Writing By Writers
- Assets
- $447.6k
- Revenue
- $367.6k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Los Altos, CA
- Founding
- 11/2013
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 46-0737638
Organization Overview
Writing By Writers is located in Los Altos, CA. The organization was established in 2013. According to its NTEE Classification (B60) the organization is classified as: Adult Education, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Writing By Writers 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 06/2022, Writing By Writers generated $367.6k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $320.6k during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 5.2% 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO CREATE A RIGOROUS, COMPASSIONATE AND INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT TO LEARN THE ART OF READING AND WRITING FROM ACCOMPLISHED AUTHORS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE TOMALES BAY WORKSHOP: A 5 DAY WRITING WORKSHOP THAT ALLOWS PARTICIPANTS TO WORK CLOSELY WITH A NATIONALLY KNOWN WRITING TO RECEIVE CONSTRUCTIVE FEEDBACK FROM THEIR PEERS AND TO SPEND FIVE DAYS DEDICATED TO CREATIVITY. 6 WORKSHOPS HELD WITH 75 TOTAL ATTENDEES.
DRAFT: AN INTENSIVE TWO-YEAR PROGRAM FOR 15 WRITERS WHO ARE COMMITTED TO COMPLETING A DRAFT OR A NOVEL, MEMOIR, SHORT STORY COLLECTION OR ESSAY COLLECTION. 1 WORKSHOPS HELD WITH 15 TOTAL ATTENDEES.
MANUSCRIPT BOOT CAMP: A 4 DAY WRITING WORKSHOP FOR THE WRITER WHO HAS A BOOK-LENGTH MANUSCRIPT AND WOULD LIKE TO ENGAGE WITH A SMALL GROUP FOR A SERIOUS AND PRODUCTIVE RESPONSE. 4 WORKSHOPS HELP WITH 20 TOTAL ATTENDEES.
BOULDER WORKSHOP, MONT BLANC WORKSHOP, SITKA ADVENTURE, RESIDENCIES, ONLINE WORKSHOPS
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Karen Nelson Treasurer/cfo | OfficerTrustee | 30 | $62,100 |
Pam Houston President | OfficerTrustee | 8 | $56,741 |
Tami Anderson Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.1 | $0 |
Byron Aspass Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Kae Penner Howell Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Cynthia Newberry Martin Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $10,273 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $10,273 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $356,323 |
| Investment income | $21 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $986 |
| 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 | $367,603 |
| 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. | $106,284 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $4,010 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $136 |
| 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 | $67,838 |
| Advertising and promotion | $820 |
| Office expenses | $542 |
| Information technology | $3,028 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $124,691 |
| 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 | $1,809 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $320,600 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $149,678 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $300,021 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | -$2,100 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $447,599 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $11,622 |
| 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 | $11,622 |
| 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 | $435,977 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $447,599 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Writing By Writers has recieved totaling $80.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $80 |
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