Mcsweeneys Literary Arts Fund is located in San Francisco, CA. The organization was established in 2018. According to its NTEE Classification (A23) the organization is classified as: Cultural & Ethnic Awareness, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Mcsweeneys Literary Arts Fund employed 12 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Mcsweeneys Literary Arts Fund 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 12/2021, Mcsweeneys Literary Arts Fund generated $1.3m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 3 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (7.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.3m during the year ending 12/2021. 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
TO SUPPORT, CREATE, AND DISTRIBUTE TO THE PUBLIC, NON-COMMERCIAL LITERATURE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SUPPORT, CREATE, AND DISTRIBUTE TO THE PUBLIC LITERARY WORK THAT FOSTERS INCLUSIVITY, PROMOTES EMPATHY AND UNDERSTANDING, AND BRIDGES CULTURAL DIVIDES. MLAF BOOKS PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY TO SHARE STORIES THAT MORE TIGHTLY WEAVE THE SOCIAL FABRIC OF A VAST, MULTICULTURAL COUNTRY WHERE INDIVIDUALS ARE ISOLATED BY GEOGRAPHY, POLITICAL OR RELIGIOUS BELIEFS, CLASS, GENDER, RACE, AND SEXUALITY. AMERICANS LIVE VASTLY DIFFERENT LIVES FROM ONE ANOTHER, EVEN WHEN LIVING SIDE BY SIDE, AND MLAF PUBLICATIONS SEEK TO BRING PEOPLE TO CLOSER UNDERSTANDINGS OF ONE ANOTHER SO THAT PEOPLE MAY LIVE IN GREATER UNDERSTANDING OF EACH OTHER,AND THUS WITH GREATER UNITY AMONG AND WITH DIGNITY FOR EACH OTHER.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Amanda Uhle Executive Director | Officer | 35 | $68,005 |
Brian Dice President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Isabel Duffy-Pinner Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Natasha Boas Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Carol Davis Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Caterina Fake Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $84,400 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $720,690 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $805,090 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $1,086 |
Net Rental Income | $32,950 |
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 | $441,681 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,287,297 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,700 |
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. | $68,005 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $27,202 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $416,054 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $13,919 |
Payroll taxes | $39,902 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $1,252 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $18,424 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $92,819 |
Advertising and promotion | $12,226 |
Office expenses | $62,289 |
Information technology | $17,818 |
Royalties | $67,817 |
Occupancy | $99,292 |
Travel | $4,379 |
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 | $10,357 |
All other expenses | $8,519 |
Total functional expenses | $1,288,133 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $275,917 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $21,975 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $850,656 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $1,025 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,026 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $221,400 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,372,999 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $24,770 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $290,266 |
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 | $315,036 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,057,963 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,372,999 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Mcsweeneys Literary Arts Fund has recieved totaling $140,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Hawkins Project Ann Arbor, MI PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $120,000 |
American Endowment Foundation Hudson, OH PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $20,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Cultura Y Arte Nativa De Las Americas San Francisco, CA | $2,055,522 | $13,827,231 |
American Indian Health & Services Corporation Santa Barbara, CA | $10,365,655 | $13,137,792 |
River Of Life Foundation Santa Clara, CA | $1,212,027 | $11,599,827 |
Destination Crenshaw Los Angeles, CA | $35,511,106 | $11,299,025 |
The Epoch Times Media Group Los Angeles El Monte, CA | $739,683 | $7,015,472 |
Priddy Family Foundation Las Vegas, NV | $28,899,625 | $10,430,994 |
Kanu O Ka Aina Learning Ohana Kamuela, HI | $16,258,612 | $5,026,413 |
Napa Valley Festival Association Walnut Creek, CA | $13,659,159 | $11,728,133 |
Apano Communities United Fund Portland, OR | $4,683,636 | $5,442,613 |
Puente De La Costa Sur Pescadero, CA | $6,663,176 | $5,921,974 |
San Francisco Japanese School San Francisco, CA | $7,835,658 | $4,070,640 |
Native Arts And Cultures Foundation Inc Portland, OR | $23,796,396 | $14,906,833 |