SOCIETY OF CHILDREN'S BOOK WRITERS AND ILLUSTRATORS

EIN: 300456551 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

SANTA MONICA, CA

Total Revenue
$3,167,775
Total Expenses
$3,817,467
Total Assets
$2,760,265
Net Assets
$1,620,896
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2009
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
SARAH STERN
Phone
3237821010
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

SOCIETY OF CHILDREN'S BOOK WRITERS AND ILLUSTRATORS, founded in 2009, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $3.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Expenses of $3.8M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 21% operating deficit.

Mission

THE SOCIETY OF CHILDREN'S BOOK WRITERS AND ILLUSTRATORS, A NON-PROFIT, 501(C)3 ORGANIZATION, IS ONE OF THE LARGEST EXISTING ORGANIZATIONS FOR WRITERS AND ILLUSTRATORS. IT IS THE ONLY PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION SPECIFICALLY FOR THOSE INDIVIDUALS WRITING AND ILLUSTRATING FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS IN THE FIELDS OF CHILDREN'S LITERATURE, MAGAZINES, FILM, TELEVISION, AND MULTIMEDIA. OUR MISSION IS TO SUPPORT THE CREATION AND AVAILABILITY OF QUALITY CHILDREN'S BOOKS AROUND THE WORLD. WE ACCOMPLISH THIS BY FOSTERING A VIBRANT COMMUNITY OF INDIVIDUALS WHO BRING BOOKS FOR YOUNG READERS TO THE PUBLIC INCLUDING WRITERS, ILLUSTRATORS, TRANSLATORS, EDITORS, PUBLISHERS, AGENTS, LIBRARIANS, EDUCATORS, BOOKSELLERS, BLOGGERS, ENTHUSIASTS AND OTHERS. WE PROVIDE EDUCATION AND SUPPORT FOR THESE INDIVIDUALS AND THE COMMUNITY THROUGH OUR AWARDS, GRANTS, PROGRAMS AND EVENTS. WE STRIVE TO INCREASE THE QUALITY AND QUANTITY OF CHILDREN'S BOOKS IN THE MARKETPLACE, AND ACT AS A CONSOLIDATED VOICE FOR WRITERS A

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,524,612 Revenue: $1,572,302

SCBWI'S MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM CONSISTS OF AWARDS AND GRANTS, ONLINE EVENTS AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, ONLINE SHOWCASES TO PROMOTE MEMBERS' WORK, NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES, EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES, AND...

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SCBWI'S MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM CONSISTS OF AWARDS AND GRANTS, ONLINE EVENTS AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, ONLINE SHOWCASES TO PROMOTE MEMBERS' WORK, NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES, EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES, AND COMMUNITY BUILDING.

Program 2
Expenses: $658,805 Revenue: $836,101

THE ENTITY HAS SEMI ANNUAL CONFERENCES WHOSE PURPOSE IS TO EDUCATE BOOK WRITERS AND ILLUSTRATORS TO GET THEIR BOOKS PUBLISHED.

Program 3
Expenses: $431,153 Revenue: $259,002

THE THIRD LARGEST INCOME AND EXPENSE IS RELATED TO THE CHAPTER PROGRAMS ALL OVER THE US.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,902,642
Program Service Revenue $1,095,103
Investment Income $69,485
Other Revenue $100,545
TOTAL REVENUE $3,167,775

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $9,310
Salaries & Benefits $1,296,296
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $2,614,570
Other Expenses $2,511,861
TOTAL EXPENSES $3,817,467

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $3,167,775 $3,030,362 +0.0%
Expenses $3,817,467 $3,740,199 +0.0%
Net Income $-649,692 $-709,837 -0.1%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
4
Independent Members
3
Employees
12
Volunteers
257

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
3
$338,763
Total Directors
6
$338,763
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
2
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
SARAH L STERN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer Director
$157,763 $0 $157,763
LIN OLIVER DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer Director
$145,000 $0 $145,000
STEPHEN MOOSER SECRETARY, CFO, DIRECTOR 20.00
Officer Director
$36,000 $0 $36,000
NETTA RABIN DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ZUHIRAH KHALDUN-DIARRA DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JON E CAWTHORNE DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LORI K TURRISI DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL PROJEC 40.00
Highest
$127,397 $0 $127,397
TAMARA C BROWN DIRECTOR, COMMUNITY MARKET 40.00
Highest
$119,289 $0 $119,289
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 No data No data No data No data
2023 $3,167,775 $3,817,467 $2,760,265 $-649,692
2022 $3,030,362 $3,740,199 $3,767,577 $-709,837
2021 $4,448,435 $3,090,300 $4,123,775 $1,358,135
2020 $4,082,238 $3,507,265 $3,025,936 $574,973
2019 $4,198,004 $4,248,898 $2,446,026 $-50,894
2018 $3,710,026 $3,963,068 $2,500,601 $-253,042
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