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Creative Music Works Inc

EIN 84-1130927 • Denver, CO

RevokedPub. 78 Eligible990-N CoverageNTEE A68

Profile

Mission statement Creative Music Works connects artists to audiences, while working to inspire, educate, and challenge listeners and to cultivate the role of jazz, improvisation, and experimental music in today's culture. What we do Creative Music Works is one of the few performing arts organizations on the Front Range to provide consistent and significant support for high quality musical innovation. We endeavor to bring musical diversity, imagination and uniqueness to area audiences through concert performances, educational events, workshops and artist lectures.

Revocation date: May 15, 2022

PO Box 1574Denver, CO 80201

creativemusicworks.org/about

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Balance Sheet

Assets

$1,656

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Liabilities

$404

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Net Assets

$1,252

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Operations

Revenue

$21,903

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Expenses

$27,880

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Net Income

-$5,977

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Balance Sheet Trend

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$2.0K$1.5K$1.0K$500$0Assets 2025: $1,656Liabilities 2025: $404Net Assets 2025: $1,2522025

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2025

Assets$1,656
Liabilities$404
Net Assets$1,252

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$30K$20K$10K$0-$10KRevenue 2025: $21,903Expenses 2025: $27,880Net Income 2025: -$5,9772025

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2025

Revenue$21,903
Expenses$27,880
Net Income-$5,977

Filings

Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.66$0.40$1.25$21.9$27.9$5.98
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025
Signed
Jun 13, 2026
Return Version
2025v4.0
Gross Receipts
$21,903
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Mission statement Creative Music Works connects artists to audiences, while working to inspire, educate, and challenge listeners and to cultivate the role of jazz, improvisation, and experimental music in today's culture. What we do Creative Music Works is one of the few performing arts organizations on the Front Range to provide consistent and significant support for high quality musical innovation. We endeavor to bring musical diversity, imagination and uniqueness to area audiences through concert performances, educational events, workshops and artist lectures.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
Creative Music Works provided performance opportunities for tens of musicians to hundreds of enthusiastic and appreciative attendees.$0$25,786
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Matthew GarringtonExecutive DirectorPT$0--
Janet FederPresident Of The Board-$0--
Scott McCumberBoard Treasurer-$0--
Brit MardenSecretary Of The Board-$0--
Mike BrownBoard Member At Large-$0--
Gregory WalkerAdvisory Board Member-$0--
Mark HarrisAdvisory Board Member-$0--
Sarah ChristiansenSocial Media Manager-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Creative Music Works Inc
EIN
84-1130927
Phone
7206758364
Address
PO Box 1574, Denver, CO 80201

Signing Officer

Name
Matthew Garrington
Title
Executive Director
Phone
7206758364
Signed
2026-06-13
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16

Description;Amount^Venue Rental;3288|Program Travel;1294|Advertising Promotion;4128|Bank Charges;44|Meals and Entertainment;263|Office Supplies and Software;271|Other Business Program Expenses;166|Quickbooks Payments and Fees;11|Reimburse Expenses;120|Taxes and Licenses;171|Business Travel;1047^Total;10803^

Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 26

Description;EOY Amount^Liabilities;404^Total;404^

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