Creative Justice Initiative Inc
To study, develop, advance and disseminate ideas that foster racial, social, environmental and creative equity for marginalized communities by engaging thought leaders, researchers, scholars and cultural workers focused on articulating the aesthetic, ethical, environmental and cultural values inherent in african philosophical and sacred thought.
Creative Justice Initiative Inc at a glance
In short: Creative Justice Initiative Inc gave $12K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Puerto Rico. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $12,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- Average grant
- $6,000
- Median grant
- $6,000
- Total assets
- $1,300,706
- -14.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Puerto Rico (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Creative Justice Initiative Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Cuidad Museo Inc RR5 ($6K). Together the top 2 received $12K.
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2025) to $15K (2023). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $12K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cuidad Museo Inc RR5 Anasco, PR | See Page 2 Part IV | $6,000 |
| CASA Comunitaria De Medios Salinas, PR | See Page 2 Part IV | $6,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,300,706 | $378,572 | $577,506 | $12,000 | 2 |
| 2024 | $1,512,242 | $595,585 | $588,901 | — | — |
| 2023 | $1,498,276 | $981,781 | $375,260 | $15,000 | 1 |
| 2022 | $887,552 | $628,423 | $121,567 | — | — |
| 2021 | $377,763 | $304,015 | $23,311 | — | — |
About Creative Justice Initiative Inc
Based on IRS filings
Creative Justice Initiative Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Bronx, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $12K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Creative Justice Initiative Inc is led by Marta Moreno-Vega, Executive Director since 2022 (on filings since 2021); 1 of 5 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Marta Moreno-Vega
Executive Director
President → Executive Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
$6K (2021) → $71K (2025)
Isis Rakia Mattei
President
Secretary → President, 2022
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Esmeralda Simmons
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rosa Alicia Clemente
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Samuel Cruz
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Kiya Vega-Hutchens (2021) — Vice President & Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $71K, to Marta Moreno-Vega (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Creative Justice Initiative Inc
How much does Creative Justice Initiative Inc give each year?
Creative Justice Initiative Inc gave $12K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Creative Justice Initiative Inc?
Creative Justice Initiative Inc reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $379K.
What is Creative Justice Initiative Inc?
Creative Justice Initiative Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Bronx, NY. It holds $1.3M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Creative Justice Initiative Inc operate?
Creative Justice Initiative Inc has awarded grants in Puerto Rico.
What is Creative Justice Initiative Inc's EIN?
Creative Justice Initiative Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3767216. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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