Storymakers Author Guild is located in West Valley City, UT. According to its NTEE Classification (X20) the organization is classified as: Christianity, under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Storymakers Author Guild is a 501(c)(6) and as such, is described as a "Business League, Chambers of Commerce, or Real Estate Board" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Storymakers Author Guild generated $301.3k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 2 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $246.8k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 0.4% per year over the past 2 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:
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THE STORYMAKERS CONFERENCE PROVIDES EDUCATION AND SUPPORT FOR BEGINNING THROUGH PUBLISHED FICTION WRITERS IN INDIE AND TRADITIONAL PUBLISHING. OUR COMMUNITY OF ADVISORS AND MENTORS IDENTIFIES NEW TALENT AND NURTURES ALL WRITERS THROUGH CRAFT AND BUSINESS-FOCUSED PRACTICES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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STORYMAKERS CONFERENCE - ENCOURAGE AND SUPPORT FELLOW WRITERS. THE GUILD WASNT FORMED TO BE EXCLUSIVE. THE PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP IS THERE TO PROVIDE A PROFESSIONAL, SAFE PLACE WHERE PUBLISHED LATTER-DAY SAINT AUTHORS CAN GROW IN THEIR CRAFT BY SUPPORTING EACH OTHER, SHARING IDEAS AND EXPERIENCES, AND FEELING FREE TO DISCUSS PUBLISHING CONTRACTS AND OTHER PUBLISHING OPTIONS.
STORYMAKERS INDIE AUTHOR HUB CONFERENCE - STRENGTHEN LITERACY IN OUR COMMUNITIES. WE REACH OUT TO AUTHORS AND HELP THEM IMPROVE THEIR CRAFT. WE BELIEVE THE MORE PEOPLE BECOME COMFORTABLE WITH A PEN AND A BOOK, THE MORE CIVILIZED OUR SOCIETY WILL GROW.
THE WHITNEY AWARDS IS AN AWARDS PROGRAM FOR NOVELS WRITTEN BY AUTHORSWHO ARE MEMBERS OF THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS.ELDER ORSON F. WHITNEY, AN EARLY APOSTLE IN THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRISTOF LATTER-DAY SAINTS, PROPHESIED: IT IS OUR HOPE TO BE A PART OF THATJOURNEY TOWARD EXCELLENCE BY HONORING WRITERS WHO ARE MEMBERS OF THECHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS AND SHOWCASING, THROUGH THEIR WORK, THE STANDARDS THAT MAKE US A UNIQUE PEOPLE.
THE SMIAH WRITERS CONFERENCE IS A VALUABLE RESOURCE FOR AUTHORS IN THE MIDWEST AND NATIONWIDE TO NETWORK AND ENHANCE THEIR SKILLS. INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS ASSIST BOTH EXPERIENCED AND NEW AUTHORS IN ADVANCING THEIR CRAFT.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Cindy Larson Chair | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Loralee Evans Secretary | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Karen Hoover Membership Chair | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Jessica Thompson Financial Chair | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Jaime Theler Chair | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Renee Clark Chair Elect | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $4,404 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,404 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $296,841 |
Investment income | $7 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
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 | $301,252 |
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. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
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 | $13 |
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 | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $222,203 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $246,776 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $159,799 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
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 | $159,799 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $0 |
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 | $159,799 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $159,799 |