
Expenses per Audited Statements$3,340,225
Total Expenses per Form 990$3,340,225
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$12,005
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$49,999
Fundraising Direct Expenses$12,005
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Cooking, Community and Conversation$59,519$49,999$553$49,446
Event 2-$0-$0
Total Events$59,519$49,999$12,005$37,994
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 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
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Creative Action
EIN
74-2856925
Phone
5124428773
Address
1023 Springdale Rd, Austin, TX 78721

Signing Officer

Name
Karen LaShelle
Title
Executive Director
Signed
2021-12-21

Organization Details

Formed
2001
Legal Domicile
TX
Voting Board Members
14
Independent Board Members
14
Employees
34
Volunteers
54

Preparer

Firm
Montemayor Britton Bender Pc
Address
2110 B Boca Raton Suite B 102, Austin, TX 78747
Preparer
Stacy Britton
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 III, Line 4D:

“Description: In the Community - Creative Action's customized programs use theatre as a tool to strengthen the community. Projects include interactive workshops and special events such as community events and festivals, summer camps, workshops on specific topics, ongoing projects for specific populations, and presentations at conferences.”

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.”

Financial Statement Notes

Pt XI, line 2D:

“Special events expense netted against revenue $12,005”

Pt XII, line 2D:

“Special events expense netted against revenue $12,005”

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2021 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$3,479,965
Liabilities
$527,024
Net assets
$2,952,941
Revenue
$2,986,946
Expenses
$3,340,225
Net income
-$353,279
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
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$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
2017Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$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
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