Mighty Writers
- Assets
- $3.6m
- Revenue
- $7.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 95
- Location
- Philadelphia, PA
- Founding
- 03/2009
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 01-0920922
Organization Overview
Mighty Writers is located in Philadelphia, PA. The organization was established in 2009. According to its NTEE Classification (B90) the organization is classified as: Educational Services, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Mighty Writers employed 95 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Mighty Writers 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, Mighty Writers generated $7.4m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 25.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $8.0m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 27.1% 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
TO EMPOWER KIDS TO BE SUCCESSFUL AT WORK, HOME, AND LIFE THROUGH WRITING WITH CLARITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM PROVIDES FREE, YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS INCLUDING: QUALITY WORKSHOPS, OUT-OF-SCHOOL WRITING INSTRUCTION AND MENTORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES. ALL PROGRAMS ARE FREE TO PARTICIPANTS.
THE LUNCH AND LITERACY PROGRAM - IN RESPONSE TO THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC, MIGHTY WRITERS EXPANDED ITS MISSION TO LAUNCH A FOOD-LITERACY DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM, PROVIDING NEEDED MEALS TO FAMILIES STRUGGLING AS A RESULT OF THE PANDEMIC.
THE ON THE ROAD PROGRAM BRINGS MIGHTY WRITERS WORKSHOPS TO PARTNER LOCATIONS IN MULTIPLE COMMUNITIES. THE PROGRAM IS COMPRISED OF A WIDE VARIETY OF RELEVANT AND ENGAGING WORKSHOP THEMES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Mustafa Rashed Board President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
James Kindya Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Shelli Thomas Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Anjela Alvardo Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Cheryl-Lyn Bentley Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Corinne Green Vice-President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,736,734 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $5,586,032 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $1,603,185 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $7,322,766 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $77,625 |
| Investment income | $509 |
| 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 | $7,400,900 |
| 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. | $183,692 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $27,802 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $3,578,422 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $205,007 |
| Payroll taxes | $282,237 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $10,284 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $72,734 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $183,767 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $388,224 |
| Travel | $111,169 |
| 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 | $78,448 |
| Insurance | $29,052 |
| All other expenses | $160,085 |
| Total functional expenses | $7,995,921 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,577,940 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,161,544 |
| 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 | $41,689 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $247,208 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $544,096 |
| Total assets | $3,572,477 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $255,837 |
| 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 | $518,498 |
| Total liabilities | $774,335 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,723,372 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $74,770 |
| 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 | $3,572,477 |