2026-06-03T19:11:55-07:00 2025-12-31 990 2025-01-01 473601335 COMMUNITY LITERATURE INITIATIVE COMM 3236364663 4321 Degnan BLVD Los Angeles CA 90047 Hiram Sims Executive Director 3236364663 2026-06-03 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X Hiram Sims 2702 West Florence Avenue Los Angeles CA 90043 452742 0 X www.communitylit.org X Nonprofit 2013 CA The organization exists to identify, support, and advance talented poets by providing access to peer to peer mentorship, resources, and publishing opportunities that enable the creation and dissemination of original poetry books for the public benefit. Operating the SIMS Library of Poetry allows all published authors to have their book in a public library's circulation. The library is free and open to the public, allowing for the practice and performance of poetry. 3 3 0 12 0 0 96800 225149 249759 227593 0 0 346559 452742 0 0 93599 100550 0 0 9509 94651 103108 195201 243451 257541 111040 344636 0 0 111040 344636 The organization exists to identify, support, and advance talented poets by providing access to peer to peer mentorship, resources, and publishing opportunities that enable the creation and dissemination of original poetry books for the public benefit. Operating the SIMS Library of Poetry allows all published authors to have their book in a public library's circulation. It is CLI's mission to promote life-long learning for all citizens. 0 0 42713 161704 165889 CLI's Publishing Class successfully supported poets in completing, refining, and publishing original poetry manuscripts. Through structured instruction, one-on-one mentorship, and peer workshops, participants gained practical knowledge of the literary publishing process, including manuscript development, editing, book design, and distribution. Graduates of the class produced completed or near-complete poetry books, several of which were published or prepared for submission to presses and literary platforms. The program increased participants' professional readiness, expanded access to publishing opportunities, and contributed new literary works to the public, advancing poetry as an art form and educational resource. Poets are encouraged to attend open mics and book releases, to learn marketing, performance, show production and sales, teaching them a new and independent way to generate income. These events are also open to the public, exposing access to black justice and cultural healing through spoken word. 32645 161704 20879 CLI supported the production of 10 poetry books by providing editorial guidance, design coordination, and production funding, including Long Beach Spits Fire, an anthology sponsored by the Long Beach Arts Council. Completed books were professionally edited, formatted, and prepared for print and digital distribution, with all 10 titles published were made available to the public. This program enabled poets to bring high-quality literary works to market, increased access to published poetry, and contributed to cultural and educational enrichment. 19293 161704 22500 The Sims Library of Poetry preserved, curated, and provided public access to a growing collection of poetry books and literary materials. During the reporting period, the library maintained several volumes by contemporary and emerging poets and served 75,000 readers, students, and community members through on-site access, readings, and educational use. By making poetry books freely available to the public, the library supported literary education, cultural preservation, and increased access to diverse poetic voices. 0 0 0 94651 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 X 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 CA X X Hiram Sims 3236364663 2702 West Florence Avenue Los Angeles CA 90043 X Hiram Sims Executive Director 30 0 X 19500 0 0 Kimiko White Executive Assistant 25 0 X 15745 0 0 Alana Benson Book Production and Press Manager 25 0 X 14600 0 0 Deja Dennis Publishing Class Manager 25 0 X 13373 0 0 AKoldpiece Board Member 5 0 X 0 0 0 Jamelle Nelson Board Member 5 0 X 0 0 0 Mo Piquette Haynes Board Secretary 5 0 X 0 0 0 63218 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 225149 25000 225149 Publishing Class Tuition 711510 165889 165889 0 0 Book Production 711510 61704 61704 0 0 0 0 0 0 227593 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 452742 227593 0 0 100550 100550 34224 34224 15000 15000 10447 10447 22000 22000 12980 12980 195201 94651 100550 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 344636 111040 111040 344636 0 0 X 111040 344636 0 0 111040 344636 111040 344636 257541 -23945 0 0 0 0 X 0 0 0 X 0 16459 499077 351363 96800 225149 1188848 276467 66179 58656 152959 165889 720150 292926 565256 410019 249759 391038 1908998 1908998 292926 565256 410019 249759 391038 1908998 1 1 0 0 X Schedule A, Part II, Line 10 NA Form 990, Header, Line F 391,037.41 to include all revenue, grants and fundraising. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b The schedule O shows all publishing and book production expenses. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 These documents are being revised and will be made public in the coming weeks. CLI hired a new accounting assistant, after learning that they failed to file for 2024 and 2025.