Create Now Inc.

“The organization's governing body has not established any committees”

“The draft Form 990 was provided to all members of the Board for their review, and comment, prior to filing.”

“All board members are vetted for possible conflicts of interest. They receive a packet that includes the conflict of interest policy and during their interview with the Board Chair, this is discussed.”

“Question 15 (b) is answered 'no' as there are no other officers or key employees as defined in the IRS instructions who received compensation.”

“Governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available upon request.”

“Create Now's mission is to empower youth and young adults through arts in multiple creative disciplines. Our programs introduce students to the power of the arts as well as learn valuable skills that lead to jobs and careers across multiple industries. We obtain all the resources necessary to provide quality programming to our participants. Since 1996, Create Now has provided arts programs and services to more than 50,000 youth in Los Angeles and adjacent counties. We focus on youth who are experiencing homelessness, in foster care, or experiencing other forms of challenges. Create Now provides youth with high-quality arts programs, enriching opportunities, and caring artists who often operate as mentors. This is accomplished through our network of 125+ partner youth agencies, including shelters, foster group homes, schools, detention centers and other types of facilities that support youth.”

“All programs are tailored to meet the needs of the kids, plus our volunteers and youth partner agencies. Create Now's workshops culminate with a party, recognizing each student's achievement. Students receive gifts, like very unique Certificates of Completion and other lasting souvenirs to remind them about their accomplishments.”

“Cultural Journeys: Last year we were able to provide many different opportunities for our youth to attend, including i Palpiti, Discovery Cube Museum, Nutcracker, Cirque du Soleil, and multiple events with the LA Chamber Orchestra.”

“Digital Arts: During our digital workshops youth were able to use Apple devices provided by Create Now to create and explore their digital creativity. Swift Playgrounds - Inspired by Apple Today classes, our teaching artist taught coding via Swift Playgrounds on iPads using Apple's official Everyone Can Code Curriculum Guide at Imperial Courts in Watts, Los Angeles. Graphic Design - Grant High School students learned Graphic Design using MacBook Airs. Create Now's Holiday- iPad Table for our youth to explore creative apps such as Garageband and Charcoal during the event, monitored by Apple Specialists from The Apple Store - The Grove. Music Business - Students at Mann UCLA Community School are learning the ins and outs of the music industry as well as exploring GarageBand on iPads.”

“Volunteer Programs: We connect volunteers to different shelters around LA to lead their own customized art program. Volunteers complete required agency training and teach the kids art. They are responsible for curating their own syllabus, supply list and committing to a 6 - 8 session program. These workshops included Arts & Crafts, Creative Writing (Poetry), Music Business, Abstract Art, Visual Arts, Art Therapy, and Musical Improv.”