Creative Minds Nyc Inc, operating under the name Story Pirates Changemakers, is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 2006. According to its NTEE Classification (A65) the organization is classified as: Theater, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Story Pirates Changemakers employed 144 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Story Pirates Changemakers is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2022, Story Pirates Changemakers generated $953.6k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 16.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $742.1k during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 11.8% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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SEE SCHEDULE O CREATIVE MINDS NYC, INC, DOING BUSINESS AS STORY PIRATES CHANGEMAKERS, CELEBRATES THE WORDS, IDEAS, AND STORIES OF YOUNG PEOPLE BY ENGAGING IN CREATIVE COLLABORATIONS BETWEEN KIDS AND WORLD-CLASS ARTISTS, INCLUDING TOP COMEDIANS, AUTHORS, AND MUSICIANS TO ADDRESS THE DISPARITY OF EDUCATION FOR UNDERSERVED STUDENTS AND SCHOOLS. TO DO THIS WE COLLECT STORIES WRITTEN BY KIDS, THEN ADAPT THEM INTO SKETCH COMEDY AND MUSICAL PERFORMANCES. WE ALSO TEACH AND INSPIRE CREATIVE WRITING THROUGH HIGH-QUALITY LITERACY PROGRAMS FOR UNDERSERVED KIDS AND SCHOOLS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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CREATIVE MINDS NYC INC. CREATES OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN TO WRITE STORIES AND GAIN LITERACY SKILLS. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES RESOURCES TO ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS, BOTH IN-PERSON AND DIGITALLY, TO CELEBRATE KIDS' OWN SELF EXPRESSION AND TO OFFER POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT TO YOUNG PEOPLE AS THEY GAIN THE TOOLS TO BECOME CREATIVE THINKERS AND PROBLEM SOLVERS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Charles Russo Chairman & President | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Allen Hubby Member | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Sam Forman Treasurer & Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Adrienne Becker Member | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Jonathan Glickman Member | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Laura Heywood Member | Trustee | 15 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $41,880 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $794,821 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $2,403 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $836,701 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $68,500 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $48,364 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $953,565 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $513,825 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $10,590 |
Payroll taxes | $34,462 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $13,250 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $7,844 |
Office expenses | $3,818 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $54,593 |
Travel | $1,689 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,474 |
Insurance | $25,716 |
All other expenses | $20,324 |
Total functional expenses | $742,051 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $650,223 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $25,985 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $12,533 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $688,741 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $32,805 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $32,805 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $655,936 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $688,741 |