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Nonprofit · EIN 04-2623711

CREATIVE ARTS FOR KIDS INC

Tax-exempt · READING, MA 01867

Financials

$268K$262K2023$270K$260K2024$260K$253K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CREATIVE ARTS FOR KIDS INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
May 31, 2026990$259,954$252,826$7,128$241,005$103,519$137,486
May 31, 2025990$270,140$259,715$10,425$197,811$97,002$100,809
May 31, 2024990$267,885$261,833$6,052$175,160$87,541$87,619
Financial details: 990 for the year ended May 31, 2026

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$8,319
Program service revenue
$242,663
Investment income
$8,972
Net gain from sales of assets
$29
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$52,625
Other salaries and wages
$112,178
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$185,652
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$4,570
Occupancy
$26,105
Depreciation
$400
Program services (functional)
$148,516
Management and general (functional)
$102,353
Fundraising (functional)
$1,957

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$197,811
Total assets, end of year
$241,005
Total liabilities, end of year
$103,519
Net assets, end of year
$137,486
Land, buildings and equipment
$1,000
Publicly traded securities
$162,249
Net assets without donor restrictions
-$50,605
Net assets with donor restrictions
$188,091
Gross receipts
$259,954
Employees
18
Year formed
1978
State of legal domicile
MA

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended May 31, 2026, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
MICHELLE AGUILLONEXECUTIVE DI
Officer
40$43,333$15,273
ANNA SILVAPRESIDENT/DI
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
JULIE AYLWARDTREASURER/DI
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
KEVIN WALSHSECRETARY/DI
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
BLAIR HOWELLDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
AJ JERRETTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
STELLA RITORTODIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
NAOMI LEISEROFFDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
990 for the year ended May 31, 2025: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
MICHELLE AGUILLONEXECUTIVE DI
Officer
40$42,899$14,606
ANNA BRUCEPRESIDENT/DI
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
JULIE AYLWARDTREASURER/DI
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
KEVIN WALSHSECRETARY/DI
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
LINDSAY BAKERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
BLAIR HOWELLDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
AJ JERRETTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
STELLA RITORTODIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
990 for the year ended May 31, 2024: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
MICHELLE AGUILLONEXECUTIVE DI
Officer
40$43,869$13,503
AMY LANNONPRESIDENT/DI
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
JULIE AYLWARDTREASURER/DI
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
KEVIN WALSHSECRETARY/DI
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
LINDSAY BAKERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
ANNA BRUCEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
BLAIR HOWELLDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
AJ JERRETTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
25 WOBURN ST, READING, MA 01867-3012
In care of
% JENNIFER HART
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
ANNA SILVA, 25 WOBURN ST, READING, MA 01867
Signed the 990
JULIE AYLWARD, TREASURER/DIRECTOR
Phone
(781) 942-9600
Return prepared by
WORTHINGTON HUGHES & HOAR PC

Mission

FOSTERING A PASSION FOR THE ARTS BY PROVIDING EXCEPTIONAL INSTRUCTION IN VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS TO A DIVERSE POPULATION OF STUDENTS. BY OFFERING OPPORTUNITIES FOR INNOVATIVE LEARNING, PERFORMANCE AND FUN, CREATIVE ARTS AND ITS DEDICATED STAFF STRIVE TO INSTALL A LIFE-LONG DESIRE FOR CREATIVE EXPRESSION. WE SEEK TO INSPIRE, ENRICH AND CONNECT INDIVIDUALS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY.

990 for the year ended May 31, 2026

Program accomplishments

  • PROVIDE MUSIC, ART AND THEATER LESSONS AND PROGRAMS TO MORE THAN 500 STUDENTS AT OUR MAIN LOCATION AND AT VARIOUS OUTREACH LOCATIONS
    Expenses $148,516 · revenue $242,663

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in May, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025May 31, 2026October 15, 2026990 on file
2024May 31, 2025October 15, 2025990 on file
2023May 31, 2024October 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
04-2623711
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1979
Accounting year ends
May
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$241,005
Income (IRS master file)
$259,954

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990May 2026$259,954$252,826$241,005XML
990May 2025$270,140$259,715$197,811XML
990May 2024$267,885$261,833$175,160XML
990May 2023$253,267$249,838$166,443IRS
990May 2022–––IRS
990May 2021–––IRS
990May 2020–––IRS
990May 2019–––IRS
990May 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 04-2623711).

Questions about CREATIVE ARTS FOR KIDS INC

What is the EIN of CREATIVE ARTS FOR KIDS INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CREATIVE ARTS FOR KIDS INC is 04-2623711.
Is CREATIVE ARTS FOR KIDS INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1979.
Are donations to CREATIVE ARTS FOR KIDS INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does CREATIVE ARTS FOR KIDS INC file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of CREATIVE ARTS FOR KIDS INC due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending May 31, 2027) is due October 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did CREATIVE ARTS FOR KIDS INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended May 2026.
Who is the principal officer of CREATIVE ARTS FOR KIDS INC?
The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2026 names ANNA SILVA.
Who are the officers and directors of CREATIVE ARTS FOR KIDS INC?
The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2026 lists 8 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $43,333 (MICHELLE AGUILLON, EXECUTIVE DI).
How much revenue does CREATIVE ARTS FOR KIDS INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended May 31, 2026 it reported revenue of $259,954, expenses of $252,826 and total assets of $241,005 at year end.

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