Nonprofit · EIN 99-2286479
CREATIVE TURTLES
Tax-exempt · LOS ANGELES, CA 90048
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $349,349 | $337,178 | $12,171 | $19,608 | $2,040 | $17,568 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $159,997 | $154,600 | $5,397 | $8,191 | $2,794 | $5,397 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $348,889
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $460
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $2,870
- Travel
- $27,551
- Program services (functional)
- $325,549
- Management and general (functional)
- $11,629
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $8,191
- Total assets, end of year
- $19,608
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,040
- Net assets, end of year
- $17,568
- Gross receipts
- $349,349
- Employees
- 0
- Year formed
- 2024
- State of legal domicile
- CA
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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| HYUN JU PARK | CEO Officer | 10 | $0 |
| LEEWON KOO | Secretary Officer | 2 | $0 |
| EUNKYOUNG KIM | CFO Officer | 2 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| HYUN JU PARK | CEO | 10 | $0 |
| LEEWON KOO | Secretary | 2 | $0 |
| EUNKYOUNG KIM | CFO | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 7610 BEVERLY BLVD 0086, LOS ANGELES, CA 90048-6557
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- HYUN JU PARK, 7610 BEVERLY BLVD 0086, LOS ANGELES, CA 90048
- Signed the 990
- HYUN JU PARK, CEO
- Phone
- (323) 594-2060
- Return prepared by
- Karis Accounting Inc
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 99-2286479 or by the name CREATIVE TURTLES.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
CREATIVE TURTLES PROVIDES PROGRAMS AND CLASSES IN EXPRESSIVE ARTS THAT ARE TAILORED TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO INCREASE THEIR INCLUSION IN THE COMMUNITY.
Program accomplishments
- CREATIVE TURTLES PROVIDES VARIOUS CLASSES, CAMPS, AND PROGRAMS IN VARIOUS EXPRESSIVE ARTS, SUCH AS MUSIC, ACTING, AND PERFORMANCE ARTS, TAILORED TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DIFFERING ABILITIES.Expenses $325,549 · revenue $347,583
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | Check at the IRS |
IRS record
- EIN
- 99-2286479
- 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
- 2024
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P82)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $19,608
- Income (IRS master file)
- $349,349
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $349,349 | $337,178 | $19,608 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $159,997 | $154,600 | $8,191 | XML |
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 99-2286479).
Questions about CREATIVE TURTLES
- What is the EIN of CREATIVE TURTLES?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CREATIVE TURTLES is 99-2286479.
- Is CREATIVE TURTLES tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2024.
- Are donations to CREATIVE TURTLES tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CREATIVE TURTLES 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 TURTLES due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CREATIVE TURTLES last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of CREATIVE TURTLES?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names HYUN JU PARK.
- Who are the officers and directors of CREATIVE TURTLES?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does CREATIVE TURTLES have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $349,349, expenses of $337,178 and total assets of $19,608 at year end.
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