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Nonprofit · EIN 46-3617663

CREATIVETS

Tax-exempt · NASHVILLE, TN 37203

Financials

$1.4M$1.3M2022$2.2M$1.9M2023$4.3M$2.3M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CREATIVETS by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$4,344,407$2,278,622$2,065,785$4,637,769$1,685,972$2,951,797
June 30, 2024990$2,221,915$1,937,718$284,197$1,472,485$586,473$886,012
June 30, 2023990$1,437,638$1,254,305$183,333$1,230,302$628,487$601,815
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$4,170,863
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$59,269
Net gain from sales of assets
$16,990
Net income from fundraising events
$114,275
Other revenue
$114,275

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$364,841
Other salaries and wages
$404,725
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$769,566
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$253,590
Travel
$248,445
Depreciation
$40,840
Program services (functional)
$1,996,640
Management and general (functional)
$196,851
Fundraising (functional)
$85,131

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,472,485
Total assets, end of year
$4,637,769
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,685,972
Net assets, end of year
$2,951,797
Land, buildings and equipment
$3,446,441
Net assets without donor restrictions
$2,916,290
Net assets with donor restrictions
$35,507
Gross receipts
$4,402,226
Employees
14
Volunteers
361
Year formed
2013
State of legal domicile
IL

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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
RICHARD CASPEREXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
50$148,363
KYLE L YEPSONEMPLOYEE
Highest-paid employee
40$115,848
BRETT F GILLANEMPLOYEE
Highest-paid employee
40$100,630
LUKE PELLBOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
LARRY FELTSTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
WILLIAM PARKERSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
LINDA TARRSONCO-FOUNDER AND BOARD MEMBE
Trustee or director
2$0
KELLY RICHBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
JASON RITTENBERRYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
SHEILA YEPSENLIFETIME BOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
JORDAN PETTITBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
CHRIS COOKBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
RICHARD CASPEREXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
50$120,000
LUKE PELLBOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
NANETTE LEONARDVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
LARRY FELTSTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
WILLIAM PARKERSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
LINDA TARRSONCO-FOUNDER AND BOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
KELLY RICHBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
JASON RITTENBERRYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
SHEILA YEPSENLIFETIME BOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
JORDAN PETTITBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
CHRIS COOKBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
RICHARD CASPEREXECUTIVE DI
Officer
50$100,500
LUKE PELLBOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
NANETTE LEONARDVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
LARRY FELTSTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
WILL PARKERSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
LINDA TARRSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
KELLY RICHBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
BRANDON DEATHERIDGEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
JASON RITTENBERRYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1123 12TH AVE S, NASHVILLE, TN 37203-4709
In care of
% LINDA TARRSON
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
RICHARD CASPER
Signed the 990
RICHARD CASPER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(281) 782-9232
Return prepared by
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Mission

