Civic Intelligence

Writeboston Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2018 • EIN 46-1255108

Jul 01, 2017 to Jun 30, 2018 • Filed on Oct 15, 2018

Organization Profilewww.writeboston.org
2300 Washington St 6th FloorRoxbury, MA 02119

(617) 541-2604

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

45th percentile

0.06x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 45% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Liabilities / Revenue

41st percentile

0.06x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 41% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Net Margin

91st percentile

50%

Higher net margin than 91% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

This filing does not contain officer compensation rows.

Source year 2018

Asset Growth

97th percentile

128%

Faster asset growth than 97% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Revenue Growth

86th percentile

41%

Faster revenue growth than 86% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets45th percentile

Assets

Up

$1,245,206

Up $700,111 (+128%) from 2017

Net Assets

Up

$1,170,139

Up $625,044 (+115%) from 2017

Liabilities

Up

$75,067

Up $75,067 from 2017

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue41st percentileNet Margin91st percentile

Revenue

Up

$1,260,523

Up $368,295 (+41%) from 2017

Expenses

Down

$635,478

Down $220,684 (-26%) from 2017

Net Income

Up

$625,045

Up $588,979 (+1633%) from 2017

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth97th percentile

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

$4.0M$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MAssets 2015: $163,584Liabilities 2015: $163,584Net Assets 2015: $02015Assets 2016: $100,000Liabilities 2016: $148,458Net Assets 2016: -$48,4582016Assets 2017: $545,095Liabilities 2017: $0Net Assets 2017: $545,0952017Assets 2018: $1,245,206Liabilities 2018: $75,067Net Assets 2018: $1,170,1392018Assets 2019: $1,110,663Liabilities 2019: $39,036Net Assets 2019: $1,071,6272019Assets 2020: $1,107,457Liabilities 2020: $189,137Net Assets 2020: $918,3202020Assets 2021: $1,554,274Liabilities 2021: $52,345Net Assets 2021: $1,501,9292021Assets 2022: $1,867,072Liabilities 2022: $50,240Net Assets 2022: $1,816,8322022Assets 2023: $2,037,768Liabilities 2023: $75,281Net Assets 2023: $1,962,4872023Assets 2024: $2,016,724Liabilities 2024: $158,372Net Assets 2024: $1,858,3522024Assets 2025: $3,685,248Liabilities 2025: $120,028Net Assets 2025: $3,565,2202025

Highlighted filing

2018

Assets$1,245,206
Liabilities$75,067
Net Assets$1,170,139
Open 2018 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth86th percentile

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

$4.0M$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MRevenue 2015: $789,965Expenses 2015: $789,965Net Income 2015: $02015Revenue 2016: $720,871Expenses 2016: $769,329Net Income 2016: -$48,4582016Revenue 2017: $892,228Expenses 2017: $856,162Net Income 2017: $36,0662017Revenue 2018: $1,260,523Expenses 2018: $635,478Net Income 2018: $625,0452018Revenue 2019: $718,893Expenses 2019: $817,405Net Income 2019: -$98,5122019Revenue 2020: $708,442Expenses 2020: $861,749Net Income 2020: -$153,3072020Revenue 2021: $1,419,321Expenses 2021: $835,712Net Income 2021: $583,6092021Revenue 2022: $1,198,259Expenses 2022: $883,356Net Income 2022: $314,9032022Revenue 2023: $1,144,094Expenses 2023: $998,439Net Income 2023: $145,6552023Revenue 2024: $956,104Expenses 2024: $1,060,239Net Income 2024: -$104,1352024Revenue 2025: $3,179,019Expenses 2025: $1,472,151Net Income 2025: $1,706,8682025

Highlighted filing

2018

Revenue$1,260,523
Expenses$635,478
Net Income$625,045
Open 2018 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2017 to Jun 30, 2018
Signed
Oct 15, 2018
Return Version
2017v2.2
Gross Receipts
$1,265,724
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

See Statement O for description of programs and services.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Pledges and Grants Receivable$418,366$657,256▲ $238,890
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$59,929$540,942▲ $481,013
Accounts Receivable-$40,892-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$4,851-
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$1,265-
Total Assets$545,094$1,245,206▲ $700,112
Other Assets Total$66,799--
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses-$75,067-
Total Liabilities$0$75,067▲ $75,067
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$282,730$691,756▲ $409,026
Unrestricted Net Assets$262,364$478,383▲ $216,019
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$545,094$1,170,139▲ $625,045
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$545,094$1,245,206▲ $700,112
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Sarah PoulterExecutive DirectorFT$114,972$114,972

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Caren ArnsteinDirector & Chair Dev Committe
Joan WoodDirector & Chair Gov committe
James TierneyPresident & Chair Finance Co
Frannie MoyerBoard Secretary
Arthur B ConselhoDirector
Derrick Z JacksonDirector
Heidy AbreuDirector
Jake MurrayDirector
Lenny GlynnDirector
Phillip PageDirector
Rob ConsalvoDirector
Doug BanksTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,088,212
Program Service Revenue
$175,870
Investment Income
$92
Other Revenue
$-3,651
All Other Contributions
$998,185
Change in Net Assets
$625,045

