Straw Dog Writers Guild Incorporated
- Assets
- $47.7k
- Revenue
- $0.0
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Northampton, MA
- Founding
- 11/2012
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 45-3362297
Organization Overview
Straw Dog Writers Guild Incorporated is located in Northampton, MA. The organization was established in 2012. According to its NTEE Classification (B90) the organization is classified as: Educational Services, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Straw Dog Writers Guild Incorporated 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 12/2021, Straw Dog Writers Guild Incorporated generated $26.7k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 4 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $19.0k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (11.9%) 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
TO PROMOTE COMMUNITY, EDUCATION, AND SUPPORT FOR THE LITERARY COMMUNITY THROUGH CRAFT PROGRAMS, OPEN MICS, AND OPPORTUNITY FOR WRITERS TO SHOWCASE THEIR WORK. ADDITIONALLY, STRAW DOG WRITERS GUILD SUPPORTS WRITERS BY PAYING PRESENTERS, FACILITATORS, AND FEATURED READERS. THE FOLLOWING EVENTS TOOK PLACE DURING THE FISCAL YEAR:* TEN PROGRAMS ON DEVELOPING THE WRITER'S CRAFT; AVERAGE ATTENDANCE 25, SO 250 PEOPLE SERVED OVER THE YEAR.* AUTHOR SHOWCASE, ANNUAL EVENT SHOWCASING PUBLISHED MEMBERS OF SDWG: ONE EVENT; 80 PEOPLE ATTENDED. * WRITERS NIGHT OUT - 12 MONTHLY OPEN MICS AND FEATURED READERS SERIES IN NORTHAMPTON. AVERAGE ATTENDANCE 30; SO 360 PEOPLE SERVED OVER THE YEAR.* WRITERS READ - 12 MONTHLY OPEN MICS AND FEATURED READERS SERIES IN ASHFIELD. AVERAGE ATTENDANCE 20, SO 240 PEOPLE SERVED DURING THE YEAR.* POETRY CRITIQUE GROUP OFFERED TWICE MONTHLY, AVERAGE ATTENDANCE 7, SO 177 PEOPLE SERVED.* PROSE CRITIQUE GROUP OFFERED MONTHLY BEGINNING OCTOBER. TOTAL OF 8 PARTICIPANTS SERVED.*BLACK WRITERS READ PROGRAM; FIVE EVENTS. AVERAGE LIVE ATTENDANCE 10-15 PER EVENT, AVERAGE ATTENDANCE 40-50 ON A RECORDED BROADCAST VIA FACEBOOK LIVE AND YOUTUBE. AND 822 VIEWS ON THOSE SAME PLATFORMS. * POETRY RITUAL: READING OF THE POETRY CRITIQUE GROUP: 79 PARTICIPANTS, PLUS 39 VIEWS OF YOUTUBE. IN ADDITION, DURING 2021 WE ESTABLISHED A WRITERS-IN-RESIDENCE PROGRAM WITH EDITH WHARTON'S THE MOUNT AND CHOSE NINE WRITERS TO RECEIVE RESIDENCIES FOR MARCH, 2022.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Christopher Sparks President | 3 | $0 | |
Maxine Schimdt Clerk | 1 | $0 | |
Derek Paar Director | 1 | $0 | |
Elizabeth M Jones Treasurer | 3 | $0 | |
Alexis Johnson Director | 1 | $0 | |
Mary Ann Scognamiglio Director | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $17,311 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Membership dues | $9,345 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Gain or Loss | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
| Other Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $26,656 |
| 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 | $13,770 |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $0 |
| Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $15 |
| Other expenses | $5,184 |
| Total expenses | $18,969 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash, savings, and investments | $47,706 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $47,706 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets or fund balances | $47,706 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Straw Dog Writers Guild Incorporated has recieved totaling $33,200.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
The Chicago Community Trust Chicago, IL PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT PATCHWORK WRITERS RESIDENCE FUND | $22,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: EDUCATION | $6,000 |
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund Boston, MA PURPOSE: For grant recipient's exempt purposes | $5,200 |
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