CREATIVE ARTS THERAPY CENTER INC

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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

2023

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

DEANNA CECENAS

Phone

4176697955

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

CREATIVE ARTS THERAPY CENTER INC, founded in 2023, is a small nonprofit in the Diseases & Disorders sector that reported $301K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue decreased 17% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $283K left a modest 6% surplus.

Mission

TO EMPOWER PERSONS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, THROUGH MUSIC THERAPY AND THE CREATIVE ARTS, TO LIVE THEIR LIVES TO THE FULLEST.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $276,238 Revenue: $300,605

TO EMPOWER PERSONS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, THROUGH MUSIC THERAPY AND THE CREATIVES ARTS, TO LIVE THEIR LIVES TO THE FULLEST.

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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 (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $300,605

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $300,605

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $167,446

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $276,238

Other Expenses $115,540

TOTAL EXPENSES $282,986

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$300,605	$363,742	-0.2%
Expenses	$282,986	$293,105	0.0%
Net Income	$17,619	$70,637	-0.8%

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

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

$146,329

Total Directors

$863

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
LYNDA PAINTER	PRESIDENT	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
PATRICIA PIPPIN	SECRETARY	2.00	Officer Director	$863	$0	$863
APRIL BAILEY	VICE PRESIDENT	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
AMY HARKEY	TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MATT COSTLEY	DIRECTOR	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KAITLYN RUTLEDGE	MUSIC THERAPIST	24.00	Officer	$40,824	$0	$40,824
BRITTANY BROSSEAU	MUSIC THERAPIST	22.00	Officer	$34,874	$0	$34,874
DEANNA CECENAS	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer	$69,768	$0	$69,768

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	$300,605	$282,986	$88,907	$17,619
2024	$363,742	$293,105	$71,331	$70,637