Romance Writers Of America Incorporated
- Assets
- $1.0m
- Revenue
- $655.6k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 7
- Location
- Houston, TX
- Founding
- 01/1989
- Data as of
- 08/2022
- EIN
- 76-0033577
Organization Overview
Romance Writers Of America Incorporated is located in Houston, TX. The organization was established in 1989. According to its NTEE Classification (A01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 08/2022, Romance Writers Of America Incorporated employed 7 individuals. This organization is a parent organization of an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. Romance Writers Of America Incorporated is a 501(c)(6) and as such, is described as a "Business League, Chambers of Commerce, or Real Estate Board" by the IRS.
For the year ending 08/2022, Romance Writers Of America Incorporated generated $655.6k 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 (16.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $962.3k during the year ending 08/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (12.6%) 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
ROMANCE WRITERS OF AMERICA (RWA) ADVANCES THE PROFESSION OF ROMANCE WRITING BY ADVOCATING FOR FAIR BUSINESS PRACTICES FOR ROMANCE WRITERS, SPONSORING INDUSTRY AWARDS, AN ANNUAL CONFERENCE FOR NETWORKING AND EDUCATION, AND PUBLISHING A MONTHLY MAGAZINE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CONFERENCE (IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL): THE CONFERENCE'S PURPOSE IS TO EDUCATE, INFORM, AND DISSEMINATE INFORMATION TO CAREER-FOCUSED ROMANCE WRITERS. PROVIDE A VEHICLE FOR MEMBERS AND NONMEMBERS TO NETWORK WITH EACH OTHER. PROVIDE A FORUM FOR MEMBERS TO INTERACT WITH EDITORS, AGENTS, PUBLISHERS, BOOKSELLERS, AND OTHER ROMANCE PUBLISHING INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS.
INDUSTRY PROMOTION / MEMBERSHIP SUPPORT SERVICES: RWA'S 2,600 MEMBERS HELP PROMOTE A POSITIVE AND PROFESSIONAL IMAGE OF ROMANCE WRITERS AND THEIR WORKS AND FICTION AS A WHOLE. MEMBERS CAN ACCESS UP-TO-DATE INDUSTRY NEWS RELATED TO AGENTS, PUBLISHERS, AND POPULAR FICTION TRENDS. MEMBERS SUFFERING FINANCIAL DIFFICULTIES CAN APPLY TO THE PERSEVERANCE FUND FOR A FREE YEAR OF DUES OR ONE OF THE VARIOUS CONFERENCE SCHOLARSHIPS OFFERED.
PEN TO PAPER: RWA'S INTENSIVE, SEVEN-MONTH PROGRAM TO TAKE UNPUBLISHED AUTHORS FROM FIRST IDEA TO FIRST DRAFT.
INDUSTRY PROMOTION / MEMBERSHIP SUPPORT SERVICES: RWA'S 2,600 MEMBERS HELP TO PROMOTE A POSITIVE AND PROFESSIONAL IMAGE OF ROMANCE WRITERS AND THEIR WORKS AND ROMANCE FICTION AS A WHOLE. MEMBERS HAVE ACCESS TO UP-TO-DATE INDUSTRY NEWS RELATED TO AGENTS AND PUBLISHERS AND POPULAR FICTION TRENDS. MEMBERS SUFFERING FINANCIAL DIFFICULTIES CAN APPLY TO THE PERSEVERANCE FUND FOR A FREE YEAR OF DUES OR ONE OF THE VARIOUS CONFERENCE SCHOLARSHIPS OFFERED. ROMANCE AUTHORS MENTORSHIP PROGRAM (RAMP): CONNECTS EXPERIENCED INDIE- AND TRADITIONALLY-PUBLISHED RWA MEMBERS WITH MENTEES WHO ARE UNPUBLISHED FOR A 16-WEEKS PERIOD IN WHICH THEY WORK CLOSELY TOGETHER TO REVISE A FULL MANUSCRIPT AND WRITE A QUERY LETTER, 50-WORD PITCH, OR BACK COVER BLURB. THE PROGRAM CULMINATES IN TWO EVENTS, A RAMP PITCH SHOWCASE AND AN INDIE AUTHOR WEEKEND, AND MENTEES ARE ENCOURAGED TO PARTICIPATE IN BOTH.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Leslie Scantlebury Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $125,000 |
Gail Chianese President Elect | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $500 |
Laquette Holmes President | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $250 |
C Chilove Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $100 |
Siera London Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Brooke Wills Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Audio Visual Svc Ctr Audio/video Services | 10/30/16 | $180,203 |
The Ovid Bell Press Inc Printing Services | 10/30/16 | $109,461 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $61,831 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $61,831 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $500,507 |
| Investment income | $14,807 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $73,625 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| 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 | $655,631 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $500 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $25,864 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $127,232 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $156,076 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $1,700 |
| Other employee benefits | $21,417 |
| Payroll taxes | $16,092 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $89,677 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $15,800 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $87,328 |
| Advertising and promotion | $14,415 |
| Office expenses | $24,278 |
| Information technology | $120,417 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $17,417 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $105,553 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $39,423 |
| Insurance | $5,168 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $962,340 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $88,279 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $847,494 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $1,117 |
| 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 | $20,390 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $52,118 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,009,398 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $147,956 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $107,056 |
| 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 | $149,900 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $404,912 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $505,966 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $98,520 |
| 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 | $1,009,398 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Romance Writers Of America Incorporated has awarded $33,444 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Syracuse, NY PURPOSE: Literacy program support | $16,722 |
Denver, CO PURPOSE: Literacy program support | $16,722 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Raise Your Hand For Public Schools Austin, TX | $2,029,116 | $4,750,075 |
National Association Of Latino Arts & Culture San Antonio, TX | $11,224,478 | $8,386,452 |
Arts Council Of Fort Worth And Tarrant County Inc Fort Worth, TX | $1,811,616 | $2,299,736 |
Texas Assn Of Broadcasters Austin, TX | $4,089,157 | $2,175,759 |
Romance Writers Of America Incorporated Houston, TX | $1,009,398 | $655,631 |
Bentonville Christian Academy Bentonville, AR | $644,986 | $1,107,321 |
Superstar Art Foundation Dallas, TX | $36,655 | $692,145 |
Second Chance Dv Sa Shelter Wynne, AR | $158,664 | $471,113 |
Free Mom Hugs Inc Oklahoma City, OK | $324,207 | $377,801 |
Ella Project New Orleans, LA | $114,292 | $267,206 |
James I Freeman Charitable Trust Texarkana, AR | $4,140,809 | $174,645 |
Oklahomans For The Arts Inc Oklahoma City, OK | $118,297 | $205,914 |