Civic Intelligence

Authoring Action

990 • Fiscal year 2022 • EIN 38-3707584

Jul 01, 2021 to Jun 30, 2022 • Filed on Feb 28, 2023

Organization Profilewww.authoringaction.org
624 W Sixth StreetWinston Salem, NC 27101

(336) 749-1317

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

90th percentile

0.82x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 90% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • NTEE O50 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2022

Liabilities / Revenue

79th percentile

0.09x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 79% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • NTEE O50 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2022

Net Margin

34th percentile

-2.2%

Higher net margin than 34% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • NTEE O50 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2022

Top Officer Pay

93rd percentile

$50,020

Higher top officer pay than 93% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 21.9% of source-year revenue.

2022 filings • NTEE O50 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2022

Asset Growth

42nd percentile

-4.6%

Faster asset growth than 42% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • NTEE O50 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Revenue Growth

27th percentile

-11%

Faster revenue growth than 27% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • NTEE O50 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets90th percentile

Assets

Down

$24,273

Down $1,174 (-4.6%) from 2021

Net Assets

Down

$4,314

Down $5,078 (-54%) from 2021

Liabilities

Up

$19,959

Up $3,904 (+24%) from 2021

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue79th percentileNet Margin34th percentile

Revenue

Down

$228,126

Down $27,173 (-11%) from 2021

Expenses

Up

$233,204

Up $2,424 (+1.1%) from 2021

Net Income

Down

-$5,078

Down $29,597 (-121%) from 2021

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth42nd percentile

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

$150K$100K$50K$0-$50KAssets 2011: $16,941Liabilities 2011: $5,1652011Assets 2012: $3,594Liabilities 2012: $3,0682012Assets 2013: $7,636Liabilities 2013: $6,5752013Assets 2014: $13,058Liabilities 2014: $11,052Net Assets 2014: $2,0062014Assets 2015: $10,681Liabilities 2015: $8,3262015Assets 2016: $5,087Liabilities 2016: $9,2922016Assets 2017: $43,631Liabilities 2017: $11,120Net Assets 2017: $32,5112017Assets 2018: $7,271Liabilities 2018: $12,3202018Assets 2019: $25,572Liabilities 2019: $5,650Net Assets 2019: $19,9222019Assets 2020: $25,608Liabilities 2020: $40,735Net Assets 2020: -$15,1272020Assets 2021: $25,447Liabilities 2021: $16,055Net Assets 2021: $9,3922021Assets 2022: $24,273Liabilities 2022: $19,959Net Assets 2022: $4,3142022Assets 2023: $56,412Liabilities 2023: $16,548Net Assets 2023: $39,8642023Assets 2024: $118,110Liabilities 2024: $15,432Net Assets 2024: $102,6782024

Highlighted filing

2022

Assets$24,273
Liabilities$19,959
Net Assets$4,314
Open 2022 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth27th percentile

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

$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2011: $94,244Expenses 2011: $90,639Net Income 2011: $3,6052011Revenue 2012: $65,124Expenses 2012: $76,374Net Income 2012: -$11,2502012Revenue 2013: $94,169Expenses 2013: $93,634Net Income 2013: $5352013Revenue 2014: $150,460Expenses 2014: $147,749Net Income 2014: $2,7112014Revenue 2015: $171,661Expenses 2015: $173,087Net Income 2015: -$1,4262015Revenue 2016: $181,383Expenses 2016: $188,223Net Income 2016: -$6,8402016Revenue 2017: $248,449Expenses 2017: $211,733Net Income 2017: $36,7162017Revenue 2018: $181,673Expenses 2018: $219,233Net Income 2018: -$37,5602018Revenue 2019: $238,080Expenses 2019: $220,673Net Income 2019: $17,4072019Revenue 2020: $245,923Expenses 2020: $280,972Net Income 2020: -$35,0492020Revenue 2021: $255,299Expenses 2021: $230,780Net Income 2021: $24,5192021Revenue 2022: $228,126Expenses 2022: $233,204Net Income 2022: -$5,0782022Revenue 2023: $316,451Expenses 2023: $280,901Net Income 2023: $35,5502023Revenue 2024: $399,466Expenses 2024: $336,652Net Income 2024: $62,8142024

Highlighted filing

2022

Revenue$228,126
Expenses$233,204
Net Income-$5,078
Open 2022 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2021 to Jun 30, 2022
Signed
Feb 28, 2023
Return Version
2021v4.2
Gross Receipts
$228,126
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To transform the lives of youth and the world through the power of creative writing, spoken word, visual and media arts, film-making and leadership education that promotes positive systemic change.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$10,035$19,461▲ $9,426
Accounts Receivable$13,723$4,305▼ $9,418
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$1,689$507▼ $1,182
Total Assets$25,447$24,273▼ $1,174
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$16,055$19,959▲ $3,904
Total Liabilities$16,055$19,959▲ $3,904
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$25,099$12,819▼ $12,280
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$-15,707$-8,505▲ $7,202
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$9,392$4,314▼ $5,078
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$25,447$24,273▼ $1,174

