CENTER FOR CREATIVE EDUCATION

EIN: 650594599 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

West Palm Beach, FL

Total Revenue
$6,773,080
Total Expenses
$4,272,833
Total Assets
$18,652,171
Net Assets
$14,569,189
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1994
Legal Domicile
FL
Principal Officer
Robert L Hamon
Phone
5618059927
Tax Period
2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30

CENTER FOR CREATIVE EDUCATION, founded in 1994, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $6.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 64% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $2.5M, a strong 37% operating margin.

Mission

The Center for Creative Education's mission is to "transform teaching and learning through creativity and the arts". CCE envisions a world where each child has the opportunity to learn and grow in the way that meets their needs and allows them to reach their full potential as citizens and contributors to society.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,312,608 Revenue: $679,018

The Foundations School is CCE's independent K-5 lab school serving students from underserved communities in Palm Beach County. The school provides a rigorous, arts-integrated educational model...

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The Foundations School is CCE's independent K-5 lab school serving students from underserved communities in Palm Beach County. The school provides a rigorous, arts-integrated educational model designed to strengthen literacy, numeracy, creative thinking, social-emotional development, and overall academic achievement. Through small class sizes, an extended academic calendar, targeted intervention, family engagement, and whole-child support, The Foundations School serves as CCE's primary school-based demonstration model for improving outcomes for students who may otherwise face significant barriers to educational success.

Program 2
Expenses: $2,333,525 Revenue: $706,733

In addition to The Foundations School, CCE advances its mission through a connected set of programs that support students, families, educators, and the broader community. The Karakul-Held Academy...

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In addition to The Foundations School, CCE advances its mission through a connected set of programs that support students, families, educators, and the broader community. The Karakul-Held Academy provides arts-integrated learning opportunities, including afterschool, kindergarten readiness, and family engagement programs for elementary-aged students across Palm Beach County. Blue Planet Global Education helps students and teachers build global competence through classroom-based projects, international collaboration, and real-world problem solving. DePorres P.L.A.C.E. Adult Literacy Center provides free tutoring, English language learning, GED preparation, citizenship preparation, and digital literacy support for adults. Together, these programs extend CCE's impact beyond the school day and beyond the school campus, strengthening educational opportunity for children, families, and the community.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $5,344,539
Program Service Revenue $1,385,751
Investment Income $42,790
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $6,773,080

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $2,668,933
Fundraising Expenses $344,098
Program Expenses $3,646,133
Other Expenses $1,603,900
TOTAL EXPENSES $4,272,833

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $6,773,080 $4,120,788 +0.6%
Expenses $4,272,833 $3,817,817 +0.1%
Net Income $2,500,247 $302,971 +7.3%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
22
Independent Members
22
Employees
62
Volunteers
3

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
1
$265,769
Total Directors
18
$265,769
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Robert L Hamon Chief Executive Officer 40
Officer Director
$265,769 $0 $265,769
James B Meany Chairman 2
Director
$0 $0 $0
Pamela Miller Director 0
Director
$0 $0 $0
G Phillip Friedly Director 0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Daniel Barsky Director 0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Sallie Korman Director 0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Pauline Pitt Director 0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Alexandra Rajegowda Director 0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Edward Schmidt Director 0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Ronald Kochman Director 0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Laura Evans Director 0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Laura Rehnert Director 0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Eric Hansen Director 0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Susan Telesco Director 0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Sharon Jacquet Director 0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Michele Kukla Director 0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Margaret Sinclair Director 0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Elizabeth Wetherell Director 0
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 $6,773,080 $4,272,833 $18,652,171 $2,500,247
2024 $4,120,788 $3,817,817 $15,741,220 $302,971
2023 $3,484,540 $3,653,486 $15,843,071 $-168,946
2022 $5,252,412 $2,545,995 $14,885,333 $2,706,417
2021 $4,157,230 $2,617,994 $12,488,835 $1,539,236
2020 $2,396,032 $2,244,912 $7,827,311 $151,120
2019 $1,800,647 $1,999,990 $7,628,855 $-199,343
2018 $2,030,482 $1,880,570 $7,888,307 $149,912
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