WRITERS GARRET

EIN: 752581178 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

DALLAS, TX

Total Revenue
$250,871
Total Expenses
$227,926
Total Assets
$105,320
Net Assets
$66,315
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1994
Legal Domicile
TX
Principal Officer
Aaron C Glover
Phone
2148281715
Tax Period
2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30

WRITERS GARRET, founded in 1994, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $251K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 15% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $228K left a modest 9% surplus.

Mission

THE WRITER'S GARRET CONNECTS PEOPLE THROUGH THE IMAGINATIVE POWER OF LANGUAGE

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $156,832 Revenue: $22,489

Literary Community - Readings, workshops, classes, and poetry contest to support local literary efforts. Programming includes free year-round peer critique workshops, and donation-based classes...

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Literary Community - Readings, workshops, classes, and poetry contest to support local literary efforts. Programming includes free year-round peer critique workshops, and donation-based classes taught by 69 local artists and writers (5 serving for free) offered in fall and spring. Hosts annual poetry competition and literary festival in May. Provided fiscal sponsorship to emerging literary nonprofit organization within FY24-25. The variety of offerings creates an inclusive community welcoming readers and writers of every skill level. Programs served 3,401 participants over 308 hours. (In-Kind = $6,590 & 27 Volunteers)

Program 2
Expenses: $21,039 Revenue: $3,850

Educational Programs Serving Youth - Classes and workshops for youth taught by 9 local artists and writers. May occur in a formal educational setting, or outside of but in conjunction with a school...

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Educational Programs Serving Youth - Classes and workshops for youth taught by 9 local artists and writers. May occur in a formal educational setting, or outside of but in conjunction with a school, library, museum or other educational institution or organization. Content includes fostering an appreciation of and respect for language and literature, developing facility to articulate ideas and information via writing, and encouraging thoughtful self-expression through creative writing in a variety of genre. Program served 403 participants over 105 hours. (In-Kind = $0)

Program 3
Expenses: $4,263 Revenue: $0

Outreach - Residencies, classes and workshops taught by 5 local artists and writers (1 serving for free) in partnership with health and human service organizations. Offered to underserved...

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Outreach - Residencies, classes and workshops taught by 5 local artists and writers (1 serving for free) in partnership with health and human service organizations. Offered to underserved populations, including individuals currently or previously experiencing physical or psychological adversity and/or trauma, including systemic disadvantage, and veterans. Content contextualizes writing and language as tools for coping with, reclaiming and reframing lived experiences to increase total wellness. Program served 335 participants over 82 hours. (In-Kind = $300)

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $224,518
Program Service Revenue $26,338
Investment Income $15
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $250,871

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $4,235
Salaries & Benefits $94,951
Fundraising Expenses $18,566
Program Expenses $182,134
Other Expenses $128,740
TOTAL EXPENSES $227,926

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $250,871 $296,376 -0.2%
Expenses $227,926 $308,429 -0.3%
Net Income $22,945 $-12,053 -2.9%
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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
5
Independent Members
5
Employees
3
Volunteers
33

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
$56,538
Total Directors
6
$56,538
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
AARON C GLOVER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 50
Officer Director Highest
$56,538 $0 $56,538
STEPHANIE SIERRA BOARD TRUSTEE 0.5
Director
$0 $0 $0
LOLA VINSON BOARD PRESIDENT 1
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOSEPH MILAZZO BOARD SECRETARY 1
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ELLEN GOODACRE BOARD TRUSTEE 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
FARIAH HUSSAIN BOARD TRUSTEE 1
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 $250,871 $227,926 $105,320 $22,945
2024 $296,376 $308,429 $93,031 $-12,053
2023 $225,417 $219,843 $70,796 $5,574
2022 $248,143 $203,573 $67,691 $44,570
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