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Herstory Writers Workshop Inc

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Arts, Culture and Humanities / Humanities Organizations (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$592k (2023)

Expenses
$641k (2023)

Total Assets
$218k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$14.6k (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$592,126
Expenses
$640,802
Net Income
-$48,676
Net Assets
$203,216
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $404,940
68.4%
Program Services $186,908
31.6%
Investment Income $278
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $266,677
41.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $217,792
Total Liabilities $14,576
Net Assets $203,216
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Erika Duncan (Co Exec. Dir) $0 $0 $0
Laurel Janssen Breen (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
Jennifer Isik (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tricia Rugosa Napier (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ana Figueroa (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Liena Gurevich Phd (Director) $0 $0 $0
Stephen Marks (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Joseph Page (Director) $0 $0 $0
Heather Passmore (Director) $0 $0 $0
Eileen Ryan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jacquenline Thomas (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$726,738
Expenses
$561,375
Net Income
$165,363
Net Assets
$251,892
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $549,759
75.6%
Program Services $169,333
23.3%
Investment Income $366
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $7,280
1.0%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $67,308
12.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $129,480
23.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $259,228
Total Liabilities $7,336
Net Assets $251,892
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Erika Duncan (Co Exec. Dir) $67,308 $0 $0
Laurel Janssen Breen (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
Carlene Thomas (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jennifer Isik (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Washburn (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tricia Rugosa Napier (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ana Figueroa (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Rukshana Ayyub (Director) $0 $0 $0
Liena Gurevich Phd (Director) $0 $0 $0
Stephen Marks (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Joseph Page (Director) $0 $0 $0
Heather Passmore (Director) $0 $0 $0
Adrian Perez Melgosa (Director) $0 $0 $0
Eileen Ryan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Charlie Rogers (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jacquenline Thomas (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$344,032
Expenses
$387,617
Net Income
-$43,585
Net Assets
$86,529
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $221,788
64.5%
Program Services $120,357
35.0%
Investment Income $145
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $1,742
0.5%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $65,000
16.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $75,330
19.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $99,714
Total Liabilities $13,185
Net Assets $86,529
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Erika Duncan (Executive Dir.) $65,000 $0 $0
Stephen Marks (Director) $0 $0 $0
Adrian Perez Melgosa (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ana Figueroa (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Liena Gurevich (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rukhsana Ayyub (Director) $0 $0 $0
Laurel Janssen (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
Heather Pasmore (Director) $0 $0 $0
Eileen Ryan Esq (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joseph Page (Director) $0 $0 $0
Charlie Rogers (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jacqueline Thomas (Director) $0 $0 $0
Carlene Thomas (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jennifer Isik (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Washburn (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tricia Rugosa Napier (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$458,677
Expenses
$353,329
Net Income
$105,348
Net Assets
$130,114
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $391,602
85.4%
Program Services $66,844
14.6%
Investment Income $231
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $67,500
19.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $71,020
20.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $146,958
Total Liabilities $16,844
Net Assets $130,114
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Erika Duncan (Executive Dir.) $67,500 $0 $0
Stephen Marks (Director) $0 $0 $0
Adrian Perez Melgosa (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ana Figueroa (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Liena Gurevich (Director) $0 $0 $0
Devin Thornburg (Director) $0 $0 $0
Laurel Janssen (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
Linda Howard Weissman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Eileen Ryan Esq (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joseph Page (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cherice P Vanderhall Esq (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jacqueline Thomas (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$347,617
Expenses
$368,639
Net Income
-$21,022
Net Assets
$24,766
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $281,269
80.9%
Program Services $64,669
18.6%
Investment Income $159
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $1,520
0.4%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $65,000
17.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $50,320
13.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $47,913
Total Liabilities $23,147
Net Assets $24,766
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Erika Duncan (Executive Dir.) $65,000 $0 $0
Maria Ceraulo (Director) $0 $0 $0
Terri Brady Mendez (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Ana Figueroa (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Liena Gurevich (Director) $0 $0 $0
Devin Thornburg (Co Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Laurel Janssen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Linda Howard Weissman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Eileen Ryan Esq (Co Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Joseph Page (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cherice P Vanderhall Esq (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$343,002
Expenses
$299,726
Net Income
$43,276
Net Assets
$45,788
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $270,211
78.8%
Program Services $71,642
20.9%
Investment Income $149
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $1,000
0.3%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $57,623
19.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $45,382
15.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $56,773
