Romance Writers of America Inc

EIN: 760033577

Houston, TX

Total Revenue
$495,122
Total Expenses
$891,242
Total Assets
$507,950
Net Assets
$208,366
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1981
Legal Domicile
TX
Principal Officer
Clair Brett
Phone
8327175200
Tax Period
2022-09-01 to 2023-08-31

Romance Writers of America Inc, founded in 1981, is a small nonprofit that reported $495K in total revenue in fiscal year 2022. Revenue fell 24% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $891K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 80% operating deficit.

Mission

To advance career-focused romance writers' professional and common business interests through networking and advocacy.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Conference (in-person and virtual): The conference aims to educate, inform, and disseminate information to career-focused romance writers. It provides a vehicle for members and nonmembers to network...

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Conference (in-person and virtual): The conference aims to educate, inform, and disseminate information to career-focused romance writers. It provides a vehicle for members and nonmembers to network with each other and a forum for members to interact with editors, agents, publishers, booksellers, and other romance publishing industry professionals.

Program 2

RWR: The Romance Writers Report advances the professional interests of career-focused romance writers through a digital magazine that educates and informs the members of Romance Writers of America...

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RWR: The Romance Writers Report advances the professional interests of career-focused romance writers through a digital magazine that educates and informs the members of Romance Writers of America. Information in the RWR includes but is not limited to editorials, features about writing, in-depth coverage of industry news, survey results, policy articles, regular columns, and advertising.

Program 3

Pen to Paper: RWA's intensive, seven-month program to take unpublished authors from first idea to first draft.

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

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Financial Overview (2022)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $24,141
Program Service Revenue $399,655
Investment Income $3,746
Other Revenue $67,580
TOTAL REVENUE $495,122

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $43,932
Salaries & Benefits $319,015
Fundraising Expenses $0
Other Expenses $528,295
TOTAL EXPENSES $891,242

Year-over-Year Comparison

2022 2021 Change
Revenue $495,122 $655,631 -0.2%
Expenses $891,242 $962,340 -0.1%
Net Income $-396,120 $-306,709 +0.3%
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
9
Independent Members
9
Employees
3
Volunteers
80

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
$126,882
Total Directors
9
$500
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Clair Brett President 20.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Jacki Renee Secretary 20.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Brooke Wills Treasurer 20.00
Officer Director
$500 $0 $500
Louisa Cornell Director at Large 20.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Marian Griffin Director at Large 20.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Mary Karlik Director at Large 20.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Anita Learned Director at Large 20.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Ursula Renee Director at Large 20.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Laina Turner Director at Large 20.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Leslie Scantlebury Executive Director 40.00
Officer
$125,000 $1,382 $126,382
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
2023 $495,122 $891,242 $507,950 $-396,120
2022 $655,631 $962,340 $1,009,398 $-306,709
2021 $1,058,959 $1,067,024 $1,434,387 $-8,065
2020 $1,211,941 $1,851,634 $1,464,411 $-639,693
2018 $2,682,791 $2,316,564 $2,115,437 $366,227
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