Creative Academy
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The Creative Academy Inc provided educational programming workforce development training mentorship workshops and experiential learning opportunities for youth interested in careers within the creative industries. Programs focused on music production photography filmmaking entrepreneurship financial literacy and career readiness. During 2025 the organization continued delivering services using grant funds awarded in prior years while expanding access to industry professionals hands on learning opportunities and career exploration experiences for students throughout Georgia. Services included educational workshops workforce development activities mentorship opportunities industry exposure experiences and career readiness programming. Participants gained technical skills professional development experience and increased awareness of career pathways within the creative economy. Program service expenses approximately 55550.96.
- Income
- $3,900
- Spending
- $55,551
- Reserves
- 10.2 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 (3)
- $15,550 spent. INDUSTRY EXPOSURE AND EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING PROGRAMS. The Creative Academy provided experiential learning opportunities designed to expose students to real world creative environments and professionals. Activities included studio visits live event experiences educational field trips networking opportunities and community based learning experiences. These activities helped bridge classroom instruction with real world industry application. Approximately 150 students participated. Services included industry field experiences studio and workplace visits live event and production exposure networking opportunities and professional development activities. Participants gained firsthand exposure to creative careers strengthened professional networks and increased motivation to pursue educational and career opportunities within the arts and entertainment industries. Program expenses approximately 15550.96. Revenue generated 0.
- $25,000 spent. CREATIVE WORKSHOPS AND SKILLS TRAINING. The Creative Academy provided hands on workshops in music production photography videography and digital media for middle school high school and young adult participants throughout Metro Atlanta. Students received instruction using industry standard software and equipment while developing technical creative and collaborative skills. Workshops included project based learning experiences portfolio development and exposure to creative career pathways. Approximately 400 students participated. Services included music production workshops photography instruction videography instruction digital media training and portfolio development activities. Participants gained technical skills increased creative confidence and developed career awareness in creative industries. Program expenses approximately 25000. Revenue generated 0.
- $15,000 spent. CAREER READINESS WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND LUNCH AND LEARN INITIATIVES. The Creative Academy conducted workforce development and career readiness programming designed to prepare students for post secondary education and careers in the creative economy. Programming included industry panels mentorship opportunities financial literacy instruction entrepreneurship education and Lunch and Learn events featuring professionals from music media business and technology sectors. Approximately 200 students participated. Services included career exploration activities financial literacy training entrepreneurship education industry guest speakers mentorship opportunities and college and workforce readiness preparation. Participants increased their understanding of career opportunities professional skills financial responsibility and pathways to employment within creative industries. Program expenses approximately 15000. Revenue generated 0.
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 October 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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