Lighthouse Writers Workshop Inc is located in Denver, CO. The organization was established in 2005. According to its NTEE Classification (B40) the organization is classified as: Higher Education, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Lighthouse Writers Workshop Inc employed 21 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lighthouse Writers Workshop Inc 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, Lighthouse Writers Workshop Inc generated $3.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.0m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 8.9% 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:
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A COMMUNITY-BASED CENTER FOR THE ART AND CRAFT OF WRITING, LIGHTHOUSE WRITERS WORKSHOP PROMOTES LITERARY ENGAGEMENT, GROWTH, AND CONNECTION AMONG WRITERS AND READERS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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A COMMUNITY BASED CENTER FOR THE ART AND CRAFT OF WRITING, LIGHTHOUSE WRITERS WORKSHOP PROMOTES LITERARY ENGAGEMENT, GROWTH, AND CONNECTION AMONG WRITERS AND READERS.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Rebecca Arno Chair | OfficerTrustee | 8 | $0 |
Elaine Holoboff Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Angelle Fauther Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
R Alan Brooks Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Laura Bond Secretary | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Juliette La-Chapelle Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $36,263 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $277,649 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $881,214 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,195,126 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,762,700 |
| Investment income | $8,031 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $3,763 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,969,620 |
| 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. | $96,667 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $23,200 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $917,091 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $155,282 |
| Payroll taxes | $79,750 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $23,990 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $1,020 |
| Fees for services: Other | $91,008 |
| Advertising and promotion | $35,034 |
| Office expenses | $148,448 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $105,301 |
| Travel | $141,022 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $156,288 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $146,405 |
| Insurance | $36,274 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,014,905 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $212,843 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $321,948 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $370,713 |
| 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 | $7,500 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $8,379,875 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $293,532 |
| Total assets | $9,586,411 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $308,348 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $871,073 |
| 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 | $4,172,213 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $11,857 |
| Total liabilities | $5,363,491 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,894,348 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $328,572 |
| 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 | $9,586,411 |