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Nonprofit · EIN 86-2419592

CREATIVE PURSUITS ACADEMY

Tax-exempt · LANCASTER, PA 17601

Financials

$49K$47K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CREATIVE PURSUITS ACADEMY by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$49,189$46,509$2,680$2,349$18,611-$16,262
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Program service revenue
$49,189

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$13,269
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$2,303
Occupancy
$17,683
Other expenses
$13,254
Program services (functional)
$35,001

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$952
Total assets, end of year
$2,349
Total liabilities, end of year
$18,611
Net assets, end of year
-$16,262
Cash, savings and investments
$2,349
Gross receipts
$49,189

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CATHERINE WALKERPRESIDENT10$0
MELISSA THOMPSONSECRETARY4$0
DEBBIE NIXONTREASURER4$0
INGE STOREYBOARD MEMBER2$0
LAUREN MELUSKEYBOARD MEMBER1$0
TRAVIS BASHBOARD MEMBER1$0
JENNIFER ISHLERBOARD MEMBER2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1525 OREGON PIKE STE 202, LANCASTER, PA 17601-7300
Signed the 990-EZ
DEBBIE NIXON, TREASURER
Phone
(717) 405-4402
Return prepared by
HOSTETTER & HOSTETTER CPA

Mission

TO SERVE THE ARTISTIC NEEDS OF LANCASTER AND SURROUNDING COUNTIES FOR CREATORS AT ALL STAGES OF THEIR ARTISTIC JOURNEY; COMMITTED TO PROVIDING STUDENTS AN OPPORTUNITY TO FIND THEIR INNER ARTIST IN A SAFE, CHALLENGING, AND EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT. THE GOAL AND COMMITMENT IS TO EQUIP STUDENTS WITH SKILLS THEY CARRY WITH THEM NOT ONLY THROUGH THEIR JOURNEY IN THE ARTS, BUT ALSO AS THOUGHTFUL CONTRIBUTORS TO THEIR COMMUNITY FOR THE REST OF THEIR LIVES.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • EQUIP OUR STUDENTS WITH SKILLS THEY WILL CARRY WITH THEM NOT ONLY THROUGH THEIR JOURNEY IN THE ARTS, BUT ALSO AS THOUGHTFUL CONTRIBUTORS TO THEIR COMMUNITY FOR THE REST OF THEIR LIVES.
    Expenses $35,001
  • EQUIP OUR STUDENTS WITH SKILLS THEY WILL CARRY WITH THEM NOT ONLY THROUGH THEIR JOURNEY IN THE ARTS, BUT ALSO AS THOUGHTFUL CONTRIBUTORS TO THEIR COMMUNITY FOR THE REST OF THEIR LIVES.

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

File the 2026 990-N for CREATIVE PURSUITS ACADEMY

Due May 17, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
86-2419592
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
2022
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
Assets (IRS master file)
$2,349
Income (IRS master file)
$49,189

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2024–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2023$43,794$43,967$2,883IRS
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––IRS

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 PURSUITS ACADEMY

What is the EIN of CREATIVE PURSUITS ACADEMY?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CREATIVE PURSUITS ACADEMY is 86-2419592.
Is CREATIVE PURSUITS ACADEMY tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
Are donations to CREATIVE PURSUITS ACADEMY tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does CREATIVE PURSUITS ACADEMY file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of CREATIVE PURSUITS 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 PURSUITS 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 are the officers and directors of CREATIVE PURSUITS ACADEMY?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does CREATIVE PURSUITS ACADEMY have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $49,189, expenses of $46,509 and total assets of $2,349 at year end.

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