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Nonprofit · EIN 76-0033577

ROMANCE WRITERS OF AMERICA INCORPORATED

Also known as ROMANCE WRITERS OF AMERICA

Tax-exempt · HOUSTON, TX 77069

Financials

$495K$891K2022
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of ROMANCE WRITERS OF AMERICA INCORPORATED by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
August 31, 2023990$495,122$891,242-$396,120$507,950$299,584$208,366
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2023

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$24,141
Program service revenue
$399,655
Investment income
$3,746
Royalties
$62,511
Other revenue
$67,580

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$43,932
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$126,882
Other salaries and wages
$150,340
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$319,015
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$57,968
Accounting fees
$15,900
Travel
$10,661
Depreciation
$38,107

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,009,398
Total assets, end of year
$507,950
Total liabilities, end of year
$299,584
Net assets, end of year
$208,366
Land, buildings and equipment
$14,011
Net assets without donor restrictions
$118,417
Net assets with donor restrictions
$89,949
Gross unrelated business income
$5,069
Gross receipts
$495,122
Employees
3
Volunteers
80
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 August 31, 2023, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Leslie ScantleburyExecutive Director
Officer
40$125,000$1,382
Brooke WillsTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
20$500$0
Clair BrettPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
20$0$0
Jacki ReneeSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
20$0$0
Louisa CornellDirector at Large
Trustee or director
20$0$0
Marian GriffinDirector at Large
Trustee or director
20$0$0
Mary KarlikDirector at Large
Trustee or director
20$0$0
Anita LearnedDirector at Large
Trustee or director
20$0$0
Ursula ReneeDirector at Large
Trustee or director
20$0$0
Laina TurnerDirector at Large
Trustee or director
20$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
5315-B CYPRESS CREEK PKWY 111, HOUSTON, TX 77069-4403
Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
PO Box 24107, Minneapolis MN 55424
Principal officer (990 for 2022)
Clair Brett, 5315-B Cypress Creek Pkwy 111, Houston, TX 77069
Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
Nancy Leonard, 225 3rd Ave S Apt 2, South Saint Paul MN 55075
Signed the 990
Clair Brett, President
Phone
(832) 717-5200
Return prepared by
Blazek & Vetterling

Mission

To advance career-focused romance writers' professional and common business interests through networking and advocacy.

990 for the year ended August 31, 2023

Program accomplishments

  • Conference (in-person and virtual): The conference aims to educate, inform, and disseminate information to career-focused romance writers. It provides a vehicle for members and nonmembers to network with each other and a forum for members to interact with editors, agents, publishers, booksellers, and other romance publishing industry professionals.
  • RWR: The Romance Writers Report advances the professional interests of career-focused romance writers through a digital magazine that educates and informs the members of Romance Writers of America. Information in the RWR includes but is not limited to editorials, features about writing, in-depth coverage of industry news, survey results, policy articles, regular columns, and advertising.
  • Pen to Paper: RWA's intensive, seven-month program to take unpublished authors from first idea to first draft.
  • Industry Promotion / Membership Support Services: RWA's 2,000 members help promote a positive and professional image of romance writers and their works and romance fiction. Members can access up-to-date industry news about agents, publishers, and popular fiction trends. Members suffering financial difficulties can apply to the Perseverance Fund for a free year of dues or one of the various conference scholarships offered. Romance Authors Mentorship Program (RAMP): This program connects experienced indie and traditionally published RWA members with unpublished mentees for a 16-week period. During this time, they work closely together to revise a full manuscript and write a query letter, 50-word pitch, or back cover blurb. The program culminates in two events: a RAMP Pitch Showcase and an Indie Author Weekend, and mentees are encouraged to participate in both.

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 August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025August 31, 2026January 15, 2027Not due yet
2024August 31, 2025January 15, 2026Not on file
2023August 31, 2024January 15, 2025Not on file

IRS record

EIN
76-0033577
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(6): Business league or chamber of commerce
Exempt since
1989
Accounting year ends
August
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Group exemption
7097 (21 member organizations)
Assets (IRS master file)
$507,950
Income (IRS master file)
$495,122

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-N for 2022
Officer: Nancy Leonard
August 31, 2023≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990August 2023$495,122$891,242$507,950XML
990August 2022$655,631$962,340$1,009,398IRS
990August 2021$1,058,959$1,067,024$1,434,387IRS
990August 2020–––IRS
990-N for 2017October 31, 2018≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990October 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 76-0033577).

Questions about ROMANCE WRITERS OF AMERICA INCORPORATED

What is the EIN of ROMANCE WRITERS OF AMERICA INCORPORATED?
The employer identification number (EIN) of ROMANCE WRITERS OF AMERICA INCORPORATED is 76-0033577.
Is ROMANCE WRITERS OF AMERICA INCORPORATED tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(6) since 1989.
Which annual return does ROMANCE WRITERS OF AMERICA INCORPORATED 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 ROMANCE WRITERS OF AMERICA INCORPORATED due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did ROMANCE WRITERS OF AMERICA INCORPORATED last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-N for 2022 for the year ended August 31, 2023.
Who is the principal officer of ROMANCE WRITERS OF AMERICA INCORPORATED?
The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2023 names Clair Brett.
Who are the officers and directors of ROMANCE WRITERS OF AMERICA INCORPORATED?
The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2023 lists 10 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $125,000 (Leslie Scantlebury, Executive Director).
How much revenue does ROMANCE WRITERS OF AMERICA INCORPORATED have?
On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2023 it reported revenue of $495,122, expenses of $891,242 and total assets of $507,950 at year end.

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