2024-09-04T11:58:13-05:00 2023-12-31 271895149 Heveron & Company CPAs PLLC 260 Plymouth Avenue South Rochester NY 14608 990 2023-01-01 161154656 WRITERS & BOOKS INC WRIT 5854732590 740 UNIVERSITY AVE ROCHESTER NY 14607 Alison Meyers Executive Director 5854732590 2024-08-22 1 0 Jeanne Beutner P00228650 5852322956 2024-08-22 2023 2024-08-08 14:25:15Z Alison Meyers 740 UNIVERSITY AVE ROCHESTER NY 14607 671583 0 X www.wab.org X 1982 NY Foster and promote reading and writing as lifelong activities. 16 16 45 20 0 0 706112 541598 67595 78060 0 0 34213 13571 807920 633229 11424 17449 0 0 381742 448887 0 0 52242 283139 333404 676305 799740 131615 -166511 953379 890872 34174 138178 919205 752694 Writers & Books fosters and promotes reading and writing as lifelong activities for people of all ages and backgrounds. 0 0 522023 17449 91631 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. 522023 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 17 0 1 45 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 16 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 NY X X The Organization 5854732590 740 UNIVERSITY AVE ROCHESTER NY 14607 Christine Eichelberger President 1.90 X X 0 0 0 Timothy B Schmid Vice President 1.40 X X 0 0 0 Mark Boylan Treasurer 0.70 X X 0 0 0 Beverly Gold Member 0.90 X 0 0 0 Brad Van Auken Member 0.50 X 0 0 0 Jaylene Carpenter Member (through 3/30/23) 0.50 X 0 0 0 Eric Cook Member 0.20 X 0 0 0 William Grande Secretary 1.40 X X 0 0 0 Celeste Kier Member 1.40 X 0 0 0 Jacquelyn Cox-Smalls Member 0.70 X 0 0 0 Lester Friedman Member 0.70 X 0 0 0 Randy Morgenstern Member 0.50 X 0 0 0 Stephanie Paredes Member 0.50 X 0 0 0 John Bouchard Esq Member 0.50 X 0 0 0 Kevin Connell Esq Member 0.70 X 0 0 0 Ann Marie Fallon Member 0.70 X 0 0 0 Quiana Joseph-Muhammad Member (through 9/20/23) 0.50 X 0 0 0 David Shakes Member 0.50 X 0 0 0 Alison Meyers Executive Director 50.00 X 98135 0 0 98135 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 158290 383308 541598 Workshops and Readings 611710 67480 67480 Rental Income 900099 5295 5295 Membership Dues 900099 3135 3135 Contracted Services 611710 2150 2150 78060 50905 38354 12551 12551 Other Income 900099 1020 1020 1020 633229 91631 0 0 17449 17449 98135 14720 57900 25515 308464 235584 63649 9231 5397 5397 36891 20239 12950 3702 68043 28278 38080 1685 6776 5643 883 250 48597 19647 24425 4525 80689 70086 8958 1645 7031 6463 568 62275 59161 3114 22871 16560 6311 Dues, Fees and License 20671 8286 6820 5565 16451 14510 1817 124 799740 522023 225475 52242 103448 44222 100880 29812 45923 137008 25441 23441 1100 3032 1932858 1296395 660112 636463 16475 16894 953379 890872 33213 46851 961 2346 0 88981 34174 138178 X 649845 512337 269360 240357 919205 752694 953379 890872 -166511 0 X 1 X 0 1 0 X 130209 511739 533659 703363 541598 2420568 23193 143478 124337 129101 123670 543779 153402 655217 657996 832464 665268 2964347 0 0 0 2964347 4636 229 94 138 5295 10392 4636 229 94 138 5295 10392 116 770 5019 2707 1020 9632 158154 656216 663109 835309 671583 2984371 0.99330 0.99460 0.00350 0.00250 X Schedule A, Part III, Line 12, Explanation of Other Income: Other Program Revenue RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 11150 11150 1793901 1168588 625313 120579 120579 0 7228 7228 0 636463 Line of Credit 88981 88981 1 Scholarships 52 17449 Tuition Rates Reduction of class tuition. Part I, Line 2: The assistance provided by Writers and Books is in the form of reduced or waived workshop and reading fees. Potential scholarship recipients must complete an application to demonstrate financial need. Writers and Books assesses the need for assistance and program availability, and grants the fee reduction or waiver. The scholarship recipient uses the assistance by attending the workshops or readings at a waived or reduced fee. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b The 990 is reviewed in detail by the Finance Committee. Once the Finance Committee has completed its review,the Board Members are provided a full copy of the 990 (excluding Schedule B) for their review prior to filing, with any comments by Board Members directed to the Finance Committee. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c Board Members must sign a new Conflict of Interest Statement each year and if there is a potential or actual conflict they must excuse themselves from participating in the Board's deliberations and decisions on that matter. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15a The Executive Committee of the Board of Directors reviewed comparable compensation for arts organizations in New York State to develop the salary for the Executive Director. There are no other compensated key employees. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 The Organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request.