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Writers and Books Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 16-1154656

Oct 01, 2016 to Sep 30, 2017 • Filed on Apr 02, 2018

Organization Profilewww.wab.org

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740 University AveRochester, NY 14607

(585) 473-2590

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

60th percentile

0.09x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 60% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • NTEE A • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Liabilities / Revenue

72nd percentile

0.14x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 72% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • NTEE A • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Net Margin

13th percentile

-16%

Higher net margin than 13% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • NTEE A • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Top Officer Pay

65th percentile

$48,887

Higher top officer pay than 65% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 7.8% of source-year revenue.

2017 filings • NTEE A • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Asset Growth

27th percentile

-3.7%

Faster asset growth than 27% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • NTEE A • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Revenue Growth

17th percentile

-18%

Faster revenue growth than 17% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • NTEE A • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets60th percentile

Assets

Down

$963,780

Down $36,930 (-3.7%) from 2016

Net Assets

Down

$874,246

Down $83,256 (-8.7%) from 2016

Liabilities

Up

$89,534

Up $46,326 (+107%) from 2016

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue72nd percentileNet Margin13th percentile

Revenue

Down

$622,812

Down $141,054 (-18%) from 2016

Expenses

Down

$720,031

Down $24,014 (-3.2%) from 2016

Net Income

Down

-$97,219

Down $117,040 (-590%) from 2016

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth27th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2010: $1,191,102Liabilities 2010: $278,288Net Assets 2010: $912,8142010Assets 2011: $1,130,841Liabilities 2011: $282,301Net Assets 2011: $848,5402011Assets 2012: $1,131,503Liabilities 2012: $254,993Net Assets 2012: $876,5102012Assets 2013: $1,101,099Liabilities 2013: $266,841Net Assets 2013: $834,2582013Assets 2014: $1,115,758Liabilities 2014: $267,192Net Assets 2014: $848,5662014Assets 2015: $1,133,709Liabilities 2015: $210,678Net Assets 2015: $923,0312015Assets 2016: $1,000,710Liabilities 2016: $43,208Net Assets 2016: $957,5022016Assets 2017: $963,780Liabilities 2017: $89,534Net Assets 2017: $874,2462017Assets 2018: $921,177Liabilities 2018: $96,272Net Assets 2018: $824,9052018Assets 2019: $920,716Liabilities 2019: $204,729Net Assets 2019: $715,9872019Assets 2020: $815,339Liabilities 2020: $136,662Net Assets 2020: $678,6772020Assets 2021: $929,486Liabilities 2021: $141,896Net Assets 2021: $787,5902021Assets 2022: $953,379Liabilities 2022: $34,174Net Assets 2022: $919,2052022Assets 2023: $890,872Liabilities 2023: $138,178Net Assets 2023: $752,6942023Assets 2024: $802,161Liabilities 2024: $194,215Net Assets 2024: $607,9462024

Highlighted filing

2017

Assets$963,780
Liabilities$89,534
Net Assets$874,246
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth17th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$1.0M$500K$0-$500KExpenses 2010: $550,8312010Expenses 2011: $581,3602011Expenses 2012: $520,7342012Revenue 2013: $510,157Expenses 2013: $575,764Net Income 2013: -$65,6072013Revenue 2014: $592,696Expenses 2014: $588,912Net Income 2014: $3,7842014Revenue 2015: $759,217Expenses 2015: $682,439Net Income 2015: $76,7782015Revenue 2016: $763,866Expenses 2016: $744,045Net Income 2016: $19,8212016Revenue 2017: $622,812Expenses 2017: $720,031Net Income 2017: -$97,2192017Revenue 2018: $628,727Expenses 2018: $687,657Net Income 2018: -$58,9302018Revenue 2019: $619,013Expenses 2019: $725,986Net Income 2019: -$106,9732019Revenue 2020: $644,985Expenses 2020: $643,913Net Income 2020: $1,0722020Revenue 2021: $636,824Expenses 2021: $527,911Net Income 2021: $108,9132021Revenue 2022: $807,920Expenses 2022: $676,305Net Income 2022: $131,6152022Revenue 2023: $633,229Expenses 2023: $799,740Net Income 2023: -$166,5112023Revenue 2024: $679,660Expenses 2024: $824,408Net Income 2024: -$144,7482024

Highlighted filing

2017

Revenue$622,812
Expenses$720,031
Net Income-$97,219
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Oct 1, 2016 to Sep 30, 2017
Signed
Apr 2, 2018
Return Version
2016v3.0
Gross Receipts
$678,460
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Writers & Books fosters and promotes reading and writing as lifelong activities for people of all ages and backgrounds.

