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TO FOSTER THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF POETS AND WRITERS, TO PROMOTE COMMUNICATION THROUGHOUT THE LITERARY COMMUNITY, AND TO HELP CREATE AN ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH LITERATURE CAN BE APPRECIATED BY THE WIDEST POSSIBLE PUBLIC.
Source: IRS Form 990 (Tax Year 2024)
Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (from the IRS e-File system), Tax Year 2023
Total Revenue
▼$3.9M
Program Spending
78%
of total expenses go to program services
Total Contributions
$1.6M
Total Expenses
▼$4.6M
Total Assets
$10.5M
Total Liabilities
▼$2.7M
Net Assets
$7.9M
Officer Compensation
→$382.6K
Other Salaries
$1.4M
Investment Income
$253.5K
Fundraising
▼$206.2K
Source: USAspending.gov · Searched by organization name
Total Federal Funding
$1.2M
Awards Found
19
| Awarding Agency | Description | Amount | Fiscal Year | Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Endowment for the Arts | TO SUPPORT SERVICES TO THE FIELD, INCLUDING THE PUBLICATION AND PROMOTION OF "POETS & WRITERS" MAGAZINE, AND THE MAINTENANCE AND ENHANCEMENT OF WEB-B | $90K | FY2014 | Jun 2014 – May 2015 |
| National Endowment for the Arts | TO SUPPORT THE PUBLICATION OF "POETS & WRITERS MAGAZINE" AND THE EXPANSION OF THE POETS & WRITERS WEB SITE. | $90K | FY2012 | Jun 2012 – May 2013 |
| National Endowment for the Arts | TO SUPPORT THE PUBLICATION OF "POETS & WRITERS MAGAZINE" AND THE EXPANSION OF THE POETS & WRITERS WEBSITE. | $90K | FY2011 | Jun 2011 – May 2012 |
| National Endowment for the Arts | TO SUPPORT "POETS & WRITERS" MAGAZINE AND PW.ORG. | $80K | FY2016 | Jun 2016 – May 2017 |
| National Endowment for the Arts | TO SUPPORT "POETS & WRITERS" MAGAZINE AND PW.ORG. | $75K | FY2017 | Jun 2017 – May 2018 |
| National Endowment for the Arts | TO SUPPORT SERVICES TO THE FIELD, INCLUDING THE PUBLICATION AND PROMOTION OF "POETS & WRITERS" MAGAZINE, AND THE MAINTENANCE AND ENHANCEMENT OF WEB-B | $75K | FY2013 | Jun 2013 – May 2014 |
| National Endowment for the Arts | PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT POETS & WRITERS MAGAZINE AND PW.ORG. | $70K | FY2024 | Jul 2024 – May 2025 |
| National Endowment for the Arts | TO SUPPORT POETS & WRITERS MAGAZINE PW.ORG AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF GROUPLINK A PEER-TO-PEER MATCHING TOOL THAT WILL ENABLE WRITERS TO FORM JOIN AND MANAGE WRITING GROUPS. | $70K | FY2019 | Jun 2019 – May 2020 |
| National Endowment for the Arts | TO SUPPORT "POETS & WRITERS" MAGAZINE AND PW.ORG. | $70K | FY2015 | Jun 2015 – May 2016 |
| National Endowment for the Arts | TO SUPPORT THE PUBLICATION OF "POETS & WRITERS MAGAZINE" AND THE EXPANSION OF THE POETS & WRITERS WEB SITE. | $70K | FY2010 | Jun 2010 – May 2011 |
| National Endowment for the Arts | TO SUPPORT POETS & WRITERS MAGAZINE AND PW.ORG. | $65K | FY2021 | Jun 2021 – May 2022 |
| National Endowment for the Arts | TO SUPPORT POETS & WRITERS MAGAZINE AND PW.ORG. | $65K | FY2018 | Jun 2018 – May 2019 |
| National Endowment for the Arts | TO SUPPORT THE PUBLICATION OF POETS & WRITERS MAGAZINE AND THE EXPANSION OF POETS & WRITERS' WEB SITE. | $65K | FY2008 | Jun 2008 – May 2009 |
| National Endowment for the Arts | TO SUPPORT STAFF SALARIES AND CONTRIBUTOR FEES FOR POETS & WRITERS MAGAZINE AND PW.ORG. | $60K | FY2020 | Jun 2020 – May 2021 |
| National Endowment for the Arts | TO SUPPORT THE PUBLICATION OF POETS & WRITERS MAGAZINE AND THE EXPANSION OF THE POETS & WRITERS WEB SITE. | $55K | FY2009 | Jun 2009 – May 2010 |
| National Endowment for the Arts | PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT POETS & WRITERS MAGAZINE AND PW.ORG. | $45K | FY2023 | Jun 2023 – May 2024 |
| National Endowment for the Arts | PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT POETS & WRITERS MAGAZINE AND PW.ORG. | $45K | FY2022 | Jul 2022 – May 2023 |
| National Endowment for the Arts | TO SUPPORT CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOPS FOR SENIORS. | $25K | FY2009 | Jan 2009 – Dec 2009 |
| National Endowment for the Arts | PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT POETS & WRITERS MAGAZINE AND PW.ORG. | $0 | FY2025 | Jul 2025 – May 2026 |
National Endowment for the Arts
$90K
TO SUPPORT SERVICES TO THE FIELD, INCLUDING THE PUBLICATION AND PROMOTION OF "POETS & WRITERS" MAGAZINE, AND THE MAINTENANCE AND ENHANCEMENT OF WEB-B
National Endowment for the Arts
$90K
TO SUPPORT THE PUBLICATION OF "POETS & WRITERS MAGAZINE" AND THE EXPANSION OF THE POETS & WRITERS WEB SITE.
