Nonprofit · EIN 47-4792114
CARNEGIE WRITERS
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · NASHVILLE, TN 37215
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $106,531 | $94,022 | $12,509 | $17,637 | – | $17,637 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $99,996
- Program service revenue
- $7,200
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$670
- Other revenue
- $5
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $36,442
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $33,218
- Printing, publications and postage
- $1,560
- Other expenses
- $22,802
- Program services (functional)
- $93,874
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $4,768
- Total assets, end of year
- $17,637
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $17,637
- Cash, savings and investments
- $17,637
- Gross receipts
- $107,901
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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kemi Elufiede | Founder and President | 20 | $0 |
| Frank Schieber | Board Chair | 6 | $0 |
| Carissa Barker-Stucky | Publications Chair | 6 | $0 |
| Andrea Curry | Secretary | 6 | $0 |
| India Lacy | Treasurer | 6 | $0 |
| Olivia Caillet-Filin | Member | 6 | $0 |
| Brenna Conley | Member | 6 | $0 |
| Hollis McCollum | Member | 6 | $0 |
| Danielle McCoy | Member | 6 | $0 |
| Nichole Reese | Member | 6 | $0 |
| Bill Kraus | Advisory Board Member | 6 | $0 |
| Margaret OConner | Advisory Board Member | 6 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 150026, NASHVILLE, TN 37215-0026
- Mailing address (990-N for 2024)
- PO Box 150026, Nashville TN 37215
- Principal officer (990-N for 2024)
- Kemi Elufiede, PO Box 150026, Nashville TN 37215
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Kemi Elufiede, Founder President
- Website
- www.carnegiewriters.org
Mission
Carnegie Writers mission is to support literacy creative expression and community engagement through collaborative writing and literacy programs serving youth and adults.
Program accomplishments
- Literacy Achievement Program LAP: Through the Teen Author Workshop and Carnegie Kids Club Carnegie Writers provided literacy enrichment and creative writing opportunities for children and teens. Youth participants also contributed their original work to a collaborative anthology providing them with an opportunity to experience the writing and publication process while celebrating their creative voices. LAP was delivered in collaboration with nonprofit organizations Metro Nashville Public Schools and Metro Parks strengthening community partnerships that promote literacy creativity and youth development.Expenses $88,854 · grants $88,854
- Carnegie Writers Groups CWG: Carnegie Writers continued to provide accessible spaces for writers to develop their craft share their work and build supportive literary communities. Groups operated in Nashville Memphis Atlanta and online expanding the organizations reach beyond Middle Tennessee. The program was supported through collaborations with Nashville Public Library Memphis Public Library and the Fulton County Library System.Expenses $3,650 · grants $3,650
- CW Conference Series CWCS Redefining the Art of Writing: Carnegie Writers presented its 2025 conference in collaboration with the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee. The conference provided writers and community members with opportunities for learning professional development networking and engagement in the literary arts.Expenses $1,370 · grants $1,780
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-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-N on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-N on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 47-4792114
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2018
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A11)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $17,637
- Income (IRS master file)
- $107,901
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- May 15, 2018
- Posted by the IRS
- August 13, 2018
- Reinstated
- Effective May 15, 2018
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $106,531 | $94,022 | $17,637 | XML |
| 990-N for 2024 Officer: Kemi Elufiede | December 31, 2024 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2023 Officer: Kemi Elufiede | December 31, 2023 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: Kemi Elufiede | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Kemi Elufiede | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Kemi Elufiede | 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 47-4792114).
Questions about CARNEGIE WRITERS
- What is the EIN of CARNEGIE WRITERS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CARNEGIE WRITERS is 47-4792114.
- Is CARNEGIE WRITERS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2018 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2018.
- Are donations to CARNEGIE WRITERS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CARNEGIE WRITERS 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 CARNEGIE WRITERS 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 CARNEGIE WRITERS last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of CARNEGIE WRITERS?
- The 990-N for 2024 names Kemi Elufiede.
- Who are the officers and directors of CARNEGIE WRITERS?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 12 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does CARNEGIE WRITERS have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $106,531, expenses of $94,022 and total assets of $17,637 at year end.
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