Creative Connections Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Growing revenue
Creative Connections Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Norwalk, Connecticut, registered in 1993, with $375,207 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
303 West Ave, Norwalk, CT, 06850 EIN 13-3697184 Since 1993
Revenue (FY2023)
$375K
▲ 22.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$384K
Net assets
$141K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
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 Connections Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating4 mo reserves · -2% margin
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 Connections Inc: 4 mo reserves · -2% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
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 Connections Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
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 Connections Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 303 West Ave, Norwalk, CT, 06850
- City
- Norwalk
- State
- Connecticut
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $394K (FY2013) to $375K (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $10KNet assets $141K
Operating margin
-2.4%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$151K
Total liabilities
$10K
Net assets
$141K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $375,207▲22.5% | $384,324▲7.1% | $141,405▲3.3% | $151,485▲1.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $306,238▼15.3% | $358,871▲26.6% | $136,838▼22.2% | $149,043▼19.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $361,457▲18.1% | $283,468▼12.0% | $175,945▲43.3% | $185,346▲22.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $305,985▲8.6% | $322,290▲21.5% | $122,791▲5.1% | $151,759▲20.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $281,779 | $265,176▼16.1% | $116,822▲7.6% | $126,143▲2.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $281,651▼20.6% | $316,096▼10.0% | $108,567▼24.8% | $123,523▼16.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $354,626▲6.8% | $351,412▲5.3% | $144,349▲1.4% | $148,013▲2.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $332,145▼2.5% | $333,567▲5.0% | $142,395 | $144,048▼0.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $340,713▼13.3% | $317,767▼23.3% | $142,340▲17.0% | $144,606▲10.9% | 990 |
| 2014 | $392,772▼0.4% | $414,442▲0.9% | $121,688▼17.9% | $130,356▼16.8% | 990 |
| 2013 | $394,164 | $410,880▲25.0% | $148,294▼11.6% | $156,676▼10.2% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $328,628▲17.0% | $167,749▲83.1% | $174,527▲74.9% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $280,781▼21.3% | $91,615▼18.6% | $99,812▼29.6% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $356,577 | $112,587 | $141,785 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $365K total
18 grants to Creative Connections Inc totaling $365K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bny Mellon Charitable Gift Fund | To further the organization's exempt purpose | 2024 | $102,500 |
| Bny Mellon Charitable Gift Fund | To further the organization's exempt purpose | 2023 | $54,400 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $17,500 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Arts and culture | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | International, foreign affairs | 2023 | $5,550 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $16,100 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | International, foreign affairs | 2022 | $7,550 |
| World Learning Inc | Participant exchanges | 2021 | $15,117 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | International, foreign affairs | 2021 | $11,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | International, foreign affairs | 2020 | $12,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | International, foreign affairs | 2020 | $12,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2020 | $11,700 |
| World Learning Inc | Participant exchange | 2020 | $6,023 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2019 | $9,725 |
| World Learning Inc | Participant exchange | 2018 | $23,045 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Creative Connections Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Creative Connections Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 13-3697184, based in Norwalk, Connecticut. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Creative Connections Inc's EIN?
- Creative Connections Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 13-3697184.
- How much revenue does Creative Connections Inc report?
- Creative Connections Inc reported $375,207 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Creative Connections Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Creative Connections Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Creative Connections Inc (EIN 13-3697184) 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.