Writeboston Inc is located in Jamaica Plain, MA. The organization was established in 2013. According to its NTEE Classification (B19) the organization is classified as: Support N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2024, Writeboston Inc employed 14 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Writeboston Inc 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 06/2024, Writeboston Inc generated $956.1k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 06/2024. While expenses have increased by 2.7% per year over the past 8 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
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SEE STATEMENT O FOR DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAMS AND SERVICES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SERVICES - WRITEBOSTON PROVIDES HIGH-QUALITY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SERVICES TO SCHOOLS, DISTRICTS, AND EDUCATION ORGANIZATIONS THAT SUPPORT LOW-INCOME AND LINGUISTICALLY AND ETHNICALLY DIVERSE YOUTH. SCHOOLS AND DISTRICTS ENGAGE WRITEBOSTON TO RESPOND TO THEIR SPECIFIC LITERACY NEEDS. WRITEBOSTON OFFERINGS RANGE FROM WORKSHOPS, TO FOLLOW-UP COACHING, AND THOUGHT PARTNERING WITH LEADERSHIP.
TEENS IN PRINT - TEENS IN PRINT (TIP) IS A WRITING PROGRAM CREATED TO AMPLIFY THE MARGINALIZED VOICES OF EIGHTH TO TWELFTH-GRADE BOSTON STUDENTS. STUDENTS CONNECT WITH PEERS FROM ACROSS BOSTON, LEARN ABOUT WRITING AND MEDIA, AND PUBLISH WRITING ON THE WEBSITE TEENSINPRINT.COM.
SUMMER JOURNALISM -THE SUMMER JOURNALISM INSTITUTE IS A SIX-WEEK PROGRAM THAT ENGAGES 25-35 STUDENTS IN WRITING SKILL-BUILDING, CAREER AND CULTURAL EXPLORATION, AND COMMUNITY BUILDING.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Abdi Ali Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $84,321 |
Nick Martin Director Governance Chair | Trustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Claudius Zorokong Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Caitlin Dodge Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Deborah Spencer Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Celeste Lee Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $98,058 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $620,585 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $25,000 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $718,643 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $203,500 |
Investment income | $55,355 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$21,394 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $956,104 |
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. | $131,980 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $26,396 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $515,357 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $79,903 |
Payroll taxes | $54,165 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $61,315 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $91,966 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $12,061 |
Information technology | $10,266 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $26,856 |
Travel | $0 |
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 | $7,367 |
Insurance | $6,964 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $1,060,239 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $481,575 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $240,541 |
Accounts receivable, net | $81,000 |
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 | $13,812 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $30,794 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,066,909 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $102,093 |
Total assets | $2,016,724 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $56,279 |
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 | $102,093 |
Total liabilities | $158,372 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,544,127 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $314,225 |
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 | $2,016,724 |