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,260,523
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$135,000
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,395,523
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,260,523
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$523,015
Total Fundraising Expense$112,998
Other Expenses$112,463
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$283,557$20,869$47,832$352,258
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$45,989$22,994$45,989$114,972
Payroll Taxes$27,831$3,704$7,924$39,459
Fees for Services Other$30,512$1,296$2,774$34,582
Fees for Services Accounting-$31,167-$31,167
Other Employee Benefits$11,498$1,528$3,300$16,326
Information Technology$6,062$807$1,726$8,595
Insurance$5,006$666$1,425$7,097
Office Expenses$2,185$178$1,895$4,258
Other Expenses$195$319$133$647
Fees for Services Legal-$269-$269
Total Functional Expenses$438,683$83,797$112,998$635,478

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$770,478
Expenses per Audited Statements$635,478
Total Expenses per Form 990$635,478
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$135,000
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$5,201
Fundraising Gross Income$1,550
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
SpecialEvent$91,577$1,550$5,201$-3,651
Total Events$91,577$1,550$5,201$-3,651
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
Audit committee
No
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
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
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Committee meeting documentation Part VI line 8B

“The Organizations Finance committee can act of behalf of the Board with relation to the audit and tax filings, however, they are not required to document their meetings with minutes.”

Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11

“The organizations auditor prepares from 990, which is reviewed and approved by both the organizations management and the organizations signing officer before filing. The full 990 is provided to the board prior to filing.”

Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12C

“Write Boston monitors its compliance with the conflict of interest policy through regularly scheduled board meetings.”

CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15A

“The board of directors used comparable data to establish the directors salary upon hire. On an annual basis, the board of directors use this salary and apply cost of living increases to determine the current compensation paid. The organization does not have other compensated officers or other key employees.”

Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19

“Write Boston makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request. Additionally, the Organizations governing documents, financial statements and tax filings are available on the MA AGs website.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
WriteBoston Inc
EIN
46-1255108
Address
2300 Washington St 6th Floor, Roxbury, MA 02119

Signing Officer

Name
Sarah Poulter
Title
Executive Direc
Phone
6175412604
Signed
2018-10-15
Discuss with paid preparer
No

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Sarah Poulter
Formed
2012
Legal Domicile
Ma
Voting Board Members
12
Independent Board Members
12
Employees
11
Volunteers
45

Preparer

Firm
Melissa Gilroy CPA
Address
80 Greenacre Rd, Westwood, MA 02090
Preparer
Melissa Gilroy
Phone
7816964019
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

General explanation attachment

“WriteBoston - Description of programs and services:WriteBoston is a nonprofit literacy organization that serves students, schools, districts, and educational organizations across Massachusetts. WriteBoston helps students to develop strong, sophisticated academic writing and literacy skills the kind that unlock school successes, college access and career opportunities. During fiscal year 2018, direct support was provided to over 300 educators, with a trickledown effect on 12,000 students.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The Organizations Finance committee can act of behalf of the Board with relation to the audit and tax filings, however, they are not required to document their meetings with minutes.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1The organizations auditor prepares from 990, which is reviewed and approved by both the organizations management and the organizations signing officer before filing. The full 990 is provided to the board prior to filing.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2Write Boston monitors its compliance with the conflict of interest policy through regularly scheduled board meetings.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3The board of directors used comparable data to establish the directors salary upon hire. On an annual basis, the board of directors use this salary and apply cost of living increases to determine the current compensation paid. The organization does not have other compensated officers or other key employees.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4Write Boston makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request. Additionally, the Organizations governing documents, financial statements and tax filings are available on the MA AGs website.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5WriteBoston - Description of programs and services:WriteBoston is a nonprofit literacy organization that serves students, schools, districts, and educational organizations across Massachusetts. WriteBoston helps students to develop strong, sophisticated academic writing and literacy skills the kind that unlock school successes, college access and career opportunities. During fiscal year 2018, direct support was provided to over 300 educators, with a trickledown effect on 12,000 students.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Committee meeting documentation Part VI line 8b
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15a
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc5General explanation attachment
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2018 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,245,206
Liabilities
$75,067
Net assets
$1,170,139
Revenue
$1,260,523
Expenses
$635,478
Net income
$625,045
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.69$0.12$3.57$3.18$1.47$1.71
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.02$0.16$1.86$0.96$1.06$0.10
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.04$0.08$1.96$1.14$1.00$0.15
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.87$0.05$1.82$1.20$0.88$0.31
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.55$0.05$1.50$1.42$0.84$0.58
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.11$0.19$0.92$0.71$0.86$0.15
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.11$0.04$1.07$0.72$0.82$0.10
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.25$0.08$1.17$1.26$0.64$0.63
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.55$0.00$0.55$0.89$0.86$0.04
2016Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.10$0.15$0.05$0.72$0.77$0.05
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.16$0.16$0.00$0.79$0.79$0.00