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EIN 81-3531110

Write253

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
Unknown
City
Tacoma
State
Washington
Year formed
2017
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
A70: Humanities Organizations
Description
Write253 offers writing instruction to youth through its programs and partnerships. These educational partnerships involve Write253 teaching artists and guests conducting workshops for young people in various settings, including classrooms and libraries, both online and in person. In 2022, they served 300 participants. Additionally, Write253 publishes Disclaimer Magazine, a literary magazine curated by youth writers for youth writers. Each issue features the work of ten young people on the editorial board, and Write253 printed 400 copies of each issue to distribute throughout the community.
Total revenues
$168,426
2023
Total expenses
$163,302
2023
Total assets
$116,244
2023
Num. employees
n/a

Who funds Write253

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
ArtsFundGeneral Support$15,000
American Online Giving FoundationGeneral Support$8,324
WM Kilworth Foundation TWGeneral Operating$5,000
...and 4 more grants received

Personnel at Write253

NameTitleCompensation
Michael HaeflingerExecutive Director$45,250

Financials for Write253

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$156,249
Program services$11,443
Membership dues$0
Investment income and dividends$9
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from gaming activities and fundraising events, combined$725
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$168,426

Form 990s for Write253

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-06-07990EZView PDF
2022-122023-11-01990EZView PDF
2021-122022-09-05990EZView PDF
2020-122021-05-15990EZView PDF
2019-122021-10-18990EZView PDF
Data update history
August 12, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
August 4, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990EZ for fiscal year 2023
July 11, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $8,324 from American Online Giving Foundation
January 21, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990EZ for fiscal year 2022
January 21, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMedia and communications organizationsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Partially liquidatedState / local levelTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
4827 S Thompson Ave
Tacoma, WA 98408
Metro area
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
County
Pierce County, WA
Website URL
write253.com/ 
IRS details
EIN
81-3531110
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990-EZ
Year formed
2017
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A70: Humanities Organizations
NAICS code, primary
5111: Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers
Parent/child status
Independent
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