Studio Del Creador
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
A religious organization providing youth an alternative to the street life of gangs, drugs and alcohol. Studio del Creador provides a safe, positive, and encouraging environment with free art and music workshops for all youth, encouraging them to discover the creativity our Heavenly Creator has placed within them, and find a new hope for their futures through the love of Jesus Christ.
- Income
- $143,956
- Spending
- $200,533
- Reserves
- 2.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 98%
- Highest pay
- $61,554, president and exec. direct
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Weak: 43 out of 100. Higher than 14% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 2.3 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 39% of income.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (1)
- $157,993 spent. In 2025, Studio Del Creador continued to serve as a creative refuge and catalyst for transformation in Tecate, Mexico. Over the course of the year, we offered more than 128 different art courses, each lasting approximately 10 weeks. These classes provided consistent, hands-on opportunities for artistic growth, community connection, and personal development for people of all ages.More than 1,500 students participated in courses offered inside the Studio. Community favorites included Sewing, Drawing, Crochet, Cooking, Bible Journaling, and Painting-demonstrating the ongoing hunger for both creative skill-building and spiritually enriching spaces within our region.This work was made possible by the dedication of over 40 volunteer teachers, supported by dozens more volunteers who faithfully served behind the scenes. Their generosity of time and talent continues to cultivate a vibrant, welcoming environment where creativity and faith intersect.Beyond our Studio walls, we expanded our school partnerships in 2025, equipping three elementary schools and one middle school with art supplies and curriculum. Through these partnerships, we reached an additional 600+ students, bringing consistent access to creativity into public education classrooms.We were honored to host two mission teams from Northwest Church. Together, they led 27 single-session classes inside the Studio, organized neighborhood park outreaches, and facilitated an additional 37 art sessions with our elementary school partners. Their presence strengthened our programs and broadened our outreach impact across the community.Our Women's Ministry continued to flourish as we hosted three Women's Bible Study series. These gatherings created a meaningful bridge between our Studio and Church programs, offering safe, life-giving spaces where women found encouragement, purpose, connection, and biblical discipleship.A couple dozen students committed to and completed our year-long Bible discipleship program, walking intentionally through a season of spiritual growth and transformation. This year, we also joyfully celebrated 13 water baptisms-powerful testimonies of lives surrendered to Christ and renewed in faith.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since August 2011.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.
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