Creative Learning 4 Kids Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Plano, Texas, registered in 2017, with $4,789,458 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Revenue (FY2024)
$4.8M
▲ 18.3% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$4.6M
Net assets
$2.0M
Employees
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Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →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 Learning 4 Kids Inc— 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 Learning 4 Kids Inc: 5 mo reserves · +3% margin earns a A 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 Learning 4 Kids Inc— 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 Learning 4 Kids Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $1.5M (FY2016) to $4.8M (FY2024) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
3.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.4M
Total liabilities
$462K
Net assets
$2.0M
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,789,458▲18.3% | $4,642,119▲2.3% | $1,975,195▲11.5% | $2,437,118▲8.5% | 990 |
| 2023 | $4,046,927▲9.3% | $4,535,723▲19.3% | $1,770,712▼17.5% | $2,245,854▼15.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $3,703,405▲13.3% | $3,803,184▲32.8% | $2,146,101▲1.2% | $2,646,102▲0.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $3,267,538▲44.8% | $2,863,617▲20.8% | $2,120,861▲64.4% | $2,624,973▲82.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $2,256,387▼21.3% | $2,370,055▼2.0% | $1,289,762▲28.5% | $1,440,369▲43.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $2,867,341▲33.5% | $2,418,637▲8.0% | $1,004,024▲85.7% | $1,005,203▲78.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $2,148,031▼12.9% | $2,239,898▲8.9% | $540,612▲6.4% | $562,612▲9.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $2,467,006▲67.5% | $2,056,479▲41.8% | $507,995▲463% | $514,040▲421% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,472,943 | $1,450,559 | $90,159 | $98,758 | 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.
5 grants to Creative Learning 4 Kids Inc totaling $63K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $16,500 |
| Communities Foundation of Texas | This grant is designated for general support. | 2021 | $7,908 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2020 | $6,029 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2019 | $25,402 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | Charitable | 2019 | $7,125 |
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Data for Creative Learning 4 Kids Inc (EIN 75-2867437) 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.