Civic Intelligence

Creative Alternatives Inc

990 • Fiscal year 2020 • EIN 76-0010279

Jan 01, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020 • Filed on May 12, 2021

Organization Profile
755 Timber Hill DriveHouston, TX 77024

(713) 705-6998

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

55th percentile

0.00x

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

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Liabilities / Revenue

55th percentile

0.00x

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

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Net Margin

1st percentile

-11238%

Higher net margin than 1% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Top Officer Pay

76th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 76% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Asset Growth

4th percentile

-82%

Faster asset growth than 4% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Revenue Growth

2nd percentile

-99%

Faster revenue growth than 2% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets55th percentile

Assets

Down

$42,586

Down $200,726 (-82%) from 2019

Net Assets

Down

$42,586

Down $194,483 (-82%) from 2019

Liabilities

Down

$0

Down $6,243 (-100%) from 2019

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue55th percentileNet Margin1st percentile

Revenue

Down

$1,491

Down $174,056 (-99%) from 2019

Expenses

Down

$169,055

Down $228,008 (-57%) from 2019

Net Income

Up

-$167,564

Up $53,952 (+24%) from 2019

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth4th percentile

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

$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2011: $364,821Liabilities 2011: $6,462Net Assets 2011: $358,3592011Assets 2012: $400,925Liabilities 2012: $2,155Net Assets 2012: $398,7702012Assets 2013: $498,228Liabilities 2013: $6,182Net Assets 2013: $492,0462013Assets 2014: $542,335Liabilities 2014: $18,824Net Assets 2014: $523,5112014Assets 2015: $543,258Liabilities 2015: $23,334Net Assets 2015: $519,9242015Assets 2016: $493,394Liabilities 2016: $5,600Net Assets 2016: $487,7932016Assets 2017: $490,700Liabilities 2017: $13,505Net Assets 2017: $477,1952017Assets 2018: $402,621Liabilities 2018: $31,779Net Assets 2018: $370,8422018Assets 2019: $243,312Liabilities 2019: $6,243Net Assets 2019: $237,0692019Assets 2020: $42,586Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $42,5862020Assets 2021: $0Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $02021

Highlighted filing

2020

Assets$42,586
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$42,586
Open 2020 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth2nd percentile

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

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200K-$400KRevenue 2011: $359,146Expenses 2011: $359,737Net Income 2011: -$5912011Revenue 2012: $338,722Expenses 2012: $325,073Net Income 2012: $13,6492012Revenue 2013: $398,294Expenses 2013: $357,467Net Income 2013: $40,8272013Revenue 2014: $416,819Expenses 2014: $407,601Net Income 2014: $9,2182014Revenue 2015: $466,681Expenses 2015: $468,346Net Income 2015: -$1,6652015Revenue 2016: $363,238Expenses 2016: $422,432Net Income 2016: -$59,1942016Revenue 2017: $112,710Expenses 2017: $390,683Net Income 2017: -$277,9732017Revenue 2018: $313,473Expenses 2018: $384,869Net Income 2018: -$71,3962018Revenue 2019: $175,547Expenses 2019: $397,063Net Income 2019: -$221,5162019Revenue 2020: $1,491Expenses 2020: $169,055Net Income 2020: -$167,5642020Revenue 2021: $18Expenses 2021: $42,604Net Income 2021: -$42,5862021

Highlighted filing

2020

Revenue$1,491
Expenses$169,055
Net Income-$167,564
Open 2020 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020
Signed
May 12, 2021
Return Version
2020v4.0
Gross Receipts
$1,491
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To be a leading visual arts education resource fostering skill development and self-expression through creative programming collaborations and exhibitions throughout the Greater Houston area.

To be a leading visual arts education resource fostering skill development and self-expression through creative programming, collaboration and exhibitions.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$239,266--
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$-7,429$42,586▲ $50,015
Accounts Receivable$7,366--
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$2,399--
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$1,710--
Total Assets$243,312$42,586▼ $200,726
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$6,243--
Total Liabilities$6,243$0▼ $6,243
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$237,069$42,586▼ $194,483
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$0$0→ $0
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$237,069$42,586▼ $194,483
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$243,312$42,586▼ $200,726
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay76th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Patsy AndrewsPast President
Joe GaussPresident
Edlyn PursellBoard Member
Ella ParkBoard Member
Gloria RyanBoard Member
Liz Conces SpencerBoard Member
Nancy Marcus GoldenBoard Member
Shanna HenningBoard Member
Sue ShefmanBoard Member
Sarah GaussSecretary
Jennifer RossiTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,484
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$7
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$1,484
Change in Net Assets
$-167,564
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$147,169
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$21,886
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
All Other Expenses$100,000--$100,000
Other Salaries and Wages-$19,208-$19,208
Information Technology-$17,412-$17,412
Occupancy-$12,445-$12,445
Fees for Services Legal-$6,389-$6,389
Other Expenses$4,562$0$0$4,562
Fees for Services Other$2,200$1,000-$3,200
Payroll Taxes-$2,678-$2,678
Fees for Services Accounting-$2,150-$2,150
Office Expenses-$543-$543
Insurance-$468-$468
Total Functional Expenses$106,762$62,293$0$169,055
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
University of HoustonHouston, TX-Scholarship Endowment$100,000
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
Annual disclosure for covered persons
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
No
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, Part VI, Section A, Line 2

