Midwest Writing Center is located in Rock Island, IL. The organization was established in 2000. According to its NTEE Classification (A03) the organization is classified as: Professional Societies & Associations, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Midwest Writing Center employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Midwest Writing Center 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 12/2023, Midwest Writing Center generated $110.8k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 5 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (7.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $112.1k during the year ending 12/2023. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE ORGANIZATION PROMOTES LITERARY PROGRAMS FOR ADULT AND YOUTH WRITERS THROUGH VARIOUS WORKSHOPS AND PROGRAMS IN THE QUAD CITY AREA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
MIDWEST WRITING CENTER PRESS FUND - PROMOTES WRITING ACTIVITIES THROUGH BOOK SALES.
VARIOUS CONTESTS, RETREATS AND WORKSHOPS TO PROMOTE AND ENCOURAGE LITERARY SKILLS AND ACTIVITIES.
YOUTH EMERGING WRITERS PROGRAM - ENCOURAGES YOUNG WRITERS THROUGH BOOK SALES AND INSTRUCTION ON WRITING SKILLS.
COLLINS WRITING CONFERENCE FUND - A CONFERENCE IS HELD TO PROMOTE WRITING ACTIVITIES AND INSTRUCTION ON WRITING SKILLS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Emily Kingery President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Xixuan Collins Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Philip Goldfarb Styrt Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jay Posateri Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ryan Collins Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 30 | $33,497 |
Angela Campbell Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $9,908 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $57,766 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $67,674 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $15,219 |
Investment income | $27,860 |
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 | $110,753 |
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. | $33,497 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $19,661 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $4,067 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $6 |
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 | $22,361 |
Advertising and promotion | $4,834 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $356 |
Royalties | $57 |
Occupancy | $9,019 |
Travel | $2,285 |
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 | $0 |
Insurance | $1,548 |
All other expenses | $1,630 |
Total functional expenses | $112,092 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $33,658 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $173,851 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $11,000 |
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 | $497,549 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $716,058 |
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 | $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 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $716,058 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $716,058 |