Creative Action

EIN: 742856925 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

Austin, TX

Total Revenue
$4,877,034
Total Expenses
$4,854,065
Total Assets
$6,171,362
Net Assets
$5,665,252
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2001
Phone
5124428773
Tax Period
2023-09-01 to 2024-08-31

Creative Action, founded in 2001, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $4.9M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 24% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring.

Mission

Creative Action is a team of professionally trained artists and educators that work in partnership with schools and communities to lead unique and engaging arts programs which allow young people to learn critical life skills, gain tools for creative expression and have successful experiences that build self-esteem and confidence.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,531,477
Program Service Revenue $2,073,771
Investment Income $251,835
Other Revenue $19,951
TOTAL REVENUE $4,877,034

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $3,702,726
Fundraising Expenses $487,260
Program Expenses $3,899,173
Other Expenses $1,151,339
TOTAL EXPENSES $4,854,065

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $4,877,034 $6,439,246 -0.2%
Expenses $4,854,065 $5,696,307 -0.1%
Net Income $22,969 $742,939 -1.0%
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
20
Independent Members
20
Employees
196
Volunteers
35

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
5
$156,981
Total Directors
20
$0
Key Employees
1
$106,728
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Erin Mindell Cannon Board Chair 1
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Denise Hernandez Vice Chair 1
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Derek Puerta Secretary 1
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Brittany Valdez-Levetlle Treasurer 1
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Dennis Bielik Board Member 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Abbey McGrew Board Member 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Miranda Grummons Board Member 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
JJ Langston Board Member 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Mary Selby Board Member 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Chris Davis Board Member 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Laura Goettsche Board Member 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Lawrence Pritchett Board Member 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Marcela Andres Board Member 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Sarah Richardson Board Member 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Stephanie Long Board Member 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Emily Beckman Development Chair 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Sofia Aranha Board Member 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Liz Deering Board Member 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jessie Doloresco Board Member 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Amy Gerrie Board Member 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Sam Reza Deputy Executive Director 40
Key Emp
$104,028 $2,700 $106,728
Patrick Torres Executive Director 40
Officer
$154,506 $2,475 $156,981
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 $4,877,034 $4,854,065 $6,171,362 $22,969
2023 $6,439,246 $5,696,307 $6,382,700 $742,939
2022 $7,082,985 $4,991,347 $5,567,074 $2,091,638
2021 $2,986,946 $3,340,225 $3,479,965 $-353,279
2020 $3,833,198 $4,132,492 $3,997,962 $-299,294
2019 $4,342,564 $4,395,239 $3,481,322 $-52,675
2018 $4,980,156 $4,010,057 $3,568,170 $970,099
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