Project Create
- Assets
- $1.9m
- Revenue
- $771.4k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 6
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 03/2003
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 42-1559894
Organization Overview
Project Create is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 2003. According to its NTEE Classification (O50) the organization is classified as: Youth Development Programs, under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Project Create employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Project Create 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 12/2021, Project Create generated $771.4k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $731.5k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 2.1% 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROJECT CREATE PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR CREATIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT THROUGH ACCESSIBLE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY ARTS EDUCATION TO EMPOWER YOUNG PEOPLE AND AMPLIFY THEIR VOICES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE PROJECT CREATE ARTS CENTER, OPENED IN 2015, IS FULL OF ART SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT, COMPUTERS WITH CREATIVE DESIGN SOFTWARE, STATE-OF-THE-ART AUDIO-VISUAL EQUIPMENT, AND A TALENTED STAFF OF EXPERIENCED TEACHING ARTISTS AND ART THERAPISTS. MULTIDISCIPLINARY STUDIO CLASSES IN VISUAL, PERFORMING AND DIGITAL MEDIA ARTS ARE PROVIDED DAILY, YEAR-ROUND IN THREE SEMESTERS. EACH DAY, AFTER SCHOOL AND BEFORE PROJECT CREATE CLASSES BEGIN, WE HOST AN OPEN STUDIO WHERE EXPERIENCED ARTS EDUCATORS LEAD PARTICIPANTS IN AN ACCEPTING AND CREATIVE ARTISTIC ENVIRONMENT. STUDENTS CAN PARTICIPATE IN AS MANY AFTER-SCHOOL CLASSES AS THEY CHOOSE; ALL CLASSES ARE FREE.
SINCE 1994, PROJECT CREATE HAS PROVIDED WEEKLY MULTIDISCIPLINARY ARTS EDUCATION CLASSES TAUGHT BY EXPERIENCED TEACHING ARTISTS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROVIDE SERVICES TO CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS AND POVERTY. PARTNERS INCLUDE HOUSING PROVIDERS, LOW-INCOME/SECTION 8 HOUSING, COMMUNITY CENTERS, DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION, DC PUBLIC LIBRARIES, DC PUBLIC AND PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS, MENTORSHIP ORGANIZATIONS, AND MORE.
TWO SATURDAYS A MONTH, LOCAL FAMILIES ENGAGE IN ARTISTIC EXPLORATION, ART-MAKING AND CREATIVE PLAY AT PROJECT CREATE FAMILY ART DAY. FOR TWO HOURS ON SATURDAYS, PROJECT CREATE SERVES TWO (OR THREE) GENERATIONS OF FAMILY MEMBERS, FROM INFANTS TO GRANDMOTHERS, ALL OF WHOM ENJOY THE CHANCE TO CREATE ART IN COMMUNITY. LED BY AN ART THERAPIST, EACH SATURDAY SESSION HIGHLIGHTS A DIFFERENT TEACHING ARTIST SHARING THEIR SKILLS IN A WIDE VARIETY OF ARTISTIC DISCIPLINES. DURING THIS ALL-AGES COMMUNITY CENTERED PROGRAM AT THE PROJECT CREATE ARTS CENTER, FAMILIES CAN CREATE ART PROJECTS AND ENJOY REFRESHMENTS. THIS EVENT IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
PROJECT CREATE DELIVERS ADDITIONAL PROGRAMMING IN OUR COMMUNITY, INCLUDING TRAINING, EXHIBITIONS AND PERFORMANCES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Christie Walser Executive Director | Officer | 60 | $76,289 |
Kara Lilian Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Gizachew Andargeh Vice Chairperson | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Kevin Houser Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Katie Rosenthal Chairperson | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Octavia Hammond Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $339,208 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $367,602 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $706,810 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $63,700 |
| Investment income | $154 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| 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 | $771,433 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $3,490 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $81,158 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $20,290 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $179,755 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $6,875 |
| Other employee benefits | $15,536 |
| Payroll taxes | $19,836 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $24,833 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $46,260 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $133,922 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $13,158 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $58,561 |
| Travel | $8,864 |
| 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 | $54,684 |
| Insurance | $15,743 |
| All other expenses | $5,601 |
| Total functional expenses | $731,542 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $171,267 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $229,796 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $109,938 |
| 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 | $2,716 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,368,299 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,882,016 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $12,750 |
| 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 | $571,355 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $584,105 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,125,411 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $172,500 |
| 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 | $1,882,016 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Project Create has recieved totaling $10,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Cloudbreak Foundation Inc McLean, VA PURPOSE: ART THERAPY PROGRAM | $10,000 |
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|---|---|---|
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Us Dream Academy Inc Silver Spring, MD | $1,470,975 | $3,095,850 |
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Washington Tennis & Education Washington, DC | $25,495,785 | $2,863,895 |