Civic Intelligence

Massachusetts Poetry Outreach

EIN 27-0584283 • 501(c)3 • Boston, MA

Profile

Mass poetry harnesses the power of words to engage and empower diverse communities across our commonwealth. We aim to build a vibrant, inclusive community that lifts all voices.

50 Liberty Drive Ste 500Boston, MA 02210

www.masspoetry.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

82nd percentile

0.16x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 82% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

74th percentile

0.03x

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

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

52nd percentile

2.6%

Higher net margin than 52% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

98th percentile

$90,157

Higher top officer pay than 98% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 19.7% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

81st percentile

32%

Faster asset growth than 81% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

60th percentile

5.6%

Faster revenue growth than 60% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets82nd percentile

Assets

Up

$70,585

Up $17,057 (+32%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$11,495

Up $5,193 (+82%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$59,090

Up $11,864 (+25%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue74th percentileNet Margin52nd percentile

Revenue

Up

$457,856

Up $24,145 (+5.6%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$445,992

Up $8,971 (+2.1%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$11,864

Up $15,174 (+458%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth81st percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$100K$50K$0-$50KAssets 2013: $28,291Net Assets 2013: $28,2912013Assets 2014: $37,033Net Assets 2014: $37,0332014Assets 2015: $1,250Liabilities 2015: $7,957Net Assets 2015: -$6,7072015Assets 2016: $15,926Liabilities 2016: $25,623Net Assets 2016: -$9,6972016Assets 2017: $2,942Liabilities 2017: $10,833Net Assets 2017: -$7,8912017Assets 2018: $7,827Liabilities 2018: $20,772Net Assets 2018: -$12,9452018Assets 2019: $3,280Liabilities 2019: $35,631Net Assets 2019: -$32,3512019Assets 2020: $61,468Liabilities 2020: $5,742Net Assets 2020: $55,7262020Assets 2021: $64,878Liabilities 2021: $6,683Net Assets 2021: $58,1952021Assets 2022: $50,824Liabilities 2022: $288Net Assets 2022: $50,5362022Assets 2023: $53,528Liabilities 2023: $6,302Net Assets 2023: $47,2262023Assets 2024: $70,585Liabilities 2024: $11,495Net Assets 2024: $59,0902024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$70,585
Liabilities$11,495
Net Assets$59,090
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth60th percentile

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

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2013: $143,699Expenses 2013: $120,589Net Income 2013: $23,1102013Revenue 2014: $197,215Expenses 2014: $188,473Net Income 2014: $8,7422014Revenue 2015: $197,346Expenses 2015: $241,086Net Income 2015: -$43,7402015Revenue 2016: $180,772Expenses 2016: $183,762Net Income 2016: -$2,9902016Revenue 2017: $175,287Expenses 2017: $173,481Net Income 2017: $1,8062017Revenue 2018: $197,147Expenses 2018: $202,201Net Income 2018: -$5,0542018Revenue 2019: $197,496Expenses 2019: $216,902Net Income 2019: -$19,4062019Revenue 2020: $321,657Expenses 2020: $233,580Net Income 2020: $88,0772020Revenue 2021: $307,003Expenses 2021: $304,534Net Income 2021: $2,4692021Revenue 2022: $313,317Expenses 2022: $320,976Net Income 2022: -$7,6592022Revenue 2023: $433,711Expenses 2023: $437,021Net Income 2023: -$3,3102023Revenue 2024: $457,856Expenses 2024: $445,992Net Income 2024: $11,8642024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$457,856
Expenses$445,992
Net Income$11,864
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$70,585
Liabilities
$11,495
Net assets
$59,090
Revenue
$457,856
Expenses
$445,992
Net income
$11,864
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.71$0.11$0.59$4.58$4.46$0.12
2023Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.54$0.06$0.47$4.34$4.37$0.03
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.51$0.00$0.51$3.13$3.21$0.08
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.65$0.07$0.58$3.07$3.05$0.02
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.61$0.06$0.56$3.22$2.34$0.88
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.03$0.36$0.32$1.97$2.17$0.19
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.08$0.21$0.13$1.97$2.02$0.05
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.03$0.11$0.08$1.75$1.73$0.02
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.16$0.26$0.10$1.81$1.84$0.03
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.01$0.08$0.07$1.97$2.41$0.44
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.37$0.37$1.97$1.88$0.09
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.28$0.28$1.44$1.21$0.23
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 12, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$457,856
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To connect Massachusetts residents with poetry.

