Civic Intelligence

Boys Who Write

EIN 88-4379144 • 501(c)3 • San Carlos, CA

Profile

The specific purpose of this nonprofit is to promote positive masculinity through reading, writing, mentorship, and friendship

801 Laurel Street Unit 1227San Carlos, CA 94070

boyswhowrite.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

87th percentile

0.39x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 87% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

89th percentile

0.27x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 89% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Net Margin

36th percentile

-4.7%

Higher net margin than 36% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

81st percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 81% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Asset Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

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

Annualized from 2023 to 2025

Revenue Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

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

Annualized from 2023 to 2025

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets87th percentile

Assets

Up

$44,576

Up $44,576 from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$17,561

Up $9,098 (+108%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$27,015

Up $35,478 (+419%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue89th percentileNet Margin36th percentile

Revenue

Up

$64,356

Up $64,356 from 2023

Expenses

Up

$67,381

Up $58,918 (+696%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

-$3,025

Up $5,438 (+64%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset GrowthScore unavailable

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$60K$40K$20K$0-$20KAssets 2023: $0Liabilities 2023: $8,463Net Assets 2023: -$8,4632023Assets 2025: $44,576Liabilities 2025: $17,561Net Assets 2025: $27,0152025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$44,576
Liabilities$17,561
Net Assets$27,015
Open 2025 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue GrowthScore unavailable

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$80K$60K$40K$20K$0-$20KRevenue 2023: $0Expenses 2023: $8,463Net Income 2023: -$8,4632023Revenue 2025: $64,356Expenses 2025: $67,381Net Income 2025: -$3,0252025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$64,356
Expenses$67,381
Net Income-$3,025
Open 2025 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2025 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$44,576
Liabilities
$17,561
Net assets
$27,015
Revenue
$64,356
Expenses
$67,381
Net income
-$3,025
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$44.6$17.6$27.0$64.4$67.4$3.03
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.00$8.46$8.46$0.00$8.46$8.46
Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025
Signed
Feb 4, 2026
Return Version
2025v4.0
Gross Receipts
$64,356
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The mission of Boys Who Write is to build essential communication and literacy skills in boys, improve emotional well-being, and help them thrive as confident, empathetic leaders.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
See attachment.$0$41,300
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay81st percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Beth PorterSecretaryPT$0--
Mamta BhandariTreasurerPT$0--
Pallavi GuptaBoard Member-$0--
Shaila KapoorPresidentFT$0--
Insider Transactions and Loans

Interested-Person Transactions

Interested PartyRelationshipDescriptionShared RevenueAmount
Shaila KapoorBoard PresidentLoan from OfficerNo$17,561
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Boys Who Write
EIN
88-4379144
Phone
6502487425
Address
801 Laurel Street Unit 1227, San Carlos, CA 94070

Signing Officer

Name
Shaila Kapoor
Title
President
Phone
6502487425
Signed
2026-02-04
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Hiep Pham CPA Inc
Address
41041 Trimboli Way 1926, Fremont, CA 94538
Preparer
Hiep Pham
Phone
5107897736
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

“Bank Charges and Fees 588.”

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

“Travel 289.”

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

“Insurance 1863.”

Form 990EZ, Part II, Line 26

“Loan from Officer 17561. 17561.”

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