CREATIVE LIVES INC

EIN: 471544227 501(c)(3) Education

THETFORD, VT

Total Revenue
$236,202
Total Expenses
$209,522
Total Assets
$82,173
Net Assets
$82,173
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2014
Legal Domicile
VT
Principal Officer
KIM SUMLIN
Phone
8022725950
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

CREATIVE LIVES INC, founded in 2014, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $236K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 56% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $210K left a modest 11% surplus.

Mission

MISSION STATEMENT: CREATIVE LIVES HELPS CHILDREN PREPARE FOR THEIR FUTURE AND THRIVE IN BODY, MIND, AND SPIRIT THROUGH A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO TEACHING AND PARENTING. WE OFFER TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS NATIONALLY. A UNIQUE APPROACH: EVEN THE MOST EXPERT OF EDUCATORS SHARE CONCERN ABOUT HOW TO MEET THE NEEDS OF STUDENTS TODAY. OUR CHILDREN LIVE IN CHALLENGING TIMES AND MUST LEARN TO NAVIGATE A FAST-CHANGING WORLD AS THEY MOVE INTO ADULTHOOD. WE WANT TO HELP OUR YOUTH TAP THEIR FULL POTENTIAL TO LEARN, DEVELOP THEIR GIFTS - AND LEAD CONTRIBUTIVE LIVES. THE QUESTION IS HOW. OUR APPROACH - AUTHOR ELLEN TADD'S FRAMEWORK FOR WISE EDUCATION -- PROVIDES A UNIQUE SOLUTION. THE FRAMEWORK IS BASED ON TADD'S OBSERVATIONS OF THE HUMAN ENERGY SYSTEM, OR CHAKRA SYSTEM, AND ITS ROLE IN HEALTHY HUMAN DEVELOPMENT. THE PREMISE OF TADD'S APPROACH IS SIMPLE BUT PROFOUND: WELL- FUNCTION ACROSS THE CHAKRA SYSTEM EQUATES TO OPTIMAL GROWTH AND FULFILLMENT - FOR INDIVIDUALS AND GROUPS. "THROUGH MY OWN EXAMINA

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $234,415
Program Service Revenue $1,775
Investment Income $12
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $236,202

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $90,453
Fundraising Expenses $8,819
Program Expenses $174,058
Other Expenses $119,069
TOTAL EXPENSES $209,522

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $236,202 $151,119 +0.6%
Expenses $209,522 $248,517 -0.2%
Net Income $26,680 $-97,398 -1.3%
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
5
Independent Members
4
Employees
2
Volunteers
1

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
3
$0
Total Directors
5
$74,000
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MAUREEN BURFORD EXECUTIVE DI 40.00
Director
$74,000 $0 $74,000
DAN FURST BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
KERRY GENDRON VICE PRESIDE 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BETH HEFERNAN TREASURER 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KIM SUMLIN PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
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 No data No data No data No data
2024 $236,202 $209,522 $82,173 $26,680
2023 $151,119 $248,517 $55,493 $-97,398
2022 $100,131 $267,223 $152,891 $-167,092
2021 $273,104 $228,212 $319,983 $44,892
2020 $339,144 $226,198 $275,091 $112,946
2019 $388,969 $266,872 $162,138 $122,097
2018 $202,418 $217,343 $40,131 $-14,925
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