Pongo Poetry Project
- Assets
- $125.5k
- Revenue
- $219.5k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 7
- Location
- Edmonds, WA
- Founding
- 12/2001
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 91-2114772
Organization Overview
Pongo Poetry Project is located in Edmonds, WA. The organization was established in 2001. According to its NTEE Classification (O50) the organization is classified as: Youth Development Programs, under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Pongo Poetry Project employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Pongo Poetry Project 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 12/2022, Pongo Poetry Project generated $219.5k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $276.6k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 16.6% 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
(PONGO) TEACHES AND MENTORS PERSONAL POETRY BY TEENS WHO HAVE SUFFERED TRAUMAS SUCH AS ABUSE, NEGLECT, AND EXPOSURE TO VIOLENCE. TO ACCOMPLISH ITS GOALS, PONGO RUNS WRITING PROGRAMS INSIDE DETENTION CENTERS, HOMELESS SHELTERS, PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALS (SEE SCHED O)
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PONGO PROVIDES THERAPEUTIC POETRY WRITING PROGRAMS IN DETENTION CENTERS, MENTAL HEALTH FACILITIES, HOMELESS SHELTERS, AND OTHER SITES FOR YOUTH WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED TRAUMA, INCLUDING ABUSE, NEGLECT, AND EXPOSURE TO VIOLENCE AND OPPRESSION. ACCORDING TO OUR EVALUATION, THE OUTCOMES OF THESE PROGRAMS INDICATE THAT YOUTH WRITERS ARE ABLE TO ADDRESS CORE ISSUES THROUGH PONGO, FEEL BETTER AFTER WRITING, AND CONTINUE PURSUING THE CRAFT AND FINDING NEW PURPOSE IN THEIR LIVES. BASED ON THE SUCCESS OF OUR POETRY WRITING PROGRAMS, PONGO ESTABLISHED A PROGRAM TO TRAIN INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS ON THE PONGO METHOD, OUR EVIDENCE-BASED, TRAUMA-INFORMED TECHNIQUE FOR POETRY MENTORSHIP. IN 2014, WE CODIFIED OUR METHODOLOGY IN WRITING WITH AT-RISK YOUTH: THE PONGO TEEN WRITING METHOD, USING IT AS THE TEACHING TEXT TO CONDUCT 90 TRAININGS ON OUR APPROACH. OUR TRAINING PROGRAM HAS SPURRED THE CREATION OF 96 PROJECTS BASED ON OUR MODEL. SCHED O FOR MORE INFO
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Melanie Sherzad Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Jayme Yeo Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Aisha Al-Amin Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Amy Schlight Treasurer | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Kevin Orourke Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Bridget Mcnulty Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $17,710 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $158,258 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $175,968 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $42,770 |
| Investment income | $765 |
| 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 | $219,503 |
| 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. | $112,454 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $22,491 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $83,800 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $13,809 |
| Payroll taxes | $17,119 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $5,768 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $2,881 |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,154 |
| Office expenses | $3,048 |
| Information technology | $3,376 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $9,637 |
| 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 | $10,122 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $276,578 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $56,236 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $46,018 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $20,541 |
| 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 | $2,749 |
| 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 | $125,544 |
| 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 | $11,408 |
| Total liabilities | $11,408 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $108,713 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $5,423 |
| 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 | $125,544 |