Poets & Writers Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Poets & Writers Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in New York, New York, registered in 1971, with $4,794,958 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
90 Broad Street, New York, NY, 10004 EIN 13-2682458 Since 1971
Revenue (FY2024)
$4.8M
▲ 23.9% vs prior year
Arts & Culture median: $159K
Expenses (FY2024)
$4.5M
Net assets
$8.4M
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
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—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 Poets & Writers Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating23 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 Poets & Writers Inc: 23 mo reserves · +6% margin earns a A 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 Poets & Writers 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 Poets & Writers Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 90 Broad Street, New York, NY, 10004
- City
- New York
- State
- New York
- Category
- Arts, Culture & Humanities
- Subcategory
- Humanities
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $4.5M (FY2013) to $4.8M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $2.3MNet assets $8.4M
Operating margin
6.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$10.7M
Total liabilities
$2.3M
Net assets
$8.4M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,794,958▲23.9% | $4,497,204▼1.6% | $8,436,951▲7.3% | $10,692,939▲1.4% | 990 |
| 2023 | $3,869,293▼13.7% | $4,569,613▲0.7% | $7,866,034▲0.9% | $10,542,271▼3.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $4,485,046▼8.9% | $4,537,942▼3.7% | $7,798,927▲3.1% | $10,929,944▲22.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $4,923,275▲3.1% | $4,714,219▲1.9% | $7,566,065▼12.9% | $8,951,553▼8.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $4,775,485▼11.8% | $4,624,309▲0.3% | $8,690,398▲12.2% | $9,823,876▲4.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $5,416,792▲33.2% | $4,610,194▲8.3% | $7,742,326▲13.2% | $9,361,811▲18.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $4,065,973▼2.2% | $4,256,919▲2.9% | $6,839,802▲2.3% | $7,928,567▲3.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $4,159,010 | $4,137,265▲1.5% | $6,688,191▼1.1% | $7,644,633▲0.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $4,160,315▲6.1% | $4,077,742▲2.7% | $6,761,537▲0.5% | $7,602,638▲0.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $3,921,738▼6.3% | $3,971,708▼1.7% | $6,728,873▼1.7% | $7,539,778▼3.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $4,186,612▼6.2% | $4,039,433▼0.2% | $6,842,404▼1.1% | $7,780,712▼1.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $4,463,197 | $4,049,354▲3.0% | $6,920,458▲12.3% | $7,874,220▲9.5% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $3,933,232▲0.6% | $6,162,874▲3.7% | $7,190,487▲1.0% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $3,911,082▲8.3% | $5,941,145▼4.5% | $7,119,965▼2.5% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $3,611,644▲3.9% | $6,218,066▲23.6% | $7,304,806▲18.8% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $3,477,669 | $5,030,754 | $6,147,889 | 990 |
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 · $1.0M total
29 grants to Poets & Writers Inc totaling $1.0M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $32,000 |
| Greater Washington Community Foundation | General support | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $53,400 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Arts, culture & humanities | 2023 | $17,670 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Public, societal benefit | 2023 | $15,000 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2023 | $11,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $41,350 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2022 | $25,003 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Arts, culture & humanities | 2022 | $17,600 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $122,925 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $122,925 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2021 | $40,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Arts, culture & humanities | 2021 | $19,350 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2020 | $97,125 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Arts, culture & humanities | 2020 | $32,600 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Poets & Writers Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Poets & Writers Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 13-2682458, based in New York, New York. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Poets & Writers Inc's EIN?
- Poets & Writers Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 13-2682458.
- How much revenue does Poets & Writers Inc report?
- Poets & Writers Inc reported $4,794,958 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Poets & Writers Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Poets & Writers Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Poets & Writers Inc (EIN 13-2682458) 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.