Grub Street Inc is located in Boston, MA. The organization was established in 2002. According to its NTEE Classification (A70) the organization is classified as: Humanities, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Grub Street Inc employed 133 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Grub Street 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 12/2023, Grub Street Inc generated $4.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.1m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 11.5% per year over the past 9 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
GRUB STREET IS A NON-PROFIT WRITING CENTER DEDICATED TO NURTURING WRITERS AND CONNECTING READERS WITH THE WEALTH OF WRITING TALENT IN THE BOSTON AREA. THEIR MISSION IS TO SUPPORT CREATIVE WRITERS AT ALL STAGES OF THEIR DEVELOPMENT SO THAT THEY CAN ACHIEVE THEIR GOALS OF PUBLICATION, SOCIAL AND PROFESSIONAL NETWORKING, GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT IN THE FIELD, AND/OR PERSONAL ENRICHMENT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE ORGANIZATION OFFERS SEMINARS AND CLASSES TO STUDENTS OF ALL AGES AND BACKGROUNDS, HOSTS AN ANNUAL PUBLISHING CONFERENCE, AND RUNS PROGRAMS BOTH ONLINE AND IN MANY BOSTON NEIGHBORHOODS. SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE FOR ALL PROGRAMS AND MANY OFFERINGS ARE TUITION-FREE.
THE MUSE & THE MARKETPLACE EVENT IS HELD ANNUALLY AND IS DESIGNED TO GIVE ASPIRING WRITERS A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF THE CRAFT OF WRITING FICTION AND NON-FICTION, INSIDE INFORMATION ABOUT THE PUBLISHING WORLD AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Eve Bridburg Executive Di | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $150,034 |
Dariel Suarez Artistic Dir | 40 | $101,115 | |
Stephanie Poggi Dir. Of Deve | 40 | $102,972 | |
Jeanne Blasberg Clerk | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Tina Cassidy Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Regie Gibson Instructor R | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Elaine Construction Construction | 12/30/22 | $228,329 |
Super Humane Website Design | 12/30/22 | $197,000 |
Ecratchit Accounting | 12/30/22 | $105,881 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $66,409 |
Fundraising events | $60,585 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $260,200 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,157,866 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,545,060 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,742,720 |
Investment income | $132,231 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$23,424 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $17,721 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $4,414,308 |
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. | $41,000 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $153,694 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $23,054 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $2,462,448 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $346,197 |
Payroll taxes | $83,844 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $1,634 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $179,889 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $80,248 |
Advertising and promotion | $94,884 |
Office expenses | $8,299 |
Information technology | $61,557 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $188,614 |
Travel | $2,390 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $36,743 |
Interest | $62,482 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $313,200 |
Insurance | $3,619 |
All other expenses | $365,496 |
Total functional expenses | $5,121,512 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,059,367 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,768,076 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $4,501,816 |
Accounts receivable, net | $16,500 |
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 | $77,823 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $5,237,697 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $8,593 |
Other assets | $418,500 |
Total assets | $14,088,372 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $146,866 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $380,740 |
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 | $1,376,209 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $264,446 |
Total liabilities | $2,168,261 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $7,125,802 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $4,794,309 |
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 | $14,088,372 |