Creative Opportunities Unlimited

Overview

Creative Opportunities Unlimited (COU) is a U.S. nonprofit organization designated as a 501(c)(3) entity, primarily focused on supporting participants in the Odyssey of the Mind program. The organization operates under the mission to provide scholarships, financial assistance, and other services to foster creativity and excellence among program participants.

Mission and Activities

The primary mission of COU is to support teams, program participants, and associations involved in the Odyssey of the Mind program. This support includes providing scholarships and financial assistance to enable participants to develop their creative problem-solving skills through activities like scriptwriting, costume creation, and other theatrical elements.

Financials

As a nonprofit organization, COU generates revenue from various sources, including contributions, program services, and sales of inventory. In recent years, the organization has reported significant revenue from program services and inventory sales, with contributions also playing a role. However, specific financial details may vary by year, and compensation for key employees has been reported as zero[1].

Governance and Transparency

COU files annual Form 990 returns with the IRS, as required for tax-exempt organizations. These filings provide insight into the organization's finances, governance, and activities.

Classification

COU falls under the category of "Education N.E.C." (Not Elsewhere Classified) in nonprofit classifications, reflecting its broad educational and supportive role in the community.

Headquarters

While the organization primarily supports the Odyssey of the Mind program nationwide, specific information about its headquarters is not detailed in available resources.

[1] https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/581825155 [2] https://www.creativeopportunities.org [3] https://www.charitynavigator.org/ein/742984172 [4] https://www.guidestar.org/profile/68-0439486 [5] https://www.guidestar.org/profile/51-0413769