The Creative Ladder

990 • Fiscal year 2024 • EIN 86-3255346

Jul 01, 2023 to Jun 30, 2024 • Filed on Feb 12, 2025

Organization Profile WWW.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.

0.05x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 47% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

0.05x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 44% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

-49%

Higher net margin than 6% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

$197,986

Higher top officer pay than 89% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 21.2% of source-year revenue.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

-30%

Faster asset growth than 5% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

-60%

Faster revenue growth than 3% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet

Liabilities / Assets47th percentile

Assets

Down

$1,045,151

Down $449,570 (-30%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$996,430

Down $453,915 (-31%) from 2023

Liabilities

$48,721

Up $4,345 (+9.8%) from 2023

Revenue And Expenses

Liabilities / Revenue44th percentile Net Margin6th percentile

Revenue

Down

$932,926

Down $1,387,480 (-60%) from 2023

Expenses

$1,386,841

Up $367,421 (+36%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$453,915

Down $1,754,901 (-135%) from 2023

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth5th percentile

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

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2024

Assets$1,045,151

Liabilities$48,721

Net Assets$996,430

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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth3rd percentile

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

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2024

Revenue$932,926

Expenses$1,386,841

Net Income-$453,915

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Filing Snapshot

Filing Period: Jul 1, 2023 to Jun 30, 2024
Signed: Feb 12, 2025
Return Version: 2023v6.0
Gross Receipts: $932,926

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

Line	Beginning	End	Change
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments	$1,049,451	$657,356	▼ $392,095
Intangible Assets	$284,167	$222,167	▼ $62,000
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts	$114,917	$121,394	▲ $6,477
Pledges and Grants Receivable	$26,000	$30,000	▲ $4,000
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges	$15,982	$10,133	▼ $5,849
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net	$4,204	$4,101	▼ $103
Total Assets	$1,494,721	$1,045,151	▼ $449,570
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses	$44,376	$48,721	▲ $4,345
Total Liabilities	$44,376	$48,721	▲ $4,345
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions	$1,390,345	$971,430	▼ $418,915
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions	$60,000	$25,000	▼ $35,000
Total Net Assets Fund Balance	$1,450,345	$996,430	▼ $453,915
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance	$1,494,721	$1,045,151	▼ $449,570

Asset Categories

Asset	Book Value	Depreciation	Basis
Equipment	$4,101	$1,968	$6,069

Compensation and Service Providers

Top Officer Pay89th percentile

Employees

Name	Title	Full / Part Time	Base	Other	Total
Dionna Dorsey	Chief Executive Officer	FT	$180,974	$17,012	$197,986
David Griner	Chief Content Officer (end Feb 2024)	FT	$160,000	$25,463	$185,463

Board Members and Trustees

Name	Title
Nancy Reyes Mclaughlin	Chair
Thas Naseemuddeen	Vice Chair
Claude Silver	Board Member
Danny Robinson	Board Member
Kalen Thornton	Board Member
Rahel Rasu	Board Member
Soyoung Kang	Secretary
Orchid Bertelson	Treasurer

Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants: $903,483
Program Service Revenue: $0
Investment Income: $29,443
Other Revenue: $0
All Other Contributions: $903,483
Change in Net Assets: $-453,915

Noncash Contribution Practices

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

Noncash Contributions

Contribution Type	Contribution Count	Reported Amount	Valuation Method
Other Non Cash Contri Table	1	$35,991	Cost
Other Non Cash Contri Table	1	$26,532	Cost
Total Noncash Contributions	2	$62,523	-

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements: $932,926
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements: $0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990: $76,969
Total Revenue per Audited Statements: $1,009,895
Total Revenue per Form 990: $932,926

Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line Item	Amount
Other Expenses	$704,402
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits	$637,439
Total Fundraising Expense	$233,437
Professional Fundraising Fees	$45,000
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid	$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line Item	Program	Management	Fundraising	Total
Other Salaries and Wages	$201,674	$83,926	$56,154	$341,754
Conferences and Meetings	$268,329	-	-	$268,329
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees	$45,096	$63,135	$72,154	$180,385
Fees for Services Accounting	-	$93,300	-	$93,300
Travel	$30,077	$17,925	$15,638	$63,640
Depreciation Depletion	$52,607	$10,620	$262	$63,489
Other Employee Benefits	$29,761	$17,741	$15,178	$62,680
Fees for Services Other	$21,390	$25,655	-	$47,045
Fees for Services Legal	-	$45,778	-	$45,778
Fees for Services Professional Fundraising	-	-	$45,000	$45,000
Payroll Taxes	$19,360	$11,532	$10,297	$41,189
Information Technology	$12,742	$6,616	$15,792	$35,150
Office Expenses	$12,888	$1,139	$104	$14,131
Pension Plan Contributions	$5,372	$3,201	$2,858	$11,431
Advertising	$7,949	-	-	$7,949
Insurance	-	$1,618	-	$1,618
Other Expenses	$62,523	$1,450	-	$1,450
Total Functional Expenses	$769,768	$383,636	$233,437	$1,386,841

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line Item	Amount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements	$1,463,811
Expenses per Audited Statements	$1,386,841
Total Expenses per Form 990	$1,386,841
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990	$76,970
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements	$0

International Activity

International Summary

Offices: 0
Employees: 0
Spending: $29,862

International Compliance

Activity in boycott countries: No
Foreign corporation ownership: No
Foreign partnership interest: No
Interest in foreign trust: No
Passive foreign investment company interest: No
Transfers to foreign corporations: No

International Activities

Region	Activity	Services	Offices	Employees	Spending
Europe	Program Services	Program Events	0	0	$29,862

Fundraising, Events, and Gaming

Fundraising activities: No
Gaming activities: No
Professional fundraiser used: Yes

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line Item	Amount
Professional Fundraising Fees	$45,000

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: 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.”

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, conflucts 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: 2025-02-12
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: 5
Volunteers: 8

Preparer

Firm: Borland Benefield Pc
Address: 800 SHADES CREEK PARKWAY STE 875, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35209
Preparer: Clif Danial CPA
Phone: 2058027212

Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IV, Line 23

“There were no changes to the process from prior year.”

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, 2024, that would not substantiated. Information returns for the organization were filed through the fiscal year ended june 30, 2024. Information returns for the fiscal year 2022 and subsequent are subject to examination.”

PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

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Displayed year

2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing

Assets: $1,045,151
Liabilities: $48,721
Net assets: $996,430
Revenue: $932,926
Expenses: $1,386,841
Net income: -$453,915

	Balance Sheet			Operations
Year	Assets	Liabilities	Net Assets	Revenue	Expenses	Net 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