Joel Chandler Harris Association
- Assets
- $320.8k
- Revenue
- $137.8k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 2
- Location
- Atlanta, GA
- Founding
- 11/1961
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 58-0966186
Organization Overview
Joel Chandler Harris Association, operating under the name The Wren's Nest, is located in Atlanta, GA. The organization was established in 1961. According to its NTEE Classification (A82) the organization is classified as: Historical Societies & Historic Preservation, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Wren's Nest employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wren's Nest 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 12/2022, Wren's Nest generated $137.8k 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 (10.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $115.8k during the year ending 12/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (6.6%) 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE WREN'S NEST IS A MUSEUM AND CULTURAL CENTER THAT PRESERVES STORYTELLING TRADITIONS, CULTIVATES A LOVE OF STORIES AND STORYTELLING, AND CELEBRATES SELF-EXPRESSION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
HOUSE TOURS AND STORYTELLING: EACH SATURDAY AND DURING PRIVATE BOOKINGS AND FIELD TRIPS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. THE WREN'S NEST OFFERS GUIDED MUSEUM TOURS, INTERPRETING THE SIGNIFICANCE OF OUR NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK AND ATLANTA'S OLDEST HOUSE MUSEUM. AS PART OF OUR MISSION TO PRESERVE STORYTELLING PERFORM BRER RABBIT FOLKTALES AND FOLKTALES FROM GLOBAL STORYTELLING EACH WEEK FOR LIVE AUDIENCES. HOUSE TOURS WERE OFFERED TO THE COMMUNITY AT NO COST DURING THE MONTH OF MARCH, WHEN THE CITY-WIDE PHOENIX FLIES PROGRAM IS OBSERVED.
SPECIAL EVENTS AND PROGRAMS: THE WREN'S NEST PARTNERED WITH THE SOUTHERN LITERARY TRAIL TO HOST A TRAVELING EXHIBIT IN THE SUMMER OF 2022 FEATURING THE PHOTOGRAPH OF P.H. POLK, THE OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHER OF TUSKEGEE UNIVERSITY FROM 1939 - 1984. IN NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER WE HOSTED A SPECIAL PROGRAM CALLED "HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS" WHICH PAIRED VICTORIAN-INSPIRED HOLIDAY DECOR WITH GUIDED ARCHITECTURE TOURS OF THE HOUSE MUSEUM.
YOUTH EDUCATION PROGRAMS - THE WREN'S NEST IS AN AFFILIATE OF DOLLY PARTON'S IMAGINATION LIBRARY, AND WE HELP CONNECT CHILDREN AGES 0-5 IN THE 30310 AND 30315 ZIP CODES TO THIS MONTHLY FREE BOOK SERVICE. THE WREN'S NEST IS A PROGRAM PARTNER OF THE MAYOR'S SUMMER READING CLUB AND IN 2022 HOSTED A FREE BOOK GIVEAWAY AND SPECIAL GUEST STORY HOUR FEATURING LIVE READINGS OF THE 2022 SELECTED TITLES. THE SCRIBES YOUTH WRITING PROGRAM WAS REVIVED AND FEATURED A FIVE-PART CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP SERIES FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS, EACH LEAD BY A PROFESSIONAL WRITER.
Get More from Intellispect for FreeCreate a free account to get more data, nonprofit salaries, advanced search and more.
Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Paige Sullivan Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
James Auchmutey Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
John Florence Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Ann Hill-Bond Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
David Mitchell Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Zachary Pion Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $67,100 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $30,164 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $97,264 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $8,660 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $31,895 |
| 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 | $137,819 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $100 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $21,214 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $1,974 |
| Fees for services: Management | $5,725 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $9,019 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $3,746 |
| Office expenses | $1,842 |
| Information technology | $763 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $9,218 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $50 |
| Interest | $6,068 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $22,821 |
| Insurance | $8,761 |
| All other expenses | $11,781 |
| Total functional expenses | $115,829 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $77,877 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $9,600 |
| 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 | $233,292 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $320,769 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,788 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $63,161 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $64,949 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $255,820 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $320,769 |