Midwest Center For The Literary Arts Inc is located in Kansas City, MO. The organization was established in 1979. 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. Midwest Center For The Literary Arts 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 12/2020, Midwest Center For The Literary Arts Inc generated $39.3k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 4 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (28.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $26.8k during the year ending 12/2020. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (35.4%) per year over the past 4 years. 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
2020
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
THE WRITERS PLACE IS A REGIONAL LITERARY COMMUNITY CENTER AND ART GALLERY OFFERING READINGS, WORKSHOPS, DISCUSSIONS, BOOK SIGNINGS, ART OPENINGS, THEATER PRODUCTIONS, AND PUBLIC EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR ALL AGES
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Gloria Vando Hickock President | 1 | $0 | |
Ann Slegman Secretary | 1 | $0 | |
Gloria Vando Hickock Treasurer | 1 | $0 | |
Betsy Beasley Director | 1 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $30,635 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,363 |
| Membership dues | $5,306 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Gain or Loss | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
| Other Revenue | $2,027 |
| Total Revenue | $39,331 |
| 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 | $15,600 |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $4,660 |
| Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $125 |
| Other expenses | $6,445 |
| Total expenses | $26,830 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash, savings, and investments | $57,802 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $58,104 |
| Total liabilities | $3,625 |
| Net assets or fund balances | $54,479 |