CENTER FOR CREATIVITY INNOVATION & DISCOVERY (EIN 811923651) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2016

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

MELIA BALLS

Phone

4352587097

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

CENTER FOR CREATIVITY INNOVATION & DISCOVERY, founded in 2016, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $4.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 17% compared to the prior year.

Mission

A STUDENT-CENTERED, K-8 CHARTER SCHOOL THAT PROVIDES A CHALLENGING STEM CENTERED CURRICULUM.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $4,248,745

Program Service Revenue $106,078

Investment Income $64,340

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $4,419,163

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $3,043,132

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $3,913,193

Other Expenses $1,416,152

TOTAL EXPENSES $4,459,284

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$4,419,163	$5,331,559	-0.2%
Expenses	$4,459,284	$4,913,549	-0.1%
Net Income	$-40,121	$418,010	-1.1%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✗ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

101

Volunteers

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

$129,511

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
BARBARA LUNDBERG	BOARD CHAIR	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
PETER GERDES	TRUSTEE	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KYLE GLASS	TRUSTEE	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DON LINFORD	TRUSTEE	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SAMANTHA POOLER	TRUSTEE	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JULIE LAMARRA	TRUSTEE	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KIRA ROBINSON	TRUSTEE	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MELIA BALLS	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer	$119,259	$10,252	$129,511

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	$4,419,163	$4,459,284	$10,939,268	$-40,121
2024	$5,331,559	$4,913,549	$11,227,716	$418,010
2023	$5,079,577	$4,312,283	$10,973,702	$767,294
2022	$4,587,482	$4,258,716	$10,391,860	$328,766
2021	$4,241,605	$3,986,594	$10,237,341	$255,011

CENTER FOR CREATIVITY INNOVATION & DISCOVERY