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Writers Blok Inc

990EZ • Fiscal year 2019 • EIN 82-1306770

Jan 01, 2019 to Dec 31, 2019 • Filed on Oct 01, 2020

2677 S LA Cienega BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90034

(785) 383-4545

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

57th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2019

Liabilities / Revenue

57th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2019

Net Margin

17th percentile

-19%

Higher net margin than 17% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2019

Top Officer Pay

90th percentile

$41,825

Higher top officer pay than 90% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 25.6% of source-year revenue.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2019

Asset Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

A valid growth rate could not be computed from the available filing history.

Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Revenue Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

A valid growth rate could not be computed from the available filing history.

Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Assets

Up

$12,767

Up $12,767 from 2018

Net Assets

$12,767

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2018

Revenue

Up

$163,238

Up $163,238 from 2018

Expenses

Up

$194,099

Up $194,099 from 2018

Net Income

Down

-$30,861

Down $30,861 from 2018

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$60K$40K$20K$0Assets 2018: $0Liabilities 2018: $02018Assets 2019: $12,767Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $12,7672019Assets 2020: $43,683Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $43,6832020Assets 2021: $16,329Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $16,3292021

Highlighted filing

2019

Assets$12,767
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$12,767

Operations Trend

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

$200K$100K$0-$100KRevenue 2018: $0Expenses 2018: $0Net Income 2018: $02018Revenue 2019: $163,238Expenses 2019: $194,099Net Income 2019: -$30,8612019Revenue 2020: $105,165Expenses 2020: $170,070Net Income 2020: -$64,9052020Revenue 2021: $122,518Expenses 2021: $139,475Net Income 2021: -$16,9572021

Highlighted filing

2019

Revenue$163,238
Expenses$194,099
Net Income-$30,861
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2019 to Dec 31, 2019
Signed
Oct 1, 2020
Return Version
2019v5.1
Gross Receipts
$163,238
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Provide a community for and accountability to writers.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
PROVIDE GATHERING SPACE FOR COMMUNITY MEMBERS$0$135,870
PROVIDE MENTORSHIP FOR COMMUNITY MEMBERS$0$38,820
PROVIDE EVENTS FOR COMMUNITY MEMBERS$0$19,409
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
PAUL SHIRLEYPresidentFT$41,825-$41,825
AMBER CHRISTBoard Member-$0--
KATIE SAVAGEVice President-$0--
RICHARD VILLEGASBoard Member-$0--
RICHARD CHUNGBoard Member-$0--
DANIEL BAYERTreasurer-$0--
ERIC BRACHSecretary-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Writers Blok Inc
EIN
82-1306770
Phone
7853834545
Address
2677 S LA CIENEGA BLVD, LOS ANGELES, CA 90034

Signing Officer

Name
Paul Shirley
Title
Executive Director
Phone
7853834545
Signed
2020-10-01

Preparer

Firm
Michael Williams
Address
313 Mildred Ave 19, Venice, CA 90291
Preparer
Michael Williams
Phone
8604782845
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Other

Part I Line 20 Loans received to fund ongoing operations

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

Meals 6276.

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

Merchant Fees 1366.

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

Office Supplies and Software 33547.

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

Taxes and Licenses 43.

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

Travel 373.

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

Website Hosting 209.

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

Advertising 7154.

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

Bank Charges 5.

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

Insurance 1240.

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

Interest Paid 2966.

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ReturnHeader/BuildTS02021-01-29 14:40:06Z
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