Association Of Writers & Writing Programs
- Assets
- $5.0m
- Revenue
- $2.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 23
- Location
- Riverdale Park, MD
- Founding
- 12/1968
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 05-0314999
Organization Overview
Association Of Writers & Writing Programs is located in Riverdale Park, MD. The organization was established in 1968. As of 06/2021, Association Of Writers & Writing Programs employed 23 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Association Of Writers & Writing Programs 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 06/2021, Association Of Writers & Writing Programs generated $2.1m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (8.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.1m during the year ending 06/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (6.8%) per year over the past 6 years. 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
OUR MISSION IS TO AMPLIFY THE VOICES OF WRITERS AND ACADEMIC WRITING PROGRAMS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ANNUAL CONFERENCE & BOOKFAIR: THE AWP CONFERENCE IS THE LARGEST ANNUAL DESTINATION FOR WRITERS, TEACHERS, STUDENTS, EDITORS, AND PUBLISHERS OF CONTEMPORARY CREATIVE WRITING. IT INCLUDES THOUSANDS OF ATTENDEES, HUNDREDS OF EVENTS AND BOOKFAIR EXHIBITORS, AND FOUR DAYS OF ESSENTIAL LITERARY CRAFT CONVERSATION AND CELEBRATION.
PUBLICATIONS: FOR OVER FOUR DECADES, THE WRITER'S CHRONICLE HAS SERVED AS A LEADING SOURCE OF ARTICLES, NEWS, AND INFORMATION FOR WRITERS, EDITORS, STUDENTS, AND TEACHERS OF WRITING. PUBLISHED FOUR TIMES DURING THE ACADEMIC YEAR, THE CHRONICLE PROVIDES DIVERSE INSIGHTS INTO THE ART OF WRITING THAT ARE ACCESSIBLE, PRAGMATIC, AND IDEALISTIC. EACH ISSUE FEATURES IN-DEPTH ESSAYS ON THE CRAFT OF WRITING, AS WELL AS EXTENSIVE INTERVIEWS WITH ACCOMPLISHED AUTHORS. READERS CAN ALSO FIND NEWS ON PUBLISHING TRENDS AND LITERARY CONTROVERSIES; A LISTING OF GRANTS, AWARDS, AND PUBLICATION OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE TO WRITERS; AND A LIST OF UPCOMING CONFERENCES FOR WRITERS.
MEMBERSHIP SERVICES - AWP OFFERS INDIVIDUAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL MEMBERSHIP. INDIVIDUAL BENEFITS INCLUDE ACCESS TO OPPORTUNITIES FOR PUBLISHING, NETWORKING, AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT. THERE ARE FOUR CATEGORIES OF ORGANIZATIONAL MEMBERSHIP: INSTITUTIONAL SERVES ACADEMIC CREATIVE WRITING PROGRAMS AT ACCREDITED COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES (FOUR-YEAR COLLEGES AND GRADUATE PROGRAMS, WC&C SERVES WRITERS' CONFERENCES, CENTERS, FESTIVALS, RETREATS, AND RESIDENCIES THAT PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES OR RETREATS FOR ASPIRING WRITERS, AFFILIATE SERVES TWO-YEAR COMMUNITY COLLEGES AND TECHNICAL SCHOOLS, AND HIGH SCHOOL SERVES PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SCHOOLS THAT OFFER CREATIVE WRITING.
MENTORSHIP PROGRAM - AWP'S MENTORSHIP PROGRAM, WRITER TO WRITER, MATCHES EMERGING WRITERS AND PUBLISHED AUTHORS FOR A THREE-MONTH SERIES OF MODULES ON TOPICS SUCH AS CRAFT, REVISION, PUBLISHING, AND THE WRITING LIFE. MENTORS VOLUNTEER THEIR TIME AND RECEIVE A FREE ONE-YEAR AWP MEMBERSHIP. WRITER TO WRITER IS FREE OF CHARGE TO MENTEES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Cynthia Sherman Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $124,778 |
Kathleen Driskell Chair | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
January Gill O'neil Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Mimi Herman Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Susan Rodgers Vice Chair Thru 11/20 | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Bruce Saul Treasurer From 11/20 | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
R&b Communications Llc Printing Of Wc Magazine | 6/29/18 | $195,873 |
Shepard Exposition Services Signage/drayage | 6/29/18 | $144,053 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $313,500 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $43,710 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $357,210 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,074,205 |
| Investment income | $96,922 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $268 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$9,813 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,121,674 |
| 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. | $156,384 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $34,404 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $868,320 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $52,686 |
| Other employee benefits | $53,519 |
| Payroll taxes | $81,621 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $11,015 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $30,860 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $17,625 |
| Fees for services: Other | $92,733 |
| Advertising and promotion | $396 |
| Office expenses | $158,086 |
| Information technology | $82,337 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $203,130 |
| Travel | $1,214 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $161,015 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $41,506 |
| Insurance | $12,672 |
| All other expenses | $3,262 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,129,078 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $241,532 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $85,409 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $23,340 |
| 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 | $16,842 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $86,858 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $3,774,258 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $755,335 |
| Total assets | $4,983,574 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $211,129 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $480,215 |
| 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 | $201,515 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $892,859 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,631,000 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $459,715 |
| 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 | $4,983,574 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Association Of Writers & Writing Programs has recieved totaling $28,505.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
National Book Foundation Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: LITERARY ARTS EMERGENCY FUND GRANT | $25,000 |
The Edouard Foundation Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: COMMUNITY PROGRAMS AT THE 2022 VIRTUAL AWP CONFERENCE | $3,500 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $5 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $2,396,986 |
| Earnings | $674,479 |
| Net Contributions | $1,109 |
| Ending Balance | $3,072,574 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
New 42nd Street Inc New York, NY | $46,201,671 | $18,353,998 |
Mann Center For The Performing Arts Philadelphia, PA | $32,818,014 | $23,395,696 |
Shakespeare Theatre Washington, DC | $65,973,767 | $13,307,263 |
New York Hall Of Science Corona, NY | $55,888,000 | $24,146,143 |
Toledo Museum Of Art Toledo, OH | $363,312,718 | $18,709,059 |
White House Historical Association Washington, DC | $70,614,346 | $21,703,882 |
Npr Foundation Washington, DC | $410,006,391 | $31,919,786 |
Ukraine House Dc Foundation Inc Washington, DC | $1,061,730 | $19,720,781 |
Us India Friendship Alliance Inc New York, NY | $3,250,782 | $21,813,031 |
Baltimore Museum Of Art Inc Baltimore, MD | $169,284,027 | $31,272,929 |
Editorial Projects In Education Inc Bethesda, MD | $35,486,255 | $21,641,400 |
Buffalo Fine Arts Academy Buffalo, NY | $293,134,468 | $30,844,940 |