Civic Intelligence

The Creative Ladder

990 • Fiscal year 2025 • EIN 86-3255346

Jul 01, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025 • Filed on Feb 02, 2026

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

(718) 568-9771

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

46th percentile

0.04x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 46% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

39th percentile

0.04x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 39% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Net Margin

21st percentile

-8.5%

Higher net margin than 21% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

92nd percentile

$208,546

Higher top officer pay than 92% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 19.6% of source-year revenue.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Asset Growth

13th percentile

-9.3%

Faster asset growth than 13% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Revenue Growth

64th percentile

14%

Faster revenue growth than 64% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets46th percentile

Assets

Down

$948,032

Down $97,119 (-9.3%) from 2024

Net Assets

Down

$905,999

Down $90,431 (-9.1%) from 2024

Liabilities

Down

$42,033

Down $6,688 (-14%) from 2024

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue39th percentileNet Margin21st percentile

Revenue

Up

$1,062,683

Up $129,757 (+14%) from 2024

Expenses

Down

$1,153,114

Down $233,727 (-17%) from 2024

Net Income

Up

-$90,431

Up $363,484 (+80%) from 2024

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth13th 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

2025

Assets$948,032
Liabilities$42,033
Net Assets$905,999
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth64th 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

2025

Revenue$1,062,683
Expenses$1,153,114
Net Income-$90,431
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025
Signed
Feb 2, 2026
Return Version
2024v5.5
Gross Receipts
$1,062,683
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$657,356$320,469▼ $336,887
Pledges and Grants Receivable$30,000$262,000▲ $232,000
Intangible Assets$222,167$160,167▼ $62,000
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$121,394$125,587▲ $4,193
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$10,133$76,549▲ $66,416
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$4,101$3,260▼ $841
Total Assets$1,045,151$948,032▼ $97,119
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$48,721$42,033▼ $6,688
Total Liabilities$48,721$42,033▼ $6,688
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$971,430$905,999▼ $65,431
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$25,000$0▼ $25,000
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$996,430$905,999▼ $90,431
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,045,151$948,032▼ $97,119

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$3,260$3,687$6,947
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay92nd percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Dionna DorseyChief Executive OfficerFT$190,000$18,546$208,546
Abnia LoristonProgram DirectorFT$101,371$15,420$116,791
David GrinerCCO (end Feb 2024) / Board Member (start Jul 2024)-$18,462$2,631$21,093

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Nancy ReyesChair
Thasnim NaseemuddeenVice Chair
Ayo OdusoteBoard Member
Claude SilverBoard Member
Danny RobinsonBoard Member
Kalen ThorntonBoard Member
Soyoung KangSecretary
Orchid BertelsonTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,046,585
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$16,098
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$1,046,585
Change in Net Assets
$-90,431

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,062,683
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$66,500
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,129,183
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,062,683
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$555,556
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$507,558
Total Fundraising Expense$276,732
Professional Fundraising Fees$90,000
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Conferences and Meetings$232,049--$232,049
Other Salaries and Wages$125,067$37,053$63,519$225,639
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$68,262$66,254$66,254$200,770
Fees for Services Accounting-$93,340-$93,340
Fees for Services Professional Fundraising--$90,000$90,000
Depreciation Depletion$62,000$1,323$396$63,719
Travel$25,401$13,573$17,050$56,024
Fees for Services Other$16,957$27,433$1,097$45,487
Other Employee Benefits$17,995$9,616$12,079$39,690
Payroll Taxes$14,474$7,734$9,716$31,924
Information Technology$1,188$5,402$13,591$20,181
Fees for Services Legal-$17,598-$17,598
Advertising$10,058--$10,058
Pension Plan Contributions$4,323$2,310$2,902$9,535
Office Expenses$781$3,760$128$4,669
Other Expenses$6,700$2,930-$2,930
Insurance-$2,801-$2,801
Total Functional Expenses$585,255$291,127$276,732$1,153,114

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$1,219,614
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,153,114
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,153,114
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$66,500
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
International Activity

International Summary

Offices
0
Employees
0
Spending
$34,275

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

RegionActivityServicesOfficesEmployeesSpending
EuropeProgram ServicesProgram Events00$34,275
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
Yes

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$90,000
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
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.”

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
7185689771
Address
PO BOX 42100, WASHINGTON, DC 20015

Signing Officer

Name
Dionna Dorsey
Title
CEO
Phone
7185689771
Signed
2026-02-02
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Dionna Dorsey
Formed
2022
Legal Domicile
De
Voting Board Members
9
Independent Board Members
9
Employees
6
Volunteers
9

Preparer

Firm
Borland Benefield Pc
Address
800 SHADES CREEK PARKWAY STE 875, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35209
Preparer
Clif Daniel 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). As of june 30, 2025, the organization had no uncertain tax positions that qualify for disclosure in the financial statements. The organization files an annual form 990 with the internal revenue service, and its tax returns for the year 2022 and subsequent years remain subject to examination by tax authorities.”

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IRS990/MissionDesc0THE 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.
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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE ORGANIZATION ACCOUNTS FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ACCOUNTING STANDARDS CODIFICATION (ASC). AS OF JUNE 30, 2025, THE ORGANIZATION HAD NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT QUALIFY FOR DISCLOSURE IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE ORGANIZATION FILES AN ANNUAL FORM 990 WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, AND ITS TAX RETURNS FOR THE YEAR 2022 AND SUBSEQUENT YEARS REMAIN SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY TAX AUTHORITIES.
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Filings

Displayed year

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

Open filing
Assets
$948,032
Liabilities
$42,033
Net assets
$905,999
Revenue
$1,062,683
Expenses
$1,153,114
Net income
-$90,431
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