EIN 47-4997229

Crea

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
1
Year formed
2015
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
Crea inspires and elevates rural Nicaraguans and their communities through literacy and learning. The Academic Success Initiative provides educational opportunities to children and youth at the CREA Library and Learning Center, prioritizing the fundamentals. The Youth Development Initiative supports the growth of adolescents in reaching their goals and creating positive change in their communities. Programming is designed to enable local youth from remote areas of Nicaragua.
Also known as...
Nicaraguan Education Resource Center
Total revenues
$685,490
2023
Total expenses
$486,490
2023
Total assets
$2,467,010
2023
Num. employees
1
2023

Program areas at Crea

Library services library services provides young learners and their families access to books and programs designed to promote reading proficiency, teach discrete literacy skills, inspire critical thinking, and foster a joy of reading and lifelong learning.
Youth development youth development supports the academic, social, and emotional growth of adolescents as they strive to reach their goals and create positive change in their communities. We bolster success in school through engaging elective classes, leadership development, life skills and financial literacy training, along with university scholarships for secondary school graduates.
Academic success academic success employs evidenced based teaching and learning strategies to provide children and youth with individualized learning support to build a solid foundation that promotes more advanced learning and increased success in school.

Who funds Crea

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Schwab Charitable FundEducation$106,339
Bny Mellon Charitable Gift FundTo Further the Organization's Exempt Purpose$20,000
Mortenson Family FoundationUnrestricted$16,200
...and 8 more grants received

Personnel at Crea

NameTitleCompensation
Scott HaggPresident , Chief Executive Officer$0
Michelle ChackerianExecutive Director$0
Corrie BurdettPast Executive Director$67,458
Steve MerrittPast Treasurer Ao$0
Maren BoothbySecretary Ao$0

Financials for Crea

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$645,427
Program services$546
Investment income and dividends$73,671
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-34,154
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$685,490

Form 990s for Crea

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-03-25990View PDF
2022-122023-05-09990View PDF
2021-122022-04-27990View PDF
2020-122021-05-20990View PDF
2019-122020-12-30990View PDF
...and 3 more Form 990s

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Data update history
May 19, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
May 19, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
May 18, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
February 4, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $16,000 from The Minneapolis Foundation
December 27, 2023
Received grants
Identified 8 new grant, including a grant for $500,000 from Columbus Foundation
Nonprofit Types
SchoolsLibraries and archivesEducational service providersCharities
Issues
Education
Characteristics
Operates internationallyTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
5824 Clover Dr
Oakland, CA 94618
Metro area
San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA
County
Alameda County, CA
Website URL
creanicaragua.org/ 
Phone
(510) 551-8471
IRS details
EIN
47-4997229
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2015
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
B92: Remedial Reading, Reading Encouragement Programs
NAICS code, primary
51912: Libraries and Archives
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0224729
FTB Entity ID
3819640
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2024-11-06
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