Civic Intelligence

Writing by Writers

990 • Fiscal year 2021 • EIN 46-0737638

Jul 01, 2020 to Jun 30, 2021 • Filed on Jul 21, 2021

Organization Profilewww.writingxwriters.org
PO Box 1271Los Altos, CA 94023

(650) 434-2365

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

63rd percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 63% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2021

Liabilities / Revenue

63rd percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 63% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2021

Net Margin

74th percentile

30%

Higher net margin than 74% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2021

Top Officer Pay

95th percentile

$62,690

Higher top officer pay than 95% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 17.6% of source-year revenue.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2021

Asset Growth

79th percentile

45%

Faster asset growth than 79% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Revenue Growth

31st percentile

-21%

Faster revenue growth than 31% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets63rd percentile

Assets

Up

$388,420

Up $121,132 (+45%) from 2020

Net Assets

Up

$385,482

Up $107,335 (+39%) from 2020

Liabilities

Up

$2,938

Up $13,797 (+127%) from 2020

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue63rd percentileNet Margin74th percentile

Revenue

Down

$356,612

Down $93,572 (-21%) from 2020

Expenses

Down

$249,277

Down $135,408 (-35%) from 2020

Net Income

Up

$107,335

Up $41,836 (+64%) from 2020

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth79th percentile

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

$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

2021

Assets$388,420
Liabilities$2,938
Net Assets$385,482
Open 2021 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth31st percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this 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

2021

Revenue$356,612
Expenses$249,277
Net Income$107,335
Open 2021 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2020 to Jun 30, 2021
Signed
Jul 21, 2021
Return Version
2020v4.0
Gross Receipts
$356,612
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

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

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$278,147$385,482▲ $107,335
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$267,288$288,420▲ $21,132
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$0$100,000▲ $100,000
Accounts Receivable$0$0→ $0
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net$0$0→ $0
Pledges and Grants Receivable$0$0→ $0
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn$0$0→ $0
Receivables From Officers Etc$0$0→ $0
Investments Other Securities$0$0→ $0
Investments Program Related$0$0→ $0
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$0$0→ $0
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$0--
Pd in Cap Srpls Land Bldg Eqp Fund$0$0→ $0
Cap Stk Tr Prin Current Funds$0$0→ $0
Intangible Assets$0$0→ $0
Inventories for Sale or Use$0$0→ $0
Loans From Officers Directors$0$0→ $0
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$267,288$388,420▲ $121,132
Other Assets Total$0$0→ $0
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$-10,859$2,938▲ $13,797
Grants Payable$0$0→ $0
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$0$0→ $0
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable$0$0→ $0
Other Liabilities$0--
Deferred Revenue$0$0→ $0
Escrow Account Liability$0$0→ $0
Tax Exempt Bond Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Total Liabilities$-10,859$2,938▲ $13,797
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$278,147$385,482▲ $107,335
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$267,288$388,420▲ $121,132
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay95th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Pam HoustonPresidentPT$62,690$62,690
Karen NelsonTreasurer/CFOPT$61,847$61,847

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Cynthia Newberry MartinBoard Member
Heather MalcolmBoard Member
Kae Penner HowellBoard Member
Tami AndersonSecretary
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$29,177
Program Service Revenue
$327,435
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$29,177
Change in Net Assets
$107,335
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$169,398
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$79,879
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$153,150$0$0$153,150
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$75,885$3,994$0$79,879
Other Expenses$7,700$359$0$8,059
Information Technology$998$1,386$0$2,384
Insurance$0$1,561$0$1,561
Advertising$866$0$0$866
Travel$272$272$0$544
Office Expenses$0$392$0$392
Fees for Services Legal$0$85$0$85
Total Functional Expenses$241,228$8,049$0$249,277
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
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Loans from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$0$0→ $0
Receivables from Disqualified Persons$0$0→ $0
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$0$0→ $0
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

“Form was placed in a shared Dropbox folder for Board of Directors to review.”

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

“The policy is discussed at the annual board retreat and Directors annually disclose any new conflict of interest.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“These were not made public.”

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
2021-07-21

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Karen Nelson
Formed
2012
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
6
Independent Board Members
4
Employees
0
Volunteers
5
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part III, Line 3

“Due to COVID-19 moved all in person events online.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Payment for faculty members to teach at writing workshops”

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IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt01901
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt1456
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IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt1456
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IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/ExclusionAmt10
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IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt12372
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/GrantAmt00
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/GrantAmt00
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2021 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$388,420
Liabilities
$2,938
Net assets
$385,482
Revenue
$356,612
Expenses
$249,277
Net income
$107,335
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