Zora Neale Hurston Richard Wright Foundation

EIN: 521706969 501(c)(3) Public & Societal Benefit

WASHINGTON, DC

Total Revenue
$338,407
Total Expenses
$339,910
Total Assets
$64,374
Net Assets
$21,781
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1990
Legal Domicile
DC
Phone
3127726105
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

Zora Neale Hurston Richard Wright Foundation, founded in 1990, is a small nonprofit in the Public & Societal Benefit sector that reported $338K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 70% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

The mission of the Hurston Wright Foundation is to mentor discover and honor Black writers providing community and professional development through culturally relevant services support and opportunities.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $113,485 Revenue: $44,783

Hurston Wright writing competitions honor literacy excellency by published and unpublished writers. The Legacy Awards celebrates the best books by Black authors in the United States and around the...

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Hurston Wright writing competitions honor literacy excellency by published and unpublished writers. The Legacy Awards celebrates the best books by Black authors in the United States and around the globe. Panels of award-winning authors serve as judges to select nominees finalists and winners in each category. The Award for College Writers recognizes excellence by Black College students in fiction and poetry. The Crossover Award which debuted in 2020 honors original voices in literary nonfiction

Program 2
Expenses: $97,223 Revenue: $0

The Hurston Wright Foundation provides summer workshops virtual courses and master talks to serve emerging and midcareer adult writers in the genres of fiction nonfiction screenwriting playwriting...

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The Hurston Wright Foundation provides summer workshops virtual courses and master talks to serve emerging and midcareer adult writers in the genres of fiction nonfiction screenwriting playwriting and poetry. In addition we curate diverse literary panels that include participation from literary agents editors and publishers who share their expertise on navigating the publishing business. The foundation also facilitates literacy and humanities-based programming for parents educators and youth.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $293,624
Program Service Revenue $44,783
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $338,407

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $22,050
Salaries & Benefits $91,469
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $210,708
Other Expenses $226,391
TOTAL EXPENSES $339,910

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $338,407 $198,582 +0.7%
Expenses $339,910 $349,193 0.0%
Net Income $-1,503 $-150,611 -1.0%
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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
4
Employees
1
Volunteers
14

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
1
$91,470
Total Directors
4
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Cynthia Landrum Interim Board Chair 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
McIntosh Ewell Board Treasuer 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Eva Greene Wilson Board Member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
David Whettstone Board Member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Nichelle M Hayes Executive Director 40.00
Officer
$91,470 $0 $91,470
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 $338,407 $339,910 $64,374 $-1,503
2022 $445,808 $443,063 $229,092 $2,745
2020 $302,072 $205,659 $210,130 $96,413
2019 $222,534 $157,413 $100,783 $65,121
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