Nonprofit · EIN 86-1643111
CREATIVE ACADEMY
Tax-exempt · ATLANTA, GA 30318
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $3,900 | $55,551 | -$51,651 | $47,132 | – | $47,132 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $257,500 | $74,400 | $183,100 | $86,531 | $0 | $86,531 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $3,900
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $450
- Occupancy
- $1,229
- Other expenses
- $53,872
- Program services (functional)
- $55,550
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $98,783
- Total assets, end of year
- $47,132
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $47,132
- Cash, savings and investments
- $47,132
- Gross receipts
- $3,900
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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andre DeRamus | Executive Director | 40 | $0 |
| Joffre Lester | Head of Brand and Strategy | 40 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 2 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andre DeRamus | Executive Director Key employee | 40 | $15,000 |
| Joffre Lester | Director of Brand Partnerships, Film Photography Instructor Key employee | 40 | $15,000 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 887 W MARIETTA ST NW STE M202, ATLANTA, GA 30318-5294
- In care of
- % ANDRE DERAMUS
- Mailing address (990-N for 2023)
- 1700 Northside Drive, atlanta GA 30318
- Principal officer (990-N for 2023)
- Andre DeRamus, 7384 wood hollow way, stone mountain GA 30087
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Andre DeRamus, Executive Director
- Phone
- (347) 906-4242
Mission
The Creative Academy Inc provided educational programming workforce development training mentorship workshops and experiential learning opportunities for youth interested in careers within the creative industries. Programs focused on music production photography filmmaking entrepreneurship financial literacy and career readiness. During 2025 the organization continued delivering services using grant funds awarded in prior years while expanding access to industry professionals hands on learning opportunities and career exploration experiences for students throughout Georgia. Services included educational workshops workforce development activities mentorship opportunities industry exposure experiences and career readiness programming. Participants gained technical skills professional development experience and increased awareness of career pathways within the creative economy. Program service expenses approximately 55550.96.
Program accomplishments
- INDUSTRY EXPOSURE AND EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING PROGRAMS. The Creative Academy provided experiential learning opportunities designed to expose students to real world creative environments and professionals. Activities included studio visits live event experiences educational field trips networking opportunities and community based learning experiences. These activities helped bridge classroom instruction with real world industry application. Approximately 150 students participated. Services included industry field experiences studio and workplace visits live event and production exposure networking opportunities and professional development activities. Participants gained firsthand exposure to creative careers strengthened professional networks and increased motivation to pursue educational and career opportunities within the arts and entertainment industries. Program expenses approximately 15550.96. Revenue generated 0.Expenses $15,550
- CREATIVE WORKSHOPS AND SKILLS TRAINING. The Creative Academy provided hands on workshops in music production photography videography and digital media for middle school high school and young adult participants throughout Metro Atlanta. Students received instruction using industry standard software and equipment while developing technical creative and collaborative skills. Workshops included project based learning experiences portfolio development and exposure to creative career pathways. Approximately 400 students participated. Services included music production workshops photography instruction videography instruction digital media training and portfolio development activities. Participants gained technical skills increased creative confidence and developed career awareness in creative industries. Program expenses approximately 25000. Revenue generated 0.Expenses $25,000 · grants $3,000
- CAREER READINESS WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND LUNCH AND LEARN INITIATIVES. The Creative Academy conducted workforce development and career readiness programming designed to prepare students for post secondary education and careers in the creative economy. Programming included industry panels mentorship opportunities financial literacy instruction entrepreneurship education and Lunch and Learn events featuring professionals from music media business and technology sectors. Approximately 200 students participated. Services included career exploration activities financial literacy training entrepreneurship education industry guest speakers mentorship opportunities and college and workforce readiness preparation. Participants increased their understanding of career opportunities professional skills financial responsibility and pathways to employment within creative industries. Program expenses approximately 15000. Revenue generated 0.Expenses $15,000 · grants $900
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. 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-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-N on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 86-1643111
- 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
- 2021
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
- Category (NTEE)
- Youth development (O50)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $47,132
- Income (IRS master file)
- $3,900
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $3,900 | $55,551 | $47,132 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $257,500 | $74,400 | $86,531 | XML |
| 990-N for 2023 Officer: Andre DeRamus | December 31, 2023 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: Andre DeRamus | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 86-1643111).
Questions about CREATIVE ACADEMY
- What is the EIN of CREATIVE ACADEMY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CREATIVE ACADEMY is 86-1643111.
- Is CREATIVE ACADEMY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2021.
- Are donations to CREATIVE ACADEMY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CREATIVE ACADEMY file?
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
- When is the next return of CREATIVE ACADEMY 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 ACADEMY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of CREATIVE ACADEMY?
- The 990-N for 2023 names Andre DeRamus.
- Who are the officers and directors of CREATIVE ACADEMY?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 2 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does CREATIVE ACADEMY have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,900, expenses of $55,551 and total assets of $47,132 at year end.
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