EIN 87-3480372

Torch Literary Arts

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
3
City
State
Year formed
2021
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
Torch Literary Arts promotes the work of Black women by publishing contemporary creative writing from experienced and emerging writers. The organization also archives contributors' literary work for posterity and educational purposes. Torch provides resources and opportunities for advancement, including creative writing and professional development workshops conducted by experienced writers and educators. Additionally, their Wildfire Reading Series features notable authors at a public reading to celebrate and promote their current publications while engaging the local literary community.
Total revenues
$247,648
2023
Total expenses
$214,420
2023
Total assets
$126,214
2023
Num. employees
3
2023

Program areas at Torch Literary Arts

Torch magazine: online Literary magazine that publishes features monthly across poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, and script (plays and screenplays).
Special events: readings, panels, and craft conversations to amplify black women writers and increase awareness of Literary Arts.
Reading series features notable authors at a public reading to celebrate and promote their current publications and engage the local Literary community.
Retreat: Torch provides an annual creative writing retreat for fellows with works-in-progress across poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, and script (plays and screenplays)

Who funds Torch Literary Arts

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Long CenterPromote Cultural Experiences and Destinations That Attract Austin-Based Tourism$135,000
Poetry FoundationEquity in Verse$40,000
The Burdine Johnson FoundationOperational/program Assistance To Promote Black Women Writers$25,000
...and 2 more grants received

Financials for Torch Literary Arts

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$246,694
Program services$830
Investment income and dividends$124
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$247,648
Data update history
January 14, 2025
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $40,000 from Poetry Foundation
August 28, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
August 27, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
July 8, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $135,000 from The Long Center
December 30, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $50,000 from Tingari-Silverton Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanitiesAfrican Americans
Characteristics
State / local levelReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
5540 N Lamar Blvd 39
Austin, TX 78751
Metro area
Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown, TX
County
Travis County, TX
Website URL
torchliteraryarts.org/ 
Phone
(512) 641-9251
IRS details
EIN
87-3480372
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2021
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A70: Humanities Organizations
NAICS code, primary
7113: Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events
Parent/child status
Independent
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