Collins Coalition

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16

“FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 16 OTHER EXPENSES: Supplies: $7,430; Computer and internet: $787; Miscellaneous: $470; Prizes: $48,427 Insurance: $1,647 Financial Transaction Fees: $1,374 Food and Beverage: $2,589 Event Venue Rental: $7,071 Refunds: $4,037 TOTAL: $74,608 FORM 990-EZ, PART III - ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE: The Collins Coalition is organized and operated exclusively to instruct, train, and raise awareness among the public about the benefits that word games such as Scrabble can provide. These benefits can include improvements in cognitive skills, reduced social isolation, possibly staving off degenerative mental conditions, and expansion of one's lexicon and mathematical skills. As part of that educational purpose, the organization sponsors tournaments that aim to provide a supportive environment for the public to learn, increase its word game skills, build self-esteem, and foster sportsmanship. All of Collins Coalition's activities are aimed at achieving that educational purpose.”