Civic Intelligence

Writing by Writers

990 • Fiscal year 2024 • EIN 46-0737638

Jul 01, 2023 to Jun 30, 2024 • Filed on Jul 22, 2024

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

81st percentile

0.13x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 81% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 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.

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

Net Margin

9th percentile

-53%

Higher net margin than 9% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

97th percentile

$92,221

Higher top officer pay than 97% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 24.4% of source-year revenue.

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

Asset Growth

7th percentile

-71%

Faster asset growth than 7% of similar nonprofits.

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

Revenue Growth

32nd percentile

-12%

Faster revenue growth than 32% of similar nonprofits.

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

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets81st percentile

Assets

Down

$89,258

Down $216,639 (-71%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$77,580

Down $214,916 (-73%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$11,678

Down $1,723 (-13%) from 2023

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue74th percentileNet Margin9th percentile

Revenue

Down

$377,928

Down $52,212 (-12%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$578,849

Down $1,619 (-0.3%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$200,921

Down $50,593 (-34%) from 2023

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth7th 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

2024

Assets$89,258
Liabilities$11,678
Net Assets$77,580
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth32nd 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

2024

Revenue$377,928
Expenses$578,849
Net Income-$200,921
Open 2024 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2023 to Jun 30, 2024
Signed
Jul 22, 2024
Return Version
2023v5.0
Gross Receipts
$377,928
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$292,496$77,580▼ $214,916
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$53,467$47,233▼ $6,234
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$226,627$40,062▼ $186,565
Accounts Receivable$25,803$1,963▼ $23,840
Pd in Cap Srpls Land Bldg Eqp Fund$0$0→ $0
Cap Stk Tr Prin Current Funds$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$305,897$89,258▼ $216,639
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$13,401$11,678▼ $1,723
Total Liabilities$13,401$11,678▼ $1,723
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$292,496$77,580▼ $214,916
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$305,897$89,258▼ $216,639
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay97th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Karen NelsonTreasurer/CFOPT$92,221$92,221
Pam HoustonPresidentPT$44,099$44,099

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
$12,377
Program Service Revenue
$363,197
Investment Income
$842
Other Revenue
$1,512
All Other Contributions
$12,377
Change in Net Assets
$-200,921
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$461,734
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$117,115
Total Fundraising Expense$975
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Travel$346,487--$346,487
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$112,430$4,685-$117,115
Fees for Services Other$89,850--$89,850
Other Expenses$12,563$702$0$13,265
Information Technology$1,771$2,137$975$4,883
Insurance$1,516$313$0$1,829
Advertising$1,479--$1,479
Office Expenses-$320-$320
Fees for Services Legal-$61-$61
Total Functional Expenses$569,006$8,868$975$578,849
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
Backup withholding compliance
No
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
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
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

“Forms are uploaded to a secure online folder and Board members are given access to review.”

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

“Policy is discussed at the annual board meeting and members are asked to disclose any conflicts.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“Compensation for the Executive Director and Creative Director were reviewed and compared to the "Fair Pay For Northern California Nonprofits 2022 Compensation and Benefits Report" complied by the Nonprofit Compensation Associates.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Governing documents are available upon request. The 990 can also be found on a number of websites including the IRS and the 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
2024-07-22

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 payments for teachers at writing workshops.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Forms are uploaded to a secure online folder and Board members are given access to review.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1Policy is discussed at the annual board meeting and members are asked to disclose any conflicts.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2Compensation for the Executive Director and Creative Director were reviewed and compared to the "Fair Pay For Northern California Nonprofits 2022 Compensation and Benefits Report" complied by the Nonprofit Compensation Associates.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3Governing documents are available upon request. The 990 can also be found on a number of websites including the IRS and the CA Secretary of State Business Search.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4Faculty payments for teachers at writing 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 B, Line 15
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g
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2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$89,258
Liabilities
$11,678
Net assets
$77,580
Revenue
$377,928
Expenses
$578,849
Net income
-$200,921
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