2025-11-07T14:07:13-05:00 2025-06-30 SMITH & HOWARD ADVISORY LLC 271 17TH STREET NW SUITE 2100 ATLANTA GA 30363 990 2024-07-01 581581610 CREATIVE COMMUNITY SERVICES INC % SALLY BUCHANAN CREA 7704696226 1650 OAKBROOK DRIVE Suite STE 445 NORCROSS GA 30093 SALLY BUCHANAN CEO 7704696226 2025-11-15 true true SABRE J LINAHAN P01372980 4048746244 2025-11-15 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z SALLY BUCHANAN 1650 OAKBROOK DRIVESTE 445 NORCROSS GA 30093 8230223 false X WWW.CCSGEORGIA.ORG X 1982 GA TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR CHILDREN, TEENS, AND ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS, AND THEIR FAMILIES, BY PROVIDING DIRECT SERVICES AND COMMUNITY-BASED SUPPORT THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF GEORGIA. 11 11 80 11 0 3635940 4287862 4271971 3936532 8250 1879 0 3950 7916161 8230223 4219640 4437585 0 0 2913638 3041135 0 0 5932 883178 841533 8016456 8320253 -100295 -90030 2114523 2690524 1074001 1739914 1040522 950610 X CREATIVE COMMUNITY SERVICES (CCS) IMPROVES THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR CHILDREN TEENS AND ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS, AND THEIR FAMILIES, BY PROVIDING DIRECT SERVICES AND COMMUNITY-BASED SUPPORT THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF GEORGIA. false false 6929391 4437585 3940482 CREATIVE COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC. (THE ORGANIZATION) WAS CREATED FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES TO YOUTH IN FOSTER CARE AND/OR ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES THERAPEUTIC FOSTER CARE PLACEMENTS (TFC) FOR YOUTH, INCLUDING INTENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT, BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTION PROGRAMS, LIFE SKILLS TRAINING AND MENTORING SERVICES (SOAR). THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES HOST HOME PLACEMENTS FOR ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (DD), INCLUDING CASE MANAGEMENT, SOCIAL OUTINGS, LIFE SKILLS TRAINING AND ONGOING SUPPORT TO MEET MEDICAL AND SOCIAL NEEDS. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES SUPPORT TO EXPECTANT AND PARENTING YOUTH (TPC) WITH LIFE COACH SERVICES INCLUDING, PARENTING ASSESSMENTS, DEVELOPMENTAL SCREENINGS, individualized parenting & life skills education, vocational training and advocacy. The Organization also provides respite services through adventure youth program (AYP). The Organization's principal means of support is from contracts with governmental agencies in the State of GEORGIA and grants. The Organization conducts the following programs: Social services - The Organization contributes services to families, children and teens in the foster care system which can include adults with developmental disabilities and mental health needs. Community based services - The Organization contributes services to families and children in home care and kinship care. 6929391 true true false false false false false false false false true false false true true true true false false false false false false false false false false false true true false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false true 22 0 true 80 true false false false false false true true false false false false false false X 11 11 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false GA X X SALLY BUCHANAN 7704696226 1650 OAKBROOK DRIVE SUITE 445 NORCROSS GA 30093 Sally Buchanan CEO 40.0 0.0 X 198313 0 690 Linda Coil CFO 40.0 0.0 X 95916 0 16488 Gayle Ely Board Member 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Rick Walters Board Member 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Cassandra Williams Board Member 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 April Ogden Board Member 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Chris Dunn Board Member 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Ashley Edwards Altman Board Member 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Mary Showell Board Member 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Ashley Wright Board Member 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Josh King Board Member 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Zach VanZile Board Member 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Margot Weaver Board Member 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Jim Kerlin Board Member Thru 3/20/2025 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 294229 0 17178 1 false true false 0 4072119 215743 4287862 PROGRAM REVENUE 3936532 3936532 3936532 1879 1879 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 OTHER REVENUE 3950 3950 3950 8230223 3940482 1879 0 4437585 4437585 0 0 324109 236906 