Creative Arts & Attractions is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Richardson, Texas, registered in 2015, with $636,985 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
Revenue (FY2024)
$637K
▼ 9.7% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$595K
Net assets
$44K
Employees
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Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Creative Arts & Attractions— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Creative Arts & Attractions: 1 mo reserves · +7% margin earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Creative Arts & Attractions— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Creative Arts & Attractions: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $2,264 (FY2014) to $637K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
6.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$44K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$44K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $636,985▼9.7% | $595,288▼40.0% | $43,665▲2119% | $43,665▲2119% | 990 |
| 2023 | $705,455▼25.4% | $992,029▲37.3% | $1,968▼99.3% | $1,968▼99.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $946,090▲381% | $722,724▲248% | $288,542▲343% | $288,542▲343% | 990 |
| 2021 | $196,880▲155% | $207,767▼1.4% | $65,176▼14.3% | $65,176▼14.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $77,348▼88.0% | $210,680▼64.9% | $76,063▼63.3% | $76,063▼63.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $645,779▲1.1% | $600,274▲5.3% | $207,395▲28.1% | $207,395▲28.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $638,802▼44.9% | $569,897▼51.1% | $161,890▲74.1% | $161,890▲74.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,159,991▲180% | $1,164,416▲187% | $92,985▼4.5% | $92,985▼4.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $413,896▲338% | $405,334▲6042% | $97,410▲9.6% | $97,410▲9.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $94,503▲4074% | $6,599▼21.8% | $88,848▲9312% | $88,848▲9312% | 990 |
| 2014 | $2,264 | $8,440 | $944 | $944 | 990EZ |
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Data for Creative Arts & Attractions (EIN 47-1783245) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.