National Endowment for the Arts
$90K
TO SUPPORT THE PUBLICATION OF "POETS & WRITERS MAGAZINE" AND THE EXPANSION OF THE POETS & WRITERS WEBSITE.
National Endowment for the Arts
$80K
TO SUPPORT "POETS & WRITERS" MAGAZINE AND PW.ORG.
National Endowment for the Arts
$75K
TO SUPPORT "POETS & WRITERS" MAGAZINE AND PW.ORG.
National Endowment for the Arts
$75K
TO SUPPORT SERVICES TO THE FIELD, INCLUDING THE PUBLICATION AND PROMOTION OF "POETS & WRITERS" MAGAZINE, AND THE MAINTENANCE AND ENHANCEMENT OF WEB-B
National Endowment for the Arts
$70K
PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT POETS & WRITERS MAGAZINE AND PW.ORG.
National Endowment for the Arts
$70K
TO SUPPORT POETS & WRITERS MAGAZINE PW.ORG AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF GROUPLINK A PEER-TO-PEER MATCHING TOOL THAT WILL ENABLE WRITERS TO FORM JOIN AND MANAGE WRITING GROUPS.
National Endowment for the Arts
$70K
TO SUPPORT "POETS & WRITERS" MAGAZINE AND PW.ORG.
National Endowment for the Arts
$70K
TO SUPPORT THE PUBLICATION OF "POETS & WRITERS MAGAZINE" AND THE EXPANSION OF THE POETS & WRITERS WEB SITE.
National Endowment for the Arts
$65K
TO SUPPORT POETS & WRITERS MAGAZINE AND PW.ORG.
National Endowment for the Arts
$65K
TO SUPPORT POETS & WRITERS MAGAZINE AND PW.ORG.
National Endowment for the Arts
$65K
TO SUPPORT THE PUBLICATION OF POETS & WRITERS MAGAZINE AND THE EXPANSION OF POETS & WRITERS' WEB SITE.
National Endowment for the Arts
$60K
TO SUPPORT STAFF SALARIES AND CONTRIBUTOR FEES FOR POETS & WRITERS MAGAZINE AND PW.ORG.
National Endowment for the Arts
$55K
TO SUPPORT THE PUBLICATION OF POETS & WRITERS MAGAZINE AND THE EXPANSION OF THE POETS & WRITERS WEB SITE.
National Endowment for the Arts
$45K
PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT POETS & WRITERS MAGAZINE AND PW.ORG.
National Endowment for the Arts
$45K
PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT POETS & WRITERS MAGAZINE AND PW.ORG.
National Endowment for the Arts
$25K
TO SUPPORT CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOPS FOR SENIORS.
National Endowment for the Arts
$0
PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT POETS & WRITERS MAGAZINE AND PW.ORG.
Source: Federal Audit Clearinghouse (fac.gov)
No federal single audit records found for this organization.
Single audits are required for entities expending $750,000+ in federal awards annually.
