Nonprofit · EIN 52-1087361
CREATIVE LEARNING INC
Tax-exempt · CHEVY CHASE, MD 20815
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $1,942,503 | $1,637,208 | $305,295 | $859,276 | $422,768 | $436,508 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $1,430,643 | $1,680,011 | -$249,368 | $991,059 | $1,333,901 | -$342,842 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $1,835,062 | $1,818,586 | $16,476 | $773,111 | $873,204 | -$100,093 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,854,837
- of which government grants
- $24,723
- Program service revenue
- $82,111
- Investment income
- $5,555
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $2,471
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $85,153
- Other salaries and wages
- $454,161
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $579,144
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $26,286
- Travel
- $21,184
- Depreciation
- $7,314
- Program services (functional)
- $1,279,561
- Management and general (functional)
- $303,093
- Fundraising (functional)
- $54,554
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $991,059
- Total assets, end of year
- $859,276
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $422,768
- Net assets, end of year
- $436,508
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $20,402
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $289,005
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $147,503
- Gross receipts
- $2,236,077
- Employees
- 8
- Volunteers
- 1
- Year formed
- 1977
- State of legal domicile
- DC
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 | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAUD OBE | DIR. OF HM T Highest-paid employee | 40 | $103,346 | $29,362 |
| LUIS FELIPE DUCHICELA | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SYLVIA ELLISON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHANNA MENDELSON FORMAN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSICA KRUVANT | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM KRUVANT | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARTA S MALDONADO | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFFREY MARBURG-GOODMAN | TREASURER & Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM WHEELOCK | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAUD OBE | DIRECTOR OF HANDMADE TO MARKET Highest-paid employee | 40 | $103,265 | $25,655 |
| WILLIAM J KRUVANT | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 24 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFFREY MARBURG-GOODMAN | ACTING TREASURER/SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SYLVIA ELLISON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSICA KRUVANT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 24 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHANNA MENDELSON FORMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM WHEELOCK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WILLIAM J KRUVANT | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 24 | $0 |
| JEFFREY MARBURG-GOODMAN | ACTING TREASURER/SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| SYLVIA ELLISON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| JOHANNA MENDELSON FORMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| TOM WHEELOCK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 4445 WILLARD AVE STE 400, CHEVY CHASE, MD 20815-4641
- In care of
- % CAROLA MANDELBAUM
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- WILLIAM KRUVANT, 4445 WILLARD AVE, SUITE 600, CHEVY CHASE, MD 20815
- Signed the 990
- WILLIAM KRUVANT, CHAIR
- Phone
- (202) 722-2106
- Website
- WWW.CREATIVELEARNING.ORG
- Return prepared by
- LOFTIS & LOVATO GROUP
Mission
CREATIVE LEARNING (CL) ENHANCES THE CAPACITY OF LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS AROUND THE WORLD TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF PEOPLE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES, FOCUSING ON COMMUNITIES WITH PRESSING HUMAN NEEDS. THROUGH THE CREATION OF PEOPLETO PEOPLE PARTNERSHIPS, CL IS ESPECIALLY DEDICATED TO PROTECTING HUMAN RIGHTS, SUPPORTING ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT, BUILDING PEACE, AND EMPOWERING PEACEMAKERS.
Program accomplishments
- HANDMADE TO MARKET (FORMERLY AID TO ARTISANS) CREATES OPPORTUNITIES FOR LOWINCOME ARTISANS AROUND THE WORLD TO BUILD PROFITABLE BUSINESSES INSPIRED BY HANDMADE TRADITIONS. HANDMADE TO MARKET OFFERS ACCESS TO NEW MARKETS, BUSINESS TRAINING, ECOEFFECTIVE PROCESSES, AND DESIGN INNOVATION THROUGH A NETWORK OF PARTNERS TO PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE GROWTH AND COMMUNITY WELLBEING.Expenses $1,009,121 · revenue $8,071
- PEACE & SECURITY FOCUS AREA FACILITATES THE TRANSFER OF KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS TO A GLOBAL AUDIENCE FROM THE WORLD'S PREMIER POLITICAL LEADERS, ACADEMIC EXPERTS, PRACTITIONERS, AND ADVOCATES. IPSI DEVELOPS COMPREHENSIVE TRAINING PROGRAMS, ADVANCES SCHOLARLY RESEARCH, AND PROMOTES EFFORTS TO RAISE PUBLIC AWARENESS OF PEACE AND SECURITY ISSUES. IT IS FOUNDED ON THE CORE BELIEF THAT EDUCATION CAN MITIGATE VIOLENT CONFLICT.Expenses $270,440 · grants $85,153 · revenue $74,040
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 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 16, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 52-1087361
- 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
- 1982
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $859,276
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,236,077
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $1,942,503 | $1,637,208 | $859,276 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $1,430,643 | $1,680,011 | $991,059 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $1,835,062 | $1,818,586 | $773,111 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $2,121,113 | $2,044,450 | $1,104,521 | 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 52-1087361).
Questions about CREATIVE LEARNING INC
- What is the EIN of CREATIVE LEARNING INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CREATIVE LEARNING INC is 52-1087361.
- Is CREATIVE LEARNING INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1982.
- Are donations to CREATIVE LEARNING INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CREATIVE LEARNING 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 LEARNING INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CREATIVE LEARNING INC 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 LEARNING INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names WILLIAM KRUVANT.
- Who are the officers and directors of CREATIVE LEARNING INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 9 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $103,346 (MAUD OBE, DIR. OF HM T).
- How much revenue does CREATIVE LEARNING INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,942,503, expenses of $1,637,208 and total assets of $859,276 at year end.
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