Finance and Stewardship
CREATE Forms 990
CREATE Forms 990 may also be accessed through Guidestar.
Please click the following link to access: GuideStar CREATE Foundation.
Audit and Financials Statements
Accreditations
National Standards Compliance
The CREATE Foundation has been confirmed in compliance with the Council on Foundations National Standards. The National Standards Seal signifies that CREATE Foundation has met rigorous National Standards and has demonstrated its commitment to financial security, transparency, and accountability.

Center for Fiduciary Excellence Certification
CREATE Foundation is the first foundation in the world to successfully complete the Center for Fiduciary Excellence (CEFEX) certification process. The CEFEX standard of excellence for investment stewards is based on 22 fiduciary practices that seek to increate long-term investment performance by diversifying the portfolio, evaluating investment management fees, and selecting investment managers.
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Charity Navigator Certification
In 2020, CREATE Foundation earned its tenth 4-star rating for its ability to efficiently manage and grow its finances. Only a small percentage of the charities rated have received eight 4-star evaluations, indicating that CREATE Foundation consistently executes its mission in a fiscally responsible way and outperforms most other charities in America.
