Civic Intelligence

Young Writers Project Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2020 • EIN 20-5231693

Jul 01, 2019 to Jun 30, 2020 • Filed on Nov 13, 2020

Organization Profilewww.youngwritersproject.org
47 Maple StreetBurlington, VT 05401

(802) 324-9537

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

77th percentile

0.14x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 77% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Liabilities / Revenue

74th percentile

0.07x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 74% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Net Margin

77th percentile

29%

Higher net margin than 77% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Top Officer Pay

96th percentile

$73,904

Higher top officer pay than 96% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 31.3% of source-year revenue.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Asset Growth

94th percentile

221%

Faster asset growth than 94% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Revenue Growth

87th percentile

45%

Faster revenue growth than 87% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets77th percentile

Assets

Up

$122,645

Up $84,446 (+221%) from 2019

Net Assets

Up

$105,546

Up $68,216 (+183%) from 2019

Liabilities

Up

$17,099

Up $16,230 (+1868%) from 2019

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue74th percentileNet Margin77th percentile

Revenue

Up

$236,482

Up $73,212 (+45%) from 2019

Expenses

Down

$168,266

Down $10,696 (-6.0%) from 2019

Net Income

Up

$68,216

Up $83,908 (+535%) from 2019

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth94th percentile

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

$200K$150K$100K$50K$0-$50KAssets 2010: $59,750Net Assets 2010: $59,7502010Assets 2011: $99,807Liabilities 2011: $2,250Net Assets 2011: $97,5572011Assets 2012: $12,468Liabilities 2012: $1,500Net Assets 2012: $10,9682012Assets 2013: $26,322Liabilities 2013: $1,500Net Assets 2013: $24,8222013Assets 2014: $46,373Liabilities 2014: -$200Net Assets 2014: $46,5732014Assets 2015: $50,370Liabilities 2015: -$200Net Assets 2015: $50,5702015Assets 2016: $25,718Liabilities 2016: $3,353Net Assets 2016: $22,3652016Assets 2017: $119,043Liabilities 2017: -$144Net Assets 2017: $119,1872017Assets 2018: $56,666Liabilities 2018: $3,644Net Assets 2018: $53,0222018Assets 2019: $38,199Liabilities 2019: $869Net Assets 2019: $37,3302019Assets 2020: $122,645Liabilities 2020: $17,099Net Assets 2020: $105,5462020Assets 2021: $150,758Liabilities 2021: $18,640Net Assets 2021: $132,1182021Assets 2022: $152,366Liabilities 2022: $1,629Net Assets 2022: $150,7372022Assets 2023: $103,255Liabilities 2023: $1,991Net Assets 2023: $101,2642023Assets 2025: $108,759Liabilities 2025: $171Net Assets 2025: $108,5882025

Highlighted filing

2020

Assets$122,645
Liabilities$17,099
Net Assets$105,546
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth87th percentile

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

$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2010: $153,731Expenses 2010: $176,974Net Income 2010: -$23,2432010Expenses 2011: $166,3042011Revenue 2012: $178,897Expenses 2012: $264,467Net Income 2012: -$85,5702012Expenses 2013: $333,5962013Revenue 2014: $342,775Expenses 2014: $322,624Net Income 2014: $20,1512014Revenue 2015: $305,210Expenses 2015: $301,213Net Income 2015: $3,9972015Revenue 2016: $284,163Expenses 2016: $312,368Net Income 2016: -$28,2052016Revenue 2017: $385,060Expenses 2017: $288,238Net Income 2017: $96,8222017Revenue 2018: $204,833Expenses 2018: $270,998Net Income 2018: -$66,1652018Revenue 2019: $163,270Expenses 2019: $178,962Net Income 2019: -$15,6922019Revenue 2020: $236,482Expenses 2020: $168,266Net Income 2020: $68,2162020Revenue 2021: $191,740Expenses 2021: $165,168Net Income 2021: $26,5722021Revenue 2022: $180,807Expenses 2022: $162,188Net Income 2022: $18,6192022Revenue 2023: $123,929Expenses 2023: $173,402Net Income 2023: -$49,4732023Revenue 2025: $136,532Expenses 2025: $139,827Net Income 2025: -$3,2952025

Highlighted filing

2020

Revenue$236,482
Expenses$168,266
Net Income$68,216
Open 2020 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2019 to Jun 30, 2020
Signed
Nov 13, 2020
Return Version
2019v5.0
Gross Receipts
$236,482
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Young Writers Project is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to helping youths build the confidence and communication skills needed to succeed in school, college, the workplace and beyond. Our work is rooted in a diverse online community -- youngwritersproject.org -- an environment defined by respect, quality and innovation where young people learn from their differences and gain skills from peers, mentors and experts.

