CREATIVE GIRLS ROCK

EIN: 842460498 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

NASHVILLE, TN

Total Revenue
$334,820
Total Expenses
$313,814
Total Assets
$107,250
Net Assets
$86,143
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2018
Legal Domicile
TN
Principal Officer
CHARMIN BATES
Phone
6156798939
Tax Period
2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

CREATIVE GIRLS ROCK, founded in 2018, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $335K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 48% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $314K left a modest 6% surplus.

Mission

TO EDUCATE AND EMPOWER YOUNG GIRLS AND WOMEN TO UTILIZE THEIR CREATIVE TALENTS TO ENHANCE THEIR LIVES AND THE WORLD AROUND THEM.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $42,416 Revenue: $17,232

THE CGR MASTER CLASS IS OUR SIGNATURE PROGRAM DESIGNED TO PROVIDE A SAFE, SUPPORTIVE SPACE FOR GIRLS (AGES 6+) AND WOMEN TO ENGAGE IN ARTS AND CRAFTS, ARTISTIC DESIGN, VISUAL ARTS, AND EMPOWERMENT...

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THE CGR MASTER CLASS IS OUR SIGNATURE PROGRAM DESIGNED TO PROVIDE A SAFE, SUPPORTIVE SPACE FOR GIRLS (AGES 6+) AND WOMEN TO ENGAGE IN ARTS AND CRAFTS, ARTISTIC DESIGN, VISUAL ARTS, AND EMPOWERMENT WORKSHOPS. THESE SESSIONS ALLOW PARTICIPANTS TO EXPLORE THEIR EMOTIONS, DEVELOP SELF- AWARENESS, COPE WITH STRESS AND ANXIETY, AND BUILD SELF-ESTEEM. IN ADDITION TO FOSTERING CREATIVITY, THE CGR MASTER CLASS SERVES AS A THERAPEUTIC OUTLET, PROMOTING OVERALL WELL-BEING AND WORK-LIFE BALANCE. THROUGH CREATIVE EXPRESSION, PARTICIPANTS EXPERIENCE A SENSE OF FULFILLMENT AND RESTORATIVE HEALTH. OUR CLASSES HAVE DEMONSTRATED THAT MANY GIRLS AND WOMEN ACTIVELY SEEK THESE ARTISTIC OUTLETS TO SUPPORT THEIR MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS. THIS PROGRAM IS FREE FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS UNLESS AN EXCLUSIVE WORKSHOP IS OFFERED. WORKSHOPS ARE AVAILABLE ON A FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED BASIS THROUGH ADVANCE REGISTRATION.

Program 2
Expenses: $28,528

ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 3, 2024, WE PROUDLY PARTNERED WITH METRO NASHVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS VISUAL ARTS, THE PENCIL FOUNDATION, AND OTHER LOCAL NONPROFITS TO HOST A BACK-TO-SCHOOL BASH, ENSURING STUDENTS...

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ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 3, 2024, WE PROUDLY PARTNERED WITH METRO NASHVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS VISUAL ARTS, THE PENCIL FOUNDATION, AND OTHER LOCAL NONPROFITS TO HOST A BACK-TO-SCHOOL BASH, ENSURING STUDENTS HAD THE RESOURCES THEY NEED FOR A SUCCESSFUL SCHOOL YEAR. AT THE EVENT, WE DISTRIBUTED OVER 1,000 BACKPACKS FILLED WITH ART SUPPLIES, ALONG WITH DIAPERS, BOOKS, AND OTHER SCHOOL ESSENTIALS. TO FURTHER SUPPORT OUR COMMUNITY, WE ALSO OFFERED FREE HAIRCUTS, CREATING A DAY OF GIVING AND CELEBRATION THAT SET STUDENTS UP FOR SUCCESS AS THEY HEAD BACK TO THE CLASSROOM. A 2022 STUDY ON ARTS EDUCATION FOUND IT REDUCES DISCIPLINARY INCIDENTS, BOOSTS WRITING SKILLS, AND FOSTERS EMOTIONAL EMPATHY. NOTABLY, IT BENEFITS ELEMENTARY STUDENTS BY INCREASING SCHOOL ENGAGEMENT, ASPIRATIONS FOR HIGHER EDUCATION, AND COGNITIVE EMPATHY. WITH BUDGET CUTS LOOMING IN TENNESSEE, ENSURING ACCESS TO ARTS SUPPLIES IS CRUCIAL FOR STUDENTS' DEVELOPMENT AS ARTISTS. AT CGR, WE BELIEVE IN THE TRANSFORMATIVE POWER OF ARTS EDUCATION

Program 3
Expenses: $50,603

IN 2021, WE LAUNCHED THE CGR MURAL PROGRAM, LED BY CGR LEAD MURAL ARTIST ELISHEBA MROZIK, AS PART OF OUR CREATIVE ARTS INITIATIVE. THIS PROGRAM TEACHES YOUNG GIRLS AND WOMEN ESSENTIAL DESIGN...

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IN 2021, WE LAUNCHED THE CGR MURAL PROGRAM, LED BY CGR LEAD MURAL ARTIST ELISHEBA MROZIK, AS PART OF OUR CREATIVE ARTS INITIATIVE. THIS PROGRAM TEACHES YOUNG GIRLS AND WOMEN ESSENTIAL DESIGN PRINCIPLES AND MURAL TECHNIQUES, FOSTERING ARTISTIC SKILLS AND CULTURAL AWARENESS THROUGH COLLABORATION ON COMMUNITY-CENTERED PROJECTS. PARTICIPANTS OF ALL AGES ARE EMPOWERED TO TRANSFORM THEIR SURROUNDINGS AND UPLIFT THEIR COMMUNITIES THROUGH CREATIVE EXPRESSION. SINCE ITS INCEPTION, THE PROGRAM HAS EXPANDED SIGNIFICANTLY, WITH 160 PARTICIPANTS CONTRIBUTING TO HIGH-VISIBILITY MURALS ACROSS GREATER NASHVILLE. THESE INCLUDE INSTALLATIONS AT WEGO ELIZABETH DUFF TRANSIT CENTER, MCKISSACK MIDDLE SCHOOL, JOHN EARLY MIDDLE SCHOOL, SLIM AND HUSKYS NASHVILLE, NAPIER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, JONES PAIDEIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, PURPOSE PREP ACADEMY, THE HEALING TRUST FOUNDATION; AND, 5 MOBILE MURALS THAT WERE DISPLAYED AT TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY, NAPIER, NASHVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY: BORDEAUX, DOWNTOWN AND MADISON BRANCHES.

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $384,053
Program Service Revenue $44,136
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $-93,369
TOTAL REVENUE $334,820

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $73,333
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $158,082
Other Expenses $240,481
TOTAL EXPENSES $313,814

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $334,820 $226,093 +0.5%
Expenses $313,814 $171,225 +0.8%
Net Income $21,006 $54,868 -0.6%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
4
Independent Members
4
Employees
1
Volunteers
20

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
$68,106
Total Directors
4
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
CHARMIN BATES EXECUTIVE DI 40.00
Officer
$62,561 $5,545 $68,106
SHA'TIKA BROWN SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOYA DINWIDDIE TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
EBONEE IFEBOU VICE PRESIDE 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
NICOLE MARINAKE PRESIDENT 2.00
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 $334,820 $313,814 $107,250 $21,006
2023 $226,093 $171,225 $68,991 $54,868
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