Creative Living Solutions Inc is located in Albany, NY. The organization was established in 2016. According to its NTEE Classification (P80) the organization is classified as: Centers to Support the Independence of Specific Populations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Creative Living Solutions Inc employed 116 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Creative Living Solutions 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 12/2023, Creative Living Solutions Inc generated $2.8m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 59.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.8m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 58.9% per year over the past 6 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES TO "REALIZE WHAT'S POSSIBLE" IN THEIR EVERY-DAY LIVES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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FISCAL INTERMEDIARY SERVICES THE ORGANIZATION IS A FISCAL INTERMEDIARY FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE CHOSEN SELF DIRECTED SERVICES. IT PROVIDES THE ADMINISTRATIVE AND BILLING SUPPORT TO A PERSON WHO CHOOSES SELF-DIRECTION. THIS INCLUDES: COMPLETING BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR SELF-HIRED STAFF, BILLING MEDICAID OR NEW YORK STATE FOR SERVICES IN THE BUDGET, PAYING STAFF, TRACKING EXPENDITURES, AND PROVIDING MONTHLY STATEMENTS TO THE INDIVIDUAL.
COMMUNITY HABILITATION OUR PROFESSIONALLY TRAINED SPECIALISTS WORK ONE TO ONE OR IN GROUP SETTINGS TO ASSIST THE INDIVIDUAL(S) ON AN ARRAY OF OUTCOMES TO DEVELOP SKILLS SUCH AS: TRAVEL TRAINING, MONEY MANAGEMENT, ASSISTANCE WITH ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING, COMMUNITY INCLUSION AND RELATIONSHIP BUILDING, DEVELOPMENT OF SOCIAL SKILLS, LEISURE SKILLS, SELF-ADVOCACY AND INFORMED CHOICE SKILLS ACQUIRING, RETAINING AND IMPROVING ADAPTIVE SKILLS AND SELF-HELP SKILLS NEEDED TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY AT HOME AND IN COMMUNITY-BASED SETTINGS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Telberth Forde Executive Di | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $208,100 |
Akua Gibson Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Valarie Mcgloine Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Rafael Veras Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Cynthia Williams-Stephens President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $2,709,414 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,350 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,711,764 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $133,864 |
Investment income | $3 |
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 | $2,845,631 |
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. | $375,514 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $210,500 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $31,575 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,685,697 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $1,622 |
Other employee benefits | $34,172 |
Payroll taxes | $168,488 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $17,700 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $114,529 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,109 |
Office expenses | $12,232 |
Information technology | $95,949 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $39,790 |
Travel | $14,676 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $2,488 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $11,509 |
All other expenses | $1,194 |
Total functional expenses | $2,787,169 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $4,272 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $23,278 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $395,392 |
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 | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $91,747 |
Total assets | $514,689 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $80,868 |
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 | $91,747 |
Total liabilities | $172,615 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $342,074 |
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 | $514,689 |