Creo Arts Guild Inc
The mission of Creo Arts is to inspire, connect, and equip missionaries of beauty -- forming communities where art and faith flourish.
Creo Arts Guild Inc at a glance
In short: Creo Arts Guild Inc gave $452K across 19 grants in 2025 (avg $24K), top state North Carolina. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $451,650
- Grants made (2025)
- 19
- Average grant
- $23,771
- Median grant
- $22,450
- Total assets
- $312,981
- +52.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (21% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated November 2026.
Who Creo Arts Guild Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Apollon-Soteria Prod ($50K). Together the top 10 received $331K.
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 19 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 19 grants totaling $452K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Apollon-Soteria Prod Roswell, GA | — | $50,000 |
| Redeemer Anglican Church Asheville, NC | — | $45,000 |
| Trinity Lutheran Church Los Angeles, CA | — | $45,000 |
| Radiant Church Savannah Savannah, GA | — | $40,000 |
| Madison Karr Kansas City, KS | — | $30,000 |
| Holy Fools Films Dallas, TX | — | $25,000 |
| Kinship Plot Inc Charlotte, NC | — | $25,000 |
| Meredith Schomburg Asheville, NC | — | $25,000 |
| Norman Wyatt Jr Prince George, VA | — | $24,000 |
| Jordan Butler Wilmore, KY | — | $22,450 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $312,981 | $1,018,448 | $917,127 | $451,650 | 19 |
| 2024 | $205,953 | $299,600 | $257,927 | — | — |
| 2023 | $152,966 | $163,920 | $10,954 | — | — |
About Creo Arts Guild Inc
Based on IRS filings
Creo Arts Guild Inc is a public charity focused on religion, based in Wilmore, KY. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $313K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 19 grants totaling $452K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Creo Arts Guild Inc is led by Winfield Bevins, President on every filing since 2023; 2 of 5 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Winfield Bevins
President
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$116K (2024) → $137K (2025)
Kay Bevins
Member
Director → Secretary, 2024
Secretary → Member, 2025
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$8K (2024) → $31K (2025)
Kelly Macko
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Trahey Maner
Secretary
Secretary → Member, 2024
Member → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Will Plitt
Member
Director → Member, 2024
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 $137K, to Winfield Bevins (President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Creo Arts Guild Inc
How much does Creo Arts Guild Inc give each year?
Creo Arts Guild Inc gave $452K across 19 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is Creo Arts Guild Inc's typical grant size?
Creo Arts Guild Inc's median grant in 2025 was $22,450, and its average grant was $23,771, across 19 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Creo Arts Guild Inc give grants?
Creo Arts Guild Inc's top state is North Carolina, with 21% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Georgia (20%) and Kentucky (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Wilmore, KY (3 grants) and Asheville, NC (2 grants).
Who are Creo Arts Guild Inc's largest grantees?
Creo Arts Guild Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Apollon-Soteria Prod ($50,000), Redeemer Anglican Church ($45,000) and Trinity Lutheran Church ($45,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 31% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Creo Arts Guild Inc?
Creo Arts Guild Inc reported $313K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.0M.
What is Creo Arts Guild Inc?
Creo Arts Guild Inc is a public charity focused on religion, based in Wilmore, KY. It holds $313K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Creo Arts Guild Inc's EIN?
Creo Arts Guild Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-1465305. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 9, 2026)
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