Civic Intelligence

Writing by Writers

EIN 46-0737638 • 501(c)3 • Los Altos, CA

Profile

To create a rigorous, compassionate and inclusive environment to learn the art of reading and writing from accomplished authors.

PO Box 1271Los Altos, CA 94023

www.writingxwriters.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

65th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 65% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

64th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 64% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Net Margin

71st percentile

17%

Higher net margin than 71% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.

Asset Growth

89th percentile

63%

Faster asset growth than 89% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Revenue Growth

51st percentile

-0.0%

Faster revenue growth than 51% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets65th percentile

Assets

Up

$145,464

Up $56,206 (+63%) from 2024

Liabilities

Down

$1,213

Down $10,465 (-90%) from 2024

Net Assets

Up

$144,251

Up $66,671 (+86%) from 2024

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue64th percentileNet Margin71st percentile

Revenue

Down

$377,918

Down $10 (-0.0%) from 2024

Expenses

Down

$315,242

Down $263,607 (-46%) from 2024

Net Income

Up

$62,676

Up $263,597 (+131%) from 2024

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth89th percentile

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

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KAssets 2013: $72,381Liabilities 2013: $02013Assets 2014: $93,865Liabilities 2014: $02014Assets 2015: $114,249Liabilities 2015: $0Net Assets 2015: $114,2492015Assets 2016: $114,326Liabilities 2016: $0Net Assets 2016: $114,3262016Assets 2017: $174,128Liabilities 2017: $775Net Assets 2017: $173,3542017Assets 2018: $182,829Liabilities 2018: $11,252Net Assets 2018: $171,5772018Assets 2019: $223,438Liabilities 2019: $10,422Net Assets 2019: $213,0162019Assets 2020: $267,288Liabilities 2020: -$10,859Net Assets 2020: $278,1472020Assets 2021: $388,420Liabilities 2021: $2,938Net Assets 2021: $385,4822021Assets 2022: $447,599Liabilities 2022: $11,622Net Assets 2022: $435,9772022Assets 2023: $305,897Liabilities 2023: $13,401Net Assets 2023: $292,4962023Assets 2024: $89,258Liabilities 2024: $11,678Net Assets 2024: $77,5802024Assets 2025: $145,464Liabilities 2025: $1,213Net Assets 2025: $144,2512025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$145,464
Liabilities$1,213
Net Assets$144,251
Open 2025 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth51st percentile

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

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200K-$400KRevenue 2013: $91,488Expenses 2013: $19,107Net Income 2013: $72,3812013Revenue 2014: $145,891Expenses 2014: $124,542Net Income 2014: $21,3492014Revenue 2015: $245,495Expenses 2015: $225,006Net Income 2015: $20,4892015Revenue 2016: $272,710Expenses 2016: $272,171Net Income 2016: $5392016Revenue 2017: $396,056Expenses 2017: $337,741Net Income 2017: $58,3152017Revenue 2018: $380,910Expenses 2018: $382,687Net Income 2018: -$1,7772018Revenue 2019: $428,569Expenses 2019: $387,129Net Income 2019: $41,4402019Revenue 2020: $450,184Expenses 2020: $384,685Net Income 2020: $65,4992020Revenue 2021: $356,612Expenses 2021: $249,277Net Income 2021: $107,3352021Revenue 2022: $367,603Expenses 2022: $320,600Net Income 2022: $47,0032022Revenue 2023: $430,140Expenses 2023: $580,468Net Income 2023: -$150,3282023Revenue 2024: $377,928Expenses 2024: $578,849Net Income 2024: -$200,9212024Revenue 2025: $377,918Expenses 2025: $315,242Net Income 2025: $62,6762025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$377,918
Expenses$315,242
Net Income$62,676
Open 2025 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2025 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$145,464
Liabilities
$1,213
Net assets
$144,251
Revenue
$377,918
Expenses
$315,242
Net income
$62,676
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.45$0.01$1.44$3.78$3.15$0.63
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.89$0.12$0.78$3.78$5.79$2.01
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.06$0.13$2.92$4.30$5.80$1.50
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.48$0.12$4.36$3.68$3.21$0.47
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.88$0.03$3.85$3.57$2.49$1.07
2020Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.67$0.11$2.78$4.50$3.85$0.65
2019Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.23$0.10$2.13$4.29$3.87$0.41
2018Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.83$0.11$1.72$3.81$3.83$0.02
2017Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.74$0.01$1.73$3.96$3.38$0.58
2016Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.14$0.00$1.14$2.73$2.72$0.01
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.14$0.00$1.14$2.45$2.25$0.20
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.94$0.00$1.46$1.25$0.21
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.72$0.00$0.91$0.19$0.72
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025
Signed
Jul 9, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$377,918
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To create a rigorous and compassionate environment to learn the art of reading and writing from accomplished authors.

To create a rigorous, compassionate and inclusive environment to learn the art of reading and writing from accomplished authors.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$77,580$144,251▲ $66,671
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$47,233$125,395▲ $78,162
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$40,062$20,069▼ $19,993
Accounts Receivable$1,963$0▼ $1,963
Pd in Cap Srpls Land Bldg Eqp Fund$0$0→ $0
Cap Stk Tr Prin Current Funds$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$89,258$145,464▲ $56,206
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$11,678$1,213▼ $10,465
Total Liabilities$11,678$1,213▼ $10,465
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$77,580$144,251▲ $66,671
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$89,258$145,464▲ $56,206
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Karen NelsonTreasurer/CFOPT$55,518$55,518$111,036
Pam HoustonPresident-$50,639$50,639$101,278

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Byron AspassBoard Member
Melanie SimonichBoard Member
Tami AndersonBoard Member
Cynthia Newberry MartinSecretary
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$12,540
Program Service Revenue
$362,995
Investment Income
$7
Other Revenue
$2,376
All Other Contributions
$12,540
Change in Net Assets
$62,676
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$250,415
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$64,827
Total Fundraising Expense$900
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Travel$137,923--$137,923
Fees for Services Other$94,586--$94,586
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$61,586$3,241-$64,827
Other Expenses$10,587$132$0$10,719
Insurance$1,779--$1,779
Information Technology$485$338$900$1,723
Advertising$1,434--$1,434
Office Expenses-$561-$561
Conferences and Meetings$430--$430
Fees for Services Legal-$214-$214
Total Functional Expenses$309,589$4,753$900$315,242
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
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 forms are placed in a secure Dropbox folder accessible to all members of the board for review prior to submission.”

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

“Board members are asked in the annual board meeting to disclose any new conflicts of interest.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Governing documents are available upon request. The 990 can also be found on a numnber of websites including the IRS and CA Secretary of State Business Search.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Writing by Writers
EIN
46-0737638
Phone
6504342365
Address
PO Box 1271, Los Altos, CA 94023

Signing Officer

Name
Karen Nelson
Title
CFO
Phone
6504342365
Signed
2025-07-09

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Karen Nelson
Formed
2012
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
6
Independent Board Members
4
Employees
0
Volunteers
6
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Faculty payment for teaching workshops.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The forms are placed in a secure Dropbox folder accessible to all members of the board for review prior to submission.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1Board members are asked in the annual board meeting to disclose any new conflicts of interest.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2Governing documents are available upon request. The 990 can also be found on a numnber of websites including the IRS and CA Secretary of State Business Search.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3Faculty payment for teaching workshops.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g
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IRS990/TerminateOperationsInd00
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