87203 0 2197309 1606110 591199 1356 1356 303710 221995 81715 214651 161133 53518 0 16453 16453 26000 26000 0 0 0 41626 23326 18300 22913 16981 5932 81639 32770 48869 35642 1338 34304 0 306115 55614 250501 126044 119666 6378 0 0 0 0 10924 10924 120927 23251 97676 TRAINING AND EDUCATION 38616 7192 31424 MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES 14634 2505 12129 8320253 6929391 1384930 5932 X 0 0 661110 837315 0 0 1200110 1065112 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 27042 29047 256657 197484 70097 59173 27526 5790 0 0 0 0 0 0 128638 694087 2114523 2690524 949556 1033697 0 0 937 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 123508 706217 1074001 1739914 X 1039922 950010 600 600 1040522 950610 2114523 2690524 -90030 118 X X false true X true true true X 3661495 3267174 3147787 3635940 4287862 18000258 0 0 3661495 3267174 3147787 3635940 4287862 18000258 0 18000258 35 99 107 8250 1879 10370 0 3950 3950 18014578 19379714 0.99921 0.99980 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 256657 197484 59173 59173 SECURITY DEPOSIT 15832 OPERATING LEASE ROU ASSET 678255 694087 0 OFFICE LEASE - SHORT TERM 127232 OFFICE LEASE - LONG TERM 578985 706217 X 8230341 118 118 8230223 8230223 8320253 8320253 8320253 PART X, LINE 2: UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE, THE ORGANIZATION IS EXEMPT FROM TAXES ON INCOME OTHER THAN UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME. For the years ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, the organization did not have any unrelated business income. THE ORGANIZATION UTILIZES THE ACCOUNTING REQUIREMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES USING THE PROVISIONS OF FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARD (FASB) ASC 740, INCOME TAXES. USING THAT GUIDANCE, TAX POSITIONS INITIALLY NEED TO BE RECOGNIZED IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS WHEN IT IS MORE-LIKELY-THAN-NOT THE POSITIONS WILL BE SUSTAINED UPON XAMINATION BY THE TAX AUTHORITIES. IT ALSO PROVIDES GUIDANCE FOR DERECOGNITION, CLASSIFICATION, INTEREST AND PENALTIES, ACCOUNTING IN INTERIM PERIODS, DISCLOSURE AND TRANSITION. AS OF JUNE 30, 2025, THE ORGANIZATION HAS NO UNCERTAIN TAX PROVISIONS THAT QUALIFY FOR RECOGNITION OR DISCLOSURE IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. true Direct program Assistance 4437585 PART III, LINE 1, COLUMN B: CREATIVE COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC. PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO A WIDE VARIETY OF CHILDREN AND DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED ADULTS THROUGH A UNIQUE FOSTER CARE PROGRAM. BOTH ADULTS AND CHILDREN ARE REFERRED TO OUR PROGRAM BY LOCAL AND OTHER GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAMS. X false false false false false false false true false Sally Buchanan CEO 159319 0 31331 0 7663 0 0 0 705 0 199018 0 0 0 PART I, LINE 7: THE CEO RECEIVED A NON-FIXED PAYMENT (BONUS), BASED ON EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE RECOGNITION AND APPROVAL. ALISON GANSE SIBLING OF THE CEO 98941 COMPENSATION false COURTNEY NORRIS CHILD OF THE CEO 71935 COMPENSATION PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B: THE BOARD REVIEWS FINANCIAL REPORTS AND AUDITS ON A QUARTERLY AND ANNUAL BASIS. WHEN FORM 990 IS COMPLETED, THE CFO, BOARD TREASURER, AND FINANCE & AUDIT COMMITTEE REVIEWS FORM 990, WHICH IS THEN REVIEWED BY THE CEO AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR APPROVAL. A COPY OF THE APPROVED FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C: ALL BOARD MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO SIGN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT. THE POLICY IS MONITORED BY THE BOARD, WHO IS NOTIFIED OF ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICT ISSUES, AND THROUGH PERIODIC REVIEWS BY HUMAN RESOURCES. PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15: Annual State CEO salary comparisons of similar non-profit agencies and use of www.guidestar.org are completed and compiled by the Board Executive Compensation Committee to determine the CEO's salary and presented to Board of Directors for approval. STATE SALARY COMPARISONS OF SIMILAR NON-PROFIT AGENCIES, WITH ASSISTANCE FROM PEO, ARE COMPLETED AND COMPILED BY THE CEO WHO THEN DETERMINES SALARIES FOR OTHER KEY MANAGEMENT STAFF THROUGH A FORMAL REVIEW PROCESS. PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19: THE ORGANIZATION MAKES AVAILABLE ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, AND CONFLICTS OF INTEREST STATEMENT UPON REQUEST. FORM 990 IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON WWW.GUIDESTAR.ORG PART XII, LINE 2C: THIS IS THE SAME AUDIT PROCESS AS IN PRIOR YEARS.