Pacific NW Writers Association

EIN: 237060052 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

Issaquah, WA

Total Revenue
$281,623
Total Expenses
$262,106
Total Assets
$35,888
Net Assets
$27,180
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1955
Legal Domicile
WA
Principal Officer
Pam Binder
Phone
4255914329
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

Pacific NW Writers Association, founded in 1955, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $282K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 19% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $262K left a modest 7% surplus.

Mission

Develop the talent of writing from pen to publication through education, accessibility to the publishing industry, and participation in an interactive, vital writer community in the Pacific Northwest.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $101,420 Revenue: $170,826

Annual Conference. The summer writing conference continues to be a top conference due the accessibility to agents and editors, writing advancement workshops, industry education and best practices for...

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Annual Conference. The summer writing conference continues to be a top conference due the accessibility to agents and editors, writing advancement workshops, industry education and best practices for business and marketing. We continue to rely on 150 volunteers to ensure our events success. We have continued to see an increase in both book contracts as well as agent representation for those who attended our conference. During the year we offer a series of writing workshops at our Writers Cottage in Issaquah, Washington.

Program 2
Expenses: $27,803 Revenue: $1,150

Other miscellaneous services and programs to promote amateur writers: We assist authors by providing education and tools for the industry primarily through monthly meetings. We bring in speakers who...

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Other miscellaneous services and programs to promote amateur writers: We assist authors by providing education and tools for the industry primarily through monthly meetings. We bring in speakers who are either published authors, writing instructors or industry experts to discuss trends in publishing, the craft of writing and how to market your novel. We provide free of charge the online Author Magazine and a half day Young Authors Day conference for children ages 8-15.

Program 3
Expenses: $15,700 Revenue: $34,730

Literary Contest. The PNWA Literary Contest is designed to teach authors the format expected for a book proposal. This skill gives them the confidence to not only pitch their novel at the conference...

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Literary Contest. The PNWA Literary Contest is designed to teach authors the format expected for a book proposal. This skill gives them the confidence to not only pitch their novel at the conference, but submit it to a book agent or editor. Each entry submitted to the contest is read by pre-screened readers, resulting in two critiques. The 8 finalists in each category are read by either a book agent or editor who determine the first, second and third place winner in each category. In 2021 a greater number of our finalists than in the past were successful in achieving either representation from an agent, or a book contract. The Nancy Pearl Literary Contest is open to published authors. Librarians read books and we announce winners at our summer conference.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $74,914
Program Service Revenue $206,706
Investment Income $3
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $281,623

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $55,159
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $144,923
Other Expenses $206,947
TOTAL EXPENSES $262,106

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $281,623 $349,432 -0.2%
Expenses $262,106 $345,743 -0.2%
Net Income $19,517 $3,689 +4.3%
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Governance

Voting Members
12
Independent Members
12
Employees
3
Volunteers
45

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
4
$0
Total Directors
8
$2,800
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Bill Kenower Trustee 10.00
Director
$2,800 $0 $2,800
Darcy Carson Trustee 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Deborah Schneider Trustee 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Scott Douwes Trustee 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jennifer Douwes Trustee 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Gerri Russell Trustee 8.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Kelli Estes Trustee 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Melissa Schneider Trustee 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Pam Binder President 20.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Sandy McCormack Vice President 2.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Brian Mercer Treasurer 2.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Robert Dugoni Secretary 2.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 $281,623 $262,106 $35,888 $19,517
2023 $349,432 $345,743 $16,360 $3,689
2022 $284,363 $285,407 $12,477 $-1,044
2021 $182,680 $172,205 $19,332 $10,475
2020 $169,980 $207,356 $8,857 $-37,376
2019 $379,538 $373,322 $40,233 $6,216
2018 $408,047 $395,139 $34,017 $12,908
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