Civic Intelligence

Boys Who Write

990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 88-4379144

Jan 01, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023 • Filed on Sep 11, 2024

Organization Profileboyswhowrite.org
490 Barkentine LaneRedwood City, CA 94065

(650) 248-7425

Siviq Scores

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Liabilities / Assets

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Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

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Source year 2023

Net Margin

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Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

78th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 78% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

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No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2023

Revenue Growth

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Balance Sheet
Liabilities / AssetsScore unavailable

Assets

$0

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Assets

-$8,463

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Liabilities

$8,463

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Revenue And Expenses
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Revenue

$0

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Expenses

$8,463

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Net Income

-$8,463

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Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

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2023

Assets$0
Liabilities$8,463
Net Assets-$8,463
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Operations Trend

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Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this 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

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2023

Revenue$0
Expenses$8,463
Net Income-$8,463
Open 2023 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
Signed
Sep 11, 2024
Return Version
2023v5.1
Gross Receipts
$0
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.

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

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Pd in Cap Srpls Land Bldg Eqp Fund$0$0→ $0
Cap Stk Tr Prin Current Funds$0$0→ $0
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$0$-8,463▼ $8,463
Total Assets$0$0→ $0
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$0$8,463▲ $8,463
Total Liabilities$0$8,463▲ $8,463
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$0$-8,463▼ $8,463
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$0$0→ $0
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay78th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Shaila KapoorPresident
Sean KulmanSecretary
Christopher RobinsTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$0
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
Change in Net Assets
$-8,463
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$8,463
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Legal-$8,282-$8,282
Office Expenses$130--$130
Other Expenses$51--$51
Total Functional Expenses$181$8,282$0$8,463
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
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Due to Shaila$8,463
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
No
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
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
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

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

“Form 990, part vi, section b, line 11: a copy of the filed 990 is provided to the board members.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 18

“Documents are available upon request”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19

“Form 990, part vi, section c, line 19: documents are available upon request”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Boys Who Write
EIN
88-4379144
Phone
6502487425
Address
490 Barkentine Lane, Redwood City, CA 94065

Signing Officer

Name
Shaila Kapoor
Title
President
Phone
6502487425
Signed
2024-09-11
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Shaila Kapoor
Formed
2023
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
3
Independent Board Members
3
Employees
0
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Wellings & Co
Address
695 OAK GROVE AVE SUITE 100, MENLO PARK, CA 94025
Preparer
W Bruce Wellings
Phone
6503210622
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Filings

Displayed year

2023 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$0
Liabilities
$8,463
Net assets
-$8,463
Revenue
$0
Expenses
$8,463
Net income
-$8,463
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