CREATIVETS

EIN: 463617663 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

NASHVILLE, TN

Total Revenue
$4,344,407
Total Expenses
$2,278,622
Total Assets
$4,637,769
Net Assets
$2,951,797
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
2013
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
RICHARD CASPER
Phone
2817829232
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

CREATIVETS, founded in 2013, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $4.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 96% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $2.1M, a strong 48% operating margin.

Mission

TO EMPOWER WOUNDED VETERANS TO HEAL THROUGH THE ARTS AND MUSIC, GIVING VETERANS TOOLS THEY CAN USE TO COMBAT STRESS, DEPRESSION, ADN OTHER SIDE EFFECTS OF WAR AND ENABLING THEM TO SEE THEIR OWN CAPACITY FOR SUCCESS.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $4,170,863
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $59,269
Other Revenue $114,275
TOTAL REVENUE $4,344,407

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $769,566
Fundraising Expenses $85,131
Program Expenses $1,996,640
Other Expenses $1,509,056
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,278,622

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $4,344,407 $2,221,915 +1.0%
Expenses $2,278,622 $1,937,718 +0.2%
Net Income $2,065,785 $284,197 +6.3%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
8
Independent Members
8
Employees
14
Volunteers
361

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
4
$148,363
Total Directors
10
$148,363
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
2
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
LUKE PELL BOARD CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LARRY FELTS TREASURER 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
WILLIAM PARKER SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LINDA TARRSON CO-FOUNDER AND BOARD MEMBE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KELLY RICH BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JASON RITTENBERRY BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHEILA YEPSEN LIFETIME BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JORDAN PETTIT BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRIS COOK BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RICHARD CASPER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 50.00
Officer Director
$148,363 $0 $148,363
KYLE L YEPSON EMPLOYEE 40.00
Highest
$115,848 $0 $115,848
BRETT F GILLAN EMPLOYEE 40.00
Highest
$100,630 $0 $100,630
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $4,344,407 $2,278,622 $4,637,769 $2,065,785
2024 $2,221,915 $1,937,718 $1,472,485 $284,197
2023 $1,437,638 $1,254,305 $1,230,302 $183,333
2022 $860,430 $842,903 $484,880 $17,527
2021 $680,703 $642,573 $438,485 $38,130
2020 $664,281 $630,542 $323,997 $33,739
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