916 Ink
- Assets
- $593.6k
- Revenue
- $1.0m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 27
- Location
- Sacramento, CA
- Founding
- 03/2014
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 46-0705510
Organization Overview
916 Ink is located in Sacramento, CA. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (B92) the organization is classified as: Remedial Reading & Encouragement, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2021, 916 Ink employed 27 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. 916 Ink 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, 916 Ink generated $1.0m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 21.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $833.7k during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 18.2% 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
EMPOWER CHILDREN AND YOUTH THROUGH CREATIVE WRITING.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
916 INK SERVED 598 YOUTH THROUGH 51 CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP SERIES' HELD AT COMMUNITY PARTNER AND SCHOOL SITES. 916 INK PROGRAMS ARE PROVEN TO POSITIVELY IMPACT SELF-ESTEEM, WRITING CONFIDENCE, PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENT, AND OVERALL ACADEMIC ENGAGEMENT. OUR PRE/POST EVALUATION RESULTS SHOW THAT AFTER SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF A WORKSHOP: 83 PERCENT OF STUDENTS IMPROVED ATTITUDES TOWARD WRITING. ADDITIONALLY, 87 PERCENT IMPROVE IN TERMS OF SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT. 916 INK PUBLISHED 25 ANTHOLOGIES OF STUDENT POETRY, PROSE AND STORIES. PUBLISHED YOUTH EXPERIENCE EMOTIONAL HEALTH GAINS AS THEY FIND THEIR VOICE, EXPRESS AND PROCESS DIFFICULT CIRCUMSTANCES, AND ARE CELEBRATED FOR SHARING THEIR STORIES THROUGH THE PUBLICATION OF THEIR BOOK. ULTIMATELY, YOUTH BECOME RESILIENTTHEY KNOW WHO THEY ARE, HOW THEY GOT HERE, AND CAN WRITE THEIR TICKET INTO A MORE POSITIVE FUTURE.
916 INK PROVIDED SUPPLEMENTAL OPT-IN CREATIVE WRITING PROGRAMMING TO 206 STUDENTS ONLINE AND AT THE IMAGINARIUM. THESE STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN THE WORD SQUAD, AUTHORS LAB, INK AT HOME AND/OR WRITE YOUR WAY PROGRAMS WHICH SEEK TO DEEPEN THE EXPERIENCE FOR STUDENTS WHO WANT TO PARTICIPATE IN CREATIVE WRITING PROGRAMS. THESE PROGRAMS CREATE A PATHWAY TO AUTHORHOOD AND AN APPRECIATION FOR THE WRITTEN WORD FOR PARTICIPATING STUDENTS.
916 INK SERVED 45 STUDENTS WITH ONE-ON-ONE LITERACY INSTRUCTION AT 4 SCHOOLS IN SOUTH SACRAMENTO. READ ON! IS A NEWLY LAUNCHED VIRTUAL TUTORING PROGRAM WHICH SEEKS TO REDUCE THE LITERACY GAP FOR STUDENTS IDENTIFIED AS BEING BEHIND IN GRADE LEVEL READING. 100% OF STUDENTS SHOWED SOME GROWTH IN FOUNDATIONAL READING SKILLS. THE AVERAGE INCREASE IN READING LEVEL/MONTH GROWTH WAS 50% HIGHER THAN WOULD BE ANTICIPATED WITHOUT THE PROGRAM.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Ian Hadley Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $88,375 |
Dj Waldow President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Beatrice Tetteh Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Tigh Rickman Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Shelley Blanton-Stroud Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Daniel Kaufman Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $12,262 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $608,735 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $291,968 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $912,965 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $123,085 |
| Investment income | $342 |
| 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 | $588 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,036,980 |
| 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. | $95,459 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $28,637 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $435,235 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $34,887 |
| Payroll taxes | $46,216 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $25,400 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,200 |
| Advertising and promotion | $8,250 |
| Office expenses | $4,272 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $24,858 |
| Travel | $4,408 |
| 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 | $5,667 |
| All other expenses | $15,139 |
| Total functional expenses | $833,714 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $305,891 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $160,854 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $89,730 |
| 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 | $12,167 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $24,932 |
| Total assets | $593,574 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $65,583 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $48,814 |
| 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 | $89,527 |
| Total liabilities | $203,924 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $374,650 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $15,000 |
| 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 | $593,574 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that 916 Ink has recieved totaling $176,023.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Arata Bros Trust Carmichael, CA PURPOSE: NON RESTRICTED USE | $133,450 |
Sacramento Literacy Foundation Sacramento, CA PURPOSE: Literacy | $22,373 |
California Humanities Oakland, CA PURPOSE: CORE PROGRAMS | $10,000 |
Albert And Elaine Borchard Foundation Inc Pasadena, CA PURPOSE: GRANT FOR LITERARY ARTS RETREAT | $10,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $200 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $14,695 |
| Net Contributions | $305 |
| Ending Balance | $15,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Reading Partners Oakland, CA | $38,809,028 | $49,953,069 |
Institute For Native Pacific Education And Culture Kapolei, HI | $1,941,780 | $5,639,876 |
San Joaquin A Plus Inc Stockton, CA | $3,892,784 | $3,942,790 |
Make Way For Books Tucson, AZ | $2,670,198 | $2,705,326 |
United Through Reading San Diego, CA | $1,933,982 | $2,576,774 |
Tandem Partners In Early Learning San Francisco, CA | $1,207,894 | $2,135,047 |
Developments In Literacy Inc Irvine, CA | $1,716,599 | $2,242,453 |
The Riordan Foundation South Pasadena, CA | $13,591,111 | $7,320,901 |
Arpan Foundation Incorporated Diamond Bar, CA | $1,095,710 | $1,209,090 |
Read Better Be Better Phoenix, AZ | $1,920,458 | $1,563,168 |
Oakland Literacy Coalition Oakland, CA | $916,422 | $1,367,279 |
916 Ink Sacramento, CA | $593,574 | $1,036,980 |