Nonprofit · EIN 52-1770675
CREATIVE OPTIONS INC
Tax-exempt · ROSEDALE, MD 21237
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $27,470,718 | $22,181,197 | $5,289,521 | $31,588,199 | $9,833,459 | $21,754,740 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $26,030,705 | $19,995,727 | $6,034,978 | $23,481,553 | $6,857,555 | $16,623,998 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $24,586,200 | $18,682,019 | $5,904,181 | $22,094,065 | $11,291,379 | $10,802,686 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $0
- Program service revenue
- $27,461,560
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $9,158
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $461,538
- Other salaries and wages
- $13,421,486
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $16,021,415
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $11,015
- Accounting fees
- $95,870
- Occupancy
- $812,567
- Travel
- $163,778
- Depreciation
- $293,295
- Program services (functional)
- $18,525,783
- Management and general (functional)
- $3,655,414
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $23,481,553
- Total assets, end of year
- $31,588,199
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $9,833,459
- Net assets, end of year
- $21,754,740
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,104,403
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $21,754,740
- Gross receipts
- $27,470,718
- Employees
- 324
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 1992
- State of legal domicile
- MD
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELIZABETH EBY | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $222,619 | $16,357 |
| VANESSA TAYLOR | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $222,719 | $15,510 |
| NADEA MASON | DEPUTY DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $118,486 | $6,763 |
| ESTHER SPENCE | DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $108,603 | $3,258 |
| MICHAEL MACK | DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $105,328 | $6,358 |
| LATOYA ALEXANDER | DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $105,354 | $1,047 |
| OLISAEMEKA EZEANYA | DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $102,393 | $0 |
| VERONICA NAUJOKAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TINA MICELLI-MILLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DOROTHEA TAYLOR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BILLIE SIMMONS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CLAUDIA LAVIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELIZABETH EBY | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $172,852 | $14,481 |
| VANESSA TAYLOR | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $172,852 | $11,429 |
| VERONICA NAUJOKIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TINA MICELLI-MILLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DOROTHEA TAYLOR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BILLIE SIMMONS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CLAUDIA LAVIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUZANNE FLOEGEL | FORMER VICE PRESIDENT/CFO Former | 40 | $165,000 | $27,240 |
| MONICA MCCALL | FORMER PRESIDENT/CEO Former | 40 | $165,000 | $20,322 |
| ELIZABETH EBY | VICE PRESIDENT AND COO/CEO Officer | 40 | $126,269 | $7,067 |
| VANESSA TAYLOR | VICE PRESIDENT AND CFO Officer | 40 | $102,807 | $2,726 |
| DOMINIC RIDGEWAY | VICE CHAIRPERSON/DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| YVONNE DUNHAM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA PARKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBIN HORTON | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANITA JOHNSON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| VERONICA NAUJOKIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BILLIE SIMMONS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAN GIBBONS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DOROTHEA TAYLOR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TINA MICELLI-MILLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 9409 PHILADELPHIA RD, ROSEDALE, MD 21237-4103
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- ELIZABETH EBY, 9411 PHILADELPHIA ROAD H, ROSEDALE, MD 21237
- Signed the 990
- ELIZABETH EBY, PRESIDENT/CEO
- Phone
- (410) 780-4095
- Return prepared by
- FITZPATRICK LEARY & SZARKOLLC
Mission
TO PROVIDE QUALITY HOUSING, SUPERVISION AND SUPPORT SERVICES FOR DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED PERSONS THAT WILL FOSTER MAXIMUM INDPENDENCE AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT IN THE LEAST RESTRICTIVE ENVIRONMENT.
Program accomplishments
- RESIDENTIAL - WE OPERATE OVER 40 HOUSING UNITS THROUGHOUT THE BALTIMORE METRO AREA FOR DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED INDIVIDUALS. WE PRIDE OURSELVES ON SUPPORTING INDIVIDUALS IN HOME ENVIRONMENTS WHICH PROMOTE GOOD HEALTH AND HYGIENE, SAFETY, INDIVIDUALIZED CHOICES AND AN ATMOSPHERE OF PRIDE. OUR STAFF WORK CLOSELY WITH THE INDIVIDUALS, FAMILY MEMBERS, RESOURCE COORDINATORS AND OTHER PROFESSIONALS TO IDENTIFY THE SPECIFIC NEEDS, WANTS AND DESIRES OF EACH INDIVIDUAL IN OUR PROGRAM.Expenses $14,094,196 · revenue $20,071,268
