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Nonprofit · EIN 20-2457936

CREATIVE SANTA FE

Tax-exempt · SANTA FE, NM 87504

Financials

$414K$547K2023$476K$443K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CREATIVE SANTA FE by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$475,878$443,311$32,567$104,751$83,712$21,039
December 31, 2023990$413,644$546,603-$132,959$65,249$76,777-$11,528
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$305,077
of which government grants
$33,942
Program service revenue
$169,446
Investment income
$5,220
Net gain from sales of assets
-$1,024
Net income from fundraising events
-$3,865
Other revenue
-$3,865

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$4,914
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$155,000
Other salaries and wages
$110,967
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$286,769
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$4,934
Occupancy
$16,875
Travel
$5,802
Depreciation
$778
Program services (functional)
$278,946
Management and general (functional)
$90,009
Fundraising (functional)
$74,356

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$65,249
Total assets, end of year
$104,751
Total liabilities, end of year
$83,712
Net assets, end of year
$21,039
Land, buildings and equipment
$119
Publicly traded securities
$25
Net assets without donor restrictions
$21,039
Gross receipts
$560,299
Employees
4
Volunteers
14
Year formed
2005
State of legal domicile
NM

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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
SORAKAMOL ANNETTE PRAPASIRIEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
45$110,000
MAYO MILLER KINGSECRETARY (JAN-SEP) & FINANCE DIRECTOR
Officer
20$45,000
JAMES PATTERSONCO-CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
SANDRA ZANECO-CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
WILLIAM MILLERIMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR (JAN-JUN)
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
SARA MCKENZIEVICE CHAIR & SECRETARY (NOV-DEC)
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
MATTHEW SMITHTREASURER (JAN-JUN); DIRECTOR (JUL-DEC)
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
TOM FORTINTREASURER (JUN-NOV)
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
SORAKAMOL ANNETTE PRAPASIRIEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
45$109,583
MAYO MILLER KINGSECRETARY & FINANCE DIRECT
Trustee or director, Officer
20$44,792
WILLIAM MILLERCHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
MATTHEW SMITHTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
ANGELA MARTINDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
JAMES PATTERSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
SANDRA ZANEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
JOEL BARBERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 2388, SANTA FE, NM 87504-2388
In care of
% CLARK HULSE
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
JAMES PATTERSON, PO BOX 2388, SANTA FE, NM 87504
Signed the 990
JAMES PATTERSON, CO-CHAIR
Phone
(505) 465-9212
Return prepared by
CRI ADVISORS LLC

