Writers And Books Inc is located in Rochester, NY. The organization was established in 1991. As of 12/2021, Writers And Books Inc employed 27 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Writers And Books Inc 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, Writers And Books Inc generated $636.8k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $527.9k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (4.8%) per year over the past 7 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
FOSTER AND PROMOTE READING AND WRITING AS LIFELONG ACTIVITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
WRITERS & BOOKS ENGAGES YOUTH AND ADULTS OF ALL BACKGROUNDS AND AGES WITH THE LITERARY ARTS THROUGH WORKSHOPS, READINGS, PRESENTATIONS, AND INTERSECTIONAL ACTIVITIES. THE ORGANIZATION OWNS AND OPERATES AMPERSAND BOOKS, AN IN-HOUSE INDEPENDENT BOOKSHOP, AND GELL: A FINGER LAKES CREATIVE RETREAT, SITED ON 24 ACRES IN NAPLES, NY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Alison Meyers Executive Director | Officer | 50 | $98,400 |
Christine Eichelberger Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Frank Lesczinski Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Bruce Gianniny President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Susan Desino Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Lauren Kelly Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $410 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $168,628 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $364,621 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $533,659 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $79,118 |
Investment income | $94 |
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 | $18,934 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $636,824 |
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. | $4,367 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $98,400 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $24,600 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $171,445 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $3,852 |
Payroll taxes | $31,736 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $82,665 |
Advertising and promotion | $3,973 |
Office expenses | $17,724 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $18,878 |
Travel | $741 |
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 | $44,988 |
Insurance | $27,072 |
All other expenses | $899 |
Total functional expenses | $527,911 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $197,340 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $229,067 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $59,547 |
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 | $9,300 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $425,894 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $8,338 |
Total assets | $929,486 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $23,555 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $1,960 |
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 | $116,381 |
Total liabilities | $141,896 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $570,581 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $217,009 |
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 | $929,486 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Writers And Books Inc has recieved totaling $19,405.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Louis S And Molly B Wolk Foundation Rochester, NY PURPOSE: CAMPAIGN | $19,405 |
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