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National Puzzlers' League

EIN 22-2186878 • 501(c)3 • Arlington, MA

Pub. 78 Eligible990-N Coverage

Profile

The purposes of the League are exclusively literary and educational, within the meaning of Secton 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. These objectives will be accomplished by bringing together any who are interested in composing and solving word puzzles. The monthly publicaton "The Enigma", shall be the official organ of the League

27 Lanark RdArlington, MA 02476

www.puzzlers.org

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Balance Sheet

Assets

Up

$41,065

Up $247 (+0.6%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$0

Down $87 (-100%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$41,065

Up $334 (+0.8%) from 2023

Operations

Revenue

Down

$78,434

Down $34,909 (-31%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$78,100

Down $19,821 (-20%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

$334

Down $15,088 (-98%) from 2023

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Balance Sheet Trend

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$60K$40K$20K$0Assets 2022: $25,144Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $25,1442022Assets 2023: $40,818Liabilities 2023: $87Net Assets 2023: $40,7312023Assets 2024: $41,065Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $41,0652024

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2024

Assets$41,065
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$41,065

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$150K$100K$50K$0Revenue 2022: $75,928Expenses 2022: $70,965Net Income 2022: $4,9632022Revenue 2023: $113,343Expenses 2023: $97,921Net Income 2023: $15,4222023Revenue 2024: $78,434Expenses 2024: $78,100Net Income 2024: $3342024

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2024

Revenue$78,434
Expenses$78,100
Net Income$334

Filings

Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Apr 23, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.1
Gross Receipts
$78,434
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The purposes of the League are exclusively literary and educational, within the meaning of Secton 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. These objectives will be accomplished by bringing together any who are interested in composing and solving word puzzles. The monthly publicaton "The Enigma", shall be the official organ of the League

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
The League publishes "The Enigma", a monthly magazine which contains a variety of word puzzles created by members, and is distributed to all members.$0$28,098
The League holds an annual convention in various cities throughout the US and Canada. the convention hosts various kinds of puzzle competitions including teams. It is attended by 200-300 members$0$0
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Jeffrey SchwartzPresident-$0--
Alison MuratoreFirst Vice President-$0--
Benjamin SmithSecond Vice President-$0--
Dee WilliamsSecretary-$0--
Katherine HamillTreasurerPT$0--
Samuel KutinEditorPT$0--
William ShortzHistorian-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
National Puzzlers' League
EIN
22-2186878
Phone
8578913615
Address
27 Lanark Rd, Arlington, MA 02476

Signing Officer

Name
Katherine Hamill
Title
Treasurer
Phone
8578913615
Signed
2025-04-23
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Sharon G Hargraves CPA
Address
PO Box 1075, Marshfield, MA 02050
Preparer
Sharon G Hargraves CPA
Phone
7818340554
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 8 - Other Revenue

Description: Other income. Amount: 545.

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16 - Other Expenses

Description: Consistence Stipend. Amount: 1200. Description: Convention Hotel. Amount: 33425. Description: Other convention expense. Amount: 4266. Description: Golden Sphinx Awards. Amount: 1642. Description: Credit card fees. Amount: 1772. Description: Cost of publishing "The Enigma". Amount: 28098. Description: Other non program expense. Amount: 700. Description: Fraud loss. Amount: 3008. Total to Form 990-EZ, line 16: 74111.

Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 24 - Other Assets

Description: Prepaid expense - convention hotel. Beg. of Year Amount: 15000. End of Year Amount: 10043.

Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 26 - Other Liabilities

Description: Credit cards. Beg. of Year Amount: 87. End of Year Amount: 0.

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