College for Creative Studies
THE COLLEGE FOR CREATIVE STUDIES NURTURES THE CREATIVITY THAT IS VITAL TO THE ENRICHMENT OF MODERN CULTURE. THE COLLEGE EDUCATES VISUAL ARTISTS AND DESIGNERS, KNOWLEDGEABLE IN VARIED FIELDS, …
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College for Creative Studies is a top ranked art & design school for precollege, continuing education, undergraduate, and graduate programs. Experience Detroit.
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Mission
The college for creative studies nurtures the creativity that is vital to the enrichment of modern culture. The college educates visual artists and designers, knowledgeable in varied fields, who will be leaders in creative professions that shape society and advance economic growth. The college fosters students' resolve to pursue excellence, act ethically, embrace their responsibilities as citizens of diverse local and global communities, and learn throughout their lives. The college engages in community service by offering opportunities for artistic development and opening career pathways to talented individuals of all ages.
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· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, College for Creative Studies has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1906, it is among the oldest education charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 94% of the 88,739 education charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- It is one of the better-documented education charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyCollege for Creative Studies is a registered education nonprofit based in Detroit, MI, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1906 and has been operating for 120 years. Its EIN is 381550064. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $91M in annual revenue. 139 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
College for Creative Studies's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 381550064. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
College for Creative Studies has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.
College for Creative Studies is located in Detroit, MI, United States. The organization was established in 1906 and has been active for 120 years. Its registered address is 201 E Kirby, United States.
Based on official tax filings, College for Creative Studies has $91M in annual revenue. It allocates 71% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 83% for education charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
College for Creative Studies is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $91M in annual revenue. The organization has 139 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for College for Creative Studies. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, College for Creative Studies holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 71% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 83%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
College for Creative Studies is a top ranked art & design school for precollege, continuing education, undergraduate, and graduate programs. Experience Detroit. College for Creative Studies is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1906.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 71% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 83%. Its annual revenue of $91M is well above the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to College for Creative Studies are generally tax-deductible in the United States. College for Creative Studies is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 381550064, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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COLLEGE FOR CREATIVE STUDIES is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (25)
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25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 139 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 139 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1906
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about College for Creative Studies
- What is College for Creative Studies?
- College for Creative Studies is a education school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in Detroit, United States. College for Creative Studies is a top ranked art & design school for precollege, continuing education, undergraduate, and graduate programs. Experience Detroit.
- When was College for Creative Studies founded?
- College for Creative Studies was founded in 1906.
- Who leads College for Creative Studies?
- Kerri Mckay serves as VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE.
- Where is College for Creative Studies located?
- Headquartered in Detroit, MI, United States.
- What is College for Creative Studies's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 71% of expenses go to program services.
- Is College for Creative Studies trustworthy?
- College for Creative Studies has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is College for Creative Studies's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 381550064.
- What is College for Creative Studies's website?
- https://www.collegeforcreativestudies.edu