Nonprofit · EIN 16-1154656
WRITERS AND BOOKS INC
Tax-exempt · ROCHESTER, NY 14607
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $750,842 | $784,005 | -$33,163 | $766,598 | $153,206 | $613,392 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $679,660 | $824,408 | -$144,748 | $802,161 | $194,215 | $607,946 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $633,229 | $799,740 | -$166,511 | $890,872 | $138,178 | $752,694 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $578,164
- of which government grants
- $43,000
- Program service revenue
- $145,245
- Investment income
- $821
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $19,491
- Other revenue
- $26,612
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $33,507
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $91,950
- Other salaries and wages
- $274,710
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $421,002
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $53,515
- Travel
- $10,500
- Depreciation
- $54,842
- Program services (functional)
- $475,844
- Management and general (functional)
- $243,793
- Fundraising (functional)
- $64,368
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $802,161
- Total assets, end of year
- $766,598
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $153,206
- Net assets, end of year
- $613,392
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $552,264
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $446,389
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $167,003
- Gross receipts
- $780,412
- Employees
- 32
- Volunteers
- 31
- Year formed
- 1982
- State of legal domicile
- NY
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alison Meyers - Through 82025 | Executive Director Officer | 50 | $67,177 | $671 |
| Michael Solis - Began 92025 | Executive Director Officer | 50 | $24,000 | $102 |
| Christine Eichelberger | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2.3 | $0 | $0 |
| Timothy B Schmid | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1.6 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark Boylan | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1.6 | $0 | $0 |
| Beverly Gold | Member Trustee or director | 0.7 | $0 | $0 |
| Eric Cook | Member Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
| William Grande | Vice President and Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1.6 | $0 | $0 |
| Celeste Kier | Member Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
| Lester Friedman | Member Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
| John Bouchard Esq | Member Trustee or director | 0.7 | $0 | $0 |
| Kevin Connell Esq | Member Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
| Ann Marie Fallon | Member Trustee or director | 0.7 | $0 | $0 |
| David Shakes | Member Trustee or director | 0.7 | $0 | $0 |
| Nicole Magats | Member Trustee or director | 0.7 | $0 | $0 |
3 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney Bell | Member Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 |
| Alexandra Carmichael | Member Trustee or director | 0.7 | $0 |
| Angelique Stevens | Member Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alison Meyers | Executive Director Officer | 50 | $97,416 |
| Christine Eichelberger | President Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Timothy B Schmid | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Mark Boylan | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Beverly Gold | Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Eric Cook | Member Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| William Grande | Vice President and Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Celeste Kier | Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Jacquelyn Cox-Smalls | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Lester Friedman | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Randy Morgenstern | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Stephanie Paredes | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| John Bouchard Esq | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Kevin Connell Esq | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Ann Marie Fallon | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| David Shakes | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Nicole Magats | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alison Meyers | Executive Director Officer | 50 | $98,135 |
| Christine Eichelberger | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1.9 | $0 |
| Timothy B Schmid | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1.4 | $0 |
| Mark Boylan | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 0.7 | $0 |
| Beverly Gold | Member Trustee or director | 0.9 | $0 |
| Brad Van Auken | Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Jaylene Carpenter | Member (through 3/30/23) Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Eric Cook | Member Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 |
| William Grande | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1.4 | $0 |
| Celeste Kier | Member Trustee or director | 1.4 | $0 |
| Jacquelyn Cox-Smalls | Member Trustee or director | 0.7 | $0 |
| Lester Friedman | Member Trustee or director | 0.7 | $0 |
| Randy Morgenstern | Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Stephanie Paredes | Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| John Bouchard Esq | Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Kevin Connell Esq | Member Trustee or director | 0.7 | $0 |
| Ann Marie Fallon | Member Trustee or director | 0.7 | $0 |
| Quiana Joseph-Muhammad | Member (through 9/20/23) Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| David Shakes | Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 740 UNIVERSITY AVE, ROCHESTER, NY 14607-1259
- In care of
- % ALISON MEYERS
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Michael Solis, 740 UNIVERSITY AVE, ROCHESTER, NY 14607
- Signed the 990
- Michael Solis, Executive Director
- Phone
- (585) 473-2590
- Website
- www.wab.org
- Return prepared by
- Heveron & Company CPAs PLLC
Mission
Writers & Books fosters and promotes reading and writing as lifelong activities for people of all ages and backgrounds.
Program accomplishments
- Writers and Books cultivates readers and writers of all ages by providing opportunities for creative expression, learning, and community engagement through the literary arts. The Organization delivers workshops, writing groups, youth programs, author events, and community based initiatives that support individuals at all stages of their creative journeys.Programs are offered both at its Rochester based facility and in partnership with schools, libraries, and community organizations across the region, expanding access to underserved and underrepresented populations.(Continued on Schedule O)Writers and Books owns and operates Ampersand Books, an independent bookstore that supports its literary programming and connects readers to diverse voices and works. The Organization also operates Gell: A Finger Lakes Creative Retreat, a 24 acre site in Naples, NY, which hosts residencies, retreats, and immersive creative experiences for writers and artists.Expenses $475,844 · grants $33,507 · revenue $171,857
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 16-1154656
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1991
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A76Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $766,598
- Income (IRS master file)
- $780,412
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $750,842 | $784,005 | $766,598 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $679,660 | $824,408 | $802,161 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $633,229 | $799,740 | $890,872 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $807,920 | $676,305 | $953,379 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 16-1154656).
Questions about WRITERS AND BOOKS INC
- What is the EIN of WRITERS AND BOOKS INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of WRITERS AND BOOKS INC is 16-1154656.
- Is WRITERS AND BOOKS INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1991.
- Are donations to WRITERS AND BOOKS INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does WRITERS AND BOOKS INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of WRITERS AND BOOKS INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did WRITERS AND BOOKS INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of WRITERS AND BOOKS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Michael Solis.
- Who are the officers and directors of WRITERS AND BOOKS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 18 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $67,177 (Alison Meyers - Through 82025, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does WRITERS AND BOOKS INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $750,842, expenses of $784,005 and total assets of $766,598 at year end.
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