POETRY FLASH

EIN: 943096270 501(c)(3)

BERKELEY, CA

Total Revenue
$236,003
Total Expenses
$242,629
Total Assets
$12,933
Net Assets
$12,933
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
1989
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
JOYCE JENKINS
Phone
5105255476
Tax Period
2024-04-01 to 2025-03-31

POETRY FLASH, founded in 1989, is a small nonprofit that reported $236K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 134% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

POETRY FLASH BUILDS COMMUNITY THROUGH LITERATURE

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $207,106

POETRYFLASH.ORG MAGAZINE PUBLISHES QUALITY REVIEWS, POEMS, INTERVIEWS, AND TRADE SUBMISSIONS AND AWARD INFORMATION FOR WRITERS, WITH THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE LISTINGS OF LITERARY EVENTS IN THE WEST...

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POETRYFLASH.ORG MAGAZINE PUBLISHES QUALITY REVIEWS, POEMS, INTERVIEWS, AND TRADE SUBMISSIONS AND AWARD INFORMATION FOR WRITERS, WITH THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE LISTINGS OF LITERARY EVENTS IN THE WEST. APPROXIMATELY 15,000 ONLINE VISITS PER MONTH.

Program 2
Expenses: $18,532

WATERSHED ENVIRONMENTAL POETRY FESTIVAL IS A DAY-LONG EVENT WHICH BRINGS TOGETHER THE LITERARY AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMUNITIES TO INSPIRE CONCERN FOR THE NATURAL WORLD.

Program 3
Expenses: $16,991

POETRY FLASH PRODUCES THE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA BOOK AWARDS, WHICH CELEBRATES WRITERS AND BOOKS, ANNUALLY, IN NORTHERN CALIFORNIA. THE PROGRAM INCLUDES READINGS BY WINNING AUTHORS AT THE SAN FRANCISCO...

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POETRY FLASH PRODUCES THE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA BOOK AWARDS, WHICH CELEBRATES WRITERS AND BOOKS, ANNUALLY, IN NORTHERN CALIFORNIA. THE PROGRAM INCLUDES READINGS BY WINNING AUTHORS AT THE SAN FRANCISCO PUBLIC LIBRARY.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $236,003
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $236,003

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $242,629
Other Expenses $242,629
TOTAL EXPENSES $242,629

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $236,003 $100,932 +1.3%
Expenses $242,629 $198,080 +0.2%
Net Income $-6,626 $-97,148 -0.9%
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
N/A
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
N/A

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
0
$0
Total Directors
9
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JOYCE JENKINS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PEETE BAER TREASURER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CATALINA CARIAGA SECRETARY 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DARYA DRUCH BOARD CHAIR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CECE PERI TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVEN ROOD TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT SCHNECK TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JANET WHITE TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMES M LECUYER TRUSTEE 1.00
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 $236,003 $242,629 $12,933 $-6,626
2024 $100,932 $198,080 $19,559 $-97,148
2023 $201,476 $162,061 $116,707 $39,415
2022 $215,545 $176,750 $77,292 $38,795
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