Mission

CREATIVE SANTA FE'S MISSION IS TO DRIVE POSITIVE CHANGE THROUGH CREATIVITY AND COLLABORATION TO PROMOTE CROSS-CULTURAL VIBRANCY AND ECONOMIC VITALITY.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • DESIGN COLLABORATION - CREATING TANGIBLE OUTCOMESTHROUGH OUR DESIGN COLLABORATIONS PROGRAM, WE PARTNER WITH ORGANIZATIONS DEDICATED TO STRENGTHENING THE ECONOMY AND CROSS-CULTURAL VIBRANCY IN SANTA FE AND THROUGHOUT NEW MEXICO. WE BRING THE EFFICACY OF DESIGN TO ELEVATE AND AMPLIFY MISSION-FOCUSED ORGANIZATIONS AND COMMUNITY INITIATIVES.OUR APPROACH:WE WORK WITH MISSION-FOCUSED ORGANIZATIONS TO DELIVER SUSTAINED POSITIVE CHANGE FOR ITS COMMUNITY. THROUGH THE FRAMEWORK OF SOCIAL INNOVATION DESIGN, WE UTILIZE THE DESIGN THINKING PROCESS AND PRINCIPLES TO INCREASE IMPACT REACH AND IMPROVE WELLBEING. (SEE SCHEDULE O FOR CONTINUATION)DESIGN COLLABORATION - CREATING TANGIBLE OUTCOMESOUR DESIGN SERVICE OFFERINGS:OUR HIGHLY COLLABORATIVE APPROACH ENSURES THAT WE PRODUCE DESIGN TAILORED TO INDIVIDUAL PROJECTS. WE DELIVER COHESIVE BRAND EXPERIENCE, FROM STRATEGY TO TOUCHPOINT DEVELOPMENT, FROM ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS TO ENVIRONMENTS TO HARMONIOUS HUMAN ENGAGEMENT. WE EMPLOY DESIGN PRINCIPLES THROUGHOUT OUR PROCESS TO INCREASE REACH AND AMPLIFY IMPACT. SCOPE OF WORK MAY INCLUDE ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING COMPONENTS:* BRAND AUDIT AND REPORT* ALIGNMENT FACILITATION* STRATEGY WORKSHOP* AUDIENCE JOURNEY* BRAND POSITIONING* OUTREACH STRATEGY* STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP BUILDING* IDENTITY DESIGN AND TOUCHPOINT DEVELOPMENT* OUTREACH CAMPAIGN* EXPERIENCE DESIGN, PLANNING, AND PRODUCTION
    Expenses $132,198 · revenue $125,037
  • SKILL-UP - PROVIDING TOOLS FOR SUCCESSWE ARE ALL ABOUT A GROWTH MINDSET TO EXPLORE NEW WAYS OF SOLVING PROBLEMS AND SKILLING UP OUR COMMUNITY. BUT HOW DOES ONE ACQUIRE THIS MINDSET? WE ARE PARTNERING WITH VARIOUS ORGANIZATIONS TO BRING LEARNING EXPERIENCES TO YOUTHS AND ADULTS ALIKE. THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS ARE TWO SUCH WAYS WE DO SO, DESIGNED TO ADDRESS PEOPLES' DIFFERING ATTENTION SPANS. BEYOND PROFIT IS A ROLL-UP-YOUR-SLEEVES SERIES TO LEARN RESPONSIBLE LEADERSHIP FROM BUSINESS AND EDUCATIONAL EXPERTS. STORY ME IS OUR PRESENTATION DESIGN AND PUBLIC SPEAKING CURRICULUM DESIGNED TO FOSTER CONFIDENCE IN EMERGING CREATIVE VOICES. (SEE SCHEDULE O FOR CONTINUATION)SKILL-UP - PROVIDING TOOLS FOR SUCCESS* BEYOND PROFIT - A THINK+DO SERIES FOR COURAGEOUS ENTREPRENEURSTOGETHER WITH OUR PARTNER UNM ANDERSON SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT, WE ARE RETHINKING THE ROLE OF RETURN ON INVESTMENT (ROI) AND INTRODUCING THE IDEA OF RETURN TO SOCIETY (RTS) THROUGH OUR BEYOND PROFIT SERIES - A THINK+DO SERIES FOCUSING ON BEST PRACTICES IN BUILDING RESPONSIBLE ENTERPRISES.A RESPONSIBLE ENTREPRENEUR RAISES THE BAR ON HOW BUSINESS IS DONE. EFFECTIVELY SOLVING A SOCIAL, CULTURAL, AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEM WHILE BUILDING PROFITABLE BUSINESS IS NO EASY TASK. BEYOND PROFIT SERIES LAYS THE FOUNDATION TO SKILLING UP ENTREPRENEURS AND COMMUNITY LEADERS (MENTORS, INVESTORS, AND POLICYMAKERS) TO SUPPORT THEIR COURAGEOUS ENDEAVOR. ROLL UP YOUR SLEEVES AND LEAN IN TO HONE YOUR RTS SKILLS.
    Expenses $87,993 · grants $1,042 · revenue $40,000
  • PUBLIC EVENTS PROGRAM - STRENGTHENING OUR SOCIAL FABRICWE ARE BRIDGING DIVIDES BY CREATING OPPORTUNITIES TO CONVENE OUR COMMUNITY TO EXPLORE AND EXPAND IDEAS WHILE DEEPENING HUMAN CONNECTION. JOIN US ALL YEAR ROUND AND GET INSPIRED AND FORGE NEW RELATIONSHIPS AT ONE OR ALL OF OUR PUBLIC EVENT PROGRAMS.PECHAKUCHA NIGHT IS AN EVENING OF EXHILARATING FAST-PACED VISUAL STORYTELLING EXPERIENCE, FEATURING LOCAL CREATIVES AND CHANGEMAKERS. WE ARE DEVELOPING SPARK, OUR CITY-WIDE NETWORKING EVENT, DESIGNED TO BREAK BIASES TO FORGE UNEXPECTED ALLIES. CURRENTLY IN DEVEOPMENT IS THE REVIVED IF: IMAGINED FUTURES, A SUMMIT CONVENING LOCAL, NATIONAL, AND GLOBAL CHANGEMAKERS TO FORGE A WORKABLE SOLUTION ON OUR MOST PRESSING ISSUES. (SEE SCHEDULE O FOR CONTINUATION)PUBLIC EVENTS PROGRAM - STRENGTHENING OUR SOCIAL FABRICALL EVENTS ARE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.SITE SANTA FE DONATED THEIR FACILITY, EQUIPMENT AND FURNITURE FO THE PECHAKUCHA EVENTS. THE TOTAL VALUE OF THE IN-KIND DONATIONS BY SITE SANTA FE WAS $11,200.
    Expenses $51,251 · grants $3,872
  • OTHER OUTREACHOTHER OUTREACH IS CONSIDERED A PROGRAM AND REACH OUT TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND MAY RESULT IN DONATIONS OR CONTRACTS RECEIVED. EXAMPLES INCLUDE WEBSITE, NEWSLETTERS, MEALS WITH POTENTIAL DONORS, ETC.
    Expenses $7,504 · revenue $4,409

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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
20-2457936
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2006
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$104,751
Income (IRS master file)
$560,299

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$475,878$443,311$104,751IRS
990December 2023$413,644$546,603$65,249XML
990December 2022$373,311$343,458$127,709IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 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 20-2457936).

Questions about CREATIVE SANTA FE

What is the EIN of CREATIVE SANTA FE?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CREATIVE SANTA FE is 20-2457936.
Is CREATIVE SANTA FE tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2006.
Are donations to CREATIVE SANTA FE tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does CREATIVE SANTA FE 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 SANTA FE due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did CREATIVE SANTA FE last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of CREATIVE SANTA FE?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names JAMES PATTERSON.
Who are the officers and directors of CREATIVE SANTA FE?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 8 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $110,000 (SORAKAMOL ANNETTE PRAPASIRI, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does CREATIVE SANTA FE have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $475,878, expenses of $443,311 and total assets of $104,751 at year end.

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