Creative Nonfiction Foundation is located in Pittsburgh, PA. The organization was established in 1994. According to its NTEE Classification (A70) the organization is classified as: Humanities, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Creative Nonfiction Foundation employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Creative Nonfiction Foundation 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 06/2023, Creative Nonfiction Foundation generated $302.5k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (9.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $441.5k during the year ending 06/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (5.6%) per year over the past 8 years. 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
EDUCATIONAL AND PUBLISHING INITIATIVES IN THE GENRE OF LITERARY NONFICTION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CREATIVE NONFICTION'S ONLINE COURSES OFFER INSTRUCTION IN THE CRAFT OF NONFICTION WRITING TO A WIDE VARIETY OF STUDENTS.
THE QUARTERLY MAGAZINE IS A RESOURCE FOR A GROWING AUDIENCE OF READERS, WRITERS, STUDENTS, AND TEACHERS.
THE IN FACT BOOKS IMPRINT SPECIALIZES IN HIGH-QUALITY, RESEARCH DRIVEN NARRATIVE NONFICTION ON A WIDE VARIETY OF TOPICS AND REAL-LIFE EXPERIENCES.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Lea Simonds Director | Trustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Dinty W Moore Director | Trustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Neil White Director | Trustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Yona Harvey Director | Trustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Charlie Humphrey Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Lee Gutkind President | Officer | 7 | $45,463 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $15,390 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $15,390 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $76,026 |
| Investment income | $327 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $524 |
| 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 | $302,498 |
| 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. | $59,370 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $5,937 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $61,028 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $10,037 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $11,097 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $138,079 |
| Advertising and promotion | $5,359 |
| Office expenses | $1,191 |
| Information technology | $13,689 |
| Royalties | $12,856 |
| Occupancy | $11,635 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $31 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $3,481 |
| All other expenses | $20,124 |
| Total functional expenses | $441,457 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $294,746 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $20,849 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $736 |
| Total assets | $316,331 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,189 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $92,868 |
| 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 | $96,057 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $119,069 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $101,205 |
| 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 | $316,331 |