“Joe Gauss is the father of Sarah Gauss but they have not business relationship.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“All board members are furnished with a complete copy of the 990 return and financial statements for their review before filing the return.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“Conflict of interest policies are issued, discussed and signed by all board members at the January board meeting each year. The board president creates opportunities during which other can come forward with possible breach of policy issues privately.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The organization maintains files and binders of all financial statements, governing documents and conflict of interest policy on-site. Anyone requesting to do so, may review these documents and files.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Creative Alternatives Inc
EIN
76-0010279
Phone
7137056998
Address
755 Timber Hill Drive, Houston, TX 77024
Doing Business As
City Artworks

Signing Officer

Name
Joe Gauss
Title
President
Phone
7137056998
Signed
2021-05-12

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Joe Gauss
Formed
1982
Legal Domicile
TX
Voting Board Members
11
Independent Board Members
11
Employees
2
Volunteers
12
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part III, Line 3

“The organization ended programing on 12/31/19 put continued to employ staff through 03/31/20. The organization is in the process of dissolving and hopes to complete this process in 2021.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“These expenses primarily were to pay a third party to complete programming for which City Artworks had received a grant.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Program Grant Expense”

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IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/ExplanationTxt0Other Income for 2016 includes $5,411 in Third Party and Other Income and ($17,898) loss on Special Events, in 2017 & 2018 Other Income is Special Events Income, there were not Special Events held in 2019 or 2020.
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IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomeAndUBTIGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt011172
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IRS990ScheduleA/SubstAndDsqlfyPrsnsTotGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt00
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IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt0313473
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt0334538
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt0363238
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp/TotalAmt01188287
IRS990/ScheduleBRequiredInd00
IRS990ScheduleI/GrantRecordsMaintainedInd01
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/CashGrantAmt0100000
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/NonCashAssistanceAmt00
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/NonCashAssistanceDesc0Not Applicable
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/PurposeOfGrantTxt0Scholarship Endowment
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt0University of Houston
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientEIN0746001399
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt04800 Calhoun Rd
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/USAddress/CityNm0Houston
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd0TX
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/USAddress/ZIPCd077004
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/ValuationMethodUsedDesc0Not Applicable
IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0We are dissolving our organization and have move funds to the University of Houston for a scholarship endowment. We worked with University of Houston staff to set up guidelines on how the funds would be distributed. University of Houston's staff will follow these guidelines in awarding scholarships to art students in future years.
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IRS990ScheduleN/DispositionOfAssetsDetail/BusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt0Newsprint
IRS990ScheduleN/DispositionOfAssetsDetail/BusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt1University of Houston
IRS990ScheduleN/DispositionOfAssetsDetail/DistributionDt02020-03-31
IRS990ScheduleN/DispositionOfAssetsDetail/DistributionDt12020-06-30
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IRS990ScheduleN/DispositionOfAssetsDetail/MethodOfFMVDeterminationTxt1Not Applicable
IRS990ScheduleN/DispositionOfAssetsDetail/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt08945 Long Point
IRS990ScheduleN/DispositionOfAssetsDetail/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt14800 Calhoun Road
IRS990ScheduleN/DispositionOfAssetsDetail/USAddress/AddressLine2Txt0Suite 100
IRS990ScheduleN/DispositionOfAssetsDetail/USAddress/CityNm0Houston
IRS990ScheduleN/DispositionOfAssetsDetail/USAddress/CityNm1Houston
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The organization ended programing on 12/31/19 put continued to employ staff through 03/31/20. The organization is in the process of dissolving and hopes to complete this process in 2021.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1Joe Gauss is the father of Sarah Gauss but they have not business relationship.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2All board members are furnished with a complete copy of the 990 return and financial statements for their review before filing the return.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3Conflict of interest policies are issued, discussed and signed by all board members at the January board meeting each year. The board president creates opportunities during which other can come forward with possible breach of policy issues privately.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4The organization maintains files and binders of all financial statements, governing documents and conflict of interest policy on-site. Anyone requesting to do so, may review these documents and files.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5These expenses primarily were to pay a third party to complete programming for which City Artworks had received a grant.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6Program Grant Expense

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2020 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$42,586
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$42,586
Revenue
$1,491
Expenses
$169,055
Net income
-$167,564
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.43$0.43
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.43$0.00$0.43$0.01$1.69$1.68
2019Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.43$0.06$2.37$1.76$3.97$2.22
2018Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$4.03$0.32$3.71$3.13$3.85$0.71
2017Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$4.91$0.14$4.77$1.13$3.91$2.78
2016Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$4.93$0.06$4.88$3.63$4.22$0.59
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$5.43$0.23$5.20$4.67$4.68$0.02
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$5.42$0.19$5.24$4.17$4.08$0.09
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$4.98$0.06$4.92$3.98$3.57$0.41
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$4.01$0.02$3.99$3.39$3.25$0.14
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$3.65$0.06$3.58$3.59$3.60$0.01