CREATE Community Studios

EIN: 821094458 501(c)(3)

Schenectady, NY

Total Revenue
$510,063
Total Expenses
$439,205
Total Assets
$197,363
Net Assets
$117,855
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
2017
Legal Domicile
NY
Phone
5183489290
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

CREATE Community Studios, founded in 2017, is a small nonprofit that reported $510K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 32% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $439K left a modest 14% surplus.

Mission

C.R.E.A.T.E. Community Studios is dedicated to providing a space where the benefits of art-making impact both the individual and the community as a whole. We offer low-cost art workshops and groups, community wellness activities, and open studios to promote art-making and the creative process as a vehicle for personal growth, communication and social change.

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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%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $221,887
Program Service Revenue $288,166
Investment Income $10
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $510,063

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $230,800
Fundraising Expenses $24,234
Program Expenses $381,207
Other Expenses $208,405
TOTAL EXPENSES $439,205

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $510,063 $386,213 +0.3%
Expenses $439,205 $356,817 +0.2%
Net Income $70,858 $29,396 +1.4%
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
11
Independent Members
11
Employees
5
Volunteers
50

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
$47,840
Total Directors
11
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Heather Hutchison Executive Dir. 40.00
Officer
$47,840 $0 $47,840
Melanie Puorto Conte President 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Jerrilynn Matthews Vice President 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Julie Betts Secretary 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Tambra Estill Treasurer 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Jennifer Horn Past-President 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Kimberly Banker Jefferson Member 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Epiphany McGee Member 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Ariel White Member 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Danielle Everetts Member 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Rachel Bergren Member 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
ObaRoEne Otitigbe Member 0.50
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
2024 $510,063 $439,205 $197,363 $70,858
2023 $386,213 $356,817 $142,296 $29,396
2022 $313,966 $275,940 $92,044 $38,026
2022 $269,060 $271,426 $18,361 $-2,366
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