Nonprofit · EIN 47-3601335
COMMUNITY LITERATURE INITIATIVE
Tax-exempt · LOS ANGELES, CA 90008
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $452,742 | $195,201 | $257,541 | $344,636 | $0 | $344,636 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $340,929 | $310,066 | $30,863 | $30,863 | $0 | $30,863 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $402,690 | $493,904 | -$91,214 | $168,696 | $135,067 | $33,629 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $225,149
- Program service revenue
- $227,593
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $100,550
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $100,550
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $15,000
- Program services (functional)
- $94,651
- Management and general (functional)
- $100,550
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $111,040
- Total assets, end of year
- $344,636
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $344,636
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $344,636
- Gross receipts
- $452,742
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 12
- Year formed
- 2013
- State of legal domicile
- CA
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hiram Sims | Executive Director Key employee | 30 | $19,500 |
| Kimiko White | Executive Assistant Key employee | 25 | $15,745 |
| Alana Benson | Book Production and Press Manager Key employee | 25 | $14,600 |
| Deja Dennis | Publishing Class Manager Key employee | 25 | $13,373 |
| AKoldpiece | Board Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Jamelle Nelson | Board Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Mo Piquette Haynes | Board Secretary Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hiram Sims | Executive Director Key employee | 25 | $18,599 |
| Kimiko White | Executive Assistant Key employee | 25 | $15,000 |
| Alana Benson | Book Production and Press Manager Key employee, Former | 25 | $15,000 |
| Doni Lang | Accountant Former | 20 | $15,000 |
| Tekira Briscoe | Human Resource Manager Former | 20 | $15,000 |
| Akoldpiece | Board Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Jamelle Nelson | Board Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Mo Piquette Haynes | Board Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baridi Kipande | President Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Maureen Piquette | Secretary Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Jamelle Nelson | Treasurer Officer | 0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 4321 DEGNAN BLVD, LOS ANGELES, CA 90008-4908
- In care of
- % HIRAM SIMS
- Mailing address (990-N for 2019)
- 4321 DEGNAN BLVD, LOS ANGELES CA 90008
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Hiram Sims, 2702 West Florence Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90043
- Principal officer (990-N for 2019)
- HIRAM SIMS, 1932 WEST 76TH STREET, LOS ANGELES CA 90047
- Signed the 990
- Hiram Sims, Executive Director
- Phone
- (323) 636-4663
- Website
- www.communitylit.org
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 47-3601335 or by the name COMMUNITY LITERATURE INITIATIVE.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
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.
Program accomplishments
- 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.Expenses $42,713 · grants $161,704 · revenue $165,889
- 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.Expenses $32,645 · grants $161,704 · revenue $20,879
- 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.Expenses $19,293 · grants $161,704 · revenue $22,500
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
- 47-3601335
- 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
- 2015
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P99)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $344,636
- Income (IRS master file)
- $452,742
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $452,742 | $195,201 | $344,636 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $340,929 | $310,066 | $30,863 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $402,690 | $493,904 | $168,696 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $565,256 | $614,673 | $75,531 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: HIRAM SIMS | December 31, 2019 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 47-3601335).
Questions about COMMUNITY LITERATURE INITIATIVE
- What is the EIN of COMMUNITY LITERATURE INITIATIVE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of COMMUNITY LITERATURE INITIATIVE is 47-3601335.
- Is COMMUNITY LITERATURE INITIATIVE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2015.
- Are donations to COMMUNITY LITERATURE INITIATIVE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does COMMUNITY LITERATURE INITIATIVE 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 COMMUNITY LITERATURE INITIATIVE 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 COMMUNITY LITERATURE INITIATIVE 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 COMMUNITY LITERATURE INITIATIVE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Hiram Sims.
- Who are the officers and directors of COMMUNITY LITERATURE INITIATIVE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $19,500 (Hiram Sims, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does COMMUNITY LITERATURE INITIATIVE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $452,742, expenses of $195,201 and total assets of $344,636 at year end.
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