HORROR WRITERS ASSOCIATION

EIN: 341564274 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

WESTERVILLE, OH

Total Revenue
$463,647
Total Expenses
$364,847
Total Assets
$253,742
Net Assets
$163,917
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1987
Legal Domicile
OH
Principal Officer
MAXWELL GOLD
Phone
6143740079
Tax Period
2024-03-01 to 2025-02-28

HORROR WRITERS ASSOCIATION, founded in 1987, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $464K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 36% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $99K, a strong 21% operating margin.

Mission

THE HORROR WRITERS ASSOCIATION (HWA) IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION OF WRITERS AND PUBLISHING PROFESSIONALS AROUND THE WORLD, DEDICATED TO PROMOTING DARK LITERATURE AND THE INTERSTS OF THOSE WHO WRITE IT. HWA WAS FORMED IN THE LATE 1980S WITH THE HELP OF MANY OF THE FIELD'S GREATS, INCLUDING DEAN KOONTZ, ROBERT MCCAMMON, AND JOE LANSDALE. TODAY-- WITH OVER 1400 MEMBERS IN COUNTRIES ALL OVER THE WORLD--IT IS THE OLDEST AND MOST RESPECTED PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR THE MUCH LOVED WRITERS WHO HAVE BROUGHT YOU THE MOST ENJOYABLE SLEEPLESS NIGHTS OF YOUR LIFE. OUR MISSION -- IS TO ENCOURAGE PUBLIC INTEREST IN AND FOSTER AN APPRECIATION OF GOOD HORROR AND DARK FANTASY LITERATURE. TO THAT END, WE OFFER THE PUBLIC AREAS OF THIS WEB SITE, WE SPONSOR OR TAKE PART IN OCCASIONAL PUBLIC READINGS AND LECTURES, WE PUBLISH A BLOG AND PRODUCE OTHER MATERIALS FOR BOOKSELLERS AND LIBRARIANS, WE FACILITATE READINGS AND SIGNINGS BY HORROR WRITERS, AND WE MAINTAIN AN OFFICIAL PRESENSE AT THE MAJOR FAN-BASED

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $148,155
Program Service Revenue $307,992
Investment Income $8,255
Other Revenue $-755
TOTAL REVENUE $463,647

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $98,642
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $225,753
Other Expenses $266,205
TOTAL EXPENSES $364,847

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $463,647 $340,931 +0.4%
Expenses $364,847 $331,057 +0.1%
Net Income $98,800 $9,874 +9.0%
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
11
Independent Members
11
Employees
1
Volunteers
20

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
5
$93,941
Total Directors
12
$93,941
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MAXWELL GOLD EXECUTIVE DI 40.00
Officer Director
$93,941 $0 $93,941
LISA WOOD VICE PRESIDE 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LINDA D ADDISON TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMES CHAMBERS TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELLEN DATLOW TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BECKY SPRATFORD SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
FRANCES IPPOLITO TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRIAN MATTHEWS TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LISA KROGER TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PATRICK BARB TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANGELA YURIKO SMITH PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARC ABBOTT TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$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
2025 $463,647 $364,847 $253,742 $98,800
2024 $340,931 $331,057 $192,080 $9,874
2023 $120,578 $264,271 $125,332 $-143,693
2022 $314,464 $204,235 $265,436 $110,229
2021 $211,116 $171,409 $155,605 $39,707
2020 $210,418 $213,493 $49,000 $-3,075
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