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Creative Girls Rock

To educate and empower young girls and women to utilize their creative talents to enhance their lives and the world around them.

Arts & Culture Nashville, TN EIN: 842460498 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
90/100 · methodology

About Creative Girls Rock

The creative girls rock (cgr) charity sneaker ball is an annual black-tie fundraiser to support creative girls rock. Proceeds from the event are used to partner with 501c3 organizations to create additional programming for young girls and women, ages 7 and up, that align with creative girls rock's mission, purpose, and initiatives. The 2021 cgr charity sneaker ball was attended by 450+ cgr supporters who contributed 50,000 in support of our mission. The first creative girls rock mural, funded by nashville metro arts (thrive), was completed in 2021. The mural is on display at slim + husky's, located in the buchanan art district. Cgr partnered with local artists including lead artist elisheba israel mrozik to create a neighborhood mural to …

Founded
Headquarters
Nashville, TN
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
A90
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2019

Mission

To educate and empower young girls and women to utilize their creative talents to enhance their lives and the world around them.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United States
Program spending This charity: 76%
Peer average: 76%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 7.15%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 90
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.76
Program$0.76
76% to programs beats the peer average (76%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Creative Girls Rock with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 99% of the 133,127 arts & culture 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
  • GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 90% of the 56,467 arts & culture charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (6 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a donation page
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Creative Girls Rock is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Nashville, TN, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2018 and has been operating for 8 years. Its EIN is 842460498. 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 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $376K in annual revenue. 56 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Creative Girls Rock's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 842460498. 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 Girls Rock has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. 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 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 76% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 90/100.

Creative Girls Rock is located in Nashville, TN, United States. The organization was established in 2018 and has been active for 8 years.

Based on official tax filings, Creative Girls Rock has $376K in annual revenue. It allocates 76% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 76% for arts & culture charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Creative Girls Rock is classified as an Arts & Culture 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 $376K in annual revenue. The organization has 56 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Creative Girls Rock. 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, Creative Girls Rock 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 76% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 76%). 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.

The creative girls rock (cgr) charity sneaker ball is an annual black-tie fundraiser to support creative girls rock. Proceeds from the event are used to partner with 501c3 organizations to create additional programming for young girls and women, ages 7 and up, that align with creative girls rock's mission, purpose, and initiatives. The 2021 cgr charity sneaker ball was attended by 450+ cgr supporters who contributed 50,000 in support of our mission. The first creative girls rock mural, funded by nashville metro arts (thrive), was completed in 2021. The mural is on display at slim + husky's, located in the buchanan art district. Cgr partnered with local artists including lead... Creative Girls Rock is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2018.

Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 76% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 76%. Its annual revenue of $376K is below the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Creative Girls Rock are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Creative Girls Rock is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 842460498, 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.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
76% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

6 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, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
1

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

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Charmin B••••
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (17)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.0M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture this charity 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

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

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 56 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2018
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Creative Girls Rock

What is Creative Girls Rock?
Creative Girls Rock is a arts & culture supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Nashville, United States. The creative girls rock (cgr) charity sneaker ball is an annual black-tie fundraiser to support creative girls rock. Proceeds from the event are used to partner with 501c3 organizations to create additional programming for young girls and women, ages 7 and up, that align with creative girls rock's mission, purpose, and initiatives. The 2021 cgr charity sneaker ball was attended by 450+ cgr supporters who contributed 50,000 in support of our mission. The first creative girls rock mural, funded by nashville metro arts (thrive), was completed in 2021. The mural is on display at slim + husky's, located in the buchanan art district. Cgr partnered with local artists including lead artist elisheba israel mrozik to create a neighborhood mural to inspire and empower the community. Youth from all over the country had the opportunity to submit a flower of their choosing to be included in the mural with their name. Over 100 youth engaged with cgr to contribute to the mural, and each flower serves as a reminder of the power, beauty, and creativity they share. The project was very successful and cgr has been given the opportunity to build upon the successes of this project by creating an annual tradition of mural making throughout the city of nashville, including a mobile mural project where youth are able to participate with the artists. On september 15, 2020, creative girls rock (cgr) was awarded metro nashville cares act funding from the united way of greater nashville. This program was completed in 2021. The grant funds were used to offer financial assistance to individuals who have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. 15 households with 39 members received funding to help pay for their rent, mortgage, utility accounts that were passed due. The cgr master class is a core program of creative girls rock designed to offer a safe community space for young girls (ages 6+) and women to learn and engage in arts and crafts, artistic design, visual arts and empowerment workshops
When was Creative Girls Rock founded?
Creative Girls Rock was founded in 2018.
Who leads Creative Girls Rock?
Charmin Bates serves as Executive Director.
Where is Creative Girls Rock located?
Headquartered in Nashville, TN, United States.
What is Creative Girls Rock's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 76% of expenses go to program services.
Is Creative Girls Rock trustworthy?
Creative Girls Rock has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 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 Girls Rock's registration number?
IRS EIN: 842460498.
What is Creative Girls Rock's website?
http://www.creativegirlsrock.org