Nonprofit · EIN 75-2581178
WRITERS GARRET
Tax-exempt · DALLAS, TX 75208
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $250,871 | $227,926 | $22,945 | $105,320 | $39,005 | $66,315 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $224,518
- of which government grants
- $100,525
- Program service revenue
- $26,338
- Investment income
- $15
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $4,235
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $55,001
- Other salaries and wages
- $30,495
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $94,951
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $24,150
- Travel
- $860
- Program services (functional)
- $182,134
- Management and general (functional)
- $27,226
- Fundraising (functional)
- $18,566
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $93,031
- Total assets, end of year
- $105,320
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $39,005
- Net assets, end of year
- $66,315
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $45,975
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $20,340
- Gross unrelated business income
- $15
- Gross receipts
- $250,871
- Employees
- 3
- Volunteers
- 33
- Year formed
- 1994
- 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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| AARON C GLOVER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer, Highest-paid employee | 50 | $56,538 |
| STEPHANIE SIERRA | BOARD TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| LOLA VINSON | BOARD PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JOSEPH MILAZZO | BOARD SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ELLEN GOODACRE | BOARD TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| FARIAH HUSSAIN | BOARD TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 215 S TYLER ST, DALLAS, TX 75208-4934
- In care of
- % MICHAEL CLAY
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Aaron C Glover, 215 S Tyler St, Dallas, TX 75208
- Signed the 990
- AARON GLOVER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (214) 828-1715
Mission
THE WRITER'S GARRET CONNECTS PEOPLE THROUGH THE IMAGINATIVE POWER OF LANGUAGE
Program accomplishments
- Literary Community - Readings, workshops, classes, and poetry contest to support local literary efforts. Programming includes free year-round peer critique workshops, and donation-based classes taught by 69 local artists and writers (5 serving for free) offered in fall and spring. Hosts annual poetry competition and literary festival in May. Provided fiscal sponsorship to emerging literary nonprofit organization within FY24-25. The variety of offerings creates an inclusive community welcoming readers and writers of every skill level. Programs served 3,401 participants over 308 hours. (In-Kind = $6,590 & 27 Volunteers)Expenses $156,832 · grants $87,369 · revenue $22,489
- Educational Programs Serving Youth - Classes and workshops for youth taught by 9 local artists and writers. May occur in a formal educational setting, or outside of but in conjunction with a school, library, museum or other educational institution or organization. Content includes fostering an appreciation of and respect for language and literature, developing facility to articulate ideas and information via writing, and encouraging thoughtful self-expression through creative writing in a variety of genre. Program served 403 participants over 105 hours. (In-Kind = $0)Expenses $21,039 · grants $42,377 · revenue $3,850
- Outreach - Residencies, classes and workshops taught by 5 local artists and writers (1 serving for free) in partnership with health and human service organizations. Offered to underserved populations, including individuals currently or previously experiencing physical or psychological adversity and/or trauma, including systemic disadvantage, and veterans. Content contextualizes writing and language as tools for coping with, reclaiming and reframing lived experiences to increase total wellness. Program served 335 participants over 82 hours. (In-Kind = $300)Expenses $4,263 · grants $7,000
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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 16, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 75-2581178
- 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
- 1995
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A70)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $105,320
- Income (IRS master file)
- $250,871
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2023 | $225,417 | $219,843 | $70,796 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2022 | $248,143 | $203,573 | $67,691 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.
Questions about WRITERS GARRET
- What is the EIN of WRITERS GARRET?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of WRITERS GARRET is 75-2581178.
- Is WRITERS GARRET tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1995.
- Are donations to WRITERS GARRET tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does WRITERS GARRET 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 GARRET due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did WRITERS GARRET last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of WRITERS GARRET?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names Aaron C Glover.
- Who are the officers and directors of WRITERS GARRET?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 6 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $56,538 (AARON C GLOVER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does WRITERS GARRET have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $250,871, expenses of $227,926 and total assets of $105,320 at year end.
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