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Form 990 for tax year 2023

Filed by CREATIVE WORKS.

Totals

Total revenue
$27,043,795
Total expenses
$26,469,326
Contributions and grants received
$21,813
Grants paid
$0
Program service revenue
$26,046,821
Investment income
$500,817
Other revenue
$474,344
Total assets, end of year
$26,193,990
Total liabilities, end of year
$3,047,145
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$23,146,845
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$23,846,214
Management and general expenses
$2,623,112
Fundraising expenses
$0
Program service expenses (Part III)
$23,846,214

Program services were 90.1% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

Line items

Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.

Revenue

Part VIII, the statement of revenue.

  • 1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

    $21,813

  • 2a · Program service revenue: Net Patient Service Revenue

    total $25,824,115 · related or exempt $25,824,115

  • 2b · Program service revenue: Other Program Revenue

    total $222,706 · related or exempt $222,706

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $448,244 · excluded $448,244

  • 7a · Gross sales of assets other than inventory

    securities $6,509,040 · other assets $8,000

  • 7b · Less cost or other basis and sales expenses

    securities $6,464,467 · other assets $0

  • 7c · Gain or loss

    securities $44,573 · other assets $8,000

  • 7d · Net gain or loss

    total $52,573 · excluded $52,573

  • 10a · Gross sales of inventory

    $1,564,254

  • 10b · Cost of goods sold

    $1,089,910

  • 10c · Net income from sales of inventory

    total $474,344 · related or exempt $474,344

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

    total $514,588 · program services $454,190 · management and general $60,398

  • 7 · Other salaries and wages

    total $13,396,475 · program services $11,824,103 · management and general $1,572,372

  • 8 · Pension plan contributions

    total $288,887 · program services $258,270 · management and general $30,617

  • 9 · Other employee benefits

    total $1,902,121 · program services $1,700,068 · management and general $202,053

  • 10 · Payroll taxes

    total $971,557 · program services $868,077 · management and general $103,480

  • 11b · Fees: legal

    total $42,321 · program services $41,303 · management and general $1,018

  • 11c · Fees: accounting

    total $64,284 · management and general $64,284

  • 11f · Fees: investment management

    total $26,182 · management and general $26,182

  • 11g · Fees: other

    total $4,529,697 · program services $4,431,041 · management and general $98,656

  • 12 · Advertising and promotion

    total $207,332 · program services $159,725 · management and general $47,607

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $288,247 · program services $265,390 · management and general $22,857

  • 14 · Information technology

    total $241,834 · program services $82,482 · management and general $159,352

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $1,052,163 · program services $996,907 · management and general $55,256

  • 17 · Travel

    total $319,289 · program services $275,274 · management and general $44,015

  • 20 · Interest

    total $77,377 · program services $39,649 · management and general $37,728

  • 22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    total $535,920 · program services $471,582 · management and general $64,338

  • 24a · Other expenses: Service Provider Tax

    total $1,394,236 · program services $1,394,236

  • 24b · Other expenses: Miscellaneous Expense

    total $278,633 · program services $266,528 · management and general $12,105

  • 24c · Other expenses: Food Expense

    total $265,783 · program services $252,670 · management and general $13,113

  • 24d · Other expenses: Equipment Repairs

    total $72,400 · program services $64,719 · management and general $7,681

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year $935,579 · end of year $320,550

  • 2 · Savings and temporary cash investments

    beginning of year $2,068,999 · end of year $2,192,670

  • 4 · Accounts receivable

    beginning of year $2,577,213 · end of year $2,420,513

  • 8 · Inventories for sale or use

    beginning of year $254,759 · end of year $277,135

  • 9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

    beginning of year $341,033 · end of year $334,789

  • 10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis

    $16,222,984

  • 10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation

    $6,414,195

  • 10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

    beginning of year $8,348,232 · end of year $9,808,789

  • 11 · Investments: publicly traded securities

    beginning of year $10,085,464 · end of year $10,133,166

  • 14 · Intangible assets

    beginning of year $269,307 · end of year $197,933

  • 15 · Other assets

    beginning of year $124,626 · end of year $508,445

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    beginning of year $1,474,400 · end of year $1,649,575

  • 19 · Deferred revenue

    beginning of year $237,570 · end of year $137,804

  • 23 · Secured mortgages and notes payable

    beginning of year $1,113,473 · end of year $921,223

  • 25 · Other liabilities

    beginning of year $396,705 · end of year $338,543

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $21,764,579 · end of year $23,125,624

  • 28 · Net assets with donor restrictions

    beginning of year $18,485 · end of year $21,221

Mission and programs · 2023

Mission

At Creative Works, we build communities of inclusion one relationship, one experience, and one person at a time. We believe in creating opportunities for people to contribute to their communities, to pursue their potential and to be treated with dignity and respect.We envision a world without barriers, and we strive towards a standard of excellence throughout our programs to ensure all participants and members of Creative Works are supported and fulfilled.

Activities or mission (Part I)

Creative Works strives to develop innovative, impactful, entrepreneurial programming that is delivered by committed and compassionate staff to the extraordinary people we serve.

