Words Without Borders is located in Brooklyn, NY. The organization was established in 2009. According to its NTEE Classification (Q20) the organization is classified as: Promotion of International Understanding, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Words Without Borders employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Words Without Borders 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 06/2022, Words Without Borders generated $511.5k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $541.1k during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 2.6% per year over the past 6 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
WORDS WITHOUT BORDERS' MISSION IS TO TRANSLATE, PUBLISH, AND ACTIVELY PROMOTE THE FINEST CONTEMPORARY WORLD LITERATURE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
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Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Karen M Phillips Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 35 | $82,287 |
Abe Hsuan Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Alane Salierno Mason President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jonathan Schorr Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 35 | $0 |
Kalpana Raina Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Samantha Schnee Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $88,572 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $124,600 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $286,890 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $500,062 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $11,389 |
Investment income | $24 |
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 | $511,475 |
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. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $88,143 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $30,850 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $217,796 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $24,274 |
Payroll taxes | $23,741 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $9,957 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $70,853 |
Advertising and promotion | $24,452 |
Office expenses | $9,005 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $7,960 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $4,350 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,846 |
Insurance | $2,810 |
All other expenses | $3,197 |
Total functional expenses | $541,126 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $177,120 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $33,820 |
Accounts receivable, net | $17,115 |
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 | $30,912 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,644 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $74,404 |
Other assets | $1,339 |
Total assets | $337,354 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $77,209 |
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 | $77,209 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $256,345 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $3,800 |
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 | $337,354 |