Civic Intelligence

Creative Acts

990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 84-4143553

Jan 01, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023 • Filed on Oct 23, 2024

650 E Manchester BlvdInglewood, CA 90301

(310) 348-8271

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

22nd percentile

0.00x

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

2023 filings • NTEE I • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

22nd percentile

0.00x

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

2023 filings • NTEE I • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

85th percentile

37%

Higher net margin than 85% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • NTEE I • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

32nd percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 32% of similar nonprofits.

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

2023 filings • NTEE I • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

98th percentile

365%

Faster asset growth than 98% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

83rd percentile

58%

Faster revenue growth than 83% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Assets

Up

$711,321

Up $558,259 (+365%) from 2022

Net Assets

Up

$711,321

Up $558,259 (+365%) from 2022

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2022

Revenue

Up

$886,592

Up $325,121 (+58%) from 2022

Expenses

Up

$554,339

Up $173,903 (+46%) from 2022

Net Income

Up

$332,253

Up $151,218 (+84%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2020: $1,795Liabilities 2020: $02020Assets 2021: $253,062Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $253,0622021Assets 2022: $153,062Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $153,0622022Assets 2023: $711,321Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $711,3212023Assets 2024: $911,502Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $911,5022024

Highlighted filing

2023

Assets$711,321
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$711,321

Operations Trend

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Revenue 2020: $2,975Expenses 2020: $1,180Net Income 2020: $1,7952020Revenue 2021: $398,347Expenses 2021: $221,408Net Income 2021: $176,9392021Revenue 2022: $561,471Expenses 2022: $380,436Net Income 2022: $181,0352022Revenue 2023: $886,592Expenses 2023: $554,339Net Income 2023: $332,2532023Revenue 2024: $1,049,966Expenses 2024: $859,108Net Income 2024: $190,8582024

Highlighted filing

2023

Revenue$886,592
Expenses$554,339
Net Income$332,253
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
Signed
Oct 23, 2024
Return Version
2023v5.0
Gross Receipts
$886,592
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

An Org that seeks to transform urgent social justice issues throuhg the power of arts. To heal trauma, build, and center those who are or have been incarcerated.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$153,062$711,321▲ $558,259
Total Assets$153,062$711,321▲ $558,259
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$153,062$711,321▲ $558,259
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$153,062$711,321▲ $558,259
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$153,062$711,321▲ $558,259
Compensation and Service Providers

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Sabri WilliamsExec Director
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$886,592
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$886,592
Change in Net Assets
$332,253
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$461,766
Other Expenses$92,573
Total Fundraising Expense$14,535
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages-$461,766-$461,766
Travel-$20,486-$20,486
Fees for Services Other-$16,707-$16,707
All Other Expenses--$14,535$14,535
Occupancy-$14,000-$14,000
Insurance-$10,047-$10,047
Office Expenses-$7,481-$7,481
Fees for Services Accounting-$2,505-$2,505
Other Expenses$2,663$2,485-$2,485
Advertising$976--$976
Total Functional Expenses$3,639$536,165$14,535$554,339
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
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Backup withholding compliance
No
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
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Creative Acts
EIN
84-4143553
Address
650 E MANCHESTER BLVD, INGLEWOOD, CA 90301

Signing Officer

Name
Heather Roberts
Title
Director
Signed
2024-10-23
Discuss with paid preparer
No

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Heather Roberts
Formed
2019
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
0
Employees
0

Preparer

Firm
Cfs Inc
Address
8616 LA TIJERA BLVD, LOS ANGELES, CA 90045
Preparer
Tobi Omotosho
Phone
3103488271
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Part V1 Section B

Meetings are held according to our by laws

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