James River Writers
- Assets
- $110.3k
- Revenue
- $147.4k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 4
- Location
- Richmond, VA
- Founding
- 06/2003
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 30-0161929
Organization Overview
James River Writers is located in Richmond, VA. The organization was established in 2003. According to its NTEE Classification (A25) the organization is classified as: Arts Education, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2021, James River Writers employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. James River 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, James River Writers generated $147.4k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $139.2k during the year ending 12/2021. 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
THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION TO PROMOTE THE ART OF WRITING AND THE LOVE OF LITERATURE IN VIRGINIA BY PROVIDING OR ASSISTING IN THE PRESENTATION OF A VARIETY OF LITERARY EVENTS IN THE GREATER RICHMOND AREA,
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
JAMES RIVER WRITERS CONFERENCE ATTRACED 182 ATTENDEES IN 2021. IT PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL CONTENT ABOUT THE CRAFT AND BUSINESS OF WRITING TO ALL GENRES AND LEVELS OF WRITER THROUGH PANELS AND KEYNOTE ADDRESSES.
THE WRITING SHOW IS A MONTHLY PANEL ON EDUCATION WRITING TOPICS THAT TAKES PLACE JANUARY TO SEPTEMBER. THE WRITING SHOW PROGRAMS ATTRACTED 940 ATTENDEES IN 2021.
THE ORGANIZATION SPONSORS MASTER CLASSSES, WHICH OFFERHANDS-ON SMALL CLASS SIZE INSTRUCTION ON A VARIETY OF WRITING TOPICS. THE MASTER CLASSES ATTRACTED 172 STUDENTS TO ATTEND STAND-ALONE CLASSES IN 2021.
JAMES RIVER WRITERS CONFERENCE ATTRACED 182 ATTENDEES IN 2021. IT PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL CONTENT ABOUT THE CRAFT AND BUSINESS OF WRITING TO ALL GENRES AND LEVELS OF WRITER THROUGH PANELS AND KEYNOTE ADDRESSES.
THE WRITING SHOW IS A MONTHLY PANEL ON EDUCATION WRITING TOPICS THAT TAKES PLACE JANUARY TO SEPTEMBER. THE WRITING SHOW PROGRAMS ATTRACTED 940 ATTENDEES IN 2021.
THE ORGANIZATION SPONSORS MASTER CLASSSES, WHICH OFFERHANDS-ON SMALL CLASS SIZE INSTRUCTION ON A VARIETY OF WRITING TOPICS. THE MASTER CLASSES ATTRACTED 172 STUDENTS TO ATTEND STAND-ALONE CLASSES IN 2021.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Mike Christos Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Katharine Herndon Executive Dir. | Trustee | 30 | $0 |
Alethea Mccollin Secretary | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Rosa Castellano Chairman | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Terry Menefee Gau Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Randolph Walker Vice President | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $17,776 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $8,228 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $75,735 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $101,739 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $45,587 |
| Investment income | $77 |
| 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 | $147,403 |
| 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. | $83,940 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $8,450 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $7,023 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $1,984 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $311 |
| Office expenses | $692 |
| Information technology | $11,449 |
| 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 | $1,349 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $2,920 |
| All other expenses | $3,200 |
| Total functional expenses | $139,206 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $110,327 |
| 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 | $110,327 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $110,327 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $110,327 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that James River Writers has recieved totaling $11,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
White Trivas Family Foundation Inc Naples, FL PURPOSE: CHARITABLE | $7,500 |
Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation Richmond, VA PURPOSE: 19TH ANNUAL JAMES RIVER WRITERS CONFERENCE | $2,500 |
Alan M & Mildred S Ravenal Foundation Bethesda, MD PURPOSE: CHARITABLE | $1,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Arts For Learning Maryland Inc Baltimore, MD | $6,641,105 | $9,137,823 |
Penland School Of Craft Penland, NC | $77,347,904 | $8,195,417 |
Arrowmont School Of Arts And Crafts Gatlinburg, TN | $53,053,900 | $4,804,249 |
Baltimore School For The Arts Fdn Inc Baltimore, MD | $22,453,780 | $3,552,392 |
The Metropolitan Center For The Visual Arts Inc Rockville, MD | $1,589,727 | $2,983,675 |
International Public Management Association For Human Resources Alexandria, VA | $3,795,401 | $2,711,747 |
Artsplus Charlotte, NC | $2,425,687 | $2,154,815 |
Theatre Lab Washington, DC | $1,317,349 | $1,528,317 |
Wide Angle Youth Media Inc Baltimore, MD | $2,050,575 | $2,195,413 |
Sultana Education Foundation Inc Chestertown, MD | $9,308,717 | $2,075,256 |
D C Arts And Humanities Education Collaborative Inc Washington, DC | $468,778 | $1,127,948 |
Appalachian Artisan Center Of Kentucky Inc Hindman, KY | $4,477,331 | $761,854 |