To advocate for and provide support services to artists creative workers organizations businesses educational and government entities to ensure that Washtenaw County Michigan - the greater Ann Arbor area - remains a great place for all to create live work learn play and visit.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$74K
-60.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$20K
-90.2% YoY
Grant Count
2
-90.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$10K
+7.6% YoY
About Creative Washtenaw
Based on IRS filings
Creative Washtenaw is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in ANN ARBOR, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $74K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $20K. Net investment income was $1K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $74,343 | $188,546 | $64,287 |
| Revenue | $222,447 | $683,509 | $163,268 |
| Expenses | $263,859 | $679,895 | $183,237 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,233 | $900 | — |
| 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 2 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Furnace Design Studio LLC DBA Chris Nordin Studios ($10,000), WSG Gallery ($10,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Furnace Design Studio LLC DBA Chris Nordin Studios Ann Arbor, MI | City of Ann Arbor Arts ARPA | $10,000 |
| WSG Gallery Ann Arbor, MI | City of Ann Arbor Arts ARPA | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abby Fanelli | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Asha Jordan | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Amy Karbo | Trustee | 0.5 | — |
| Tina Walther | Chair | 1.5 | — |
| Dave Snyder | Secretary | 1.5 | — |
| Michael McCarthy | Treasurer | 0.5 | — |
| Deb Polich | President-CEO | 30 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Creative Washtenaw?
Creative Washtenaw is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in ANN ARBOR, MI. It holds $74K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Creative Washtenaw?
As of 2024, Creative Washtenaw holds $74K in total assets with $222K in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $20K in 2024.
Where does Creative Washtenaw operate?
Creative Washtenaw has awarded grants in Michigan.
What size grants does Creative Washtenaw award?
In 2024, Creative Washtenaw awarded 2 grants totaling $20K — an average of about $10K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Creative Washtenaw's EIN?
Creative Washtenaw's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0638491. 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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