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Steamy Lit Foundation Fka the Rom Con Inc

990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 92-0908167

Jan 01, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023 • Filed on May 14, 2024

8658 Langholm RoadEl Cajon, CA 92021

(305) 527-7394

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

54th percentile

0.00x

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

2023 filings • NTEE A • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

54th percentile

0.00x

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

2023 filings • NTEE A • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

94th percentile

78%

Higher net margin than 94% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • NTEE A • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

77th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 77% of similar nonprofits.

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

2023 filings • NTEE A • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

82nd percentile

44%

Faster asset growth than 82% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • NTEE A • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

47th percentile

4.0%

Faster revenue growth than 47% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • NTEE A • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Assets

Up

$495,169

Up $151,679 (+44%) from 2022

Net Assets

Up

$495,169

Up $151,679 (+44%) from 2022

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2022

Revenue

Up

$369,981

Up $14,393 (+4.0%) from 2022

Expenses

Up

$82,629

Up $70,531 (+583%) from 2022

Net Income

Down

$287,352

Down $56,138 (-16%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2022: $343,490Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $343,4902022Assets 2023: $495,169Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $495,1692023Assets 2024: $286,652Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $286,6522024Assets 2025: $264,090Liabilities 2025: $0Net Assets 2025: $264,0902025

Highlighted filing

2023

Assets$495,169
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$495,169

Operations Trend

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

$800K$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2022: $355,588Expenses 2022: $12,098Net Income 2022: $343,4902022Revenue 2023: $369,981Expenses 2023: $82,629Net Income 2023: $287,3522023Revenue 2024: $648,569Expenses 2024: $527,900Net Income 2024: $120,6692024Revenue 2025: $678,399Expenses 2025: $700,961Net Income 2025: -$22,5622025

Highlighted filing

2023

Revenue$369,981
Expenses$82,629
Net Income$287,352
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
Signed
May 14, 2024
Return Version
2023v5.1
Gross Receipts
$369,981
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Literary conference with a focus on minorities in the romance genre

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$343,490$495,169▲ $151,679
Investments Program Related-$425,078-
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$343,490$70,091▼ $273,399
Total Assets$343,490$495,169▲ $151,679
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$343,490$495,169▲ $151,679
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$343,490$495,169▲ $151,679

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Investment Program Related Org$425,078--
Compensation and Service Providers

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Melissa GillPresident
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$369,981
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$369,981
Change in Net Assets
$287,352
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$82,629
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
Other Expenses$21,855--$21,855
Office Expenses$16,951--$16,951
Conferences and Meetings$12,738--$12,738
Travel$8,407--$8,407
Fees for Services Accounting$3,305--$3,305
Advertising$3,235--$3,235
Fees for Services Management$1,026--$1,026
Total Functional Expenses$82,629$0$0$82,629
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
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
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
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11

Governing body must receive and approve draft form 990 before electronic filing with the irs.

Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19

Governing documents are available to the public upon request.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Rom Con Inc
EIN
92-0908167
Address
8658 LANGHOLM ROAD, El Cajon, CA 92021

Signing Officer

Name
Melissa Gill
Title
President
Phone
3055277394
Signed
2024-05-14
Discuss with paid preparer
No

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Melissa Gill
Formed
2022
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
4
Independent Board Members
3
Employees
0

Preparer

Firm
Romanchuk CPA LLC
Address
PO Box 310, Budd Lake, NJ 07828
Preparer
Aleksandr Romanchuk
Phone
3478456471
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