Create CA
Create CA advocates for high-quality arts education for all students by providing policy expertise and mobilizing a statewide network of advocates and allied partners.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.6M
+7.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$33K
Grant Count
6
Avg Grant Size
$6K
About Create CA
Based on IRS filings
Create CA is a nonprofit organization, based in PASADENA, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $33K. Net investment income was $57K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,566,049 | $3,322,988 | $3,531,542 |
| Revenue | $2,172,422 | $1,754,279 | $1,201,466 |
| Expenses | $1,896,912 | $2,044,065 | $1,759,764 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $57,295 | $59,149 | $7,670 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Arts Bridging the Gap ($5,500), Colusa County Arts Council ($5,500), Destiny Arts Center ($5,500).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arts Bridging the Gap West Hollywood, CA | capacity building | $5,500 |
| Colusa County Arts Council Colusa, CA | capacity building | $5,500 |
| Destiny Arts Center Oakland, CA | capacity building | $5,500 |
| Generation Music & Arts Acad San Lorenzo, CA | capacity building | $5,500 |
| Luna Kids Dance Inc Berkeley, CA | capacity building | $5,500 |
| Museum of Childrens Art Oakland, CA | capacity building | $5,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jessica Mele Interim | Executive Dir. | 40 | $154,275 |
| Jennifer C Wong | Deputy Director | 40 | $124,575 |
| Abraham Flores | Deputy Director | 40 | $121,303 |
| Veronica Alvarez | Executive Dir. | 40 | $49,759 |
| Elda Pineda Dir | Treasurer | 2 | — |
| Cyrus Wadia Chair | Director | 2 | — |
| Jesus Holguin Vice Chair | Secretary | 2 | — |
| Jaylena Lomenech Secretary | Director | 2 | — |
| Ed Honowitz | Director | 2 | — |
| Jeannine Flores | Director | 2 | — |
| Mariana Astorga-Almanza | Director | 2 | — |
| Aldo Ramirez | Director | 2 | — |
| Paul Richman | Director | 2 | — |
| Mark Slavkin | Director | 2 | — |
| Jason Spencer | Director | 2 | — |
| Carrie Hahnel | Director | 2 | — |
| Merryl Goldberg | Director | 2 | — |
| Karen Williams | Director | 2 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Create CA?
As of 2024, Create CA holds $3.6M in total assets with $2.2M in annual revenue. It awarded 6 grants totaling $33K in 2024.
Where does Create CA operate?
Create CA has awarded grants in California.
What size grants does Create CA award?
In 2024, Create CA awarded 6 grants totaling $33K — an average of about $6K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Create CA's EIN?
Create CA's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-2733935. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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