Mass poetry harnesses the power of words to engage and empower diverse communities across our commonwealth. We aim to build a vibrant, inclusive community that lifts all voices.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$29,348$65,864▲ $36,516
Pledges and Grants Receivable$22,060--
Accounts Receivable$2,120$3,549▲ $1,429
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$1,172-
Total Assets$53,528$70,585▲ $17,057
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$6,302$11,495▲ $5,193
Total Liabilities$6,302$11,495▲ $5,193
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions-$48,100-
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$47,226$10,990▼ $36,236
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$47,226$59,090▲ $11,864
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$53,528$70,585▲ $17,057
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay98th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Daniel JohnsonExecutive DiFT$90,157$90,157
Andrew HoffmanDirector-$21,000$21,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Usman HameediChair
Amanda SheaDirector
Liesel SimmonsDirector
Michael AnsaraDirector
Nicholas MeleDirector
U-meleni Mhlaba-adeboDirector
Donna GlickSecretary
Mark JensenTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$455,178
Program Service Revenue
$2,513
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$165
All Other Contributions
$369,378
Change in Net Assets
$11,864

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$457,856
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$457,856
Total Revenue per Form 990
$457,856
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$248,391
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$197,601
Total Fundraising Expense$28,299
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$133,688$4,499$11,748$149,935
Other Salaries and Wages$55,396$27,291$9,096$91,783
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$90,157--$90,157
Payroll Taxes$12,529$2,349$783$15,661
Fees for Services Accounting-$14,864-$14,864
Advertising$5,022-$5,700$10,722
Information Technology$8,168-$972$9,140
Travel$5,738--$5,738
Office Expenses$4,803$549-$5,352
Insurance-$4,754-$4,754
Occupancy$2,000$2,000-$4,000
Conferences and Meetings$1,094--$1,094
Other Expenses$3,501$281-$281
Total Functional Expenses$361,106$56,587$28,299$445,992

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$445,992
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$445,992
Total Expenses per Form 990$445,992
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 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
Yes
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, Page 6, Part VI, Line 4

“On september 2, 2025, the restated articles of organization were filed with the massachusetts secretary of state to officially change the organization's name to masspoetry inc. And to update its stated purpose. The restated document is publicly accessible via the massachusetts secretary of states website.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

“The organization's key staff and treasurer review the completed form 990 and required schedules, and the board of directors approves it prior to filing.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 12C

“Conflict of interests are discussed annually by the board.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15A

“The board chair conducts a robust and comprehensive evaluation process that includes gathering feedback from independent board members and other key stakeholders.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“Governing documents and financial statements are made available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Masspoetry Inc
EIN
27-0584283
Phone
6176006372
Address
50 LIBERTY DRIVE STE 500, BOSTON, MA 02210

Signing Officer

Name
Daniel Johnson
Title
Executive Director
Phone
6176006372
Signed
2025-11-12
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Usman Hameedi
Formed
2009
Legal Domicile
Ma
Voting Board Members
9
Independent Board Members
9
Employees
4
Volunteers
5

Preparer

Firm
Cziraki CPA Pllc
Address
8480 HONEYCUTT RD STE 200, RALEIGH, NC 27615
Preparer
Sophia Anita Cziraki
Phone
9195939722
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Honoraria 600 0 0 consulting fees 19,389 4,499 6,637 website maintenance 1,575 0 0 grant writing fees 48,330 0 0 event contracted services 0 0 5,111 recruiting fees 16,500 0 0 stipends paid 47,294 0 0 total 133,688 4,499 11,748”

Financial Statement Notes

Schedule D, Page 3, Part X

“The organization qualifies as a tax-exempt organization under section 501 (c)(3) of the internal revenue code and, therefore, there is no provision for federal or state income taxes. In addition, the organization has been determined by the internal revenue service (irs) not to be a private foundation within the meaning of section 509(a) of the code. Management believes that no uncertain tax positions exist for the organization at december 31, 2024.”

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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE ORGANIZATION QUALIFIES AS A TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION UNDER SECTION 501 (C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND, THEREFORE, THERE IS NO PROVISION FOR FEDERAL OR STATE INCOME TAXES. IN ADDITION, THE ORGANIZATION HAS BEEN DETERMINED BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE (IRS) NOT TO BE A PRIVATE FOUNDATION WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 509(A) OF THE CODE. MANAGEMENT BELIEVES THAT NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS EXIST FOR THE ORGANIZATION AT DECEMBER 31, 2024.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0ON SEPTEMBER 2, 2025, THE RESTATED ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION WERE FILED WITH THE MASSACHUSETTS SECRETARY OF STATE TO OFFICIALLY CHANGE THE ORGANIZATION'S NAME TO MASSPOETRY INC. AND TO UPDATE ITS STATED PURPOSE. THE RESTATED DOCUMENT IS PUBLICLY ACCESSIBLE VIA THE MASSACHUSETTS SECRETARY OF STATES WEBSITE.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE ORGANIZATION'S KEY STAFF AND TREASURER REVIEW THE COMPLETED FORM 990 AND REQUIRED SCHEDULES, AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPROVES IT PRIOR TO FILING.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2CONFLICT OF INTERESTS ARE DISCUSSED ANNUALLY BY THE BOARD.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3THE BOARD CHAIR CONDUCTS A ROBUST AND COMPREHENSIVE EVALUATION PROCESS THAT INCLUDES GATHERING FEEDBACK FROM INDEPENDENT BOARD MEMBERS AND OTHER KEY STAKEHOLDERS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5HONORARIA 600 0 0 CONSULTING FEES 19,389 4,499 6,637 WEBSITE MAINTENANCE 1,575 0 0 GRANT WRITING FEES 48,330 0 0 EVENT CONTRACTED SERVICES 0 0 5,111 RECRUITING FEES 16,500 0 0 STIPENDS PAID 47,294 0 0 TOTAL 133,688 4,499 11,748
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