Create Foundation Inc
- Assets
- $145.0m
- Revenue
- $17.7m
- Investments
- $10.8m
- Employees
- 10
- Location
- Tupelo, MS
- Founding
- 12/1972
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 23-7248582
Organization Overview
Create Foundation Inc is located in Tupelo, MS. The organization was established in 1972. According to its NTEE Classification (T31) the organization is classified as: Community Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Create Foundation Inc employed 10 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Create Foundation Inc 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 12/2022, Create Foundation Inc generated $17.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $14.7m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 7.9% per year over the past 8 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.
Since 2015, Create Foundation Inc has awarded 48 individual grants totaling $75,346,782. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
NONPROFIT, CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION WHICH SERVES AS A COMMUNITY FOUNDATION TO STIMULATE GIVING FOR HUMAN DEV- OLPMENT PROJECTS IN EDUCATION, HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, CULTURAL ENRICHMENT, AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CONTRIBUTIONS WERE MADE TO VARIOUS CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS INCLUDING PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND UNIVERSITIES TO IMPROVE EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY LIFE AND TO PROMOTE CHARITABLE GIVING. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO OPERATES AS A FISCAL AGENT FOR A NUMBER OF CHARITABLE PROJECTS AS WELL AS BUILDING PERMANENT COMMUNITY ENDOWMENTS, ENCOURAGING PHILANTHROPY AND MANAGING CHARITABLE FUNDS CONTRIBUTED BY INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, ORGANIZATIONS, AND CORPORATIONS, SERVES TO STRENTHEN REGIONAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CAPACITY, AND PROVIDES LEADERSHIP ON KEY COMMUNITY ISSUES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Michael K Clayborne President | Officer | 40 | $247,444 |
Kristy Luse VP - Toyota | 40 | $119,028 | |
Juanita Floyd Senior V.P. | Officer | 40 | $111,295 |
Lewis Whitfield Senior V.P. | Officer | 40 | $103,419 |
Bryan Wilson Past Chairma | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Lisa Hawkins Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $73,894 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $14,864,139 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $698,149 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $14,938,033 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $32,732 |
| Investment income | $2,763,513 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | -$30,583 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $17,703,695 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $12,526,940 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $516,692 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $538,563 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $233,515 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $460,100 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $66,280 |
| Other employee benefits | $94,501 |
| Payroll taxes | $67,852 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $21,970 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $98,334 |
| Information technology | $50,268 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $33,804 |
| Travel | $16,779 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $23,135 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $9,963 |
| Insurance | $92,435 |
| All other expenses | $33,106 |
| Total functional expenses | $14,742,729 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | -$5 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $18,412,838 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| 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 | $1,831,769 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $113,623,631 |
| Investments—other securities | $10,835,243 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $299,055 |
| Total assets | $145,002,531 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $11,412,537 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $133,589,994 |
| 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 | $145,002,531 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Create Foundation Inc has awarded $12,526,940 in support to 6 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
DISBURSEMENTS FOR SPECIAL PROJECTS | | | $5,329,144 |
DONOR DIRECTED TO VARIOUS CHARITIES | | | $5,137,573 |
ENDOWMENT FUND DISTRIBUTIONS | | | $906,946 |
DESIGNATED TO VARIOUS CHARITIES | | | $884,926 |
PROGRAM SERVICE DISBURSEMENTS | | | $221,136 |
CREATE UNRESTRICTED GRANTS | | | $47,215 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 13 grants that Create Foundation Inc has recieved totaling $512,268.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Wilemon Foundation Inc Tupelo, MS PURPOSE: RELIGIOUS/CHARITABLE | $263,668 |
United Way Of Northeast Mississippi Inc Tupelo, MS PURPOSE: Affordable service to children | $68,125 |
E Rhodes And Leona B Carpenter Foundation Radnor, PA PURPOSE: GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $55,000 |
Community Foundation For Mississippi Jackson, MS PURPOSE: GENERAL OPER SUPPORT | $32,500 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $22,744 |
The Community Foundation For Greater Atlanta Inc Atlanta, GA PURPOSE: PHILANTHROPY/VOLUNTARISM | $18,856 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $133,679,844 |
| Earnings | -$19,928,555 |
| Net Contributions | $2,261,940 |
| Other Expense | -$3,314,204 |
| Grants | -$1,953,746 |
| Ending Balance | $110,745,279 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
The Greater New Orleans Foundation New Orleans, LA | $406,748,750 | $50,799,913 |
Arkansas Community Foundation Inc Little Rock, AR | $560,797,819 | $112,679,416 |
Baton Rouge Area Foundation Baton Rouge, LA | $293,247,071 | $35,030,558 |
Chattanooga Christian Community Foundation Chattanooga, TN | $107,861,272 | $37,732,736 |
The Community Foundation Of Greater Birmingham Birmingham, AL | $299,631,425 | $49,687,592 |
Community Foundation Of Greater Chattanooga Inc Chattanooga, TN | $242,437,300 | $52,106,763 |
East Tennessee Foundation Knoxville, TN | $333,652,631 | $23,055,951 |
Excellerate Foundation Rogers, AR | $1,422,117 | $18,582,776 |
Community Foundation Of Acadiana Lafayette, LA | $154,976,502 | $32,964,309 |
Create Foundation Inc Tupelo, MS | $145,002,531 | $17,703,695 |
Community Foundation For Mississippi Jackson, MS | $83,674,378 | $14,302,332 |
Community Foundation Of North Louisiana Shreveport, LA | $154,534,783 | $16,289,106 |