Southern Lit Alliance
- Assets
- $224.2k
- Revenue
- $172.5k
- Investments
- $74.6k
- Employees
- 1
- Location
- Chattanooga, TN
- Founding
- 07/1954
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 62-6008466
Organization Overview
Southern Lit Alliance, operating under the name Solit, is located in Chattanooga, TN. The organization was established in 1954. 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. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Solit 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, Solit generated $172.5k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (5.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $150.6k during the year ending 06/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (8.6%) per year over the past 6 years. 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
PROVIDE LITERARY ARTS PRGRAMS THAT ENCOURAGE YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULTS IN A LIFE-LONG LOVE OF READING, WRITING AND COMMUNITY CONVERSATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CELEBRATES SOUTHERN WRITERS AND READERS THROUGH COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND INNOVATIVE LITERARY ARTS EXPERIENCES.
YA-HOO FEST WHICH IS A CELEBRATION OF YOUNG ADULT LITERATURE.
DRAMAS FOR YOUTH (THEATER EXPRESS) PROVIDES LIVE PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCES FOR STUDENTS GRADES K-12 FOR LOCAL SCHOOLS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Lynda Levan Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $60,346 |
Oscar Brock Past President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Brian Baker Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Tim Mickel President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Carlos Baleeiro Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
J Ed Marston Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $31,993 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $31,748 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $49,311 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $113,052 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $61,044 |
| Investment income | $791 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$2,432 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $172,455 |
| 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. | $59,178 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $5,917 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $2,745 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $4,667 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $20,856 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $9,201 |
| Information technology | $1,943 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $5,775 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Insurance | $1,211 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $150,556 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $38,273 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $89,069 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $8,300 |
| 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 | $13,977 |
| Investments—other securities | $74,614 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $224,233 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $537 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $10,703 |
| 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 | $11,240 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $148,493 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $64,500 |
| 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 | $224,233 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Southern Lit Alliance has recieved totaling $36,625.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
National Book Foundation Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: LITERARY ARTS EMERGENCY FUND GRANT | $15,000 |
Humanities Tennessee Nashville, TN PURPOSE: HUMANITIES PROJECT | $14,920 |
George R Johnson Family Foundation Cleveland, TN PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $6,700 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $5 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
News Media Alliance Arlington, VA | $20,710,538 | $7,719,219 |
American Association Of Museums Arlington, VA | $11,405,115 | $9,674,597 |
Association For Print Technologies Inc Franklin, TN | $5,247,559 | $1,238,108 |
American Press Institute Inc Arlington, VA | $55,812,695 | $5,259,956 |
National Art Education Association Alexandria, VA | $5,332,373 | $7,206,215 |
Architectural Woodwork Institute Potomac Falls, VA | $9,021,141 | $4,703,574 |
Americas Public Television Stations Arlington, VA | $4,157,249 | $3,714,943 |
Capital Partners Certified Development Company Atlanta, GA | $1,705,565 | $2,198,742 |
Nashville Songwriters Association Intl Nashville, TN | $2,574,384 | $2,060,985 |
Apts Action Inc Arlington, VA | $1,654,751 | $1,588,794 |
Alabama Broadcasters Association Hoover, AL | $2,203,591 | $1,309,669 |
Embroiderers Guild Of America Inc Louisville, KY | $3,586,074 | $656,475 |