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James River Writers

  • N Chesterfld, VA
  • Tax-exempt since June 2003
  • EIN: 30-0161929

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 / Arts Education (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$203k (2024)

Expenses
$218k (2024)

Total Assets
$74.2k (2024)

Total Liabilities
$0 (2024)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2024

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.
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$203,134
Expenses
$217,786
Net Income
-$14,652
Net Assets
$74,197
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $108,328
53.3%
Program Services $94,720
46.6%
Investment Income $86
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 $98,283
45.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $74,197
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $74,197
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Katharine Herndon (Executive Dir.) $0 $0 $0
Rosa Castellano (Director) $0 $0 $0
Alethea Mc Collin (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Terry Menefee Gau (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dae Newman (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Da Nika Robinson (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Randolph Walker (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Hollee Freeman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Laura Jiminez (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tracey Livesay (Director) $0 $0 $0
Alexander Trivas (Director) $0 $0 $0
Randolph Walker (Director) $0 $0 $0
Amy Lacey (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nikki Savoy (Director) $0 $0 $0
Alexander Trivas (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on June 18, 2025

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$194,915
Expenses
$210,046
Net Income
-$15,131
Net Assets
$88,849
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $90,595
46.5%
Program Services $104,232
53.5%
Investment Income $88
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 $93,013
44.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $88,849
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $88,849
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Katharine Herndon (Executive Dir.) $0 $0 $0
Mark Slauter (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rosa Castellano (Director) $0 $0 $0
Alethea Mc Collin (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Terry Menefee Gau (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dae Newman (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Da Nika Robinson (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Randolph Walker (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Rachel Beanland (Director) $0 $0 $0
Hollee Freeman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Laura Jiminez (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tracey Livesay (Director) $0 $0 $0
Alexander Trivas (Director) $0 $0 $0
Randolph Walker (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 12, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$188,713
Expenses
$195,060
Net Income
-$6,347
Net Assets
$103,980
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $122,062
64.7%
Program Services $66,563
35.3%
Investment Income $88
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 $90,473
46.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $103,980
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $103,980
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Katharine Herndon (Executive Dir.) $0 $0 $0
Mike Christos (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Robert Toms (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mark Slauter (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rosa Castellano (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Alethea Mc Collin (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Terry Menefee Gau (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dae Newman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Da Nika Robinson (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Randolph Walker (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Oct. 4, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$147,403
Expenses
$139,206
Net Income
$8,197
Net Assets
$110,327
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $37,625
25.5%
Program Services $109,701
74.4%
Investment Income $77
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 $83,940
60.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $110,327
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $110,327
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Katharine Herndon (Executive Dir.) $0 $0 $0
Mike Christos (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Robert Toms (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mark Slauter (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rosa Castellano (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Alethea Mc Collin (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Terry Menefee Gau (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dae Newman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Da Nika Robinson (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Randolph Walker (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Jan. 20, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$168,589
Expenses
$131,386
Net Income
$37,203
Net Assets
$102,130
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $44,732
26.5%
Program Services $123,810
73.4%
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 $69,158
52.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $102,130
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $102,130
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Susan B Mc Kenzie (Director) $0 $0 $0
Linda Heath (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kris Spisak (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Katharine Herndon (Executive Dir.) $0 $0 $0
Mike Christos (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Sharvette Mitchell (Director) $0 $0 $0
Robert Toms (Director) $0 $0 $0
Julie Valerie (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mark Slauter (Director) $0 $0 $0
George Wickman (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Jaime Fawcett (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kris Spisak (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Bill Blume (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Angela Dominguez (Director) $0 $0 $0
Terry Menefee Gau (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brewster Rawls (Director) $0 $0 $0
Da Nika Neblett Robinson (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on July 12, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$170,642
Expenses
$165,280
Net Income
$5,362
Net Assets
$64,927
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $78,230
45.8%
Program Services $88,311
51.8%
Investment Income $28
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $4,073
2.4%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $34,786
21.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $35,025
21.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $64,927
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $64,927
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Rishonda Anthony (Director) $0 $0 $0
Susan B Mc Kenzie (Director) $0 $0 $0
Linda Heath (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sonia Johnston (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kris Spisak (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Katharine Herndon (Executive Dir.) $0 $0 $0
Mike Christos (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Sharvette Mitchell (Director) $0 $0 $0
Robert Toms (Director) $0 $0 $0
Julie Valerie (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mark Slauter (Director) $0 $0 $0
George Wickman (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Jaime Fawcett (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on July 5, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$156,084
Expenses
$158,235
Net Income
-$2,151
Net Assets
$59,565
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $65,984
42.3%
Program Services $86,861
55.7%
Investment Income $30
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $3,209
2.1%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $34,786
22.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $29,824
18.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $59,565
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $59,565
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Katharine Herndon (Executive Dir.) $34,786 $0 $0
Rishonda Anthony (Director) $0 $0 $0
Susan B Mc Kenzie (Director) $0 $0 $0
Linda Heath (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sonia Johnston (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kris Spisak (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Mike Christos (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Sharvette Mitchell (Director) $0 $0 $0
Robert Toms (Director) $0 $0 $0
Julie Valerie (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mark Slauter (Director) $0 $0 $0
George Wickman (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Jaime Fawcett (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Oct. 11, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$151,961
Expenses
$146,233
Net Income
$5,728
Net Assets
$61,716
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $66,496
43.8%
Program Services $81,505
53.6%
Investment Income $30
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $3,930
2.6%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $60,882
41.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $61,716
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $61,716

