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Nonprofit · EIN 95-4590574

CREATE NOW INC

Tax-exempt · LOS ANGELES, CA 90015

Financials

$534K$514K2023$498K$631K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CREATE NOW INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$498,096$631,127-$133,031$26,472$926$25,546
June 30, 2024990$533,527$514,267$19,260$176,638$18,061$158,577
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$302,558
Program service revenue
$195,326
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$212

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$360,817
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$405,747
Professional fundraising fees
$894
Legal fees
$488
Accounting fees
$4,262
Occupancy
$13,997
Travel
$2,934
Program services (functional)
$466,395
Management and general (functional)
$83,986
Fundraising (functional)
$80,746

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$176,638
Total assets, end of year
$26,472
Total liabilities, end of year
$926
Net assets, end of year
$25,546
Net assets without donor restrictions
$15,546
Net assets with donor restrictions
$10,000
Gross receipts
$498,096
Employees
12
Volunteers
150
Year formed
1996
State of legal domicile
CA

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
BRANDON JOHNSONCEO
Officer
40$64,000
JOHN HANSBROUGHBOARD MEMBER, PRESIDENT
Trustee or director
1$0
AMINA HANSFORDBOARD MEMBER, SECRETARY
Trustee or director
4$0
NATALIE BRILLBOARD MEMBER, TREASURER
Trustee or director
1$0
TRICIA SCYDERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
CATIE SARATEGULBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
WENDY WANGBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
LAUREN DELGADOBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Brandon JohnsonCEO
Officer, Key employee, Highest-paid employee
40$64,000
Natalie BrillBoard Member, Treasurer
Trustee or director
1$0
John HansbroughBoard member, Chair
Trustee or director
2$0
Tricia SnyderBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Amina HansfordBoard member
Trustee or director
1$0
Wendy WangBoard member
Trustee or director
1$0
Catie SaraleguiBoard Member, Secretary
Trustee or director
1$0
Lauren DelgadoBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Jonny DawsonBoard member
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1611 S HOPE ST, LOS ANGELES, CA 90015-4116
In care of
% JILL GURR
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
BRANDON JOHNSON, 1611 SOUTH HOPE STREE, LOS ANGELES, CA 900154116
Signed the 990
BRANDON JOHNSON, CEO
Phone
(213) 747-2777
Return prepared by
QUIGLEY & MIRON

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 95-4590574 or by the name CREATE NOW INC.

Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)

Mission

CREATE NOW PROVIDES YOUTH WITH HIGH-QUALITY ARTS PROGRAMS, ENRICHING OPPORTUNITIES, AND CARING ARTISTS WHO OFTEN OPERATE AS MENTORS. WE MAINLY FOCUS ON YOUTH WHO ARE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS, IN FOSTER CARE, OR EXPERIENCING OTHER FORMS OF CHALLENGES.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • VOLUNTEER PROGRAMMING: A ROBUST VOLUNTEER PROGRAM THAT CONNECTS ARTISTS AND PROFESSIONALS WITH YOUTH TO LEAD WORKSHOPS, MENTOR PARTICIPANTS, AND PROVIDE CREATIVE EXPERIENCES. THESE PROGRAMS FOSTER PERSONAL GROWTH, SELF-EXPRESSION AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT, WITH OVER 200 VOLUNTEERS SUPPORTING YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
    Expenses $69,411
  • FUNDED PROGRAMMING - WE PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE ARTS CLASSES TO STUDENTS IN TITLE 1 SCHOOLS THROUGHOUT THE REGION. WE WORK WITH LAUSD AND CHARTER SYSTEMS TO BRING PROGRAMMING TO STUDENTS FROM PRE-K THROUGH 12TH GRADE. OUR SCHOOL-BASED PRORGRAMS INCLUDE MUSIC PROGRAMS, GRAPHIC DESIGN, WRITING, VISUAL ARTS, AND SO MUCH MORE. THESE PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED TO YOUTH OF ALL GRADE LEVELS. OUR PROGRAMS ARE ALSO SEEN IN GROUP HOMES, SHELTERS, OR OTHER PARTNERING FACILITIES AROUND THE CITY.
    Expenses $396,984 · revenue $195,538
  • COMMUNTIY PROJECTS & EVENTS - SEVERAL TIMES PER YEAR WE BRING TOGETHER FAMILIES FOR FESTIVALS AND HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONS. OUR EVENTS FEATURE OPPORTUNITIES TO ENJOY ART AND PERFORMANCES, GAMES, FOOD, AND LASTING GIFTS FOR ALL CHILDREN. RECENTLY WE HAVE LAUNCHED ANNUAL CREATIVE CAREER FAIRS THAT BRING IN TALENTED INDIVIDUALS AND COMPANIES SUCH AS HOME DEPOT, BEST BUY, AND DREAMWORKS. WE ALSO ARRANGE MURAL PROJECTS AND TALENT SHOES IN LOW INCOME NEIGHBORHOODS.

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
95-4590574
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
1996
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B90)
Assets (IRS master file)
$26,472
Income (IRS master file)
$498,096

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$498,096$631,127$26,472IRS
990June 2024$533,527$514,267$176,638XML
990June 2023$390,160$318,487$146,046IRS
990June 2022$346,042$360,485$76,623IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 2019–––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 95-4590574).

Questions about CREATE NOW INC

What is the EIN of CREATE NOW INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CREATE NOW INC is 95-4590574.
Is CREATE NOW INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1996.
Are donations to CREATE NOW INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does CREATE NOW 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 CREATE NOW INC 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 CREATE NOW INC 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 CREATE NOW INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names BRANDON JOHNSON.
Who are the officers and directors of CREATE NOW INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 8 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $64,000 (BRANDON JOHNSON, CEO).
How much revenue does CREATE NOW INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $498,096, expenses of $631,127 and total assets of $26,472 at year end.

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