Maine Writers And Publishers Alliance is located in Portland, ME. The organization was established in 1981. According to its NTEE Classification (A33) the organization is classified as: Printing & Publishing, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Maine Writers And Publishers Alliance employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Maine Writers And Publishers Alliance is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Maine Writers And Publishers Alliance generated $299.4k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $280.5k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 7.5% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
MAINE WRITERS AND PUBLISHERS ALLIANCE SUPPORTS MAINE WRITERS AND PUBLISHERS BY PROVIDING WORKSHOPS, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND AWARDS TO HIGH SCHOOL WRITING STUDENTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROMOTING THE APPRECIATION OF MAINE LITERATURE, CREATING A NETWORK OF AND FOR WRITERS, READERS, AND PUBLISHERS, AND PROVIDING WORKSHOPS AND OTHER OPPORTUNITIES FOR WRITERS TO IMPROVE THEIR SKILLS.
PROMOTING THE APPRECIATION OF MAINE LITERATURE, CREATING A NETWORK OF AND FOR WRITERS, READERS, AND PUBLISHERS, AND PROVIDING WORKSHOPS AND OTHER OPPORTUNITIES FOR WRITERS TO IMPROVE THEIR SKILLS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Deborah Cummins President | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Candace Karu Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Tom Kroon Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Jim Krosschell Secretary | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Edite Kroll Trustee | Trustee | $0 | |
Melissa Kim Trustee | Trustee | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $85,843 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $91,381 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $177,224 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $122,136 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $299,360 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $12,748 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $149,463 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $12,417 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $4,085 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $3,215 |
Advertising and promotion | $3,325 |
Office expenses | $3,801 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $677 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $1,656 |
All other expenses | $2,338 |
Total functional expenses | $280,545 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $182,962 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $182,962 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $1,805 |
Total liabilities | $1,805 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $181,157 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $182,962 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Maine Writers And Publishers Alliance has recieved totaling $49,500.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Stephen & Tabitha King Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: TO HELP ACTIVITIES OF VAR PUBLIC CHAR INST WHICH ARE EXEMPT UNDER 501 (C)(3) | $25,000 |
Maine Humanities Council Portland, ME PURPOSE: SUPPORT OPERATIONS | $7,500 |
Maine Humanities Council Portland, ME PURPOSE: SUPPORT OPERATIONS | $7,500 |
Horizon Foundation Inc Portland, ME PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
Kirby Family Foundation Albany, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE CONTRIBUTION | $4,000 |
Organization Name not Listed PURPOSE: SUPPORT OF OPERATIONS | | $500 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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Maine Center For Public Interest Reporting Hallowell, ME | $59,010 | $440,168 |
Marion Mckenney & Emery W Booker Brunswick, ME | $4,510,905 | $697,087 |
Maine Writers And Publishers Alliance Portland, ME | $182,962 | $299,360 |
Solon Center For Research And Publishing Solon, ME | $256,002 | $285,531 |
Harpswell News Harpswell, ME | $285,389 | $388,910 |
Abba A Womens Resource Center Portland, ME | $667,556 | $289,632 |
New Energy Foundation Inc Concord, NH | $30,775 | $0 |
New England Peer Review In Bedford, NH | $203,957 | $195,141 |
Hanover Review Inc Hanover, NH | $308,869 | $0 |
Gorham Times Inc Gorham, ME | $39,521 | $0 |
The Beloit Poetry Journal Foundation Inc Windham, ME | $114,027 | $0 |
Communication Workers Of America Westbrook, ME | $331,104 | $0 |