  • Residential Services provide support for individuals with disabilities in the individuals' home or in CW Residences, and range from 24-hour support to just a few hours each week. Residential services assist with social skills, community access, health and safety, household maintenance, self-advocacy, and many other needs in order to provide the most comprehensive and therapeutic support possible.

    Expenses $19,552,643 · Revenue $21,884,528

  • Community Day Services enable individuals with disabilities to participate fully in community life and to increase their self-reliance through activities that are enriching, meaningful and goal-oriented. Day services are designed to maximize an individual's ability to manage everyday life activities in communities rich with resources. A variety of skill-building options are offered, in addition to readiness skills, volunteer opportunities, and means of artistic expression, all based upon individual needs.

    Expenses $3,215,587 · Revenue $3,483,403

  • Maine Woodworks is a social enterprise of Creative Works that employs an integrated workforce consisting of people with and without disabilities. All employees earn a competitive wage and work in an environment that fosters both the development and mastery of various furniture-making skills and independence within their work environment. Our wood shop produces bench-crafted, cottage-style furniture built with renewable North American hardwoods and environmentally friendly finishes. Our colorful line of furniture is sold throughout the United States, and proceeds from sales are used to further the social mission of Creative Works.

    Expenses $497,100 · Revenue $474,344

  • Employment and Other Services

    Expenses $580,884 · Revenue $678,890

As filed on the 2023 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Listed in Part VII

  • Carolyn Faulkner

    President

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Denise Dix

    Secretary

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Wayne Messer

    Vice President

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Paul Driscoll

    Treasurer

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Jim Harrison

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Samuel Marcisso

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Matthew Witten

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Matthew Hickey

    CEO

    Total calculated
    $349,405
    From this org
    $294,142
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $55,263
    Hours/week
    45

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $238,684
    Bonus
    $50,650
    Other
    $4,808
    Deferred
    $9,254
    Nontaxable benefits
    $46,009
    Filer's total
    $349,405
  • James Flaker

    CFO

    Total calculated
    $165,183
    From this org
    $156,732
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $8,451
    Hours/week
    45

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $142,645
    Bonus
    $11,802
    Other
    $2,285
    Deferred
    $4,786
    Nontaxable benefits
    $3,665
    Filer's total
    $165,183
  • Stephen Hawkes

    Senior Director of HR

    Total calculated
    $186,576
    From this org
    $135,113
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $51,463
    Hours/week
    45

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $120,189
    Bonus
    $11,202
    Other
    $3,722
    Deferred
    $4,530
    Nontaxable benefits
    $46,933
    Filer's total
    $186,576
  • Charlie Rowe

    IT Director

    Total calculated
    $140,399
    From this org
    $116,670
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $23,729
    Hours/week
    45
  • Susan Corbeau

    House Manager

    Total calculated
    $124,588
    From this org
    $109,083
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $15,505
    Hours/week
    60
  • Jeffrey McFarren

    Senior Director of Programs

    Total calculated
    $128,266
    From this org
    $108,604
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $19,662
    Hours/week
    45
  • Christine Monagle

    Senior Director of Programs

    Total calculated
    $110,401
    From this org
    $105,268
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $5,133
    Hours/week
    45

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those. A Schedule J breakdown is as filed: base pay, bonus, other, deferred compensation and nontaxable benefits from this organization, with any from related organizations beside each, and the filer's own total. It is shown with the Part VII listing of the same name on the same return. The form gives no key between the two, so that pairing is ours, and is marked matched by us.

Schedule J

Answered yes

  • 3 · Independent compensation consultant
  • 3 · Form 990 of other organizations
  • 3 · Compensation survey or study
  • 3 · Approval by the board or compensation committee
  • 7 · Other non-fixed payments

Answered no

  • 4a · Severance or change-of-control payment
  • 4b · Supplemental nonqualified retirement plan
  • 4c · Equity-based compensation arrangement
  • 5a · Pay contingent on this organization's revenues
  • 5b · Pay contingent on a related organization's revenues
  • 6a · Pay contingent on this organization's net earnings
  • 6b · Pay contingent on a related organization's net earnings
  • 8 · Paid under the initial-contract exception

The filer's explanations (Part III)

Part I, Line 7
James Flaker, Charlie Rowe, Stephen Hawkes, Matthew Hickey, Jeffrey McFarren, Christine Monagle, and Susan Corbeau each received a bonus based on performance outcomes. No portion of the bonuses paid were contingent upon the revenues or net earnings of the Organization. The Board of Directors engaged the services of an independent CPA/salary and benefits consultant to determine total compensation to be paid to key employees. The consultant presented a report including a comprehensive salary survey and draft rebuttal presumptive checklist per IRS guidelines, which proposed total compensation of the Chief Executive Officer based on the national average of compensation at comparable nonprofit organizations. The Board of Directors reviewed the national comparability data in the report, as well as the sources of the review data, which were incorporated into the checklist. The data also included the most recent U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Cost of Living and Locality Pay Tables. This review process resulted in a compensation package that included a salary and a performance-based bonus, which was based on the prior year's performance measures.

Part I's answers as filed. A line not listed was left unanswered; on lines 1a and 3 that means the box was not checked.

Grants on this return

No itemized grants to organizations on this return.

Provenance

Return type
form_990
Tax year
2023
Filed
24 March 2025
IRS schema version
2023v6.0
Source object
202520879349300442

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