NonprofitsCreative Action Institute Inc

Arts, Culture & Humanities

Creative Action Institute Inc

IPSWICH, MA

Total revenue

$3.2M

Total expenses

$940K

Net assets

$4.1M

Grants received

$1.2M

38 grants

EIN

203995543

Tax year

2024

Mission

Creative action institute catalyzes community-driven solutions that advance gender equality and build a sustainable planet. Through our experiential trainings, convenings and coaching, we develop creative leaders, build networks and support grassroots advocacy globally.

Programs

2 programs

The creative environmental leadership program develops leaders by equipping our partners to leverage creative advocacy strategies that incorporate arts and problem solving to build consensus in their communities around complex issues, develop inclusive solutions, and shift behaviors to support a more sustainable planet.the climate resilience program builds the capacity of leaders and communities to better understand, analyze local challenges and respond to the impact of climate change on food security, gender equality, water availability, and health of humans and animals.creative advocacy practicums (caps) are a critical component of each of our programs. Following training and coaching, grassroots leaders have an opportunity to activate their learning through advocacy projects that engage communities in problem analysis and solution building using participatory and creative tactics.

Creative action institute undertakes numerous consulting opportunities that focus on gender equality and building a sustainable planet. In 2024 they included: cocreated funded by usaid/fcdo and focused on developing a green course for teachers to increase climate and environmrnt literacy in tanzania and zanzibar. Done in partnership with aga khan foundation, belmont univ, and restless development.designing and implementing climate forums for the city of newburyport.

Financials

FY 2024

Revenue

Contributions & grants$2.9M
Program service revenue$226K
Investment income$119K
Other revenue
Total revenue$3.2M

Expenses

Grants paid
Salaries & benefits$339K
Fundraising$34K
Other expenses$601K
Total expenses$940K
Total assets$4.2M
Net assets$4.1M

People

7 listed

NameRoleCompensation

CLARE DOWD

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Board

$119K

40 hrs/wk

DEBORAH CALVANESE

DIRECTOR

Board

0.5 hrs/wk

ALYSSA WRIGHT

IMMEDIATE PAST-PRESIDENT

Board

0.5 hrs/wk

EMILY DEMASI

CHAIR

Board

0.5 hrs/wk

TRACIE HINES

TREASURER

Board

0.5 hrs/wk

KRUTI PATEL

SECRETARY

Board

0.5 hrs/wk

BROOKE BAUER

DIRECTOR

Board

0.5 hrs/wk

Grants received

Showing 38 of 38

FromAmountPurposeYear
$235K
CORE OPERATING SUPPORT AND CAPACITY BUILDING
2024
$8K
programs and capacity building in Central and south america
2024
$205K
CORE OPERATING SUPPORT AND CAPACITY BUILDING
2023
$20K
ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES
2023
$16K
Leadership and mentorship training for young women in East Africa
2023
$5K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2023
$2K
EVENT SPONSORSHIP
2023
$200K
GRANTEE CAPACITY BUILDING
2022
$15K
Leadership mentorship training for adolescent girls and women in East Africa EAGLS, also support for online delivery of Leadership mentorship programs
2022
$15K
General Purposes
2022
$11K
ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES
2022
$75K
GRANTEE CAPACITY BUILDING
2021
$65K
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2021
$15K
Leadership mentorship training for adolescent girls and women in East Africa, also support for Leadership conference in Kenya
2021
$15K
General Purposes
2021
$6K
UNRESTRICTED
2021
$2K
EVENT SPONSORSHIP
2021
$60K
CORE OPERATING SUPPORT
2020
$21K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2020
$20K
Supports the East African Girls Leadership Summit and Mentor program support partner orgs through virtual leadership training
2020
$14K
ANNUAL LEADERSHIP TRAINING FOR LOW-INCOME, HIGH POTENTIAL EAST AFRICAN GIRLS, PLUS MINI-GRANTS TO CARRY OUT SOCIAL ACTIONS IN THEIR COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.
2020
$10K
Unrestricted
2020
$10K
General Purposes
2020
$6K
ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES
2020
$5K
GIRLS OPPORTUNITY ALLIANCE
2020
$2K
EVENT SPONSORSHIP
2020
$27K
GIRLS OPPORTUNITY ALLIANCE
2019
$10K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2019
$55K
ANNUAL LEADERSHIP TRAINING FOR LOW-INCOME, HIGH POTENTIAL EAST AFRICAN GIRLS, PLUS MINI-GRANTS TO CARRY OUT SOCIAL ACTIONS IN THEIR COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.
2018
$12K
Womens Empowerment -Leadership, mentorship, and coaching for adolescent girls and their mentors in East Africa through a 5-day summit and ongoing support of community action events
2018
$9K
Unrestricted
2018
$20K
FOR GRANT RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSES
2017

Funded by

$1.2M from 10 funders · 38 grants · 2017–2024

New England Biolabs Foundation

$845K · 9 grants · 2020–2024

The Arthur B Schultz Foundation

$78K · 5 grants · 2018–2023

Paperseed Foundation Inc

$69K · 2 grants · 2018–2020

Boveri-Trackman Family Foundation Inc

$61K · 6 grants · 2018–2023

Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund

$56K · 4 grants · 2017–2023

Towards Sustainability Foundation

$40K · 3 grants · 2020–2022

Donor Advised Charitable Giving Inc

$36K · 3 grants · 2020–2023

Gofundmeorg

$32K · 2 grants · 2019–2020

Details

EIN203995543
NTEE codeA20
Subsection03
Ruling date2006-02
Formed2005
Employees5
Volunteers7
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