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Nonprofit · EIN 83-1872708

CREATIVE DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · SAINT LOUIS, MO 63115

Financials

$0$54K2023$959K$952K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CREATIVE DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$959,060$951,944$7,116$14,327$0$14,327
December 31, 2023990$0$53,521-$53,521-$51,601$0-$51,601
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$153,018
Program service revenue
$806,042
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$50,000
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$51,000
Other salaries and wages
$270,600
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$435,675
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$1,500
Accounting fees
$7,080
Occupancy
$64,800
Travel
$9,003
Program services (functional)
$583,638
Management and general (functional)
$368,306

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$7,211
Total assets, end of year
$14,327
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$14,327
Net assets without donor restrictions
$14,327
Gross receipts
$959,060
Employees
17
Volunteers
11
Year formed
2018
State of legal domicile
MO

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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Saleetha BarbeeExecutive Director
Officer, Key employee, Highest-paid employee
60$51,000
Rahson JordanBoard
Officer
10$0
Veronica Connors SandfordTreasurer
Officer
10$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
SALEETHA BARBEECEO
Trustee or director, Officer, Key employee, Highest-paid employee
50$42,000
TOINEA JOHNSONOPERATER MANAGER
Key employee
45$30,430
CHUNITA BRACKETTOPERATING MANAGER
Key employee
45$25,850
RAHSON JORDANBOARD
Trustee or director
2$0
VERONICA SANDFORD CONNORSBOARD SECRETARY
Trustee or director
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
3948 N KINGSHIGHWAY BLVD, SAINT LOUIS, MO 63115-1716
In care of
% SALEETHA CONNORS
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
SALEETHA BARBEE, 3948 N KINGSHIGHWAY BLVD, SAINT LOUIS, MO 63115
Signed the 990
Saleetha Barbee, Executive Director
Phone
(314) 383-1554

Mission

To provide a safe, nurturing, and enriching environment where every child is empowered to learn, grow, and thrive. Through play-based learning, inclusive practices, and a focus on holistic development, we inspire curiosity, creativity, and a lifelong love for learning

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • Early Childhood Program provided comprehensive services to income-eligible families, including serving children from 8 weeks to age 12 years from diverse ethnicities. Through the federally funded program, we supported 100 children and family members. Over 95% of participating children met or exceeded key developmental milestones in physical, cognitive, social, and emotional domains, laying a strong foundation for lifelong learning and success in kindergarten and beyond.
    Expenses $385,571 · revenue $794,000
  • Our scholarship initiative is designed to expand access to high-quality early childhood education for families experiencing financial hardship. By providing targeted tuition assistance, we ensure that children from underserved communities can participate in our enriching, developmentally focused programs within a nurturing and inclusive environment. This initiative underscores our commitment to promoting educational equity by removing cost barriers and supporting diverse learners through inclusive practices and fostering long-term success by investing in early developmental milestones. We take pride in contributing to the academic and personal growth of our community's youngest learners. Through this program, we empower children from all backgrounds to thrive-building a foundation for lifelong achievement and a brighter future
    Expenses $157,187
  • Our center has established a robust framework for parent engagement, recognizing caregivers as pivotal partners in early childhood education. We offer a diverse array of opportunities, including developmentally focused workshops, family seminars, and structured volunteer roles, that empower parents to participate actively in their child's learning journey. These efforts foster meaningful connections between families and educators, cultivate a shared commitment to educational excellence, and reinforce parents' roles as their child's first teachers. Through sustained family engagement, we have cultivated a collaborative community that enriches our children's learning environments and strengthens overall program outcomes
    Expenses $40,880

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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
83-1872708
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2023
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B90)
Assets (IRS master file)
$14,327
Income (IRS master file)
$959,060

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
May 15, 2021
Posted by the IRS
August 9, 2021
Reinstated
Effective May 15, 2021

From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$959,060$951,944$14,327XML
990December 2023$0$53,521-$51,601XML

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 83-1872708).

Questions about CREATIVE DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY

What is the EIN of CREATIVE DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CREATIVE DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY is 83-1872708.
Is CREATIVE DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2021 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2021.
Are donations to CREATIVE DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does CREATIVE DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY 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 DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did CREATIVE DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of CREATIVE DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names SALEETHA BARBEE.
Who are the officers and directors of CREATIVE DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 3 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $51,000 (Saleetha Barbee, Executive Director).
How much revenue does CREATIVE DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $959,060, expenses of $951,944 and total assets of $14,327 at year end.

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