Tax Year 2024 · Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990Schedule J available
Individuals serving as officers, directors, or trustees of the organization.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other |
|---|
Source: IRS Publication 78, Auto-Revocation List & e-Postcard Data
Tax-deductible contributions: Yes
Deductibility code: PC
Sources: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (XML) & ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
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| Year | Revenue | Contributions | Expenses | Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023IRS e-File | $3.9M | $1.6M | $4.6M | $10.5M | $7.9M |
| 2022IRS e-File | $4.5M | $1.9M | $4.5M | $10.9M | $7.8M |
| 2021 | $4.8M | $2.1M | $4.6M | $9.8M | $8.7M |
| 2020 | $5.4M |
Sources: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer & IRS e-File Index
| Tax Year | Form Type | Source | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 990 | IRS e-File | |
| 2023 | 990 | DataIRS e-File | PDF not yet published by IRSView Filing → |
| 2022 | 990 | DataIRS e-File |
Financial data: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (Tax Year 2023)
Leadership & compensation: IRS e-Filed Form 990, Part VII (Tax Year 2024)
Federal grants: USAspending.gov (live)
Organization info: IRS Business Master File
Tax-deductibility: IRS Publication 78
| Total |
|---|
| Melissa Gradel | Executive Director | 35 | $216.6K | $0 | $13.1K | $229.7K |
| Tia Williams | Director Of Finance | 35 | $135.6K | $0 | $12.8K | $148.4K |
| Madeline Mcintosh | President | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Sasha Quinton | Secretary | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Paul Vidich | Treasurer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Melissa Gradel
Executive Director
$229.7K
Hrs/Wk
35
Compensation
$216.6K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$13.1K
Tia Williams
Director Of Finance
$148.4K
Hrs/Wk
35
Compensation
$135.6K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$12.8K
Madeline Mcintosh
President
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Sasha Quinton
Secretary
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Paul Vidich
Treasurer
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Highest compensated employees who are not officers or directors.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Larimer | Editor In Chief | 35 | $153.8K | $0 | $12.9K | $166.6K |
| Tim O'Sullivan | Associate Publisher | 35 | $116K | $0 | $12.8K | $128.7K |
| Rachel Schuder | Director Of Development | 35 | $104.7K | $0 | $12.7K | $117.4K |
| Jason Chapman | Director Of It | 35 | $104.3K | $0 | $12.7K | $117K |
Kevin Larimer
Editor In Chief
$166.6K
Hrs/Wk
35
Compensation
$153.8K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$12.9K
Tim O'Sullivan
Associate Publisher
$128.7K
Hrs/Wk
35
Compensation
$116K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$12.8K
Rachel Schuder
Director Of Development
$117.4K
Hrs/Wk
35
Compensation
$104.7K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$12.7K
Members of the governing board. Board members often serve without compensation.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Enger | Board Member | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Allison Davis | Board Member | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Am Homes | Board Member | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Amy Berkower | Board Member | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Elizabeth Toledo | Board Member | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Elliot Figman | Board Member |
Alexander Enger
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Allison Davis
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Am Homes
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
| $2.9M |
| $4.6M |
| $9.4M |
| $7.7M |
| 2019 | $4.1M | $1.6M | $4.3M | $7.9M | $6.8M |
| 2018 | $4.2M | $1.3M | $4.1M | $7.6M | $6.7M |
| 2017 | $4.2M | $1.2M | $4.1M | $7.6M | $6.8M |
| 2016 | $3.9M | $1.4M | $4M | $7.5M | $6.7M |
| 2015 | $4.2M | $1.2M | $4M | $7.8M | $6.8M |
| 2014 | $4.5M | $1.6M | $4M | $7.9M | $6.9M |
| 2013 | $3.9M | $1.3M | $3.9M | $7.2M | $6.2M |
| 2012 | $3.6M | $1.2M | $3.9M | $7.1M | $5.9M |
| 2011 | $4.6M | $1.9M | $3.6M | $7.3M | $6.2M |
| 2021 | 990 | Data |
| 2020 | 990 | Data |
| 2019 | 990 | Data |
| 2018 | 990 | Data |
| 2017 | 990 | Data |
| 2016 | 990 | Data |
| 2015 | 990 | Data |
| 2014 | 990 | Data |
| 2013 | 990 | Data |
| 2012 | 990 | Data |
| 2011 | 990 | Data |
| 2010 | 990 | — |
| 2009 | 990 | — |
| 2008 | 990 | — |
| 2007 | 990 | — |
| 2006 | 990 | — |
| 2005 | 990 | — |
| 2004 | 990 | — |
| 2003 | 990 | — |
| 2002 | 990 | — |
| 2001 | 990 | — |
Jason Chapman
Director Of It
$117K
Hrs/Wk
35
Compensation
$104.3K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$12.7K
| 0.5 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| Eric Simonoff | Board Member | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Helen Macioce | Board Member (to Nov 2023) | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Janet Mccarthy Grim | Board Member (to Jun 2024) | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Johanna Castillo | Board Member | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Kassie Evashevski | Board Member | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Katie Mahon | Board Member | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Kimberly Jackson | Board Member | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Kofi Appenteng | Board Member | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Liate Stehlik | Board Member | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Louie Andrea | Board Member | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Pietsch | Board Member (to Jun 2024) | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Rochelle Riley | Board Member | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Sally Kim | Board Member | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Sanyu Dillon | Board Member | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Terrance G Finley | Board Member | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Willys Kals | Board Member | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Amy Berkower
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Elizabeth Toledo
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Elliot Figman
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Eric Simonoff
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Helen Macioce
Board Member (to Nov 2023)
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Janet Mccarthy Grim
Board Member (to Jun 2024)
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Johanna Castillo
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Kassie Evashevski
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Katie Mahon
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Kimberly Jackson
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Kofi Appenteng
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Liate Stehlik
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Louie Andrea
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Michael Pietsch
Board Member (to Jun 2024)
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Rochelle Riley
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Sally Kim
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Sanyu Dillon
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Terrance G Finley
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Willys Kals
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0