Amherst Writers & Artists Press Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Amherst Writers & Artists Press Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Amherst, Massachusetts, registered in 1988, with $121,571 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 1076, Amherst, MA, 01004 EIN 51-0303823 Since 1988
Revenue (FY2024)
$122K
▼ 14.7% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$129K
Net assets
$142K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Amherst Writers & Artists Press Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating13 mo reserves · -6% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Amherst Writers & Artists Press Inc: 13 mo reserves · -6% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Amherst Writers & Artists Press Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Amherst Writers & Artists Press Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 1076, Amherst, MA, 01004
- City
- Amherst
- State
- Massachusetts
- Category
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $92K (FY2013) to $122K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Operating margin
-6.1%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$142K
Net assets
$142K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $121,571▼14.7% | $129,030▼5.9% | $142,342▼5.0% | $142,342▼5.0% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $142,456▲19.6% | $137,070▲22.5% | $149,801▲3.7% | $149,801▲3.7% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $119,160▼12.7% | $111,853▲0.9% | $144,414▲5.3% | $144,414▲5.3% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $136,558▼6.8% | $110,804▲12.0% | $137,107▲23.1% | $137,107▲10.7% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $146,527▲27.7% | $98,972▲0.3% | $111,354▲74.5% | $123,882▲91.6% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $114,743▼15.6% | $98,657▲0.1% | $63,798▲27.7% | $64,659▲15.6% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $135,890▲22.0% | $98,514▼12.7% | $49,958▲297% | $55,955▲328% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $111,380▲15.0% | $112,836▼6.8% | $12,582▼10.4% | $13,062▼13.5% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $96,861▼31.8% | $121,040▼27.6% | $14,038▼62.8% | $15,105▼63.1% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $142,128▼12.5% | $167,181▲9.0% | $37,686▼39.9% | $40,904▼41.3% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $162,466▲76.9% | $153,439▲27.1% | $62,739▲16.8% | $69,637▲21.6% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $91,848 | $120,691 | $53,712 | $57,272 | 990EZ |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $16K total
2 grants to Amherst Writers & Artists Press Inc totaling $16K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common Counsel Foundation | Project support for language translation | 2023 | $10,000 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Culture | 2023 | $5,500 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Amherst Writers & Artists Press Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Amherst Writers & Artists Press Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 51-0303823, based in Amherst, Massachusetts. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Amherst Writers & Artists Press Inc's EIN?
- Amherst Writers & Artists Press Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 51-0303823.
- How much revenue does Amherst Writers & Artists Press Inc report?
- Amherst Writers & Artists Press Inc reported $121,571 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Amherst Writers & Artists Press Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Amherst Writers & Artists Press Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Amherst Writers & Artists Press Inc (EIN 51-0303823) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.