Literary Aid Society is located in Peru, IN. The organization was established in 1968. According to its NTEE Classification (A70) the organization is classified as: Humanities, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Literary Aid Society employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Literary Aid Society is a 501(c)(7) and as such, is described as a "Social and Recreational Club" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Literary Aid Society generated $121.8k 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 $96.9k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 1.5% 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
LITERARY SOCIAL BENEVOLENT ORGANIZATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
LITERARY SOCIAL BENEVOLENT ORGANIZATION.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
William Adams President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Wayne Han Trustee | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Robert Marcum Trustee | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jerry Minns Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jesse Pearcy Trustee | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Mike Bales Secretary/tr | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
---|---|
Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $9,636 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $9,636 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $3,000 |
Investment income | $0 |
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 | $36,701 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $72,366 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $121,771 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $54,883 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $4,616 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $2,463 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $6,250 |
Advertising and promotion | $497 |
Office expenses | $2,630 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $1,230 |
Occupancy | $13,079 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $2,859 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,249 |
Insurance | $5,437 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $96,903 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $26,090 |
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 | $30,943 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $57,033 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,141 |
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 | $9,055 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $41,946 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $53,142 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,891 |
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 | $57,033 |
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