TO EMPOWER WOUNDED VETERANS TO HEAL THROUGH THE ARTS AND MUSIC, USING TOOLS THEY CAN USE THE REST OF THEIR LIVES TO COMBAT STRESS, DEPRESSION, AND OTHER SIDE EFFECTS OF WAR. THESE PROGRAMS ALSO ENABLE VETERANS TO SEE THEIR OWN CAPACITY FOR SUCCESS IN AN AREA OUTSIDE THE BATTLEFIELD.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • VETERAN SONGWRITING PROGRAMS - PROGRAM OFFERINGS, BOTH FOR SONGWRITING AND VISUAL ARTS PROGRAMS.DURING THE 2024-2025 FISCAL YEAR WE HOSTED MORE VETERAN SONGWRITING PROGRAMS IN NASHVILLE, TN THAN ANY YEAR BEFORE. WE ALSO INCREASED OUR PARTICIPATION WITH EACH OF OUR OTHER PARTNERS/VETERAN SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS TO BRING THE HEALING POWER OF MUSIC TO MORE VETERANS THAN EVER BEFORE. ALONG WITH INCREASES IN OTHER PROGRAMS, WE CONTINUED AND INCREASED THE NUMBER OF IN-HOUSE SONGWRITING AND GUITAR LESSONS. THROUGH THIS PROGRAM, VETERANS CAN SIMPLY WALK IN TO OUR FACILITY, OR LOG ON VIRTUALLY, WHERE THEY ARE PROVIDED WITH LIFESAVING SONGWRITING AND MUSIC LESSONS WITHOUT THE NEED TO WAIT FOR OUR NEXT SCHEDULED PROGRAM.WE ALSO HOSTED COMMUNITY PROGRAMS HOSTED AT OUR VETERAN CENTER IN NASHVILLE WHERE LOCAL VETERANS COULD ATTEND GUITAR, SONGWRITING, OR EVEN VOCAL COACHING FOR SINGLE DAY EVENTS. THIS ALLOWS US TO MAKE AN IMPACT ON THOSE VETERANS RIGHT HERE IN OUR OWN LOCAL AREA. THESE HAVE BEEN INCREDIBLY SUCCESSFUL.
    Expenses $1,279,642
  • INTRODUCTION TO ART FOR VETERANS - THESE PROGRAMS PROVIDED OUR HIGH QUALITY, MULTI-DISCIPLINE VISUAL ART PROGRAMMING. CREATIVETS CONTINUED TO PARTNER WITH THE GLASSELL SCHOOL OF ART AT THE MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS - HOUSTON FOR OUR RECURRING WINTER ART PROGRAM. THIS 2-WEEK PROGRAM WAS MODELED AFTER OUR SUMMER PROGRAMS BUT OFFERED IN HOUSTON, TX WHERE THE WINTER WEATHER WAS NOT SO EXTREME. THIS CLASS FOCUSED ON SCULPTURE AND CERAMICS, BUT IT ALSO INCLUDED ELEMENTS OF MIXED MEDIA, WOODWORKING, METAL WORKING, PHOTOGRAPHY, AND OTHER MEDIUMS. THE PROGRAM WAS A HUGE SUCCESS AND GAVE US THE OPPORTUNITY TO SHOWCASE OUR HEALING PROCESS WITH AN ENTIRE NEW COMMUNITY OF VETERANS AND CIVILIANS. AS WITH SONGWRITING, WE ALSO INTRODUCED COMMUNITY ART PROGRAMS IN NASHVILLE, TN THAT RANGED FROM COLLAGE AND PAINTING, TO PHOTOGRAPHY AND LEATHERWORKING. THESE SINGLE DAY PROGRAMS ALLOW THOSE LOCAL VETERANS WITH A BUSY SCHEDULE TO HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN ABOUT ART, MEET OTHER VETERANS AND CREATE SOMETHING HEALING.ALL OF THIS WAS MADE POSSIBLE WITH THE SUPPORT OF OUR GENEROUS DONORS AND SUPPORTERS. DUE TO THIS SUPPORT, WE WERE ABLE TO AFFORD THESE ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS TO BUILD ON TO OUR FOUNDATION FOR THE FUTURE.
    Expenses $716,998

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

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
46-3617663
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
2014
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$4,637,769
Income (IRS master file)
$4,402,226

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$4,344,407$2,278,622$4,637,769XML
990June 2024$2,221,915$1,937,718$1,472,485XML
990June 2023$1,437,638$1,254,305$1,230,302XML
990June 2022$860,430$842,903$484,880IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––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 46-3617663).

Questions about CREATIVETS

What is the EIN of CREATIVETS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CREATIVETS is 46-3617663.
Is CREATIVETS tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2014.
Are donations to CREATIVETS tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does CREATIVETS 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 CREATIVETS due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did CREATIVETS last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of CREATIVETS?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names RICHARD CASPER.
Who are the officers and directors of CREATIVETS?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 12 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $148,363 (RICHARD CASPER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does CREATIVETS have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $4,344,407, expenses of $2,278,622 and total assets of $4,637,769 at year end.

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