Writers Guild Of America West Inc is located in Los Angeles, CA. The organization was established in 1956. According to its NTEE Classification (J40) the organization is classified as: Labor Unions, under the broad grouping of Employment and related organizations. As of 03/2023, Writers Guild Of America West Inc employed 195 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Writers Guild Of America West Inc is a 501(c)(5) and as such, is described as a "Labor, Agricultural, and Horticultural Organization" by the IRS.
For the year ending 03/2023, Writers Guild Of America West Inc generated $48.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $37.4m during the year ending 03/2023. While expenses have increased by 4.4% 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
David Young Executive Director | Officer | 38 | $830,556 |
Charles Slocum Assistant Executive Director | Officer | 38 | $440,336 |
Lise Anderson Assistant Executive Director | Officer | 38 | $343,496 |
Rebecca Kessinger Assistant Executive Director | Officer | 38 | $340,887 |
Don Gor Chief Financial Officer | Officer | 38 | $335,094 |
Ellen Stutzman Assistant Executive Director | Officer | 38 | $311,149 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Thinklogic Web Apps Services | 3/30/23 | $352,147 |
Decoupage Productions Llc Production Company | 3/30/23 | $779,379 |
Rothner Segall Greenstone Legal Counsel | 3/30/23 | $477,845 |
Bush Gottlieb A Law Corporation Legal Counsel | 3/30/23 | $400,207 |
Allied Universal Security Services Security Services | 3/30/23 | $439,367 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $41,585,533 |
Investment income | $2,330,887 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | -$350,362 |
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 | $48,310,779 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $303,624 |
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. | $4,816,800 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $14,418,231 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $1,470,882 |
Other employee benefits | $2,113,149 |
Payroll taxes | $1,279,820 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $930,916 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $421,172 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $66,744 |
Fees for services: Other | $734,332 |
Advertising and promotion | $32,211 |
Office expenses | $1,647,179 |
Information technology | $79,802 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $1,612,702 |
Travel | $172,652 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $46,574 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,475,701 |
Insurance | $575,650 |
All other expenses | $1,135,073 |
Total functional expenses | $37,355,830 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $23,859,678 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $11,483,253 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $105,000 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $825,840 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $7,818,037 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $59,641,852 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $32,894,362 |
Total assets | $136,628,022 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $4,037,204 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $30,074 |
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 | $32,894,362 |
Total liabilities | $36,961,640 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $99,251,873 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $414,509 |
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 | $136,628,022 |