Nonprofit · EIN 31-1329739
CREATIVE HOUSING INC
Tax-exempt · COLUMBUS, OH 43219
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $6,097,994 | $5,003,036 | $1,094,958 | $43,759,970 | $399,828 | $43,360,142 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $5,499,381 | $5,051,504 | $447,877 | $42,266,733 | $457,510 | $41,809,223 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $8,787,230
- of which government grants
- $8,722,249
- Program service revenue
- $1,538,857
- Investment income
- $505,697
- Net rental income
- -$4,733,790
- Other revenue
- -$4,733,790
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $196,388
- Other salaries and wages
- $350,853
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $628,463
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $71,116
- Accounting fees
- $25,475
- Occupancy
- $53,818
- Travel
- $3,435
- Depreciation
- $2,262,286
- Program services (functional)
- $4,464,156
- Management and general (functional)
- $538,880
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $42,266,733
- Total assets, end of year
- $43,759,970
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $399,828
- Net assets, end of year
- $43,360,142
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $27,767,410
- Publicly traded securities
- $8,746,465
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $39,862,058
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $3,498,084
- Gross receipts
- $15,057,401
- Employees
- 31
- Year formed
- 1992
- 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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRISTY BUENCONSEJO | PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $196,388 | $8,011 |
| ERIC FRENTZEL | CHIEF OPERAT Officer | 40 | $150,685 | $7,704 |
| LOGAN PHILIPPS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN ALDRIDGE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RYLIE MCHAM | VICE CHAIRPE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ASHLEY COOK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| CYNTHIA MERCER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAN OVERMYER | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK BUTLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| TERI MILLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRISTY BUENCONSEJO | PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $194,614 | $8,713 |
| ERIC FRENTZEL | DIR. OF FACI Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $158,289 | $7,298 |
| HEBER HOWARD | C.F.O. Officer | 40 | $126,487 | $6,128 |
| ROSHARON CARDELL | HR DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $102,993 | $6,030 |
| TOM GIUSTI | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LOGAN PHILIPPS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN ALDRIDGE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| RYLIE MCHAM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| DAN OVERMYER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| JAIME BYSTREK | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ASHLEY COOK | VICE-CHAIRPE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JERRY SAUNDERS | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2233 CITYGATE DR, COLUMBUS, OH 43219-3564
- In care of
- % PATRICK J RAFTER
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- CRISTY BUENCONSEJO
- Signed the 990
- CRISTY BUENCONSEJO, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (614) 418-7725
- Website
- WWW.CREATIVEHOUSING.ORG
- Return prepared by
- STEMEN MERTENS STICKLER CPAS
Mission
TO PROVIDE ACCESSIBLE, AFFORDABLE, AND LONG-TERM HOUSING FOR DISABLED INDIVIDUALS.
Program accomplishments
- THE ORGANIZATION PURCHASES RENOVATES, AND MAINTAINS HOUSES AND SMALL APARTMENTS TO ADAPT TO THE NEEDS OF DEVELOPMENTALLY AND PHYSICALLY DISABLED INDIVIDUALS.Expenses $3,793,256
- THE ORGANIZATION RENOVATES RESIDENCES TO MAKE THEM ACCESSIBLE TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL AND PHYSICAL DISABILITIES.Expenses $670,900
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 31-1329739
- 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
- 1992
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Housing and shelter (L210)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $43,759,970
- Income (IRS master file)
- $15,057,401
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $6,097,994 | $5,003,036 | $43,759,970 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $5,499,381 | $5,051,504 | $42,266,733 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $3,450,970 | $5,063,405 | $41,072,840 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 31-1329739).
Questions about CREATIVE HOUSING INC
- What is the EIN of CREATIVE HOUSING INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CREATIVE HOUSING INC is 31-1329739.
- Is CREATIVE HOUSING INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1992.
- Are donations to CREATIVE HOUSING INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CREATIVE HOUSING 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 HOUSING INC 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 HOUSING INC 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 HOUSING INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names CRISTY BUENCONSEJO.
- Who are the officers and directors of CREATIVE HOUSING INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 10 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $196,388 (CRISTY BUENCONSEJO, PRESIDENT).
- How much revenue does CREATIVE HOUSING INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $6,097,994, expenses of $5,003,036 and total assets of $43,759,970 at year end.
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