Writers Center Inc
- Assets
- $2.5m
- Revenue
- $1.0m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 9
- Location
- Bethesda, MD
- Founding
- 07/1977
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 52-1079969
Organization Overview
Writers Center Inc is located in Bethesda, MD. The organization was established in 1977. 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 06/2022, Writers Center Inc employed 9 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Writers Center 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 06/2022, Writers Center Inc generated $1.0m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (5.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $871.4k during the year ending 06/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (7.0%) per year over the past 7 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE WRITERS CENTER EMPOWERS WRITERS AND THOSE WHO ASPIRE TO WRITE THROUGH WORKSHOPS, EVENTS, AND CREATIVE COLLABORATION. WE ALSO SUPPORT AND CELEBRATE THOSE WHO PUBLISH.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PRESENTED CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS FOR INDIVIDUALS ON VARIOUS ASPECTS OF CREATIVE WRITING, BOOK AND MAGAZINE PRODUCTION, RELATED SUBJECTS, AND SKILLS.
READING, NEWSLETTERS, AND OTHER PROGRAMS PUBLICATION OF CURRENT NEWS IN THE LITERARY WORLD AND ACTIVITIES OF OUR WRITING COMMUNITY DISTRIBUTED TO MEMBERS AND OTHER INTERESTED INDIVIDUALS AND GROUPS.
POET LORE THE NATIONS OLDEST, CONTINUOUSLY-PUBLISHED POETRY MAGAZINE, POET LORE PRINTS CONTEMPORARY POETRY BY BOTH ESTABLISHED WRITERS AND THOSE JUST BREAKING INTO PRINT. THE MAGAZINE ALSO CONTAINS REVIEWS OF NEW POETRY BOOKS AND BOOKS ABOUT POETRY AND POETS. POET LORE IS PUBLISHED SEMI-ANNUALLY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Margaret Meleney Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $90,000 |
Tara Campbell Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
William Devinney Secretary-Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Patrick Corvington Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
John Hill Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Jim Mcandrew Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $44,100 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $288,367 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $191,524 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $523,991 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $471,036 |
| Investment income | $19,711 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $26,700 |
| 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 | $1,049,223 |
| 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. | $90,000 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $14,436 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $236,865 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $6,192 |
| Other employee benefits | $39,141 |
| Payroll taxes | $24,875 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $33,122 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $14,827 |
| Advertising and promotion | $12,627 |
| Office expenses | $61,018 |
| Information technology | $34,212 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $17,548 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,167 |
| Interest | $546 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $63,840 |
| Insurance | $6,381 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $871,418 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $324,810 |
| 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 | $69,724 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,507,370 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $598,757 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $2,500,661 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $58,547 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $88,664 |
| 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 | $147,211 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,010,290 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $343,160 |
| 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 | $2,500,661 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Writers Center Inc has recieved totaling $69,009.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Arts And Humanities Council Of Montgomery County In Silver Spring, MD PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $58,993 |
National Book Foundation Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: LITERARY ARTS EMERGENCY FUND GRANT | $10,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $16 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $305,123 |
| Earnings | -$35,767 |
| Net Contributions | $50,000 |
| Ending Balance | $319,356 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Retail Industry Leaders Association Inc Washington, DC | $12,257,205 | $15,486,853 |
American Philosophical Society Philadelphia, PA | $294,142,753 | $31,170,811 |
Center For Applied Linguistics Washington, DC | $9,420,510 | $10,701,396 |
Barbara Bush Foundation For Family Literacy Inc Washington, DC | $30,746,734 | $7,662,955 |
New Civil Liberties Alliance Washington, DC | $4,877,448 | $3,912,261 |
Humanity First Usa Silver Spring, MD | $4,268,459 | $5,114,185 |
Hawthornden Literary Retreat Pittsburgh, PA | $228,597,299 | $115,561,060 |
Maryland Humanities Council Inc Baltimore, MD | $2,602,498 | $3,083,306 |
Ripon Society Inc Washington, DC | $17,655,909 | $3,657,728 |
American Helicopter Society International Inc Fairfax, VA | $2,304,770 | $2,233,027 |
Forum On Education Abroad Inc Carlisle, PA | $3,626,663 | $1,809,733 |
Glass Packaging Institute Arlington, VA | $1,054,008 | $1,926,864 |