# Lancaster Creative Factory

Arts education nonprofit in Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17603. EIN 27-1514997. Data as of November 8, 2026.

Page: https://backpr.com/find/nonprofit/271514997-lancaster-creative-factory

## Mission (the organization's own words)

> Cultivating creativity through education of the visual arts and crafts to encourage individual and group problem-solving skills, healing, and transformation.

Source: Form 990, year ending Dec 2025: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/271514997/202601309349300735/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Arts education (IRS activity code A25)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2011
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organizations-business-master-file-extract-eo-bmf

## Finances (IRS Form 990 e-file data)

| Year ending | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Employees | Volunteers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | $338,557 | $279,670 | $294,858 | $294,858 | 3 | - | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/271514997/202601309349300735/full) |
| Dec 2023 | $284,765 | $269,618 | $221,332 | $221,332 | 4 | 10 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/271514997/202401329349300135/full) |
| Dec 2022 | $240,072 | $210,375 | $206,175 | $206,175 | 3 | 10 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/271514997/202440299349301149/full) |
| Dec 2021 | $138,577 | $96,794 | $176,478 | $176,478 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/271514997/202241459349201019/full) |

Expense split, year ending Dec 2025: programs $212,720 (76%), management $66,950 (24%), fundraising $0 (0%).

Revenue sources, year ending Dec 2025: gifts and grants $75,698, program fees $230,966, investment income $22.

Growth label: **Growing** (about +25% a year, Dec 2021 to Dec 2025). Growth label: we compare total revenue on the oldest and the newest return shown above. Growing means revenue rose by more than 10% a year on average, Shrinking means it fell by more than 10% a year, and Steady means a change between -10% and +10% a year. The rate is the compounded yearly average between the two returns, so it hides ups and downs in between (see the table). We only label groups with returns at least a year apart and at least $5,000 of revenue on the oldest one. This is our own calculation, not an IRS rating or a judgment of quality.

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 2 of 2 arts education nonprofits in Lancaster.
- Revenue $338,557 is higher than roughly 60 to 70% of 57 arts education nonprofits in Pennsylvania; median $233,983.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Lancaster County, Pennsylvania: about 128,218 children under 18 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 1, 2024): https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/datasets/2020-2024/counties/asrh/cc-est2024-agesex-all.csv
- 283 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 2.2 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Lancaster: 75 licensed child care centers: https://backpr.com/find/pennsylvania/lancaster
- Pennsylvania rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/pennsylvania

## Questions

**What is Lancaster Creative Factory's EIN?**

Lancaster Creative Factory's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-1514997. It is the nine-digit number the IRS uses to identify the organization. Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File posted October 13, 2026.

**Is Lancaster Creative Factory a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Lancaster Creative Factory in Lancaster, Pennsylvania as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2011. This is from the IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026. Status can change, so check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**Are donations to Lancaster Creative Factory tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Lancaster Creative Factory as tax-deductible (IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026). How much you can deduct depends on your own taxes, and this is not tax advice. Check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**What does Lancaster Creative Factory do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2025: "Cultivating creativity through education of the visual arts and crafts to encourage individual and group problem-solving skills, healing, and transformation." The IRS classifies it as: Arts education.

**How much money does Lancaster Creative Factory take in?**

For the year ending Dec 2025, Lancaster Creative Factory reported total revenue of $338,557 and total expenses of $279,670 on its Form 990 (IRS Form 990 e-file data).

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Data as of November 8, 2026. Sources: IRS Business Master File, IRS Form 990 series e-file data, U.S. Census Bureau. No officer or staff names are published.