Creative Adventures Inc
After school art workshops and all day summer camp to give children opportunity to various art mediums and techniques not offered in school
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After-school art workshops and all day summer camp to give children opportunity to various art mediums and techniques not offered in school.
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Mission
After school art workshops and all day summer camp to give children opportunity to various art mediums and techniques not offered in school
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar education in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
GiveRadar's verified records show Creative Adventures Inc with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 89% of the 90,222 education charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 87% of the 195,586 education charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- government registration
- financial records (6 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyCreative Adventures Inc is a registered education nonprofit based in Silver Spring, MD, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1999 and has been operating for 27 years. Its EIN is 522154274. 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 $164K in annual revenue. 11 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Creative Adventures Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 522154274. 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.
Creative Adventures Inc 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.
Creative Adventures Inc is located in Silver Spring, MD, United States. The organization was established in 1999 and has been active for 27 years.
Based on official tax filings, Creative Adventures Inc has $164K in annual revenue. It allocates 68% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 74% for education charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Creative Adventures Inc is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $164K in annual revenue. The organization has 11 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Creative Adventures Inc. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.
According to GiveRadar's records, Creative Adventures Inc 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 68% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 74%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. 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.
After-school art workshops and all day summer camp to give children opportunity to various art mediums and techniques not offered in school. Creative Adventures Inc is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1999.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 68% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 74%. Its annual revenue of $164K is below the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to Creative Adventures Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Creative Adventures Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 522154274, 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
6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
CREATIVE ADVENTURES INC 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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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (3)
Source: Public filings
3 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 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 11 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 11 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 · 1999
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Creative Adventures Inc
- What is Creative Adventures Inc?
- Creative Adventures Inc is a education supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Silver Spring, United States. After-school art workshops and all day summer camp to give children opportunity to various art mediums and techniques not offered in school.
- When was Creative Adventures Inc founded?
- Creative Adventures Inc was founded in 1999.
- Who leads Creative Adventures Inc?
- Rosana Azar serves as Creative Director.
- Where is Creative Adventures Inc located?
- Headquartered in Silver Spring, MD, United States.
- What is Creative Adventures Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 68% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Creative Adventures Inc trustworthy?
- Creative Adventures Inc 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 Creative Adventures Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 522154274.
- What is Creative Adventures Inc's website?
- http://www.artinyou.com