Is it real?
Yes. Exemption reinstated (2021-05-15). Per the IRS revocation list. Latest filing on record: FY2024. IRS ruling in Feb 2023.
IRS Pub. 78 · IRS Auto-Revocation List · IRS Business Master File
Where the money goes
100 cents of each dollar spent went to programs.
Form 990 Part IX, line 25. Every line is in By the numbers.
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Who runs it and what they're paid
5 people listed on the 990; $98K paid to officers and key staff (Part VII, Section A).
Saleetha Barbee’s $51K as Executive Director is at the 43rd percentile of top reported officer pay among 1613 $100K–1M education nonprofits. Peer set: organizations in the same NTEE major field of work and revenue-size band, compared on each org’s own highest-paid officer/key-employee, from Form 990 Part VII / 990-PF Part VIII. Descriptive placement, not a verdict on whether the pay is appropriate.
Compensation history total reportable pay by year · 3 named individuals · Part VII
| Name | FY2024 | FY2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Saleetha Barbee | $51,000 | $42,000 |
| Toinea Johnson | — | $30,430 |
| Chunita Brackett | — | $25,850 |
Total reportable compensation (Form 990 Part VII column D / Schedule J column E) by filing year, matched by name within this organization. The Schedule J base / bonus / deferred breakdown is not parsed into this dataset.
See Creative Development Academy executive salaries →Questions the 990 asks
The form asks each of these directly. These are the filed answers.
- Family or business ties among officersPt VI · Ln 2Yes
- Top official's pay set by an independent reviewPt VI · Ln 15aYes
Programs and updates
Nurtures children's growth through play, education, and a safe, inclusive environment.
Questions for Creative Development Academy
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Rovider support and education provides training and professional development to enhance skills and knowledge in early childhood education and assist in meeting nys training requirements.
Creative Development Academy has launched a scholarship program to provide access to high-quality early childhood education for needy families. Through our scholarship initiative, we have been able to offer tuition assistance to deserving families, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to benefit from our enriching programs and…
We have provided numerous opportunities for parents to actively participate in their child's learning experience. From workshops and seminars on early childhood development to volunteer opportunities within our center, we have created a supportive community where parents can connect, learn, and grow alongside their children.
By the numbers
The FY2023 990, line by line.
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| Line | Start FY23 | End FY23 |
|---|---|---|
| Cash and savingsLn 1–2 | $2K | −$52K |
| InvestmentsLn 11–13 | $0 | $0 |
| Total assetsLn 16 | $2K | −$52K |
| LiabilitiesLn 26 | $0 | $0 |
| Net assetsLn 32 | $2K | −$52K |
| Line | Total | Programs | Management | Fundraising |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grants to domestic organizationsLn 1 | $54K | $54K | ||
| Total functional expensesLn 25 | $54K | $54K | $0 | $0 |
Filing history
| Year | Money in | Money out | In minus out | Net assets | Download |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2024 LatestFiled with the IRS Jul 31, 2025 | $959K | $952K | $7K | $14K | 990 PDF |
| FY2023 ViewingFiled with the IRS May 15, 2024 | $0 | $54K | −$54K | −$52K | 990 PDF |
Schedules filed Part IV
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Part I · Summary $0 revenue, 12 lines filed
Part VI · Governance 1 to look at
Part VIII · Statement of revenue $0 across 2 lines filed
Part IX · Statement of functional expenses $53,521 across 1 line filed
Part X · Balance sheet −$51,601 assets, 28 lines filed
Part XI · Reconciliation of net assets −$51,601 net assets at year end
Form 990 e-file (XML) FY2023 from the IRS · Classification, formation year and address from the IRS Business Master File
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