# Creative Alternatives

Child day care nonprofit in Turlock, California 95382. EIN 94-2378380. Data as of November 8, 2026.

Page: https://backpr.com/find/nonprofit/942378380-creative-alternatives

## Mission (the organization's own words)

> Creative alternatives, inc. Is organized for the purpose of child abuse prevention. The agency is engaged in providing care for children with emotional and social problems.

Source: Form 990, year ending Jun 2023: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/942378380/202411289349303736/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Child day care (IRS activity code P33Z)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 1977
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2023 | $20,033,896 | $16,355,097 | $20,293,692 | $15,389,613 | 252 | 0 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/942378380/202411289349303736/full) |
| Jun 2022 | $14,926,393 | $17,042,796 | $14,795,957 | $11,218,896 | 329 | 0 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/942378380/202311159349301226/full) |
| Jun 2021 | $17,191,691 | $18,352,962 | $16,460,273 | $14,508,082 | 371 | 0 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/942378380/202240459349300949/full) |

Expense split, year ending Jun 2023: programs $13,982,173 (85%), management $2,372,924 (15%), fundraising $0 (0%).

Revenue sources, year ending Jun 2023: gifts and grants $14,021,864, program fees $5,624,557, investment income $330,530.

Growth label: **Steady** (about +8% a year, Jun 2021 to Jun 2023). 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 $17,488,738 is in the top 10% of 215 child care nonprofits in California; median $1,136,738.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Stanislaus County, California: about 144,732 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
- 214 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 1.5 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Turlock: 27 licensed child care centers, 1 school-age programs: https://backpr.com/find/california/turlock
- California rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/california

## Questions

**What is Creative Alternatives's EIN?**

Creative Alternatives's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-2378380. 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 Creative Alternatives a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Creative Alternatives in Turlock, California as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 1977. 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 Creative Alternatives tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Creative Alternatives 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 Creative Alternatives do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Jun 2023: "Creative alternatives, inc. Is organized for the purpose of child abuse prevention. The agency is engaged in providing care for children with emotional and social problems." The IRS classifies it as: Child day care.

**How much money does Creative Alternatives take in?**

For the year ending Jun 2023, Creative Alternatives reported total revenue of $20,033,896 and total expenses of $16,355,097 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.