Kr8tiv Justice Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
KR8TIV Justice advances workforce pathways and community protection through creative media, education, and mentorship. The organization operates a structured pipeline of programs that build technical skills, strengthen leadership, and connect participants to opportunities in film, media, and the broader creative economy, while also delivering targeted prevention and education initiatives for vulnerable populations, including youth and older adults.
- Income
- $285,640
- Spending
- $250,832
- Spent on programs
- 76%
- Reserves
- 1.7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 15
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 48% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 1.7 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 6% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 12% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 28379% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1576% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Weak: 27 out of 100. Higher than 4% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
5 of 250 of 4 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15Reports no written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
0 of 10Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 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 (2)
- $191,317 spent. KR8TIV Justice delivers a coordinated portfolio of programs designed to move participants from early exposure to skill development, portfolio creation, and career pathway access. During the reporting year, the organization focused on launching and piloting NextGen News, a youth media and storytelling initiative. This pilot served as the foundation for the organization's broader creative workforce development model, which is designed to expand into additional initiatives focused on film production, performance, and career pathway development in future years. NextGen News is a youth journalism and digital storytelling fellowship serving high school students from diverse communities. During the reporting year, 25 participants engaged in hands-on training in interviewing, research, media literacy, and multimedia production. Participants produced original reporting projects and developed digital portfolios aligned with industry practices. Outcomes included measurable growth across key skill areas, with 85% improving literacy and written communication, 92% strengthening storytelling and editing skills, and 90% reporting increased confidence in public speaking. 6IXAM is a youth leadership and wellness program that engages middle and high school students through structured early-morning athletic training and mentorship. During the reporting year, 40 participants engaged in consistent physical conditioning, team-based activities, and guided leadership development. The program reinforces discipline, accountability, teamwork, and goal-setting behaviors while promoting positive routines and healthy lifestyles. Encore: Truth Behind the Silence is a prevention-focused education initiative designed to increase awareness of exploitation risks and strengthen protective decision-making among youth. The program combines social-impact film screenings with facilitated workshops and guided discussion. During the reporting year, Encore reached approximately 1,000 youth and community members through school and community-based programming. Participants demonstrated increased awareness of risk factors and improved confidence in identifying unsafe situations and making informed decisions. The Director's Table is a workforce development and film production program that provides emerging filmmakers ages 18-24 with paid, hands-on experience in professional production environments. Participants engage in all phases of production, including pre-production planning, on-set roles, and post-production. Interns gain exposure to multiple departments and develop both technical skills and transferable workforce competencies, including communication, collaboration, and project execution. Interns are compensated for their participation, reinforcing the program's commitment to equitable access and real workforce experience. On Location is a structured documentary filmmaking fellowship that provides undergraduate students with hands-on experience in real-world film production. Participants engage in all phases of the documentary process, including research, pre-production, field production, and post-production, while working in collaborative teams and receiving mentorship from experienced filmmakers. The program builds technical skills, strengthens storytelling and communication, and prepares participants for workforce pathways in film, media, and related industries. with hands-on experience in real-world film production. Participants engage in all phases of the documentary process, including research, pre-production, field production, and post-production, while working in collaborative teams and receiving mentorship from experienced filmmakers. The program builds technical skills, strengthens storytelling and communication, and prepares participants for workforce pathways in film, media, and related industries.
- Part VII - Governance and Roles The organization is governed by a Board of Directors with defined officer roles. The President oversees strategic direction, partnerships, and program development. The Treasurer provides financial oversight, including review of budgets, financial statements, and the annual Form 990. The Secretary maintains organizational records and supports governance compliance. The Board meets regularly to review organizational performance and ensure accountability.
Source: Form 990 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 August 2024.
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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