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Nonprofit · EIN 26-0638491

CREATIVE WASHTENAW

Tax-exempt · ANN ARBOR, MI 48104

Financials

$684K$680K2023$222K$264K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CREATIVE WASHTENAW by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$222,447$263,859-$41,412$74,343$197,666-$123,323
December 31, 2023990$683,509$679,895$3,614$188,546$270,459-$81,913
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$178,563
of which government grants
$68,156
Program service revenue
$42,651
Investment income
$1,233
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$50,925
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$511
Travel
$430
Program services (functional)
$197,326
Management and general (functional)
$30,850
Fundraising (functional)
$35,683

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$188,546
Total assets, end of year
$74,343
Total liabilities, end of year
$197,666
Net assets, end of year
-$123,323
Gross receipts
$222,447
Employees
0
Volunteers
0
Year formed
2006
State of legal domicile
MI

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 / weekCompensationFrom related orgs
Deb PolichPresident-CEO
Officer
30$0$46,136
Abby FanelliTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Asha JordanTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Amy KarboTrustee
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
Tina WaltherChair
Officer
1.5$0$0
Dave SnyderSecretary
Officer
1.5$0$0
Michael McCarthyTreasurer
Officer
0.5$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Abby FanelliTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0
Asha JordanTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0
Amy KarboTrustee
Trustee or director
0.5$0
Tina WaltherChair
Officer
1.5$0
Dave SnyderSecretary
Officer
1.5$0
Michael McCarthyTreasurer
Officer
0.5$0
Deb PolichPresident
Officer
30$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1100 N MAIN ST, ANN ARBOR, MI 48104-1059
In care of
% DEB POLICH
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Deb Polich, 1100 NORTH MAIN STREET NO A, ANN ARBOR, MI 481041059
Signed the 990
Deb Polich, Treasurer
Phone
(734) 395-9868

Mission

To advocate for and provide support services to artists creative workers organizations businesses educational and government entities to ensure that Washtenaw County Michigan - the greater Ann Arbor area - remains a great place for all to create live work learn play and visit.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • Creative Washtenaw is dedicated to advancing the arts through public art installations and design projects in collaboration with local artists. By transforming public spaces we aim to enrich the cultural landscape encourage artistic expression and build a more vibrant community. Our initiatives not only beautify neighborhoods but also foster creativity and engagement among residents creating a lasting impact on the communitys cultural identity.
    Expenses $56,059 · revenue $57,054
  • Creative Washtenaw provides essential support to artists creatives and cultural organizations in Washtenaw by offering business guidance valuable resources relief programs and networking opportunities. Through our customized assistance we aim to cultivate a dynamic creative community empowering individuals to flourish and contribute significantly to the cultural richness of the region.
    Expenses $89,856 · revenue $97,238
  • Creative Washtenaw plays a vital role in supporting local artists by overseeing government grants which are pivotal in nurturing a dynamic creative environment. Through the management of grant initiatives and the provision of essential connections to valuable resources Creative Washtenaw empowers artists to embark on projects that contribute significantly to the cultural richness of the region. This proactive approach not only benefits individual artists but also enhances the overall artistic vibrancy and diversity of the community.
    Expenses $51,411 · grants $50,925 · revenue $68,156

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
26-0638491
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
2008
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$74,343
Income (IRS master file)
$222,447

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$222,447$263,859$74,343XML
990December 2023$683,509$679,895$188,546XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––IRS
990-EZDecember 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 26-0638491).

Questions about CREATIVE WASHTENAW

What is the EIN of CREATIVE WASHTENAW?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CREATIVE WASHTENAW is 26-0638491.
Is CREATIVE WASHTENAW tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2008.
Are donations to CREATIVE WASHTENAW tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does CREATIVE WASHTENAW 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 WASHTENAW 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 WASHTENAW 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 WASHTENAW?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Deb Polich.
Who are the officers and directors of CREATIVE WASHTENAW?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does CREATIVE WASHTENAW have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $222,447, expenses of $263,859 and total assets of $74,343 at year end.

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