Foster and promote reading and writing as lifelong activities.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$665,327$614,106▼ $51,221
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$176,448$190,474▲ $14,026
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$48,349$70,749▲ $22,400
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$15,647$63,112▲ $47,465
Pledges and Grants Receivable$89,275$25,339▼ $63,936
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$5,664--
Total Assets$1,000,710$963,780▼ $36,930
Liabilities
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property-$43,000-
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$21,547$25,561▲ $4,014
Deferred Revenue$21,661$20,973▼ $688
Total Liabilities$43,208$89,534▲ $46,326
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$807,204$765,332▼ $41,872
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$150,298$108,914▼ $41,384
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$957,502$874,246▼ $83,256
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,000,710$963,780▼ $36,930

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$602,956$868,366$1,471,322
Equipment$0$120,579$120,579
Land$11,150-$11,150
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay65th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Kyle SemmelExecutive DirectorFT$48,887$48,887

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Trevor HarrisonPresident
Bruce GianninyVice-President
Adrian NeilMember
Beverly GoldMember
Brad Van AukenMember
Danielle MassareMember
David MihalyovMember
Elizabeth BerryMember
Frank InterlichiaMember
Gilbert McCurdyMember
Grace GonzalezMember
Grant HolcombMember
Henry Williams JrMember
Jennifer KelloggMember
Kimberly MuraMember
Lois Bennett TaubmanMember
Mark BoylanMember
Mary WidgerMember
Peggy FoxMember
Susan DesinoMember
Teresa GalbierMember
Will IrwinMember
William HallMember
Charles TowlesSecretary
Christine EichelbergerTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$316,234
Program Service Revenue
$297,884
Investment Income
$2,070
Other Revenue
$6,624
All Other Contributions
$286,680
Change in Net Assets
$-97,219

Noncash Contribution Practices

Property subject to holding requirements
No
Reviewed unusual noncash gifts
No
Third parties used for noncash contributions
No

Noncash Contributions

Contribution TypeContribution CountReported AmountValuation Method
Securities Publicly Traded3$52,415Fair Market Value (FMV)
Total Noncash Contributions3$52,415-

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$626,045
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$-3,233
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$13,963
Other Revenue Adjustments
$-3,233
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$640,008
Total Revenue per Form 990
$622,812
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$388,069
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$310,999
Total Fundraising Expense$40,833
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$20,963
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$176,830$6,279$30,309$213,418
Fees for Services Other$130,593$26,409$6,223$163,225
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$56,555$18,852-$75,407
Office Expenses$41,112$27,910$182$69,204
Depreciation Depletion$48,660$2,561-$51,221
Occupancy$27,877$1,173-$29,050
Insurance$21,587$1,136-$22,723
Payroll Taxes$16,677$3,043$2,319$22,039
Grants to Domestic Individuals$20,963--$20,963
Advertising$15,699--$15,699
Travel$13,979--$13,979
Other Expenses$2,271$3,668-$5,939
All Other Expenses-$100$1,800$1,900
Interest-$1,099-$1,099
Other Employee Benefits$135--$135
Total Functional Expenses$572,938$106,260$40,833$720,031

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$723,264
Expenses per Audited Statements$720,031
Total Expenses per Form 990$720,031
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$3,233
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11B

“The 990 is reviewed in detail by the Finance Committee. Once the Finance Committee has completed its review,the Board Members are provided a full copy of the 990 (excluding Schedule B) for their review prior to filing, with any comments by Board Members directed to the Finance Committee.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12C

“Board Members must sign a new Conflict of Interest Statement each year and if there is a potential or actual conflict they must excuse themselves from participating in the Board's deliberations and decisions on that matter.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15A

“The Executive Committee of the Board of Directors reviewed comparable compensation for arts organizations in New York State to develop the salary for the Executive Director. There are no other compensated key employees.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19

“The Organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Writers & Books Inc
EIN
16-1154656
Phone
5854732590
Address
740 UNIVERSITY AVE, ROCHESTER, NY 14607

Signing Officer

Name
Kyle Semmel
Title
Executive Director
Phone
5854732590
Signed
2018-04-02
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Kyle Semmel
Formed
1982
Legal Domicile
Ny
Voting Board Members
25
Independent Board Members
25
Employees
16
Volunteers
67

Preparer

Firm
Heveron & Company CPAs PLLC
Address
260 Plymouth Avenue South, Rochester, NY 14608
Preparer
Brenda Smith
Phone
5852322956
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, line 11G

“Subcontractors: Program service expenses 129,576. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 129,576. Other Professional Fees: Program service expenses 1,017. Management and general expenses 26,409. Fundraising expenses 6,223. Total expenses 33,649.”

Financial Statement Notes

Part XI, Line 4B - Other Adjustments:

“Bookstore purchases netted with sales on 990.”

Part XII, Line 2D - Other Adjustments:

“Bookstore purchases netted with sales on 990.”

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2017 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$963,780
Liabilities
$89,534
Net assets
$874,246
Revenue
$622,812
Expenses
$720,031
Net income
-$97,219
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.80$0.19$0.61$0.68$0.82$0.14
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.89$0.14$0.75$0.63$0.80$0.17
2022XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.95$0.03$0.92$0.81$0.68$0.13
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.93$0.14$0.79$0.64$0.53$0.11
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.82$0.14$0.68$0.64$0.64$0.00
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.92$0.20$0.72$0.62$0.73$0.11
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.92$0.10$0.82$0.63$0.69$0.06
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.96$0.09$0.87$0.62$0.72$0.10
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.00$0.04$0.96$0.76$0.74$0.02
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.13$0.21$0.92$0.76$0.68$0.08
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.12$0.27$0.85$0.59$0.59$0.00
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.10$0.27$0.83$0.51$0.58$0.07
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.13$0.25$0.88$0.52
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.13$0.28$0.85$0.58
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.19$0.28$0.91$0.55