Young Writers Projects mission is to inspire, mentor, publish, and promote young writers and artists. Founded in 2006, Young Writers Project (YWP) provides a platform for youth to express themselves in writing, photography, and art to authentic audiences through: a dynamic website, youngwritersproject.org; publications, including an annual anthology, monthly digital magazine, 12 Vermont newspapers, and VTDigger.org; live and online workshops; and special projects, such as the Community Journalism Project, which started in August 2019.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$37,193$122,041▲ $84,848
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$37,330$105,546▲ $68,216
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$1,006$604▼ $402
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$0-
Accounts Receivable-$0-
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$0-
Total Assets$38,199$122,645▲ $84,446
Other Assets Total-$0-
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$775$16,107▲ $15,332
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$94$992▲ $898
Total Liabilities$869$17,099▲ $16,230
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$37,330$105,546▲ $68,216
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$38,199$122,645▲ $84,446

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$604$19,101$19,705
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay96th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Susan E ReidExecutive DirectorFT$73,904$73,904

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Kathy FolleyBoard Chair
Aimee PicchiVice Chair
Hillary ReadDirector
Jacques BaillyDirector
Mindy WongDirector
Nathaniel MillarhouseDirector
Rita MarkleyDirector
Shannon RippDirector
Jessica HymanTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$234,880
Program Service Revenue
$500
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$1,102
All Other Contributions
$234,880
Change in Net Assets
$68,216
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$107,875
Other Expenses$60,391
Total Fundraising Expense$10,320
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$69,495$3,861$3,861$77,217
Other Salaries and Wages$21,195-$1,955$23,150
Fees for Services Other$14,995$2,070$3,000$20,065
Occupancy$9,324$1,124$64$10,512
Payroll Taxes$6,785$287$436$7,508
Advertising$5,834$237$332$6,403
Fees for Services Accounting-$4,516-$4,516
Other Expenses$1,254$52$110$1,416
All Other Expenses$748$440$110$1,298
Insurance-$908-$908
Conferences and Meetings$838--$838
Depreciation Depletion$402--$402
Travel$147--$147
Total Functional Expenses$137,499$20,447$10,320$168,266
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$312
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Paycheck Protection$14,882
SIMPLE match payable$1,225
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
No
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
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
No
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, Line 11B: Form 990 Review Process

“Executive director reviews all answers before submitting to tax preparer and prior to signing final version of return”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available

“No documents available to the public.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Young Writers Project Inc
EIN
20-5231693
Phone
8023249537
Address
47 Maple Street, Burlington, VT 05401

Signing Officer

Name
Susan Reid
Title
Executive Director
Signed
2020-11-13
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Susan Reid
Formed
2006
Legal Domicile
Vt
Voting Board Members
9
Independent Board Members
9
Employees
2
Volunteers
5

Preparer

Firm
Montgomery & Granai PC
Address
110 Main Street, Burlington, VT 05401
Preparer
Colleen L Montgomery CPA
Phone
8028646565
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Changes in Board of Directors

“Jessica Hyman became Board Treasurer upon Michael Mathons retirement from the board. Jessica joins Kathy Folley, Board Chair, and Aimee Picchi, Vice-Chair, on the Board Executive. Shannon Ripp, a recent Champlain College professional writing graduate and YWP intern, joined the board. The other board members are: Jacques Bailly, Rita Markley, Nathaniel Millarhouse, Hillary Read, and Mindy Wong.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1No documents available to the public.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2Jessica Hyman became Board Treasurer upon Michael Mathons retirement from the board. Jessica joins Kathy Folley, Board Chair, and Aimee Picchi, Vice-Chair, on the Board Executive. Shannon Ripp, a recent Champlain College professional writing graduate and YWP intern, joined the board. The other board members are: Jacques Bailly, Rita Markley, Nathaniel Millarhouse, Hillary Read, and Mindy Wong.
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2020 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$122,645
Liabilities
$17,099
Net assets
$105,546
Revenue
$236,482
Expenses
$168,266
Net income
$68,216
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.09$0.00$1.09$1.37$1.40$0.03
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.03$0.02$1.01$1.24$1.73$0.49
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.52$0.02$1.51$1.81$1.62$0.19
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.51$0.19$1.32$1.92$1.65$0.27
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.23$0.17$1.06$2.36$1.68$0.68
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.38$0.01$0.37$1.63$1.79$0.16
2018Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.57$0.04$0.53$2.05$2.71$0.66
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.19$0.00$1.19$3.85$2.88$0.97
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.26$0.03$0.22$2.84$3.12$0.28
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.50$0.00$0.51$3.05$3.01$0.04
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.46$0.00$0.47$3.43$3.23$0.20
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.26$0.02$0.25$3.34
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.12$0.02$0.11$1.79$2.64$0.86
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.00$0.02$0.98$1.66
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.60$0.60$1.54$1.77$0.23
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