Nonprofit · EIN 47-1158982
CREATIVE CITY PROJECT INC
Tax-exempt · ORLANDO, FL 32802
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $2,430,009 | $2,901,126 | -$471,117 | $781,584 | $1,014,880 | -$233,296 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 (amended) | $1,298,968 | $1,218,181 | $80,787 | $931,024 | $693,203 | $237,821 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,554,487 | $1,415,984 | $138,503 | $765,654 | $608,620 | $157,034 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,095,473
- of which government grants
- $300,000
- Program service revenue
- $330,152
- Investment income
- $4,384
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $158,630
- Other salaries and wages
- $80,000
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $251,162
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $38,328
- Accounting fees
- $18,297
- Occupancy
- $133,260
- Travel
- $7,347
- Program services (functional)
- $2,642,921
- Management and general (functional)
- $197,192
- Fundraising (functional)
- $61,013
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $931,024
- Total assets, end of year
- $781,584
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,014,880
- Net assets, end of year
- -$233,296
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- -$233,296
- Gross receipts
- $2,430,009
- Employees
- 2
- Volunteers
- 39
- Year formed
- 2014
- State of legal domicile
- FL
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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MELYSSA MARSHALL | EXECUTIVE PRODUCER Officer | 40 | $90,000 | $6,000 |
| CHRIS KEOUGH | DIRECTOR, SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $62,630 | $0 |
| CAROLINA ANTHONY | DIRECTOR, PRESEIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSICA BESSLER | DIRECTOR, TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ADETA GAYAH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| COLE NESMITH | FOUNDER, ARTISTIC DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DONALD RUPE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JILL VAUGHAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| THALI SUGISAWA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| VICTORIA LUNA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MELYSSA MARSHALL | EXECUTIVE PRODUCER Officer | 40 | $90,000 | $6,000 |
| CAROLINA ANTHONY | DIRECTOR, PRESEIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS KEOUGH | DIRECTOR, SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Jessica Bessler | Director, Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Adeta Gayah | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| COLE NESMITH | FOUNDER, ARTISTIC DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Donald Rupe | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Jill Vaughan | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| THALI SUGISAWA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Victoria Luna | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HEIDE EVANS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $90,000 | $4,200 |
| MELYSSA MARSHALL | EXECUTIVE PRODUCER, BOARD Officer | 40 | $75,000 | $4,200 |
| THALI SUGISAWA | DIRECTOR, TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| COLE NESMITH | FOUNDER, ARTISTIC DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROLINA ANTHONY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS KEOUGH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ELISHA GONZALEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DR GEORGE RALLS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 4346, ORLANDO, FL 32802-4346
- In care of
- % COLE NESMITH
- Mailing address (990-N for 2014)
- 1316 Portland Avenue, Orlando FL 32803
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- MELYSSA MARSHALL, PO BOX 4346, ORLANDO, FL 32802
- Principal officer (990-N for 2014)
- Cole NeSmith, 1316 Portland Avenue, Orlando FL 32803
- Signed the 990
- MELYSSA MARSHALL, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (407) 394-9340
- Website
- www.creativecityproject.com
- Return prepared by
- FORVIS MAZARS LLP
Mission
CREATIVE CITY PROJECT, INC.'S MISSION IS TO CULTIVATE A THRIVING ARTS COMMUNITY IN CENTRAL FLORIDA, NUTURE A DEEPER SENSE OF OWNERSHIP OF AND CARE AMONG ITS RESIDENTS, AND SHAPE GLOBAL PERCEPTION OF CENTRAL FLORIDA AS ONE KNOWN FOR INNOVATION AND CREATIVITY.
Program accomplishments
- CREATIVE CITY PROJECT PRODUCED AND PRESENTED A FULL SEASON OF ARTS AND CULTURAL PROGRAMMING DESIGNED TO PROVIDE ACCESSIBLE OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE PUBLIC TO EXPERIENCE AND ENGAGE WITH THE ARTS. DURING 2025, THE ORGANIZATION PRESENTED ANTHOLOGY, A LITERARY PERFORMANCE W JAZZ BAND; DTO LIVE, A PUBLIC ART ACTIVATION EXPERIENCE IN DOWNTOWN ORLANDO; DAZZLING NIGHTS, A HOLIDAY LIGHTING AND ART EXPERIENCE; AND THE RETURN OF IMMERSE FEST, A LARGE-SCALE ARTS AND CULTURAL FESTIVAL FEATURING IMMERSIVE PERFORMANCES, VISUAL ARTS, MUSIC, AND INTERACTIVE EXPERIENCES. IN ADDITION, CREATIVE CITY PROJECT PRODUCED "THIS WEEK IN ART," A WEEKLY COMMUNITY ARTS SEGMENT HIGHLIGHTING OPPORTUNITIES FOR RESIDENTS AND VISITORS TO PARTICIPATE IN ARTISTIC AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES THROUGHOUT THE ORLANDO AREA.Expenses $2,642,921 · revenue $330,152
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 | 990 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
- 47-1158982
- 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
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $781,584
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,430,009
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,554,487 | $1,415,984 | $765,654 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2022 | $870,053 | $1,099,985 | $542,477 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2014 Officer: Cole NeSmith | December 31, 2014 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.
Questions about CREATIVE CITY PROJECT INC
- What is the EIN of CREATIVE CITY PROJECT INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CREATIVE CITY PROJECT INC is 47-1158982.
- Is CREATIVE CITY PROJECT INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2014.
- Are donations to CREATIVE CITY PROJECT INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CREATIVE CITY PROJECT 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 CITY PROJECT INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CREATIVE CITY PROJECT INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of CREATIVE CITY PROJECT INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names MELYSSA MARSHALL.
- Who are the officers and directors of CREATIVE CITY PROJECT INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $90,000 (MELYSSA MARSHALL, EXECUTIVE PRODUCER).
- How much revenue does CREATIVE CITY PROJECT INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,430,009, expenses of $2,901,126 and total assets of $781,584 at year end.
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