CREATIVE DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY

EIN: 831872708 501(c)(3) Education

SAINT LOUIS, MO

Total Revenue
$959,060
Total Expenses
$951,944
Total Assets
$14,327
Net Assets
$14,327
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2018
Legal Domicile
MO
Principal Officer
SALEETHA BARBEE
Phone
3143831554
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

CREATIVE DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY, founded in 2018, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $959K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024.

Mission

To provide a safe, nurturing, and enriching environment where every child is empowered to learn, grow, and thrive. Through play-based learning, inclusive practices, and a focus on holistic development, we inspire curiosity, creativity, and a lifelong love for learning

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $385,571 Revenue: $794,000

Early Childhood Program provided comprehensive services to income-eligible families, including serving children from 8 weeks to age 12 years from diverse ethnicities. Through the federally funded...

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Early Childhood Program provided comprehensive services to income-eligible families, including serving children from 8 weeks to age 12 years from diverse ethnicities. Through the federally funded program, we supported 100 children and family members. Over 95% of participating children met or exceeded key developmental milestones in physical, cognitive, social, and emotional domains, laying a strong foundation for lifelong learning and success in kindergarten and beyond.

Program 2
Expenses: $157,187 Revenue: $0

Our scholarship initiative is designed to expand access to high-quality early childhood education for families experiencing financial hardship. By providing targeted tuition assistance, we ensure...

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Our scholarship initiative is designed to expand access to high-quality early childhood education for families experiencing financial hardship. By providing targeted tuition assistance, we ensure that children from underserved communities can participate in our enriching, developmentally focused programs within a nurturing and inclusive environment. This initiative underscores our commitment to promoting educational equity by removing cost barriers and supporting diverse learners through inclusive practices and fostering long-term success by investing in early developmental milestones. We take pride in contributing to the academic and personal growth of our community's youngest learners. Through this program, we empower children from all backgrounds to thrive-building a foundation for lifelong achievement and a brighter future

Program 3
Expenses: $40,880 Revenue: $0

Our center has established a robust framework for parent engagement, recognizing caregivers as pivotal partners in early childhood education. We offer a diverse array of opportunities, including...

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Our center has established a robust framework for parent engagement, recognizing caregivers as pivotal partners in early childhood education. We offer a diverse array of opportunities, including developmentally focused workshops, family seminars, and structured volunteer roles, that empower parents to participate actively in their child's learning journey. These efforts foster meaningful connections between families and educators, cultivate a shared commitment to educational excellence, and reinforce parents' roles as their child's first teachers. Through sustained family engagement, we have cultivated a collaborative community that enriches our children's learning environments and strengthens overall program outcomes

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $153,018
Program Service Revenue $806,042
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $959,060

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $50,000
Salaries & Benefits $435,675
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $583,638
Other Expenses $466,269
TOTAL EXPENSES $951,944

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $959,060 $959,060 N/A
Expenses $951,944 $951,944 N/A
Net Income $7,116 $7,116 N/A
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
3
Employees
17
Volunteers
11

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
$51,000
Total Directors
0
$0
Key Employees
1
$51,000
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Saleetha Barbee Executive Director 60
Officer Key Emp Highest
$51,000 $0 $51,000
Rahson Jordan Board 10
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Veronica Connors Sandford Treasurer 10
Officer
$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 $959,060 $951,944 $14,327 $7,116
2023 No data $53,521 $-51,601 No data
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