CREATIVE ARMENIA

EIN: 812439399 501(c)(3) International Affairs

LOS ANGELES, CA

Total Revenue
$82,461
Total Expenses
$134,155
Total Assets
$49,343
Net Assets
$49,343
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2016
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
GARIN HOVANNISIAN
Phone
3109331034
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

CREATIVE ARMENIA, founded in 2016, is a micro nonprofit in the International Affairs sector that reported $82K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 24% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $134K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 63% operating deficit.

Mission

TO DISCOVER, DEVELOP, AND PROMOTE CREATIVE TALENT ACROSS THE ARTS. IT DOES SO WITH A SPECIAL FOCUS ON ARMENIAN CULTURE AND THROUGH A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS INCLUDING, CREATIVE CHALLENGES, PRODUCTION SUPPORT, ARTIST PROMOTION, AND FELLOWSHIPS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $68,365

ARTIST PROMOTION: A PROGRAM OF SUPPORT FOR MORE THAN A HUNDRED ARTISTS WHO BELONG TO THE CREATIVE ARMENIA NETWORK. THE PROGRAM INCLUDES GRANTS CALLED SPARK GRANTS, AS WELL AS A VARIETY OF OTHER...

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ARTIST PROMOTION: A PROGRAM OF SUPPORT FOR MORE THAN A HUNDRED ARTISTS WHO BELONG TO THE CREATIVE ARMENIA NETWORK. THE PROGRAM INCLUDES GRANTS CALLED SPARK GRANTS, AS WELL AS A VARIETY OF OTHER PROMOTIONAL AND CAREER GROWTH BENEFITS.

Program 2
Expenses: $39,550

EAST-WEST RESIDENCY: A CREATIVE RESIDENCY FOR CUTTING-EDGE ARTISTS.

Program 3
Expenses: $5,259

FISCAL SPONSORSHIP: A PROGRAM BY WHICH FILMMAKERS, MUSICIANS, AND OTHER ARTISTS RAISE INTEREST AND FUNDS FOR THEIR CREATIVE PROJECTS, BY ASKING DONORS TO CONTRIBUTE VIA CREATIVE ARMENIA, WHICH...

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FISCAL SPONSORSHIP: A PROGRAM BY WHICH FILMMAKERS, MUSICIANS, AND OTHER ARTISTS RAISE INTEREST AND FUNDS FOR THEIR CREATIVE PROJECTS, BY ASKING DONORS TO CONTRIBUTE VIA CREATIVE ARMENIA, WHICH RETAINS AN INDUSTRY-STANDARD FEE, THEN PASSES ON THE DONATION TO THE ARTIST HIM/HERSELF.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $82,461
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $82,461

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $33,000
Salaries & Benefits $52,591
Fundraising Expenses $90
Program Expenses $113,414
Other Expenses $48,564
TOTAL EXPENSES $134,155

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $82,461 $66,681 +0.2%
Expenses $134,155 $272,308 -0.5%
Net Income $-51,694 $-205,627 -0.7%
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
3
Independent Members
2
Employees
1
Volunteers
2

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
$48,750
Total Directors
3
$48,750
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
GARIN HOVANNISIAN PRESIDENT 40.00
Officer Director
$48,750 $0 $48,750
MARK STEFANOS VICE PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
HAKOP BARSEGHIAN CFO/SECRETARY 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 $82,461 $134,155 $49,343 $-51,694
2023 $66,681 $272,308 $103,564 $-205,627
2022 $211,626 $259,312 $309,256 $-47,686
2021 $720,785 $694,009 $356,973 $26,776
2020 $252,905 $249,096 $330,317 $3,809
2019 $549,068 $512,691 $326,521 $36,377
2018 $467,284 $248,595 $290,159 $218,689
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