Lake Erie Ink- A Writing Space For Youth is located in Cleveland Heights, OH. The organization was established in 2011. According to its NTEE Classification (O50) the organization is classified as: Youth Development Programs, under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. As of 05/2023, Lake Erie Ink- A Writing Space For Youth employed 10 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lake Erie Ink- A Writing Space For Youth 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 05/2023, Lake Erie Ink- A Writing Space For Youth generated $510.4k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $569.8k during the year ending 05/2023. While expenses have increased by 10.7% per year over the past 6 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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LAKE ERIE INK IS A NOT FOR PROFIT 501(C)3 THAT PROVIDES CREATIVE EXPRESSION OPPORTUNITIES AND ACADEMIC SUPPORT TO YOUTH IN THE GREATER CLEVELAND COMMUNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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FY23 QUICK FACTS: LAKE ERIE INK PROVIDES CREATIVE EXPRESSION OPPORTUNITIES AND ACADEMIC SUPPORT TO YOUTH THROUGHOUT THE GREATER CLEVELAND COMMUNITY. BETWEEN JUNE 2022-MAY 2023, LAKE ERIE INK SERVED 5,619 YOUTH IN GRADES K-12. LAKE ERIE INK WORKED WITH 37 SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS AT 80 SITES THROUGHOUT THE GREATER CLEVELAND AREA. LAKE ERIE INK OFFERED 5 VIRTUAL PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. 5,268 YOUTH ENGAGED IN CREATIVE WRITING RESIDENCIES AND PROJECTS IN 58 SCHOOLS, AND 15 COMMUNITY LOCATIONS. 84% YOUTH WERE SERVED THROUGH PROGRAMS IN CLEVELAND, EAST CLEVELAND, AND OTHER FIRST RING SUBURBS. LAKE ERIE INK CORE PROGRAMMING INCLUDES THE INK SPOT AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM (TWO LOCATIONS), SUMMER INK CREATIVE CAMPS, TEEN PROGRAMS, AND WEEKEND INK WORKSHOPS FOR ALL AGES. 351 UNDUPLICATED YOUTH PARTICIPATED IN THESE CORE PROGRAMS, REPRESENTING 52 NEIGHBORHOODS/COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT GREATER CLEVELAND, WITH 85% COMING FROM CLEVELAND AND SURROUNDING FIRST RING SUBURBS. LAKE ERIE INK PROGRAMS INCORPORATE THESE FOUR TENETS: TEACHING CREATIVE WRITING, NURTURING CREATIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, THE DEVELOPMENT OF SOCIAL- EMOTIONAL SKILLS, AND ENCOURAGING AND SUPPORTING SOCIAL JUSTICE. HOW IT'S ALL POSSIBLE: - 6 FULL TIME STAFF, 3 PART TIME STAFF, AND 12 CONTRACT TEACHERS - 32 VOLUNTEERS AND INTERNS CONTRIBUTED 1600 HOURS OF SERVICE TO SUPPORT OUR PROGRAMS
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Amy Rosenbluth Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $63,196 |
Alexander Leslie Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Annie Zaleski Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Andy Trares Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kari Mirkin Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Manuel Alvarado Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $7,940 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $100,293 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $186,979 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $295,212 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $215,073 |
Investment income | $105 |
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 | $510,390 |
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. | $63,195 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $9,479 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $246,013 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $33,995 |
Payroll taxes | $26,484 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $11,362 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $10,749 |
Advertising and promotion | $7,047 |
Office expenses | $9,821 |
Information technology | $5,877 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $14,772 |
Travel | $4,437 |
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 | $2,713 |
All other expenses | $2,250 |
Total functional expenses | $569,831 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $18,980 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $100,336 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $19,028 |
Accounts receivable, net | $28,669 |
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 | $3,307 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $21,994 |
Total assets | $192,314 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $6,455 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $4,600 |
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 | $21,086 |
Total liabilities | $32,141 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $115,914 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $44,259 |
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 | $192,314 |