The Creative Gift Foundation Inc
The Creative Gift Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Orlando, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. As of 2022, the organization holds $405K in total assets. In 2022, it awarded 4 grants totaling $22K. Net investment income was $13K.
The Creative Gift Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Creative Gift Foundation Inc gave $22K across 4 grants in 2022 (avg $5K), top state California. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $21,895
- +82.5% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 4
- +100.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $5,474
- -8.8% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $405,346
- -2.2% vs 2021
- Primary geography
- California (46% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who The Creative Gift Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Lambs Players Theatre ($10K). Together the top 4 received $22K.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 12 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Creative Gift Foundation Inc gives
- In 2022 it paid out 110% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2021) to $42K (2020). In 2022 it made 4 grants totaling $22K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lambs Players Theatre Coronado, CA | Beneficiary Distribution | $10,000 |
| FusionFest INC Orlando, FL | Beneficiary Distribution | $5,000 |
| Taproot Theatre Seattle, WA | Beneficiary | $5,000 |
| Applied theatre center Greenville, SC | Beneficiary | $1,895 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $405,346 | $18,616 | $27,524 | $21,895 | 4 | $21,895 | $12,987 | $19,977 |
| 2021 | $414,254 | $30,106 | $13,555 | $12,000 | 2 | $12,000 | $28,551 | $21,799 |
| 2020 | $397,471 | $23,203 | $42,582 | $42,000 | 6 | — | $22,621 | $19,539 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Creative Gift Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $20K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Creative Gift Foundation Inc is led by Herbert Hansen, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Herbert Hansen
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dale Savidge
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Terry Olson
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about The Creative Gift Foundation Inc
How much does The Creative Gift Foundation Inc give each year?
The Creative Gift Foundation Inc gave $22K across 4 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $12K across 2 grants.
What is The Creative Gift Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Creative Gift Foundation Inc's median grant in 2022 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,474, across 4 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Creative Gift Foundation Inc give grants?
The Creative Gift Foundation Inc's top state is California, with 46% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (23%) and Washington (23%).
Does The Creative Gift Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2022: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on The Creative Gift Foundation Inc's 2022 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is The Creative Gift Foundation Inc?
The Creative Gift Foundation Inc reported $405K in total assets on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $22K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $20K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Creative Gift Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Creative Gift Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-2344000. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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