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Creative Washtenaw

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Arts, Culture and Humanities / Arts Council/Agency (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$684k (2023)

20112023 $0$200k$400k$600k$800k

Expenses
$680k (2023)

20112023 $0$200k$400k$600k$800k

Total Assets
$189k (2023)

20112023 $0$50k$100k$150k$200k

Total Liabilities
$270k (2023)

20112023 $0$100k$200k$300k
Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$683,509
Expenses
$679,895
Net Income
$3,614
Net Assets
-$81,913
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $672,666
98.4%
Program Services $9,943
1.5%
Investment Income $900
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $188,546
Total Liabilities $270,459
Net Assets -$81,913
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Abby Fanelli (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Asha Jordan (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Amy Karbo (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Tina Walther (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Dave Snyder (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Michael Mc Carthy (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Deb Polich (President) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$163,268
Expenses
$183,237
Net Income
-$19,969
Net Assets
-$85,581
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $153,628
94.1%
Program Services $9,550
5.8%
Investment Income $90
0.1%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $64,287
Total Liabilities $149,868
Net Assets -$85,581
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Tina Walther (Chair) $0 $0
Melissa M Ilton Pung (Secretary) $0 $0
Deb Polich (President Ceo) $0 $0
Damian Farrell (Trustee) $0 $0
Michael Mc Carthy (Treasurer) $0 $0
Alexandra West (Trustee) $0 $0
Jay Mullick (Trustee) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$156,645
Expenses
$181,699
Net Income
-$25,054
Net Assets
-$65,612
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $140,825
89.9%
Program Services $15,800
10.1%
Investment Income $20
0.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $72,243
Total Liabilities $137,855
Net Assets -$65,612
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Colby Spencer Cesaro (Chair) $0 $0
Tina Walther (Treasurer) $0 $0
Melissa M Ilton Pung (Secretary) $0 $0
Deb Polich (President Ceo) $0 $0
Damian Farrell (Trustee) $0 $0
Jay Mullick (Trustee) $0 $0
Chloe Cook Gray (Trustee) $0 $0
Michael Mc Carthy (Trustee) $0 $0
Alexandra West (Trustee) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$191,908
Expenses
$243,583
Net Income
-$51,675
Net Assets
-$40,058
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $150,061
78.2%
Program Services $41,826
21.8%
Investment Income $21
0.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $92,294
Total Liabilities $132,352
Net Assets -$40,058
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Colby Spencer Cesaro (Chair) $0 $0
Tina Walther (Treasurer) $0 $0
Melissa M Ilton Pung (Secretary) $0 $0
Deb Polich (President Ceo) $0 $0
Damian Farrell (Trustee) $0 $0
Jay Mullick (Trustee) $0 $0
Chloe Cook Gray (Trustee) $0 $0
Michael Mc Carthy (Trustee) $0 $0
Alexandra West (Trustee) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$213,405
Expenses
$241,657
Net Income
-$28,252
Net Assets
$11,552
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $175,093
82.0%
Program Services $38,271
17.9%
Investment Income $41
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $17,000
7.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $78,402
Total Liabilities $66,850
Net Assets $11,552

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$220,429
Expenses
$255,636
Net Income
-$35,207
Net Assets
$39,805
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $161,246
73.2%
Program Services $64,112
29.1%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$4,929
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $125,291
Total Liabilities $85,486
Net Assets $39,805
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Britany Affolter Caine (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Colby Spencer Cesaro (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Kim Easter (Director) $0 $0 $0
Merrill Guerra (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Michael Henry (Director) $0 $0 $0
Linette Lao (Director) $0 $0 $0
Melissa Milton Pung (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jay Mullick (Director) $0 $0 $0
Deb Polich (President/Ceo) $0 $0 $0
Viren Shah (Director) $0 $0 $0
Susan Wagner (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Alexandra West (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$310,223
Expenses
$234,395
Net Income
$75,828
Net Assets
$75,012
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $266,372
85.9%
Program Services $52,040
16.8%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$8,189
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $90,845
Total Liabilities $15,833
Net Assets $75,012
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Britany Affolter Caine (Co Chair) $0 $0 $0
Colby Spencer Cesaro (Co Chair) $0 $0 $0
Kim Easter (Director) $0 $0 $0
Merrill Guerra (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Michael Henry (Director) $0 $0 $0
Linette Lao (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ruth Lednicer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Melissa Milton Pung (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jay Mullick (Director) $0 $0 $0
Deb Polich (President/Ceo) $0 $0 $0
Viren Shah (Director) $0 $0 $0
Susan Wagner (Director) $0 $0 $0
Alexandra West (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mary Zucchero (Secretary) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$282,274
Expenses
$261,107
Net Income
$21,167
Net Assets
-$815
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $185,993
65.9%
Program Services $96,281
34.1%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $48,816
Total Liabilities $49,631
Net Assets -$815
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Britany Affolter Caine Phd (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Jay Mullick (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Liz Perpich (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Merrill Guerra (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Kim Easter (Stewardship) $0 $0 $0
Debra Polich (President/Ce) $0 $0 $0
Colby Spencer Cesaro (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Haberthy (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mike Henry (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ruth Lednicer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Debbie Locke Daniel (Director) $0 $0 $0
Melissa Milton Pung (Director) $0 $0 $0
Susan Wagner (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mary Zucchero Cta (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$315,715
Expenses
$338,226
Net Income
-$22,511
Net Assets
-$21,982
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $226,874
71.9%
Program Services $88,814
28.1%
Investment Income $27
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $34,606
Total Liabilities $56,588
Net Assets -$21,982
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Britany Affolter Caine Phd (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Mike Henry (Past Chair) $0 $0 $0
Merrill Guerra (Director) $0 $0 $0
Debbie Locke Daniel (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Esau (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Jay Mullick (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
John Haberthy (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ruth Lednicer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kim Easter (Director) $0 $0 $0
Liz Perpich (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Debra Polich (President/Ce) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$256,390
Expenses
$228,621
Net Income
$27,769
Net Assets
$529
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $171,603
66.9%
Program Services $84,771
33.1%
Investment Income $16
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $114,356
Total Liabilities $113,827
Net Assets $529
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
David Esau (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Britany Affolter Caine Phd (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Mike Henry (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Merrill Guerra (Director) $0 $0 $0
Debbie Locke Daniel (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jay Mullick (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Haberthy (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ruth Lednicer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Liz Perpich (Director) $0 $0 $0
Debra Polich (President/Ce) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$135,218
Expenses
$170,502
Net Income
-$35,284
Net Assets
-$27,240
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $124,161
91.8%
Program Services $10,869
8.0%
Investment Income $7
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $181
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $14,075
Total Liabilities $41,315
Net Assets -$27,240
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Lynne Friman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Leslie Sobel (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
David Esau (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Britany Affolter Caine Phd (Director) $0 $0 $0
Donald Harrison (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Mary Kerr (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mike Henry (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Merrill Guerra (Director) $0 $0 $0
Debbie Locke Daniel (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jay Mullick (Director) $0 $0 $0
Debra Polich (President/Ce) $0 $80,600 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$87,358
Expenses
$139,700
Net Income
-$52,342
Net Assets
$8,044
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $84,902
97.2%
Program Services $2,390
2.7%
Investment Income $66
0.1%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $44,632
Total Liabilities $36,588
Net Assets $8,044

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$144,198
Expenses
$174,524
Net Income
-$30,326
Net Assets
$82,776
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $113,362
78.6%
Program Services $29,357
20.4%
Investment Income $329
0.2%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $1,150
0.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $83,978
Total Liabilities $1,202
Net Assets $82,776

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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