Liabilities / Assets
59th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 59% of similar nonprofits.
Siviq Scores
Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.
0.17x
Liabilities / Revenue
66th percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 66% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
15th percentile
Higher net margin than 15% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
Score unavailable
This filing does not contain officer compensation rows.
Asset Growth
31st percentile
Faster asset growth than 31% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
45th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 45% of similar nonprofits.
Balance Sheet
Assets
Down$1,107,457
Down $3,206 (-0.3%) from 2019
Net Assets
Down$918,320
Down $153,307 (-14%) from 2019
Liabilities
Up$189,137
Up $150,101 (+385%) from 2019
Revenue And Expenses
Revenue
Down$708,442
Down $10,451 (-1.5%) from 2019
Expenses
Up$861,749
Up $44,344 (+5.4%) from 2019
Net Income
Down-$153,307
Down $54,795 (-56%) from 2019
Historical Trend
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Filing Snapshot
- Filing Period
- Jul 1, 2019 to Jun 30, 2020
- Signed
- Oct 27, 2020
- Return Version
- 2019v5.1
- Gross Receipts
- $711,590
Mission and Program Overview
Mission
See Statement O for description of programs and services.
Balance Sheet Detail
| Line | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts | $747,137 | $914,718 | ▲ $167,581 |
| Pledges and Grants Receivable | $298,670 | $128,500 | ▼ $170,170 |
| Accounts Receivable | $55,398 | $58,900 | ▲ $3,502 |
| Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges | $9,458 | $5,339 | ▼ $4,119 |
| Total Assets | $1,110,663 | $1,107,457 | ▼ $3,206 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Unsecured Notes Loans Payable | - | $135,768 | - |
| Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses | $39,036 | $45,369 | ▲ $6,333 |
| Deferred Revenue | - | $8,000 | - |
| Total Liabilities | $39,036 | $189,137 | ▲ $150,101 |
| Net Assets / Fund Balance | |||
| Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions | $625,253 | $693,320 | ▲ $68,067 |
| Net Assets With Donor Restrictions | $446,374 | $225,000 | ▼ $221,374 |
| Total Net Assets Fund Balance | $1,071,627 | $918,320 | ▼ $153,307 |
| Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance | $1,110,663 | $1,107,457 | ▼ $3,206 |
Compensation and Service Providers
Employees
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Poulter | Executive Director | FT | $106,748 | $106,748 |
Board Members and Trustees
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Caren Arnstein | Director & Chair Dev Committe |
| Heidy Abreu King-Jones | Director Govenance Chair |
| James Tierney | President |
| Phillip Page | Vice President |
| Frannie Moyer | Board Secretary |
| Arthur B Conselho | Director |
| Deborah Spencer | Director |
| Derrick Z Jackson | Director |
| Jake Murray | Director |
| Michael Lambert | Director |
| Nick Martin | Director |
| Rob Consalvo | Director |
| Doug Banks | Treasurer |
Revenue and Support
Revenue Composition
- Contributions and Grants
- $483,557
- Program Service Revenue
- $226,300
- Investment Income
- $1,733
- Other Revenue
- $-3,148
- All Other Contributions
- $389,536
- Change in Net Assets
- $-153,307
Audited Revenue Reconciliation
- Revenue per Audited Statements
- $708,442
- Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
- $160,715
- Total Revenue per Audited Statements
- $869,157
- Total Revenue per Form 990
- $708,442
Expenses and Functional Allocation
Major Expense Lines
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits | $736,658 |
| Other Expenses | $125,091 |
| Total Fundraising Expense | $121,641 |
| Grants and Similar Amounts Paid | $0 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
Functional Expense Allocation
| Line Item | Program | Management | Fundraising | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Salaries and Wages | $445,618 | $6,590 | $59,487 | $511,695 |
| Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | $47,174 | $30,365 | $36,297 | $113,836 |
| Fees for Services Accounting | $15,020 | $44,799 | $2,920 | $62,739 |
| Other Employee Benefits | $47,845 | $3,155 | $8,176 | $59,176 |
| Payroll Taxes | $40,927 | $3,069 | $7,955 | $51,951 |
| Insurance | $7,348 | $551 | $1,428 | $9,327 |
| Office Expenses | $3,766 | $1,459 | $3,484 | $8,709 |
| Information Technology | $6,038 | $453 | $1,174 | $7,665 |
| Other Expenses | $1,781 | $178 | $720 | $2,679 |
| Fees for Services Legal | - | $269 | - | $269 |
| Total Functional Expenses | $649,220 | $90,888 | $121,641 | $861,749 |
Audited Expense Reconciliation
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Expenses per Audited Statements | $1,022,464 |
| Expenses per Audited Statements | $861,749 |
| Total Expenses per Form 990 | $861,749 |
| Expenses Not Reported on Form 990 | $160,715 |
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
- Fundraising activities
- Yes
- Gaming activities
- No
- Professional fundraiser used
- No
Fundraising and Gaming Totals
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Fundraising Direct Expenses | $3,148 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
Fundraising Events
| Event | Gross Receipts | Gross Revenue | Direct Expenses | Net Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SpecialEvent | $94,021 | - | $3,148 | - |
| Total Events | $94,021 | - | $3,148 | $-3,148 |
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
- 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
- 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 on 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 form 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
“WriteBoston 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. Periodically, the Board of Directors uses comparability data to determine the compensation of the Executive Director. This review process was completed in FY 2020. The organization does not have other compensated officers or other key employees.”
Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19
“WriteBoston 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
- 2020-10-27
- Discuss with paid preparer
- No
Organization Details
- Principal Officer
- Sarah Poulter
- Formed
- 2012
- Legal Domicile
- Ma
- Voting Board Members
- 13
- Independent Board Members
- 13
- Employees
- 14
- Volunteers
- 45
Preparer
- Firm
- Melissa Gilroy CPA
- Address
- 80 Greenacre Rd, Westwood, MA 02090
- Preparer
- Melissa Gilroy
- Phone
- 7816964019
Supplemental Narrative
Additional Explanations
Balance Sheet Part X
“Included in unsecured notes and loans payable (line 24) is a loan related to the Payroll Protection Plan.”
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. In 2019-20, more than 220 educators received high-quality professional development across 14 schools, districts, and education organizations in 5 communities (Boston, Chelsea, Everett, Salem, and Burlington, VT). Ultimately, our services reached approximately 12,000 middle and high school students.”
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| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 0 | The organizations Finance committee can act on 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/ExplanationTxt | 1 | The organizations auditor prepares form 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/ExplanationTxt | 2 | WriteBoston monitors its compliance with the conflict of interest policy through regularly scheduled board meetings. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 3 | 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. Periodically, the Board of Directors uses comparability data to determine the compensation of the Executive Director. This review process was completed in FY 2020. The organization does not have other compensated officers or other key employees. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 4 | WriteBoston 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/ExplanationTxt | 5 | Included in unsecured notes and loans payable (line 24) is a loan related to the Payroll Protection Plan. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 6 | 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. In 2019-20, more than 220 educators received high-quality professional development across 14 schools, districts, and education organizations in 5 communities (Boston, Chelsea, Everett, Salem, and Burlington, VT). Ultimately, our services reached approximately 12,000 middle and high school students. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 0 | Committee meeting documentation Part VI line 8b |
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| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 3 | CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15a |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 4 | Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 5 | Balance Sheet Part X |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 6 | General explanation attachment |
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Displayed year
2020 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
- Assets
- $1,107,457
- Liabilities
- $189,137
- Net assets
- $918,320
- Revenue
- $708,442
- Expenses
- $861,749
- Net income
- -$153,307