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Pacific Northwest Writers Conference

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 (A76Z) (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$349k (2023)

Expenses
$346k (2023)

Total Assets
$16.4k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$8.7k (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
$349,432
Expenses
$345,743
Net Income
$3,689
Net Assets
$7,663
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $100,887
28.9%
Program Services $248,540
71.1%
Investment Income $5
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 $53,402
15.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $16,360
Total Liabilities $8,697
Net Assets $7,663
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Deborah Schneider (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Bill Kenower (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Jim Harris (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Jennifer Douwes (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Scott Douwes (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Lindsay Ellsworth (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Darcy Carson (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Pam Binder (President) $0 $0 $0
Robert Dugoni (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Brian Mercer (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Sandy Mc Cormack (Vice President) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$284,363
Expenses
$285,407
Net Income
-$1,044
Net Assets
$3,974
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $90,305
31.8%
Program Services $194,056
68.2%
Investment Income $2
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 $49,822
17.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $12,477
Total Liabilities $8,503
Net Assets $3,974
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Bill Kenower (Trustee) $4,200 $0 $0
Deborah Schneider (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Jim Harris (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Jennifer Douwes (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Scott Douwes (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Darcy Carson (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Sandy Mc Cormack (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Pam Binder (President) $0 $0 $0
Robert Dugoni (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Brian Mercer (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$182,680
Expenses
$172,205
Net Income
$10,475
Net Assets
$5,018
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $61,149
33.5%
Program Services $121,528
66.5%
Investment Income $3
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 $54,994
31.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $19,332
Total Liabilities $14,314
Net Assets $5,018
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Deborah Schneider (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Terry Persun (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Jim Harris (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Scott Douwes (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Jacqui Sullivan (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Bill Kenower (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Darcy Carson (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Sandy Mc Cormack (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Pam Binder (President) $0 $0 $0
Robert Dugoni (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Brian Mercer (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$169,980
Expenses
$207,356
Net Income
-$37,376
Net Assets
-$5,457
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $62,350
36.7%
Program Services $107,613
63.3%
Investment Income $17
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 $70,682
34.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $8,857
Total Liabilities $14,314
Net Assets -$5,457
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Bill Kenower (Trustee) $7,596 $0 $0
Deborah Schneider (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Nicole Persun (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Jim Harris (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Scott Douwes (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Jacqui Sullivan (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Terry Persun (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Darcy Carson (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Brian Mercer (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Sandy Mc Cormack (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Pam Binder (President) $0 $0 $0
Robert Dugoni (Secretary) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$379,538
Expenses
$373,322
Net Income
$6,216
Net Assets
$31,919
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $73,298
19.3%
Program Services $306,193
80.7%
Investment Income $47
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 $63,986
17.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $40,233
Total Liabilities $8,314
Net Assets $31,919
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Pam Binder (President) $8,040 $0 $0
Darcy Carson (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Bill Kenower (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Terry Persun (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Nicole Persun (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Deborah Schneider (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Jim Harris (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Jacqui Sullivan (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Scott Douwes (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Sandy Mc Cormack (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Brian Mercer (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Robert Dugoni (Secretary) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$408,047
Expenses
$395,139
Net Income
$12,908
Net Assets
$25,703
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $75,148
18.4%
Program Services $332,857
81.6%
Investment Income $42
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 $58,401
14.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $34,017
Total Liabilities $8,314
Net Assets $25,703
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Pam Binder (President) $18,565 $0 $0
Darcy Carson (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Bill Kenower (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Terry Persun (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Nicole Persun (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Deborah Schneider (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Jim Harris (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Sandy Mc Cormack (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Brian Mercer (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Robert Dugoni (Secretary) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$387,874
Expenses
$397,485
Net Income
-$9,611
Net Assets
$12,795
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $75,062
19.4%
Program Services $312,770
80.6%
Investment Income $42
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 $54,475
13.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $21,109
Total Liabilities $8,314
Net Assets $12,795
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Darcy Carson (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Bill Kenower (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Terry Persun (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Nicole Persun (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Deborah Schneider (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Jacqui Sullivan (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Bob Dugoni (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Pam Binder (President) $0 $0 $0
Sandy Mc Cormack (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Brian Mercer (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Ayers (Secretary) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$365,798
Expenses
$360,668
Net Income
$5,130
Net Assets
$22,406
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $78,403
21.4%
Program Services $287,336
78.6%
Investment Income $59
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 $38,973
10.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $30,720
Total Liabilities $8,314
Net Assets $22,406
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Darcy Carson (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Bill Kenower (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Terry Persun (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Nicole Persun (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Deborah Schneider (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Jacqui Sullivan (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Bob Dugoni (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Pam Binder (President) $0 $0 $0
Sandy Mc Cormack (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Brian Mercer (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Ayers (Secretary) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$341,217
Expenses
$344,621
Net Income
-$3,404
Net Assets
$17,276
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $82,238
24.1%
Program Services $258,943
75.9%
Investment Income $36
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 $73,498
21.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $19,378
Total Liabilities $2,102
Net Assets $17,276
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Darcy Carson (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Bill Kenower (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Terry Persun (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Nicole Persun (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Deborah Schneider (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Jacqui Sullivan (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Pam Binder (President) $0 $0 $0
Sandy Mc Cormack (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Brian Mercer (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Ayers (Secretary) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$329,217
Expenses
$341,540
Net Income
-$12,323
Net Assets
$20,680
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $87,279
26.5%
Program Services $241,904
73.5%
Investment Income $34
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 $94,229
27.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $19,564
Total Liabilities -$1,116
Net Assets $20,680
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Darcy Carson (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Bill Kenower (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Terry Persun (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Nicole Persun (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Deborah Schneider (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Jacqui Sullivan (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Andrew Stoute (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Pam Binder (President) $0 $0 $0
Sandy Mc Cormack (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Brian Mercer (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Ayers (Secretary) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$346,157
Expenses
$389,299
Net Income
-$43,142
Net Assets
$33,003
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $81,366
23.5%
Program Services $264,742
76.5%
Investment Income $49
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 $101,974
26.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $35,108
Total Liabilities $2,105
Net Assets $33,003
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Darcy Carson (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Bill Kenower (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Terry Persun (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Nicole Persun (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Deborah Schneider (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Jacqui Sullivan (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Andrew Stoute (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Pam Binder (President) $0 $0 $0
Sandy Mc Cormack (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Brian Mercer (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Ayers (Secretary) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$352,329
Expenses
$393,546
Net Income
-$41,217
Net Assets
$76,145
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $85,785
24.3%
Program Services $266,405
75.6%
Investment Income $139
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 $91,912
23.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $78,333
Total Liabilities $2,188
Net Assets $76,145

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$378,226
Expenses
$384,155
Net Income
-$5,929
Net Assets
$117,362
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $86,188
22.8%
Program Services $291,754
77.1%
Investment Income $284
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 $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $73,083
19.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $119,550
Total Liabilities $2,188
Net Assets $117,362

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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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