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EIN 16-1154656

Writers and Books

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
45
City
Rochester
State
New York
Year formed
1982
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
A70: Humanities Organizations
Description
Writers & Books fosters and promotes reading and writing as lifelong activities for people of all ages and backgrounds. The organization engages youth and adults in the literary arts through workshops, readings, presentations, and various intersectional activities. Additionally, Writers & Books owns and operates Ampersand Books, an in-house independent bookshop.
Total revenues
$633,229
2023
Total expenses
$799,740
2023
Total assets
$890,872
2023
Num. employees
45
2023

Program areas at Writers and Books

Writers & Books engages youth and adults of all backgrounds and ages with the literary arts through workshops, readings, presentations, conferences, writing residencies, and intersectional activities. The Organization owns and operates Ampersand Books, an in-house independent bookshop, and Gell: A Finger Lakes Creative Retreat, sited on 24 acres in Naples, NY.

Who funds Writers and Books

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Rochester Area Community Foundation (RACF)For the Gell Center$81,167
EslFostering Creativity & Connection: Literary Arts Opportunities for Rochester Youth$59,565
Daisy Marquis Jones FoundationFostering Creativity & Connection: Literary Arts Opportunities for Rochester Youth$33,550
...and 11 more grants received

Personnel at Writers and Books

NameTitleCompensation
Alison MeyersExecutive Director$98,135
Chris FanningDeputy Director
Daniel HerdDirector of Adult Programs

Financials for Writers and Books

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$541,598
Program services$78,060
Investment income and dividends$0
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$12,551
Miscellaneous revenues$1,020
Total revenues$633,229

Form 990s for Writers and Books

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-09-04990View PDF
2022-122023-10-24990View PDF
2021-122022-08-04990View PDF
2020-122021-06-03990View PDF
2019-122021-10-15990View PDF
...and 12 more Form 990s
Data update history
January 6, 2025
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $59,565 from Esl
November 22, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 6 new personnel
October 31, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
October 20, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $33,550 from Daisy Marquis Jones Foundation
July 9, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $84,154 from Rochester Area Community Foundation (RACF)
Nonprofit Types
Professional associationsBusiness and community development organizationsArts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanitiesBusiness and industry
Characteristics
MembershipsState / local levelReceives government fundingProvides scholarshipsGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
740 University Ave
Rochester, NY 14607
Metro area
Rochester, NY
County
Monroe County, NY
Website URL
wab.org/ 
Phone
(585) 473-2590
IRS details
EIN
16-1154656
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1982
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A70: Humanities Organizations
NAICS code, primary
813920: Professional Associations
Parent/child status
Independent
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