Nebraska Writers Collective
- Assets
- $136.9k
- Revenue
- $471.1k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 4
- Location
- Omaha, NE
- Founding
- 05/2009
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 20-8109537
Organization Overview
Nebraska Writers Collective is located in Omaha, NE. The organization was established in 2009. According to its NTEE Classification (A61) the organization is classified as: Performing Arts Centers, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Nebraska Writers Collective employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Nebraska Writers Collective 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 06/2022, Nebraska Writers Collective generated $471.1k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $584.2k during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 6.6% per year over the past 7 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:
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THE NEBRASKA WRITERS COLLECTIVE FOSTERS PERSONAL EMPOWERMENT AND COMMUNITY-BUILDING IN THE MIDWEST THROUGH CREATIVE WRITING AND PERFORMANCE POETRY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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LOUDER THAN A BOMB (LTAB): OUR BIGGEST INITIATIVE, LTAB IS A SANCTIONED OFFSHOOT OF CHICAGO'S LONG-RUNNING YOUTH POETRY FESTIVAL THAT WAS THE SUBJECT OF THE AWARD-WINNING LOUDER THAN A BOMB DOCUMENTARY. THE EVENT IS AN EXTENSIVE POETRY WRITING AND PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP CONDUCTED IN AREA SCHOOLS THAT CULMINATES IN A FRIENDLY TOURNAMENT. SCHOOLS FORM TEAMS THAT WORK WITH ACCOMPLISHED LOCAL POETS WHO SERVE AS TEACHING ARTISTS AND COACHES, WORKING WITH STUDENTS TO WRITE AND PRACTICE PERFORMING ORIGINAL INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP PIECES. THE MAIN OBJECTIVE OF THE PROGRAM IS TO GIVE STUDENTS FROM ALL RACES AND DEMOGRAPHIC BACKGROUNDS, REGARDLESS OF GENDER OR SEXUAL ORIENTATION, A SAFE SPACE FOR SELF-EXPRESSION. THE ATMOSPHERE AT THE EVENT IS ELECTRIC, WITH ALL STUDENTS CHEERING FOR ONE ANOTHER AS POETRY BRIDGES THE DIVIDES THAT FORMERLY ALIENATED THEM FROM ONE ANOTHER.
WRITERS ON LOAN: ACCOMPLISHED LOCAL AND/OR NATIONAL POETS, AUTHORS, OR PLAYWRIGHTS ARE SENT INTO SCHOOLS OR OTHER PLACES (INCLUDING PRISONS AND RURAL COMMUNITIES) TO HELP PEOPLE CREATE ORIGINAL WORK. WHILE THE MAIN GOAL IS TO HELP PEOPLE FIND AND SHARE THEIR VOICES, THE PROGRAM ALSO INCREASES ARTS APPRECIATION AND PROVIDES PAYING OPPORTUNITIES FOR LOCAL WRITERS TO HELP RETAIN THEM IN NEBRASKA.
WRITERS' BLOCK: WRITERS' BLOCK PROVIDES THERAPEUTIC WRITING WORKSHOPS IN PRISONS AND JUVENILE DETENTION FACILITIES IN NEBRASKA, WITH PLANS TO EXPAND TO IOWA. IT PROVIDES A CONTINUOUS SERIES OF WORKSHOPS, WITH TEACHING ARTISTS VISITING ONCE PER MONTH ON AVERAGE TO GIVE INMATES AN OUTLET TO CONSTRUCTIVELY COMMUNICATE AND LEARN FROM ONE ANOTHER.THE ULTIMATE GOALS OF THE PROGRAM ARE TO HELP REDUCE RECIDIVISM RATES, PROVIDE A POPULATION WITH INCONSISTENT ACCESS TO THE ARTS WITH IMPROVED CONFIDENCE IN WRITING AND PUBLIC SPEAKING, AND EVENTUALLY TO PROVIDE TRANSITION PROGRAMMING TO THOSE WHO SERVE THEIR TIME.
OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDE SPARK WHEEL PRESS AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS PROGRAMS.SPARK WHEEL PRESS: ESTABLISHED IN 2012 BY FOUNDING EDITORS JEN LAMBERT AND LIZ KAY, SPARK WHEEL PRESS SEEKS TO PUBLISH EXCEPTIONAL COLLECTIONS OF CONTEMPORARY POETRY. THE PRESS RECENTLY PARTNERED WITH THE NEBRASKA WRITERS COLLECTIVE TO COMBINE RESOURCES TO PROVIDE PUBLISHING FOR NEBRASKA WRITERS COLLECTIVE ANTHOLOGIES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Matt Mason Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $67,500 |
Ayanna Boykins President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Carol Mcclellan Secretary/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Ferial Pearson Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Tina Lonergan Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Wendy Hind Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $35,352 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $408,674 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $444,026 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $26,944 |
| Investment income | $160 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $1 |
| 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 | $471,131 |
| 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. | $69,339 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $13,868 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $175,458 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $17,848 |
| Payroll taxes | $18,865 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $5,340 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $249,543 |
| Advertising and promotion | $182 |
| Office expenses | $10,366 |
| Information technology | $1,266 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $7,036 |
| Travel | $3,855 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $148 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,783 |
| Insurance | $2,489 |
| All other expenses | $1,387 |
| Total functional expenses | $584,157 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $130,006 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| 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 | $6,882 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $136,888 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $10,951 |
| 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 | $10,951 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $125,021 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $916 |
| 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 | $136,888 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 11 grants that Nebraska Writers Collective has recieved totaling $290,798.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Sherwood Foundation Omaha, NE PURPOSE: LOUDER THAN A BOMB: GREAT PLAINS YOUTH POETRY FESTIVAL | $90,000 |
Sherwood Foundation Omaha, NE PURPOSE: 2021 OPERATING GRANT | $50,000 |
Mid-America Arts Alliance Kansas City, MO PURPOSE: ART SUPPORT | $48,000 |
Annette And Paul Smith Charitable Fund Omaha, NE PURPOSE: Arts, Culture, Humanities | $35,000 |
Midlands Diabetes Education And Self Help Center Omaha, NE PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING | $25,000 |
Peter Kiewit Foundation Omaha, NE PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE ONE YEAR OF GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. | $15,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Denver Center For The Performing Arts Denver, CO | $79,355,103 | $53,451,587 |
Kauffman Center For The Performing Arts Kansas City, MO | $435,789,864 | $9,136,596 |
Starlight Theatre Association Of Kansas City Inc Kansas City, MO | $43,695,119 | $27,963,583 |
Connect2culture Joplin, MO | $4,192,804 | $8,724,322 |
Vilar Center Arts Foundation Avon, CO | $21,813,325 | $6,525,406 |
Producers Live Stock Cr Corp Omaha, NE | $188,745,900 | $8,023,454 |
Center For The Arts Crested Butte, CO | $20,478,017 | $2,980,319 |
Sheldon Arts Foundation Saint Louis, MO | $19,890,863 | $2,862,291 |
Fonner Park Exposition And Events Center Inc Grand Island, NE | $3,469,214 | $2,166,552 |
Friends Of Levitt Pavilion Denver Denver, CO | $1,477,528 | $3,241,132 |
Gillioz Center For Arts And Entertainment Springfield, MO | $537,009 | $2,542,105 |
Grand Center Inc St Louis, MO | $11,709,828 | $1,280,958 |