INSTITUTE FOR SPECIALIZED LITERATURE INC

EIN: 952389922 501(c)(3)

Granada Hills, CA

Total Revenue
$340,044
Total Expenses
$308,297
Total Assets
$315,157
Net Assets
$315,157
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1965
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
Elayne F Pelz
Phone
8183663827
Tax Period
2021-07-01 to 2022-06-30

INSTITUTE FOR SPECIALIZED LITERATURE INC, founded in 1965, is a small nonprofit that reported $340K in total revenue in fiscal year 2021. Revenue surged 2360% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $308K left a modest 9% surplus.

Mission

Organize and Manage Science Fiction Conventions. Relocate science fiction book collections, art collections and other science fiction items to new homes

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Trantor Score

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

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Financial Overview (2021)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $339,877
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $167
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $340,044

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $308,297
Other Expenses $308,297
TOTAL EXPENSES $308,297

Year-over-Year Comparison

2021 2020 Change
Revenue $340,044 $13,824 +23.6%
Expenses $308,297 $76,212 +3.0%
Net Income $31,747 $-62,388 -1.5%
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
5
Independent Members
5
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
250

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
5
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Elayne Pelz Executive Secretary 4
Director
$0 $0 $0
Kimberlee M Brown Director 2
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jason Justice Director 4
Director
$0 $0 $0
Joyce Lloyd Director 4
Director
$0 $0 $0
Christian McGuire Director 2
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
2022 $340,044 $308,297 $315,157 $31,747
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