Mighty Writers
- Assets
- $3.3m
- Revenue
- $5.7m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 54
- Location
- Philadelphia, PA
- Founding
- 03/2009
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 01-0920922
Organization Overview
Mighty Writers is located in Philadelphia, PA. The organization was established in 2009. According to its NTEE Classification (B90) the organization is classified as: Educational Services, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Mighty Writers employed 54 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Mighty Writers 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, Mighty Writers generated $5.7m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 29.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $4.7m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 26.2% 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
TO EMPOWER KIDS TO BE SUCCESSFUL AT WORK, HOME, AND LIFE THROUGH WRITING WITH CLARITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM PROVIDES FREE, YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS INCLUDING: QUALITY WORKSHOPS, OUT-OF-SCHOOL WRITING INSTRUCTION AND MENTORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES. ALL PROGRAMS ARE FREE TO PARTICIPANTS.
THE LUNCH AND LITERACY PROGRAM - IN RESPONSE TO THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC, MIGHTY WRITERS EXPANDED ITS MISSION TO LAUNCH A FOOD-LITERACY DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM, PROVIDING NEEDED MEALS TO FAMILIES STRUGGLING AS A RESULT OF THE PANDEMIC.
THE ON THE ROAD PROGRAM BRINGS MIGHTY WRITERS WORKSHOPS TO PARTNER LOCATIONS IN MULTIPLE COMMUNITIES. THE PROGRAM IS COMPRISED OF A WIDE VARIETY OF RELEVANT AND ENGAGING WORKSHOP THEMES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Tim Whitaker Executive Director | Officer | 60 | $138,002 |
Michael Epstein Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
James Kindya Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Shelli Thomas Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Anjela Alvardo Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Raul Diego Rivera Hernandez Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $5,360,187 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $1,834,952 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,360,187 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $103,675 |
| Investment income | $823 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$9,629 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $5,653,056 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $140,025 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $18,406 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,489,417 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $83,706 |
| Payroll taxes | $120,606 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $754 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $9,400 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $14,950 |
| Advertising and promotion | $92,254 |
| Office expenses | $84,269 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $100,127 |
| Travel | $35,467 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $21,094 |
| Insurance | $15,417 |
| All other expenses | $47,618 |
| Total functional expenses | $4,692,011 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $3,023,828 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $83,536 |
| 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 | $31,930 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $27,268 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $103,549 |
| Total assets | $3,270,111 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $126,045 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $126,045 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,631,149 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $512,917 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $3,270,111 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Mighty Writers has recieved totaling $1,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
The Horowitz Family Foundation Bala Cynwyd, PA PURPOSE: SUPPORT MIGHTY WRITER'S MISSION TO TEACH KIDS TO WRITE AND THINK WITH CLARITY SO THEY CAN ACHEIVE SUCCESS AT WORK, AT HOME AND IN LIFE. | $1,000 |
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