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Creative Citizen Studios

To provide artists with disabilities educational art classes and workshops and to provide them with the ability to exhibit and sell their artwork to the public

Human Services Pittsburgh, PA EIN 814107759 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
89/100 · methodology

About Creative Citizen Studios

To provide artists with intellectual or developmental disabilities with educational classes and workshops to work with artists to with disabilities in exhibiting and selling their artwork to the public

Founded
Headquarters
Pittsburgh, PA
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
P82
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2017

Mission

To provide artists with disabilities educational art classes and workshops and to provide them with the ability to exhibit and sell their artwork to the public

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Human Services · NTEE P82
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar human services in United States
Program spending This charity: 62%
Peer average: 95%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 2.93%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 89
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

$0.62
Program expenses$0.62 ($99,905)

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Creative Citizen Studios is a registered human services nonprofit based in Pittsburgh, PA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2016 and has been operating for 10 years. Its EIN is 814107759. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $205K in annual revenue. 65 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Creative Citizen Studios has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. 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 89 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 93/100.

Creative Citizen Studios is located in Pittsburgh, PA, United States. The organization was established in 2016 and has been active for 10 years.

Based on official tax filings, Creative Citizen Studios has $205K in annual revenue. It allocates 62% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 95% for human services charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Creative Citizen Studios is classified as a Human Services 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 $205K in annual revenue. The organization has 65 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Creative Citizen Studios. 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.

Creative Citizen Studios has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 62% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 95%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

To provide artists with intellectual or developmental disabilities with educational classes and workshops to work with artists to with disabilities in exhibiting and selling their artwork to the public Creative Citizen Studios is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2016.

Among human services charities registered in United States: Creative Citizen Studios's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 93/100. It allocates 62% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 95%. Its annual revenue of $205K is below the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Creative Citizen Studios are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Creative Citizen Studios is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 814107759, 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.

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Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
62% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

MY
Myah Werkmeister
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (22)

Source: Public filings

CH
Chrisoula P••••••••
BOARD MEMBER
CH
Christian M•••••
BOARD MEMBER
DA
Daniel K•••••
TREASURER
DA
Daniel M•••••
TREASURER
DI
Diane C••••••
BOARD MEMBER
EL
Elizabeth P•••••
Board Chairperson
JA
Jane S••••••
BOARD MEMBER
KA
Karen M••••
BOARD MEMBER
LA
Laura P••••
BOARD MEMBER
LI
Ling H•••
BOARD MEMBER
LI
Ling H••• A••••••••••
Board Member
MA
Marina S•••
SECRETARY
MA
Maryellen B••••
BOARD MEMBER
MY
Myah W••••••••••
Executive Director
MY
Myra B•••••••
BOARD MEMBER
PA
Paula R•••
PRESIDENT
PA
Paul L•••••• R•••
President
SH
Sharon M••••••
Board Member
SH
Shawn M•••••
BOARD MEMBER
SH
Shwan M•••••
BOARD MEMBER
TE
Tess P•••••••
Vice President
TI
Tirzah D••••••
EXECUTIVE DI
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990

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Peer charities

Other human services in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Creative Citizen Studios This page 89 $204,801 62%
Northside Pdx 93 $209,935 100%
Coalition Against Poverty in Suffolk Inc 93 $255,283 81%
North Texas Mavericks Water Polo Club 93 $263,799 100%
Friends of Faith Ministry 93 $218,657 100%
Sleep Tight Kids Inc 93 $208,046 100%
Made New Foundation Inc 93 $487,660 100%
Speak Your Truth Today 93 $246,004 95%
310 Sports Academy 93 $338,551 87%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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 - 65 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Creative Citizen Studios

What is Creative Citizen Studios?
Creative Citizen Studios is a human services supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Pittsburgh, United States. To provide artists with intellectual or developmental disabilities with educational classes and workshops to work with artists to with disabilities in exhibiting and selling their artwork to the public
When was Creative Citizen Studios founded?
Creative Citizen Studios was founded in 2016.
Who leads Creative Citizen Studios?
Myah Werkmeister serves as Executive Director.
Where is Creative Citizen Studios located?
Headquartered in Pittsburgh, United States.
What is Creative Citizen Studios's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 62% of expenses go to program services.
Is Creative Citizen Studios trustworthy?
Creative Citizen Studios has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 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 Citizen Studios's registration number?
IRS EIN: 814107759.
What is Creative Citizen Studios's website?
http://www.citizenstudios.org