Nonprofit · EIN 31-1038581
CREATIVE LIVING HOUSING CORPORATION
Tax-exempt · COLUMBUS, OH 43201
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $575,626 | $587,118 | -$11,492 | $221,882 | $535,051 | -$313,169 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $561,694 | $578,770 | -$17,076 | $251,099 | $552,776 | -$301,677 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $502,931 | $499,066 | $3,865 | $277,402 | $562,003 | -$284,601 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $448,484
- of which government grants
- $270,984
- Program service revenue
- $126,979
- Investment income
- $163
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $113,904
- Other salaries and wages
- $27,683
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $198,818
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $41,424
- Depreciation
- $30,438
- Program services (functional)
- $525,773
- Management and general (functional)
- $61,345
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $251,099
- Total assets, end of year
- $221,882
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $535,051
- Net assets, end of year
- -$313,169
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $167,159
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- -$313,169
- Gross receipts
- $575,626
- Employees
- 58
- Volunteers
- 40
- Year formed
- 1982
- State of legal domicile
- OH
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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL LIGHTBODY | EXCEUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 20 | $73,523 | $73,523 | $1,204 |
| JAMES MARTIN | PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELE HIMES | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN MCNALLY | VP FACILITIES Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| GREGORY MERANTE | VP OF DEVELOPMENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| EMILY WILLIAMS | VP RESIDENT RELATIONS Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER WAGER | VP TRUSTEE DEV. Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DR TIMOTHY HAKE | MEDICAL ADVISOR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID BERENTZ | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MIRA KIPKER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| NICHOLAS BASS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DR CEREN YARAR-FISHER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MARCUS VIVONA | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KIMBERLY MANLEY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT OVERS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ( RETIRED 1.1.24) Officer | 20 | $70,270 | $70,270 | $13,702 |
| MICHAEL LIGHTBODY | EXCEUTIVE DIRECTOR (STARTED 1.1.24) Officer | 20 | $9,423 | $9,423 | $68 |
| JAMES MARTIN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KIMBERLEE MANLEY | TREASURER (RETIRED) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN MCNALLY | VP FACILITIES Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| GREGORY MERANTE | VP OF DEVELOPMENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| EMILY WILLIAMS | VP RESIDENT RELATIONS Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER WAGER | VP TRUSTEE DEV. Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID BERENTZ | PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DR TIMOTHY HAKE | MEDICAL ADVISOR (STARTED 2024) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MIRA KIPKER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| NICHOLAS BASS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DR CEREN YARAR-FISHER | TRUSTEE (STARTED 2024) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MARCUS VIVONA | TRUSTEE (STARTED 2024) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT OVERS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 20 | $68,239 | $68,239 | $12,173 |
| JAMES MARTIN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KENNETH HALL | SECRETARY (RETIRED 2023) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KIM MANLEY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN C LEPLEY | VP FACILITIES (RETIRED 2023) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| REBECCA MOHIUDDIN | VP HUMAN RESOURCES (RETIRED 2023) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| EMILY WILLIAMS | VP RESIDENT RELATIONS Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER WAGER | VP TRUSTEE DEV. Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| GREG MERANTE | VP OF DEVELOPMENT (STARTED 2023) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN MCNALLY | VP FACILITIES Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID BERENTZ | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MIRA KIPKER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JON R GIGANTI | TRUSTEE (RETIRED 2023) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| NICK BASS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 150 W 10TH AVENUE, COLUMBUS, OH 43201-2093
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- EMILY WILLIAMS, 150 WEST 10TH AVENUE, COLUMBUS, OH 43201
- Signed the 990
- EMILY WILLIAMS, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (614) 421-1226
- Website
- WWW.CREATIVE-LIVING.COM
- Return prepared by
- EAG AFFORDABLE HOUSING LLC
Mission
CREATIVE LIVING IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION ENCOURAGING INDEPENDENT LIVING FOR ADULTS WITH SEVERE PHYSICAL DISABILITIES BY PROVIDING WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE HOUSING AND ASSISTANCE AND BY CREATING A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR PEOPLE TO LEARN, WORK, LIVE AND CONTRIBUTE TO THE COMMUNITY.
Program accomplishments
- APARTMENT RENTAL FOR PERSONS WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITIES.Expenses $367,416 · revenue $126,979
- RESIDENT ASSISTANT PROGRAM. 20 TO 25 RESIDENT ASSISTANTS PROVIDE "ASSISTED" INDEPENDENT LIVING SERVICES TO PERSONS WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITIES RESIDING IN OUR SPECIALLY BUILT FACILITIES CONSISTING OF 16 UNITS.Expenses $158,357
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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 31-1038581
- 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
- 1983
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Housing and shelter (L2XZ)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $221,882
- Income (IRS master file)
- $575,626
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $575,626 | $587,118 | $221,882 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $561,694 | $578,770 | $251,099 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $502,931 | $499,066 | $277,402 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $434,612 | $469,576 | $291,148 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 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 31-1038581).
Questions about CREATIVE LIVING HOUSING CORPORATION
- What is the EIN of CREATIVE LIVING HOUSING CORPORATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CREATIVE LIVING HOUSING CORPORATION is 31-1038581.
- Is CREATIVE LIVING HOUSING CORPORATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1983.
- Are donations to CREATIVE LIVING HOUSING CORPORATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CREATIVE LIVING HOUSING CORPORATION 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 LIVING HOUSING CORPORATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CREATIVE LIVING HOUSING CORPORATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of CREATIVE LIVING HOUSING CORPORATION?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names EMILY WILLIAMS.
- Who are the officers and directors of CREATIVE LIVING HOUSING CORPORATION?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 14 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $73,523 (MICHAEL LIGHTBODY, EXCEUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does CREATIVE LIVING HOUSING CORPORATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $575,626, expenses of $587,118 and total assets of $221,882 at year end.
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