Nonprofit · EIN 74-2364276
WRITERS LEAGUE OF TEXAS
Tax-exempt · AUSTIN, TX 78704
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $526,326 | $542,532 | -$16,206 | $5,735 | $42,440 | -$36,705 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $412,020 | $407,133 | $4,887 | $13,412 | $33,911 | -$20,499 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $143,285
- of which government grants
- $18,000
- Membership dues
- $68,470
- Program service revenue
- $368,266
- Investment income
- $2
- Royalties
- $48
- Other revenue
- $14,773
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $77,813
- Other salaries and wages
- $115,887
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $230,510
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $11,775
- Occupancy
- $14,613
- Travel
- $2,321
- Program services (functional)
- $371,797
- Management and general (functional)
- $105,691
- Fundraising (functional)
- $65,044
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $13,412
- Total assets, end of year
- $5,735
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $42,440
- Net assets, end of year
- -$36,705
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- -$36,705
- Gross receipts
- $526,326
- Employees
- 4
- Volunteers
- 53
- Year formed
- 1981
- State of legal domicile
- TX
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, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| HEATHER BARBOZA | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DREUX CARPENTER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN MCDERMOTT | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| AMANDA CHURCHILL | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| TANDY GUTIERREZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LEZLEE LILJENBERG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE RODRIGUEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GINA SPRINGER SHIRLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JEAN SYNODINOS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| AMANDA WENGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIAN ZOZOBRADO | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DREUX CARPENTER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN MCDERMOTT | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| RICHARD CUNNINGHAM | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| AMANDA CHURCHILL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JAMIRA RICHARDSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| AMANDA MOORE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GINA PANZA WOODRUFF | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| HEATHER BARBOZA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JANE ANDERSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE RODRIGUEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JEAN SYNODINOS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| AMANDA WENGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 611 S CONGRESS AVE STE 200A3, AUSTIN, TX 78704-8706
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JOSEPH E PARKS, 611 S CONGRESS, AUSTIN, TX 78704
- Signed the 990
- JOSEPH E PARKS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (512) 499-8914
- Website
- WRITERSLEAGUE.ORG
- Return prepared by
- RENEE J BARRY CPA
Mission
THE WRITERS LEAGUE OF TEXAS (WLT)PROMOTES LITERACY AND ELEVATES THE CRAFT OF WRITING. THE WLT SUPPORTS ITS MEMBERS BY TEACHING THE CRAFT OF WRITING, THE BUSINESS OF PUBLISHING AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF A SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY OF PEERS
Program accomplishments
- THE THREE MAIN GOALS OF WRITERS LEAGUE OF TEXAS ARE: 1. TO TEACH AND EDUCATE BEGINNING AND MORE EXPERIENCED WRITERS TO POLISH THEIR CRAFT 2. TO ASSIST WRITERS IN MAKING CONNECTIONS WITH AGENTS, PUBLISHERS, AND OTHER WRITERS IN ORDER TO FURTHER THEIR WRITING AND PUBLISHING CAREERS, AND 3. TO SUPPORT SCHOOLS AND RURAL LIBRARIES WITH VALUABLE PROGRAMMING.Expenses $371,797 · revenue $382,991
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 | Not 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
- 74-2364276
- 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
- 1985
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $5,735
- Income (IRS master file)
- $526,326
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $526,326 | $542,532 | $5,735 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $412,020 | $407,133 | $13,412 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $491,990 | $541,557 | $19,905 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 74-2364276).
Questions about WRITERS LEAGUE OF TEXAS
- What is the EIN of WRITERS LEAGUE OF TEXAS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of WRITERS LEAGUE OF TEXAS is 74-2364276.
- Is WRITERS LEAGUE OF TEXAS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1985.
- Are donations to WRITERS LEAGUE OF TEXAS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does WRITERS LEAGUE OF TEXAS 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 LEAGUE OF TEXAS due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did WRITERS LEAGUE OF TEXAS last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of WRITERS LEAGUE OF TEXAS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names JOSEPH E PARKS.
- Who are the officers and directors of WRITERS LEAGUE OF TEXAS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 10 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does WRITERS LEAGUE OF TEXAS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $526,326, expenses of $542,532 and total assets of $5,735 at year end.
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