Civic Intelligence

The Creative Ladder

990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 86-3255346

Jul 01, 2022 to Jun 30, 2023 • Filed on Apr 10, 2024

Organization ProfileWWW.CREATIVELADDER.ORG
PO Box 42100Washington, DC 20015

(202) 316-9673

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

41st percentile

0.03x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 41% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

31st percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 31% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

92nd percentile

56%

Higher net margin than 92% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

64th percentile

$92,387

Higher top officer pay than 64% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 4.0% of source-year revenue.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

99th percentile

805%

Faster asset growth than 99% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

99th percentile

1260%

Faster revenue growth than 99% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets41st percentile

Assets

Up

$1,494,721

Up $1,329,579 (+805%) from 2022

Net Assets

Up

$1,450,345

Up $1,300,986 (+871%) from 2022

Liabilities

Up

$44,376

Up $28,593 (+181%) from 2022

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue31st percentileNet Margin92nd percentile

Revenue

Up

$2,320,406

Up $2,149,732 (+1260%) from 2022

Expenses

Up

$1,019,420

Up $998,105 (+4683%) from 2022

Net Income

Up

$1,300,986

Up $1,151,627 (+771%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth99th percentile

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2022: $165,142Liabilities 2022: $15,783Net Assets 2022: $149,3592022Assets 2023: $1,494,721Liabilities 2023: $44,376Net Assets 2023: $1,450,3452023Assets 2024: $1,045,151Liabilities 2024: $48,721Net Assets 2024: $996,4302024Assets 2025: $948,032Liabilities 2025: $42,033Net Assets 2025: $905,9992025

Highlighted filing

2023

Assets$1,494,721
Liabilities$44,376
Net Assets$1,450,345
Open 2023 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth99th percentile

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

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MRevenue 2022: $170,674Expenses 2022: $21,315Net Income 2022: $149,3592022Revenue 2023: $2,320,406Expenses 2023: $1,019,420Net Income 2023: $1,300,9862023Revenue 2024: $932,926Expenses 2024: $1,386,841Net Income 2024: -$453,9152024Revenue 2025: $1,062,683Expenses 2025: $1,153,114Net Income 2025: -$90,4312025

Highlighted filing

2023

Revenue$2,320,406
Expenses$1,019,420
Net Income$1,300,986
Open 2023 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2022 to Jun 30, 2023
Signed
Apr 10, 2024
Return Version
2022v5.0
Gross Receipts
$2,320,406
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The creative ladder strives to connect, inspire, and elevate an inclusive new generation of creative industry leaders. The organization works to build stronger, more resilient creative workforces by developing, connecting, and retaining rising talent by providing leadership training, mentorship, networking opportunities, and career development resources to thrive in creative industries.

Creative ladder's primary exempt purpose is to make creative careers accessible to all. The organization helps students and young professionals from all backgrounds to learn about creative careers and offers leadership training and mentorship opportunities among other programs.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$1,049,451-
Intangible Assets-$284,167-
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$164,736$114,917▼ $49,819
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$26,000-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$406$15,982▲ $15,576
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$0$4,204▲ $4,204
Total Assets$165,142$1,494,721▲ $1,329,579
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$15,783$44,376▲ $28,593
Total Liabilities$15,783$44,376▲ $28,593
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$149,359$1,390,345▲ $1,240,986
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions-$60,000-
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$149,359$1,450,345▲ $1,300,986
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$165,142$1,494,721▲ $1,329,579

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$4,204$480$4,684
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay64th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Dionna DorseyCEOFT$91,281$1,106$92,387
David GrinerChief Content OfficerFT$75,766$9,797$85,563

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Orchid BertelsenBoard Chair
Carmen RodriguezDirector
Claude SilverDirector
Colleen DecourcyDirector
Danny RobinsonDirector
Nancy Reyes MclaughlinDirector
Rahel RasuDirector
Thas NaseemuddeenSecretary
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$2,297,882
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$22,524
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$2,297,882
Change in Net Assets
$1,300,986

Noncash Contribution Practices

Property subject to holding requirements
No
Reviewed unusual noncash gifts
No
Third parties used for noncash contributions
No

Noncash Contributions

Contribution TypeContribution CountReported AmountValuation Method
Other Non Cash Contri Table1$310,000Development Cost
Total Noncash Contributions1$310,000-

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,320,406
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$1,079,577
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$3,399,983
Total Revenue per Form 990
$2,320,406
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$558,871
Other Expenses$460,291
Total Fundraising Expense$165,391
Professional Fundraising Fees$258
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$123,368$123,368$83,492$330,228
Conferences and Meetings$172,520--$172,520
Other Salaries and Wages$88,373$2,784$36,997$128,154
Fees for Services Accounting-$66,650-$66,650
Fees for Services Other$36,725$24,199$1,133$62,057
Other Employee Benefits$25,612$15,260$14,574$55,446
Travel$21,676$12,914$12,334$46,924
Fees for Services Legal-$46,546-$46,546
Payroll Taxes$16,111$9,598$9,168$34,877
Depreciation Depletion$22,579$3,658$76$26,313
Information Technology$14,620$2,680$4,637$21,937
Advertising$11,105--$11,105
Pension Plan Contributions$4,696$2,798$2,672$10,166
Office Expenses$3,778$699$50$4,527
Insurance-$1,712-$1,712
Fees for Services Professional Fundraising--$258$258
Total Functional Expenses$541,163$312,866$165,391$1,019,420

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$2,098,997
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$1,079,577
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,019,420
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,019,420
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$258
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
No
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
Yes
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 B, Line 11B

“Management and the outsourced accountant review the return for completeness and correctness. The form 990 is provided to the board for review before the return is filed.”

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

“Annually, the board of directors review for whether any conflicts of interest exist. If a conflict of interest is noted, the board will examine the underlying transaction to determine whether it is fair, reasonable, and in the best interest of the organization.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“Strategic operations support, including review of compensation for the organization's officers and key employees, is performed by the board of directors. Compensation for officers and key employees is determined based on comparability in the market in performance by the employee, which is reviewed annually.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“All written requests to review the organization's documents, conflicts of interest policy and financial statements are acted upon on a case by case basis.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Creative Ladder
EIN
86-3255346
Phone
2023169673
Address
PO BOX 42100, WASHINGTON, DC 20015

Signing Officer

Name
Dionna Dorsey
Title
CEO
Phone
2023169673
Signed
2024-04-10
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Dionna Dorsey
Formed
2022
Legal Domicile
De
Voting Board Members
8
Independent Board Members
8
Employees
3
Volunteers
25

Preparer

Firm
Borland Benefield Pc
Address
800 SHADES CREEK PKWY STE 875, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35209
Preparer
Clif Daniel CPA
Phone
2058027212
Supplemental Narrative

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

“The organization accounts for uncertainty in income taxes in accordance with the accounting standards codification (asc). The organization has determined that they do not have any tax positions at june 30, 2023, that they would be unable to substantiate. Tax returns for the organization were filed through the fiscal year ended june 30, 2023. Tax returns for the organization for the fiscal year 2022 and subsequent remain subject to examination.”

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Filings

Displayed year

2023 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,494,721
Liabilities
$44,376
Net assets
$1,450,345
Revenue
$2,320,406
Expenses
$1,019,420
Net income
$1,300,986
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.95$0.04$0.91$1.06$1.15$0.09
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.05$0.05$1.00$0.93$1.39$0.45
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.49$0.04$1.45$2.32$1.02$1.30
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.17$0.02$0.15$0.17$0.02$0.15