The Thurber House Incorporated is located in Columbus, OH. The organization was established in 1985. As of 06/2023, Thurber House Incorporated employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Thurber House Incorporated 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, Thurber House Incorporated generated $609.5k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 3 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $449.2k during the year ending 06/2021. 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:
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TO CELEBRATE THE WRITTEN WORD FOR THE EDUCATION AND ENTERTAINMENT OF THE BROADEST POSSIBLE AUDIENCE AND TO CONTINUE THURBER'S LEGACY OF HUMOR.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE THURBER HOUSE, INC ("THE THURBER HOUSE") IS A NON-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION FORMED IN 1985 FOR THE PURPOSE OF SERVING AS A LITERARY CENTER, CELEBRATING HUMOR AND THE WRITTEN WORD AS AN ONGOING LEGACY OF COLUMBUS NATIVE SON JAMES THURBER. WITH THIS MISSION IN MIND, THE THURBER HOUSE OFFERS A CHILDREN'S WRITER-IN-RESIDENCE PROGRAM; SEVERAL PROGRAMS TO BRING NATIONAL AND LOCAL AUTHORS TO THE THURBER HOUSE FOR READINGS; MANY EDUCATIONAL AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN, TEENS, AND ADULTS; AND A MUSEUM AND SHOP DEVOTED TO JAMES THURBER AND HIS WORKS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Michael Bowman Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Paula Cole Co-President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Victor Dandridge Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Lisa Eschelman Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Barbara Fant Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Aman Garcha Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $496,249 |
Investment income | $17,373 |
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 | $258 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $609,459 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $312,164 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $6,281 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | -$2,539 |
Office expenses | $13,594 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $52,181 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $147 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $9,157 |
Insurance | $9,449 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $449,152 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $567,110 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $44,118 |
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 | $4,789 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $14,055 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $176,005 |
Total assets | $872,914 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $9,764 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $30,378 |
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 | $138,445 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $178,587 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
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 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $694,327 |
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