Friends Of American Writers is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 1961. According to its NTEE Classification (A70) the organization is classified as: Humanities, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Friends Of American 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 04/2023, Friends Of American Writers generated $42.9k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $48.2k during the year ending 04/2023. While expenses have increased by 4.8% 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
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
SCHOLARSHIPS & MONTHLY MEETINGS
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Patricia Smart Secretary | 0 | $0 | |
Ida Hagman President | 0 | $0 | |
Christine Spatara Vice Preside | 0 | $0 | |
Vivian Mortensen Co-Treasurer | 0 | $0 | |
Diana Adams Co-Treasurer | 0 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $18,093 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $18,776 |
| Membership dues | $4,625 |
| Investment income | $1,363 |
| Gain or Loss | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
| Other Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $42,857 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $0 |
| Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $1,215 |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $0 |
| Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $1,025 |
| Other expenses | $33,038 |
| Total expenses | $48,228 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash, savings, and investments | $26,286 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $68,218 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets or fund balances | $68,218 |