Lighthouse Writers Workshop Inc is located in Denver, CO. The organization was established in 2005. According to its NTEE Classification (B40) the organization is classified as: Higher Education, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Lighthouse Writers Workshop Inc employed 20 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lighthouse Writers Workshop 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, Lighthouse Writers Workshop Inc generated $2.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.4m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 8.0% per year over the past 7 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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A COMMUNITY-BASED CENTER FOR THE ART AND CRAFT OF WRITING, LIGHTHOUSE WRITERS WORKSHOP PROMOTES LITERARY ENGAGEMENT, GROWTH, AND CONNECTION AMONG WRITERS AND READERS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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A COMMUNITY BASED CENTER FOR THE ART AND CRAFT OF WRITING, LIGHTHOUSE WRITERS WORKSHOP PROMOTES LITERARY ENGAGEMENT, GROWTH, AND CONNECTION AMONG WRITERS AND READERS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Michael Henry Executive Dir. | Officer | 42 | $98,832 |
Rebecca Arno President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Randall Sylvan Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Rudy Melena Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 8 | $0 |
Gary Dudley Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Rick Bailey Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $434,912 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $822,681 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,257,593 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,540,039 |
Investment income | $8,804 |
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 | $2,806,436 |
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. | $98,832 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $19,766 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $650,547 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $101,751 |
Payroll taxes | $63,687 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $53,941 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $86,195 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $135,241 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $129,425 |
Travel | $33,817 |
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 | $36,951 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $2,391,213 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $576,982 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $592,936 |
Accounts receivable, net | $229,254 |
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 | $13,900 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $35,571 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $756,966 |
Total assets | $2,205,609 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $143,509 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $449,734 |
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 | $8,134 |
Total liabilities | $601,377 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $564,956 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,039,276 |
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 | $2,205,609 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 12 grants that Lighthouse Writers Workshop Inc has recieved totaling $284,349.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Community First Foundation Arvada, CO PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE | $107,024 |
Gates Family Foundation Denver, CO PURPOSE: CONSTRUCTION | $60,000 |
Greater Houston Community Foundation Houston, TX PURPOSE: ARTS | $34,160 |
Bonfils-Stanton Foundation Denver, CO PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT OF PUBLIC-FACING LITERARY ARTS PROGRAMS | $25,000 |
Denver Foundation Denver, CO PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $17,120 |
Gronowski Family Foundation Pennington, NJ PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING | $10,000 |
Beg. Balance | $34,317 |
Earnings | $8,396 |
Admin Expense | $383 |
Net Contributions | $30,796 |
Ending Balance | $73,126 |
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Kansas Leadership Center Inc Wichita, KS | $16,454,854 | $20,243,839 |
Northeastern State University Foundation Inc Tahlequah, OK | $45,168,633 | $4,906,328 |
Lighthouse Writers Workshop Inc Denver, CO | $2,205,609 | $2,806,436 |
Ridge View Academy Watkins, CO | $1,265,870 | $1,962,127 |
National Center For Higher Education Management Systems Boulder, CO | $1,695,091 | $1,714,166 |
Kansas Independent College Foundation Topeka, KS | $1,415,604 | $1,116,903 |
Naccu Fn Phoenix, AZ | $966,307 | $1,014,092 |
International Accreditation Council For Business Education Overland Park, KS | $1,074,515 | $994,397 |
Calvary Chapel University Inc Sun City, AZ | $136,073 | $744,729 |
Pawnee Nation College Pawnee, OK | $252,304 | $705,215 |
College Park At Grand Island Grand Island, NE | $3,314,253 | $506,914 |
Insurance Training And Education Center Inc Phoenix, AZ | $481,539 | $353,091 |