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$507$17,103$17,610
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay93rd percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Lynn RhoadesExecutive DirectorFT$48,872$1,148$50,020

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Deborah RandolphChair
Corlis SellersVice-Chair
Alexandra HoskinsBoard Member
Bob MoyerBoard Member
Camille FrenchBoard Member
Donovan LivingstonBoard Member
Jordan GoogeBoard Member
Keri EppsBoard Member
Ralph MeadowsBoard Member
Ron VonBurgBoard Member
Shayna SmithBoard Member
Lauranita KatendeTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$220,701
Program Service Revenue
$7,000
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$425
All Other Contributions
$155,560
Change in Net Assets
$-5,078
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$123,750
Other Expenses$109,454
Total Fundraising Expense$6,731
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$58,265$11,079-$69,344
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$20,398$24,502-$44,900
Fees for Services Other$37,750$985$1,042$39,777
Fees for Services Accounting$2,340$7,197-$9,537
Payroll Taxes$4,976$4,474-$9,450
Office Expenses$2,723$5,418$58$8,199
Fees for Services Management-$7,380-$7,380
Occupancy$4,998$1,972-$6,970
All Other Expenses$803$2,866-$3,669
Information Technology$3,037$295-$3,332
Other Expenses$3,001$161$777$3,162
Insurance$719$1,338-$2,057
Travel$1,781--$1,781
Conferences and Meetings$945$310-$1,255
Depreciation Depletion-$1,182-$1,182
Advertising-$563-$563
Other Employee Benefits$56--$56
Total Functional Expenses$156,751$69,722$6,731$233,204
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
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Federal income taxes-
Paycheck Protection Program Loan-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
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
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, Section B, Line 11B

“The Form 990 is provided to the Board of Directors for review and approval prior to filing.”

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

“An annual disclosure questionnaire is signed by each Board member and Board members are reminded to immediately notify the Executive Director if they are aware of any issue that might constitute a conflict of interest.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Authoring Action
EIN
38-3707584
Phone
3367491317
Address
624 W Sixth Street, Winston Salem, NC 27101

Signing Officer

Name
Lauranita Katende
Title
President
Phone
3367491317
Signed
2023-02-28
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Lauranita Katende
Formed
2002
Legal Domicile
Nc
Voting Board Members
12
Independent Board Members
12
Employees
3
Volunteers
12

Preparer

Firm
Outfitters4 Inc
Address
715 Coliseum Dr NW Suite 100, Winston Salem, NC 27106
Preparer
Brittany Emery
Phone
8889299499
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part III, Line 4D

“Program Service Expenses 2,260, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 Ensemble comprised of authors that have completed the Summer Intnesive program to continue the writing process. Writing pieces focus on various topics such as race, class, power, poverty, inequality, and bravery. Pieces are memortized and shared with audiences.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Contract Worker Expense 5,477, Artists Expense 28,631, Mentors Expense 5,669”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Program Service Expenses 2,260, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 Ensemble comprised of authors that have completed the Summer Intnesive program to continue the writing process. Writing pieces focus on various topics such as race, class, power, poverty, inequality, and bravery. Pieces are memortized and shared with audiences.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1The Form 990 is provided to the Board of Directors for review and approval prior to filing.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2An annual disclosure questionnaire is signed by each Board member and Board members are reminded to immediately notify the Executive Director if they are aware of any issue that might constitute a conflict of interest.
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2022 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$24,273
Liabilities
$19,959
Net assets
$4,314
Revenue
$228,126
Expenses
$233,204
Net income
-$5,078
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.18$0.15$1.03$3.99$3.37$0.63
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.56$0.17$0.40$3.16$2.81$0.36
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.24$0.20$0.04$2.28$2.33$0.05
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.25$0.16$0.09$2.55$2.31$0.25
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.26$0.41$0.15$2.46$2.81$0.35
2019Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.26$0.06$0.20$2.38$2.21$0.17
2018Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.07$0.12$1.82$2.19$0.38
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.44$0.11$0.33$2.48$2.12$0.37
2016Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.05$0.09$1.81$1.88$0.07
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.11$0.08$1.72$1.73$0.01
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.13$0.11$0.02$1.50$1.48$0.03
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.08$0.07$0.94$0.94$0.01
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.04$0.03$0.65$0.76$0.11
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.17$0.05$0.94$0.91$0.04