Creative Movement Inc.

“Prior to filing a draft of the Form 990 was distributed to all members of the governing board of The Creative Movement Inc. Board members were given the opportunity to review the document ask questions and provide input. The Executive Director facilitated this review process and responded to questions as needed. The final version was approved for submission after this review period.”

“The Creative Movement Inc. enforces its conflict of interest policy through annual disclosure forms completed by all officers directors and key personnel. Disclosures are reviewed by the Executive Director and any potential conflicts are discussed and documented in board meeting minutes. If a conflict arises the individual is required to recuse themselves from related discussions or decisions. This process ensures transparency and alignment with the organizations ethical standards and compliance requirements.”

“During the tax year The Creative Movement Inc. did not make its governing documents conflict of interest policy or financial statements available to the general public. In the prior year the organization filed a Form 990-N and operated with a limited budget and part-time administrative capacity. As of this filing year The Creative Movement Inc. has transitioned to full-time leadership and received capacity-building support through the Mid-America Arts Alliance Cultural Sustainability grant. This support will allow the organization to invest in website development and digital infrastructure. Moving forward the organization plans to make these documents accessible to the public via a dedicated page on its official website.”

“1. WestAfroBEFit: A free Afrobeat Afrobeats-based dance fitness series for adults centered on community wellness rhythm and joy. Classes were held at city recreation centers across Dallas and open to all experience levels. 2. D.A.N.C.E For You: A community-based dance wellness initiative focused on empowering adult women through culturally relevant movement experiences that support physical and emotional well-being. 3. ArtsEd & Expression: The Company We Keep: A 4-day summer choreographic camp for 4th-8th grade students exploring the legacy and repertory of Black- and Latinx-founded dance companies. Students learned about historical contributions practiced choreography and created original work through guided instruction and creative process.”

“The amount of $60,000 reflects payments to independent contractors for services including teaching artists project coordination and choreography across the organizations 2024-2025 programs such as D.A.N.C.E For You ArtsEd & Expressions and WestAfroBEFit.”

“| Description:, Explanation:, Amount:| The $25,000 in other changes in net assets reflects noncash in-kind contributions that were not captured in the revenue or expense totals in Part VIII or Part IX. These include: $15,000 in estimated value of facility use provided at no cost by Dallas ISD and Dallas Parks & Recreation which enabled The Creative Movement Inc. to deliver youth and adult arts education programming during the fiscal year. $10,000 in contributed services from the Executive Director who did not receive salary or compensation in FY 2024-2025. These services included full-time project direction financial management curriculum development and oversight of all programming and operations. These in-kind contributions increased year-end net assets and reflect essential support that made programming possible despite limited paid staffing and operational expenses., In-kind facility use and donated executive services, $25000|”

“| Explanation:| The $24,500 listed as deferred revenue reflects grant funds received prior to the end of the fiscal year but designated for use in future periods. These include $20,000 from the National Endowment for the Arts NEA Big Read and $4,500 from the Moody Fund for the Arts. Net assets are split between unrestricted and restricted funds. The $22,000 in unrestricted net assets includes funds available for general operational use. The $22,000 in restricted net assets reflects time- or purpose-restricted grants to be used in FY2526.”