Civic Intelligence

Free Write Arts & Literacy Nfp

990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 81-1032458

Jan 01, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017 • Filed on Nov 06, 2018

Organization ProfileFREEWRITEARTSLITERACY.ORG
1932 S Halsted St No 100Chicago, IL 60608

(773) 412-5789

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

76th percentile

0.08x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 76% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Liabilities / Revenue

80th percentile

0.07x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 80% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Net Margin

4th percentile

-121%

Higher net margin than 4% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Top Officer Pay

98th percentile

$115,568

Higher top officer pay than 98% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 46.8% of source-year revenue.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Asset Growth

7th percentile

-59%

Faster asset growth than 7% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Revenue Growth

5th percentile

-68%

Faster revenue growth than 5% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets76th percentile

Assets

Down

$218,922

Down $314,751 (-59%) from 2016

Net Assets

Down

$200,628

Down $299,801 (-60%) from 2016

Liabilities

Down

$18,294

Down $14,950 (-45%) from 2016

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue80th percentileNet Margin4th percentile

Revenue

Down

$246,812

Down $536,698 (-68%) from 2016

Expenses

Up

$546,613

Up $263,532 (+93%) from 2016

Net Income

Down

-$299,801

Down $800,230 (-160%) from 2016

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$0Assets 2016: $533,673Liabilities 2016: $33,244Net Assets 2016: $500,4292016Assets 2017: $218,922Liabilities 2017: $18,294Net Assets 2017: $200,6282017Assets 2019: $134,570Liabilities 2019: $36,897Net Assets 2019: $97,6732019

Highlighted filing

2017

Assets$218,922
Liabilities$18,294
Net Assets$200,628
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth5th percentile

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

$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2016: $783,510Expenses 2016: $283,081Net Income 2016: $500,4292016Revenue 2017: $246,812Expenses 2017: $546,613Net Income 2017: -$299,8012017Revenue 2019: $555,432Expenses 2019: $522,179Net Income 2019: $33,2532019

Highlighted filing

2017

Revenue$246,812
Expenses$546,613
Net Income-$299,801
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017
Signed
Nov 6, 2018
Return Version
2017v2.3
Gross Receipts
$246,812
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Free write arts & literacy engages incarcerated and court-involved youth in the performing, visual, and literary arts so that they become the narrators of their own stories and the authors of their futures. By designing creative space to empower incarcerated and court involved youth, free write supports its students in developing educational and career opportunities that reduce recidivism.

Design creative space to empower incarcerated and court involved youth and supports its students in developing educational and career opportunities that reduce recidivism.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$522,120$214,362▼ $307,758
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$11,553$3,655▼ $7,898
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$0$905▲ $905
Total Assets$533,673$218,922▼ $314,751
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$33,244$18,294▼ $14,950
Total Liabilities$33,244$18,294▼ $14,950
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$489,293$189,492▼ $299,801
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$11,136$11,136→ $0
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$500,429$200,628▼ $299,801
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$533,673$218,922▼ $314,751

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$905$258$1,163
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay98th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Ryan KeeslingFounder & Executive DirectFT$85,000$30,568$115,568

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Judy PomeranzPresident
Kendrick WashingtonVice President
Ad Sean LewisDirector
Mike LeonardDirector
Tshaka BarrowsDirector
Angel PantojaDirector Through Jan 2017
Carmen Scott BoriaDirector Through Jan 2017
Suzanne ConnorDirector Through Jan 2017
Marilee HopkinsTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$219,193
Program Service Revenue
$27,619
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$219,193
Change in Net Assets
$-299,801

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$246,812
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$6,450
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$253,262
Total Revenue per Form 990
$246,812
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$400,978
Total Fundraising Expense$150,393
Other Expenses$145,635
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$121,602$12,694$71,682$205,978
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$41,235$29,453$47,125$117,813
Other Employee Benefits$34,099$2,384$19,034$55,517
Fees for Services Other$41,450$672$949$43,071
Payroll Taxes$11,251$2,544$7,875$21,670
Travel$13,264$1,990$192$15,446
Fees for Services Accounting-$14,693-$14,693
Insurance$8,645$4,020-$12,665
Office Expenses$4,199$1,971$1,922$8,092
Occupancy$1,261$5,162-$6,423
All Other Expenses$4,378$531$84$4,993
Other Expenses$2,186$495$1,530$4,211
Conferences and Meetings-$2,785-$2,785
Depreciation Depletion-$258-$258
Total Functional Expenses$316,534$79,686$150,393$546,613

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$553,063
Expenses per Audited Statements$546,613
Total Expenses per Form 990$546,613
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$6,450
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
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
Audit committee
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
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 8B

“There is no committee with authority to act on behalf of the board of directors.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“The completed form 990 is reviewed by the treasurer, chairman and executive director and provided to the full board prior to submitting to the irs.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“The board of directors determines executive compensation. There are no other officers or key employees.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Governing documents and financial statements are available to the public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Free Write Arts & Literacy Nfp
EIN
81-1032458
Phone
7734125789
Address
1932 S HALSTED ST NO 100, CHICAGO, IL 60608

Signing Officer

Name
Judy Pomeranz
Title
President
Phone
7734125789
Signed
2018-11-06
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Judy Pomeranz
Formed
2015
Legal Domicile
Il
Voting Board Members
6
Independent Board Members
6
Employees
0
Volunteers
10

Preparer

Firm
Warady & Davis Llp
Address
1717 DEERFIELD RD SUITE 300S, DEERFIELD, IL 60015
Preparer
Susan Greggo
Phone
8472679600
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:

“The process has not changed from the prior year.”

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

“The organization has adopted the guidance in the fasb codification topic related to uncertainty in income taxes which prescribes a comprehensive model for recognizing, measuring, presenting and disclosing in the financial statements uncertain tax positions that the organization has taken or expects to take in its tax returns. Under the guidance, the organization may recognize the tax benefit from an uncertain tax position only if it is "more likely than not" that it is sustainable, based on its technical merits. The tax benefits recognized in the financial statements from such a position should be measured based on the largest benefit that has a greater than 50% likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement with a taxing authority having full knowledge of all relevant information. The organization believes that it has appropriate support for the positions taken on its returns.”

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2017 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$218,922
Liabilities
$18,294
Net assets
$200,628
Revenue
$246,812
Expenses
$546,613
Net income
-$299,801
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2019Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.35$0.37$0.98$5.55$5.22$0.33
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.19$0.18$2.01$2.47$5.47$3.00
2016Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$5.34$0.33$5.00$7.84$2.83$5.00