Total Liabilities $10,985
Net Assets $45,788
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Erika Duncan (Executive Dir.) $57,623 $0 $0
Maria Ceraulo (Director) $0 $0 $0
Terry Brady Mendez (Director) $0 $0 $0
Devin Thornburg (Co Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Eileen Ryan Esq (Co Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Barbara Allan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Linda Howard Weissman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cherice P Vanderhall Esq (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$259,603
Expenses
$283,755
Net Income
-$24,152
Net Assets
$2,512
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $222,014
85.5%
Program Services $39,532
15.2%
Investment Income $99
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$2,042
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $61,747
21.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $73,204
25.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $18,659
Total Liabilities $16,147
Net Assets $2,512
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Erika Duncan (Treasurer) $61,747 $0 $0
Jason Starr (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Eileen Ryan Esq (Director) $0 $0 $0
Barbara Allan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Linda Howard Weissman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cherice P Vanderhall Esq (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$347,571
Expenses
$365,832
Net Income
-$18,261
Net Assets
$26,664
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $308,002
88.6%
Program Services $26,053
7.5%
Investment Income $120
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $13,396
3.9%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $164,085
44.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $31,479
8.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $39,875
Total Liabilities $13,211
Net Assets $26,664
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Serena Liguori (Co Director) $82,197 $0 $0
Erika Duncan (Director) $81,888 $0 $0
Cheryl Hamilton (Director) $0 $0 $0
Frances Monahan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Angela Zimmerman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dafny Irizarry (Director) $0 $0 $0
Linda Mejias (Director) $0 $0 $0
Angela Delcid (Director) $0 $0 $0
Diane Cohen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Linda Howard Weissman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sabrina Fearon (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cheryl Keschner (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Jason Starr (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$361,558
Expenses
$341,542
Net Income
$20,016
Net Assets
$44,925
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $293,349
81.1%
Program Services $54,439
15.1%
Investment Income $37
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $13,733
3.8%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $158,001
46.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $32,469
9.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $57,254
Total Liabilities $12,329
Net Assets $44,925
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Erika Duncan (Co Exec. Dir.) $83,128 $0 $0
Serena Liguori (Co Director) $74,873 $0 $0
Cheryl Hamilton (Director) $0 $0 $0
Frances Monahan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Angela Zimmerman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Linda Meijias (Director) $0 $0 $0
Angela Delcid (Director) $0 $0 $0
Diane Cohen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Linda Howard Weissman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cheryl Keschner (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Jason Starr (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Dafny Irizarry (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$316,660
Expenses
$292,666
Net Income
$23,994
Net Assets
$24,909
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $244,000
77.1%
Program Services $52,937
16.7%
Investment Income $28
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $19,695
6.2%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $59,000
20.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $134,980
46.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $40,024
Total Liabilities $15,115
Net Assets $24,909
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Cheryl Hamilton (Director) $59,000 $0 $0
Frances Monahan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sabrina Fearon (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jason Starr (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dafny Irizarry (Director) $0 $0 $0
Francine Medaglia (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kathleen Modrowski (Director) $0 $0 $0
Shanequa Levin (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Erika Duncan (Executive Direc) $0 $0 $0
Cheryl Keschner (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Jenny Cruz (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$233,860
Expenses
$253,417
Net Income
-$19,557
Net Assets
$930
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $146,839
62.8%
Program Services $77,624
33.2%
Investment Income $100
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $9,297
4.0%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $28,838
11.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $121,352
47.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $17,068
Total Liabilities $16,138
Net Assets $930
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Erika Duncan (Executive Direc) $25,803 $0 $0
Cheryl Hamilton (Director) $0 $0 $0
Francine Medaglia (President) $0 $0 $0
Sabrina Fearon (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jason Starr (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dafny Irizarry (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kathleen Modrowski (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cheryl Keschner (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Jenny Cruz (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$182,825
Expenses
$187,465
Net Income
-$4,640
Net Assets
$20,487
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $107,992
59.1%
Program Services $65,242
35.7%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $9,591
5.2%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $26,960
Total Liabilities $6,473
Net Assets $20,487

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$190,080
Expenses
$167,704
Net Income
$22,376
Net Assets
$25,127
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $108,903
57.3%
Program Services $70,900
37.3%
Investment Income $2
0.0%
Net Fundraising $10,275
5.4%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $31,450
Total Liabilities $6,323
Net Assets $25,127

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2004

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2003

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2002

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2001

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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