Kore Press Inc.

“Line 28 (Program Accomplishments): Kore Press fulfilled the publishing and promotion of women/transgender writers aspect of its mission by offering an Open Submissions reading period and selecting two works to for publication, and providing detailed feedback on 7 works out of 200 submissions. Kore offered 1 international writing contest (for Poetry), engaging 1 judge, 6 manuscript readers, and roughly 300 writers who submitted their work for consideration. Kore published 10 online newsletters with original content, news and opportunities, 4 new titles (1 poetry, 1 short fiction, 1 memoir, 1 anthology), serving 47 artists. Kore interviewed and recorded 3 visiting authors, 6 storytellers, and engaged 1000 audiences locally with programming (performances/readings, a large-scale event, a panel, Salons, exhibit). Kore estimates 10,000 readers / year, for both online, broadcast media, and print publications. Meeting the educational component of our mission, Kore mentored two young women of color in publishing and literary organizing, and provided literary and social justice education to 8 middle school girls.”

“Description AmountMiscellaneous revenue 1,957”

“Description AmountTravel 3,705Program, production & events 3,371Supplies, equipment & computer 1,172Bank charges and fees 1,592Marketing/PR 3,802Telephone 594Insurance 1,170Other operating expenses 1,858”

“Category Beginning of Year End of YearAccounts receivable 2,902 4,600”

“Category Beginning of Year End of YearPayables and accrued expenses 807 1,515Loan payable - key employee 4,392 0”