Who We Are
Founded in 1989 by Michael and Judy Smathers, Creative Compassion works to expand and preserve affordable housing and homeownership opportunities for low- and moderate-income families across the Upper Cumberland, strengthening communities and supporting long-term economic stability.
Our Mission
Since 1989, we’ve been dedicated to expanding and preserving affordable housing and homeownership opportunities for low- and moderate-income individuals and families across the Upper Cumberland. Our mission is to improve both the quality and availability of housing, helping our communities thrive through stability, equity, and access to safe, affordable homes.
Our Motive
Building stability through safe, affordable housing
Our Board of Directors
Grant Thurman
Board Chairman
David Robbins
Vice-Chairman
Savanna Donathan
Secretary/Treasurer
Christy Dolinich
Executive Director
Karen Kindrick
Kim Jordan
Casey Sherrill
Dawson Hunt
Susan Smathers
Cliff Wightman
Greg Wood
Kenneth Chadwell
CCI Legal Counsel
Looney, Looney, & Chadwell PLLC
Administrative Documents
As a Tax-Exempt charitable organization, we make returns and exemption applications filed with the IRS available to the public. The most three years of audits and 990 documents are linked below. Copies are available upon request. Reasonable copy and postage fees may be collected as allowed by IRS rules. Allow up to 30 days for written requests. To request a paper copy please mail your request to our P.O. Box or visit our office during regular business hours.
Click here to view us on Propublica for an assessment of our IRS filings.
Current ByLaws
CURRENT Bylaws Creative 12-2022
IRS Documents
2024 990 Creative
2023 990 Creative
2022 990 final
IRS 501(c)3 Letter
Annual Audits
2024 Audit Creative
2023 Audit Creative
2022 Final Audit
