Creative Visions
TO BREAK THE CHAIN OF HOPELESSNESS SO THAT AT-RISK YOUTH, YOUNG ADULTS, AND ADULTS AND EMPOWERED TO MAKE HEALTHY CHOICES, BECOME PRODUCTIVE CITIZENS AND PROSPER.
Creative Visions Inc
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Creative Visions is a human services organization based in DES MOINES, United States. Annual revenue: $547K. EIN: 421461559.
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Mission
To break the chain of hopelessness so that at-risk youth, young adults, and adults and empowered to make healthy choices, become productive citizens and prosper.
Focus areas & reach
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· vs. 8 similar human services in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Creative Visions with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- It is one of the better-documented human services 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
- GiveRadar holds 4 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2023. See the filings
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- financial records (4 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyCreative Visions is a registered human services nonprofit based in Des Moines, IA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Its EIN is 421461559. 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 69/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $666K in annual revenue. 21 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Creative Visions's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 421461559. 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 Visions has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69/100. 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 69 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 94% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 90/100.
Creative Visions is located in Des Moines, IA, United States. Its registered address is 1343 13th St, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Creative Visions has $666K in annual revenue. It allocates 94% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 93% 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 Visions is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $666K in annual revenue. The organization has 21 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Creative Visions. 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 Visions 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 94% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 93%). 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.
Creative Visions is a human services organization based in DES MOINES, United States. Annual revenue: $547K. EIN: 421461559. Creative Visions is classified as a human services organization registered in United States.
Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 94% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 93%. Its annual revenue of $666K is below the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to Creative Visions are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Creative Visions is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 421461559, 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
4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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CREATIVE VISIONS 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 (7)
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7 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 2023 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 21 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 · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 21 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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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Founding dateYear founded not on file
Methodology
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Quick facts about Creative Visions
- What is Creative Visions?
- Creative Visions is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Des Moines, United States. Creative Visions is a human services organization based in DES MOINES, United States. Annual revenue: $547K. EIN: 421461559.
- Who leads Creative Visions?
- Ako Abdul-Samad serves as CEO.
- Where is Creative Visions located?
- Headquartered in Des Moines, IA, United States.
- What is Creative Visions's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $100K-$1M. 94% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Creative Visions trustworthy?
- Creative Visions has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69 out of 100 (Partial 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 Visions's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 421461559.
- What is Creative Visions's website?
- https://cvonline.us/