Civic Intelligence

Creators for Christ

EIN 85-0523421 • 501(c)3 • Madison, TN

Profile

Development and distribution of books containing stories that proclaim the truth, beauty, and love of God as revealed in the Holy Scriptures and Creation

130 Vandiver DriveMadison, TN 37115

www.creatorsforchrist.us

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

94th percentile

1.14x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 94% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

79th percentile

0.06x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 79% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Net Margin

30th percentile

-10%

Higher net margin than 30% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

89th percentile

$12,000

Higher top officer pay than 89% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 21.6% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Asset Growth

17th percentile

-51%

Faster asset growth than 17% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2025

Revenue Growth

53rd percentile

0.8%

Faster revenue growth than 53% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2025

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets94th percentile

Assets

Down

$2,713

Down $8,524 (-76%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$3,100

Down $4,456 (-59%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

-$387

Down $4,068 (-111%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue79th percentileNet Margin30th percentile

Revenue

Up

$55,673

Up $845 (+1.5%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$61,386

Up $5,861 (+11%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$5,713

Down $5,016 (-720%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth17th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$30K$20K$10K$0-$10KAssets 2022: $21,946Liabilities 2022: $17,568Net Assets 2022: $4,3782022Assets 2023: $11,237Liabilities 2023: $7,556Net Assets 2023: $3,6812023Assets 2025: $2,713Liabilities 2025: $3,100Net Assets 2025: -$3872025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$2,713
Liabilities$3,100
Net Assets-$387
Open 2025 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth53rd percentile

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

$80K$60K$40K$20K$0-$20KRevenue 2022: $57,163Expenses 2022: $56,733Net Income 2022: $4302022Revenue 2023: $54,828Expenses 2023: $55,525Net Income 2023: -$6972023Revenue 2025: $55,673Expenses 2025: $61,386Net Income 2025: -$5,7132025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$55,673
Expenses$61,386
Net Income-$5,713
Open 2025 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2025 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$2,713
Liabilities
$3,100
Net assets
-$387
Revenue
$55,673
Expenses
$61,386
Net income
-$5,713
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.71$3.10$0.39$55.7$61.4$5.71
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$11.2$7.56$3.68$54.8$55.5$0.70
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$21.9$17.6$4.38$57.2$56.7$0.43
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025
Signed
Feb 9, 2026
Return Version
2025v4.0
Gross Receipts
$57,270
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The mission of Creators for Christ is to create stories and art that proclaim to the truth, beauty, and love of God as revealed in the Holy Scriptures and creation.

Development and distribution of books containing stories that proclaim the truth, beauty, and love of God as revealed in the Holy Scriptures and Creation

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
Deveop and distribution of books containing stories and artthat proclaim the truth, beauty, and love of God as revealedin the Holy Scriptures and Creation$0$61,386
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay89th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Michael J DowlingPresident/Treasurer-$12,000-$12,000
Sarah B DowlingSecretary-$12,000-$12,000
Gregory S SperryDirector-$0--
William BryceDirector-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Creators for Christ
EIN
85-0523421
Phone
9122305051
Address
130 Vandiver Drive, Madison, TN 37115

Signing Officer

Name
Michael J Dowling
Title
President
Phone
9122305051
Signed
2026-02-09
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Zeal Financial Services
Address
PO Box 3547, Brentwood, TN 37024
Preparer
Carl E Riley
Phone
6153737994
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

“Marketing Expense 1025.”

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

“Professional Development 5664.”

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

“Production Expense 262.”

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

“Office Expense 3954.”

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

“Out of Pocket Expenses 4177.”

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

“Accounting/Legal 2863.”

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

“Payroll Taxes 1920.”

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

“Telephone 1740.”

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

“Utilities 35.”

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

“Internet 485.”

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

“Gifts 10.”

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

“Computer Expense 2885.”

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

“Postage 326.”

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

“Bank Fees 40.”

Form 990EZ, Part II, Line 24

“Inventory 984.”

Form 990EZ, Part II, Line 24

“Accounts Receivable 0.”

Form 990EZ, Part II, Line 26

“A/P to Dowlings 960.”

Form 990EZ, Part II, Line 26

“A/P Wool Street LLC 2140.”

Form 990EZ, Part II, Line 26

“Sales Tax Payable”

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