- OUR DAY SUPPORT SERVICES PROGRAM OPERATES MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY 8:30AM TO 3PM AND CONSISTS OF A SPECTRUM OF DAILY STRUCTURED ACTIVITIES. VOCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING ACTIVITIES ARE DESIGNED TO INCREASE AND MAXIMIZE EMPLOYMENT POTENTIAL. THIS PROGRAM OFFERS SESSIONS SUCH AS MONEY MANAGEMENT, CLERICAL ENHANCEMENT, JANITORIAL TRAINING, AND EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATIONS SKILLS. THE DAY HABILITATION INCLUDES ENHANCING AREAS OF PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, PERSONAL HYGIENE/SENSORY STIMULATION, LEISURE SKILLS, AND COMMUNITY INTEGRATION, MOTOR SKILLS, SPEECH AND LANGUAGE SKILLS.Expenses $1,797,827 · revenue $2,442,051
- RESIDENTIAL FOSTER CARE - THE ORGANIZATION HAS A CONTRACT WITH MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES (DHS) TO PROVIDE VARIOUS FOSTER CARE SERVICES. THE FEES ARE BASED UPON A FLAT RATE, EITHER DAILY OR MONTHLY, WHICH IS SET BY DHS, BASED ON ATTENDANCE DAYS PER INDIVIDUAL.Expenses $947,509 · revenue $739,720
- BHSB MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES - THE ORGANIZATION HAS A CONTRACT WITH BALTIMORE MENTAL HEALTH SYSTEMS TO PROVIDE SPECIALIZED PLACEMENT SERVICES FOR ONE INDIVIDUAL CLIENT. SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED INCLUDE TRANSITIONAL, RESIDENTIAL AND DAY PROGRAM SERVICES.Expenses $196,619 · revenue $183,984
- INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT SERVICES - CREATIVE OPTIONS, INC. HAS AN AGREEMENT WITH MDH TO PROVIDE SERVICES DESIGNED TO ASSIST ELIGBILE ADULT INDIVDUALS IN DEVELOPING THEIR MAXIMUM POTENTIAL AND IN MAINTAINING THEMSELVES IN THE COMMUNITY. SERVICES AND COSTS VARY FROM INDIVDIUAL TO INDIVIDUAL IN ORDER TO MAXIMIZE INDEPENDENCE, PRODUCTIVITY, AND INTEGRATION WITHIN THE COMMUNITY.Expenses $88,718 · revenue $68,347
- SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT - THE ORGANIZATION HAS A CONTRACT WITH MDH TO PROVIDE VOCATIONAL SERVICES (SUCH AS ASSESSMENT ACTIVITIES, JOB TRAINING, WORK SKILL TRAINING AND PLACEMENT PROGRAMS, TRAINING IN SOCIAL SKILLS, SAFETY SKILLS, WORK RELATED HYGIENE TRAINING AND OTHER WORK SKILLS) TO INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE AT A HIGHER FUNCTIONING LEVEL.Expenses $347,513 · revenue $181,362
- COMMUNITY LEARNING SERVICES - THE ORGANIZATION HAS A CONTRACT WITH MDH TO PROVIDE SERVICES IN ORDER TO DEVELOP THE SKILLS AND SOCIAL SUPPORTS NECESSARY FOR INDIVIDUALS TO GAIN, RETAIN OR ADVANCE IN EMPLOYMENT.Expenses $234,552 · revenue $3,445,150
- PERSONAL SUPPORTS - THE ORGANIZATION HAS A CONTRACT WITH MDH TO HELP INDIVIDUALS TRANSITION INTO COMMUNITY-BASED LIVING. THE GOAL OF THIS PROGRAM IS TO GIVE CLIENTS INDEPENDENT LIVING WITH ACCESS TO DEPENDABLE AND KNOWLEDGEABLE SUPPORT STAFF. THE ORGANIZATION FOCUSES ON TEACHING THE SKILLS NEEDED TO PARTICIPATE IN EVERYDAY EVENTS OF LIFE. THE FEE IS BASED ON AN HOURLY RATE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF SERVICE HOURS PROVIDED.Expenses $209,874
- RESPITE - THE ORGANIZATION HAS A CONTRACT WITH MDH TO PROVIDE BEHAVIORAL RESPITE SERVICES THAT ARE SHORT-TERM IN NATURE TO INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE FULLY ELIGIBLE FOR MDH SERVICES AND ARE IN NEED OF IMMEDIATE RESIDENTIAL CARE. THE FEES ARE BASED UPON AN AGREED UPON RATE WITH THE PROVIDER OVERSEEING THE CONTRACT AND THE NUMBER OF ATTENDANCE DAYS.Expenses $512,544
- SUPPORTED LIVING - THE ORGANIZATION HAS A CONTRACT WITH MDH TO HELP INDIVIDUALS DEVELOP INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS IN THEIR OWN HOMES. THE GOAL OF THIS PROGRAM IS TO GIVE CLIENTS INDEPENDENT LIVING WITH ACCESS TO DEPENDABLE AND KNOWLEDGEABLE SUPPORT STAFF. THE FEES ARE BASED UPON A FLAT DAILY RATE, WHICH IS SET BY THE MDH BASED ON A MIX OF THE INDIVIDUAL'S CURRENT LEVEL OF CARE NEEDED, AND THE NUMBER OF CLIENT ATTENDANCE DAYS FOR FEE PAYMENT SYSTEM CLIENTS.Expenses $96,431
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 52-1770675
- 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
- 1994
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P700)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $31,588,199
- Income (IRS master file)
- $27,470,718
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $27,470,718 | $22,181,197 | $31,588,199 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $26,030,705 | $19,995,727 | $23,481,553 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $24,586,200 | $18,682,019 | $22,094,065 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $18,173,420 | $16,458,815 | $7,621,514 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | 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 52-1770675).
Questions about CREATIVE OPTIONS INC
- What is the EIN of CREATIVE OPTIONS INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CREATIVE OPTIONS INC is 52-1770675.
- Is CREATIVE OPTIONS INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1994.
- Are donations to CREATIVE OPTIONS INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CREATIVE OPTIONS 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 CREATIVE OPTIONS 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 CREATIVE OPTIONS 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 CREATIVE OPTIONS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names ELIZABETH EBY.
- Who are the officers and directors of CREATIVE OPTIONS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 12 people; 7 received compensation from the organization, the highest $222,619 (ELIZABETH EBY, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER).
- How much revenue does CREATIVE OPTIONS INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $27,470,718, expenses of $22,181,197 and total assets of $31,588,199 at year end.
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