Short Creek Community Center
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Short Creek Community Center is a nonprofit corporation that was created to provide affordable access to space for theater, fine arts, and other large community gatherings within the Short Creek Community. Short Creek is a term to identify the extremely underserved, impoverished border area of Colorado City AZ, Hildale UT, and the surrounding area. This community has undergone a traumatic past of radical religious influence, which has contributed to high prevalence of poverty, depression, chronic and genetic disease, alcoholism and substance abuse, suicide, and other undesirable characteristics. As of now, there is been no publicly available space available for fine arts and theatrical performances, which is a great community need, especially among the local youth. The purpose and mission of this nonprofit organization is to provide and improve the access of space for these types of activities, which will be instrumental in the unification, healing, and engagement of the community. Com
- Income
- $59,534
- Spending
- $32,147
- Reserves
- 10.6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
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
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
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)
- $32,148 spent. Short Creek Community Center is a nonprofit corporation that was created to provide affordable access to space for theater, fine arts, and other large community gatherings within the Short Creek Community. Short Creek is a term to identify the extremely underserved, impoverished border area of Colorado City AZ, Hildale UT, and the surrounding area. This community has undergone a traumatic past of radical religious influence, which has contributed to high prevalence of poverty, depression, chronic and genetic disease, alcoholism and substance abuse, suicide, and other undesirable characteristics. As of now, there is been no publicly available space available for fine arts and theatrical performances, which is a great community need, especially among the local youth. The purpose and mission of this nonprofit organization is to provide and improve the access of space for these types of activities, which will be instrumental in the unification, healing, and engagement of the community. Community engagement and connectedness are the top priorities of Short Creek Community Center, and its mission will be supported through federal and state grants, as well as investment and donations from community partnerships. It has a vision that through fine arts, the community will become stronger, healthier, and more connected.
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 October 13, 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 September 2021.
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 October 21, 2026.
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