Civic Intelligence

Authoring Action

990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 38-3707584

Jul 01, 2022 to Jun 30, 2023 • Filed on Apr 25, 2024

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

82nd percentile

0.29x

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

2023 filings • NTEE O50 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

79th percentile

0.05x

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

2023 filings • NTEE O50 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

58th percentile

11%

Higher net margin than 58% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • NTEE O50 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

91st percentile

$42,300

Higher top officer pay than 91% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 13.4% of source-year revenue.

2023 filings • NTEE O50 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

85th percentile

132%

Faster asset growth than 85% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • NTEE O50 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

74th percentile

39%

Faster revenue growth than 74% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • NTEE O50 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets82nd percentile

Assets

Up

$56,412

Up $32,139 (+132%) from 2022

Net Assets

Up

$39,864

Up $35,550 (+824%) from 2022

Liabilities

Down

$16,548

Down $3,411 (-17%) from 2022

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue79th percentileNet Margin58th percentile

Revenue

Up

$316,451

Up $88,325 (+39%) from 2022

Expenses

Up

$280,901

Up $47,697 (+20%) from 2022

Net Income

Up

$35,550

Up $40,628 (+800%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth85th 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

2023

Assets$56,412
Liabilities$16,548
Net Assets$39,864
Open 2023 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth74th 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

2023

Revenue$316,451
Expenses$280,901
Net Income$35,550
Open 2023 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2022 to Jun 30, 2023
Signed
Apr 25, 2024
Return Version
2022v5.0
Gross Receipts
$320,307
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$19,461$52,084▲ $32,623
Accounts Receivable$4,305$4,328▲ $23
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$507--
Total Assets$24,273$56,412▲ $32,139
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue-$8,976-
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$19,959$7,572▼ $12,387
Total Liabilities$19,959$16,548▼ $3,411
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$-8,505$35,548▲ $44,053
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$12,819$4,316▼ $8,503
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$4,314$39,864▲ $35,550
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$24,273$56,412▲ $32,139

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment-$17,610$17,610
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay91st percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Lynn RhoadesExecutive DirectorFT$42,300$42,300

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
$304,294
Program Service Revenue
$5,100
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$7,057
All Other Contributions
$178,423
Change in Net Assets
$35,550
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$149,448
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$131,453
Total Fundraising Expense$5,772
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$70,018$7,064-$77,082
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$19,250$24,550-$43,800
Other Expenses$160$19,767$80$19,927
All Other Expenses$9,202$5,087$5,537$19,826
Office Expenses$4,209$9,865$155$14,229
Payroll Taxes$6,254$4,317-$10,571
Occupancy$4,878$5,527-$10,405
Fees for Services Accounting$2,340$5,292-$7,632
Insurance$600$1,996-$2,596
Advertising$62$1,775-$1,837
Travel$904$188-$1,092
Depreciation Depletion-$507-$507
Total Functional Expenses$151,507$123,622$5,772$280,901
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$10,097
Fundraising Direct Expenses$3,856
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Taste of the South$35,326$8,645$2,852$5,793
Total Events$35,326$8,645$3,856$4,789
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-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
Yes
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
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
Treasurer
Phone
3367491317
Signed
2024-04-25
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
16

Preparer

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

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part III, Line 4D

“Program Service Expenses 717, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 1,120 Ensemble comprised of authors that have completed the Summer Intensive 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 57,735”

Form 990, Part XII, Line 2C

“The committee that assumes oversight of the audit has not changed from the prior year.”

Financial Statement Notes

X 2

“The Organization is exempt from federal and state income taxes on its related activities under Internal Revenue Service Code Section 501c3. Accordingly, no provision for federal and state income taxes has been made. The Organization files the required federal and state information returns. Whenever tax returns are filed, the filing organization must evaluate the merits of its tax positions and determine if they will be ultimately sustained. Those tax positions for the Organization include maintaining their tax-exempt status and the taxability of any unrelated business income. The Organization believes these positions are sustainable. Although the Organization has not incurred any interest and penalties associated with these positions, it is their policy to expense them in the statement of activities. With few exceptions, the Organization is generally no longer subject to examination by taxing authorities for years before June 30, 2020.”

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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The Organization is exempt from federal and state income taxes on its related activities under Internal Revenue Service Code Section 501c3. Accordingly, no provision for federal and state income taxes has been made. The Organization files the required federal and state information returns. Whenever tax returns are filed, the filing organization must evaluate the merits of its tax positions and determine if they will be ultimately sustained. Those tax positions for the Organization include maintaining their tax-exempt status and the taxability of any unrelated business income. The Organization believes these positions are sustainable. Although the Organization has not incurred any interest and penalties associated with these positions, it is their policy to expense them in the statement of activities. With few exceptions, the Organization is generally no longer subject to examination by taxing authorities for years before June 30, 2020.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Program Service Expenses 717, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 1,120 Ensemble comprised of authors that have completed the Summer Intensive 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.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3Contract Worker Expense 57,735

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2023 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$56,412
Liabilities
$16,548
Net assets
$39,864
Revenue
$316,451
Expenses
$280,901
Net income
$35,550
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