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$136,646
Expenses
$147,999
Net Income
-$11,353
Net Assets
$68,115
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $64,406
47.1%
Program Services $66,961
49.0%
Investment Income $30
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $5,249
3.8%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $58,004
39.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $68,115
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $68,115
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Katharine Herndon (Executive Director) $30,675 $0 $0
Rishonda Anthony (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Blake (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bill Blume (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joshua P Cane (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lindsay Chudzik (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mary C Escobar (Director) $0 $0 $0
Robin Farmer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Leila Gaskin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Melissa Gay (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kristen Green (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lana Krumwiede (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joanna S Lee (Director) $0 $0 $0
Susan B Mckenzie (Director) $0 $0 $0
Erica Orloff (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rebekah L Pierce (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jon Sealy (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kat Spears (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kris Spisak (Director) $0 $0 $0
Phaedra Hise (Board Liason) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 15, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$134,772
Expenses
$150,585
Net Income
-$15,813
Net Assets
$79,468
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $69,927
51.9%
Program Services $62,267
46.2%
Investment Income $32
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $2,546
1.9%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $61,787
41.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $79,468
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $79,468
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Katharine Herndon (Executive Director) $30,675 $0 $0
Rishonda Anthony (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Blake (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bill Blume (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joshua P Cane (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lindsay Chudzik (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mary C Escobar (Director) $0 $0 $0
Robin Farmer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Leila Gaskin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Melissa Gay (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kristen Green (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lana Krumwiede (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joanna S Lee (Director) $0 $0 $0
Susan B Mckenzie (Director) $0 $0 $0
Erica Orloff (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rebekah L Pierce (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jon Sealy (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kat Spears (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kris Spisak (Director) $0 $0 $0
Phaedra Hise (Boad Liaison) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 21, 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$145,126
Expenses
$152,922
Net Income
-$7,796
Net Assets
$95,281
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $59,703
41.1%
Program Services $69,955
48.2%
Investment Income $34
0.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $1,200
0.8%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $95,281
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $95,281
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
James River Writers (Executive Director) $30,000 $0
James River Writers (Chair And Director) $0 $0
James River Writers (Treasurer And Director) $0 $0
James River Writers (Director) $0 $0
James River Writers (Director) $0 $0
James River Writers (Director) $0 $0
James River Writers (Director) $0 $0
James River Writers (Director) $0 $0
James River Writers (Director) $0 $0
James River Writers (Director) $0 $0
James River Writers (Director) $0 $0
James River Writers (Director) $0 $0
James River Writers (Director) $0 $0
James River Writers (Director) $0 $0
James River Writers (Vice Chair And Director) $0 $0
James River Writers (Director) $0 $0
James River Writers (Director) $0 $0
James River Writers (Director) $0 $0
James River Writers (Secretaty And Director) $0 $0
James River Writers (Director) $0 $0
James River Writers (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 12, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$139,821
Expenses
$141,682
Net Income
-$1,861
Net Assets
$103,077
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $58,071
41.5%
Program Services $64,635
46.2%
Investment Income $39
0.0%
Net Fundraising $8,886
6.4%
Sales of Assets -$50
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $104,378
Total Liabilities $1,301
Net Assets $103,077
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
James River Writers (Executive Director) $30,000 $0
James River Writers (Chair) $0 $0
James River Writers (Vice Chair) $0 $0
James River Writers (Secretary) $0 $0
James River Writers (Treasurer) $0 $0
James River Writers (Board Member) $0 $0
James River Writers (Board Member) $0 $0
James River Writers (Board Member) $0 $0
James River Writers (Board Member) $0 $0
James River Writers (Board Member) $0 $0
James River Writers (Board Member) $0 $0
James River Writers (Board Member) $0 $0
James River Writers (Board Member) $0 $0
James River Writers (Board Member) $0 $0
James River Writers (Board Member) $0 $0
James River Writers (Board Member) $0 $0
James River Writers (Board Member) $0 $0
James River Writers (Board Member) $0 $0
James River Writers (Board Member) $0 $0
James River Writers (Board Member) $0 $0
James River Writers (Board Member) $0 $0
James River Writers (Board Member) $0 $0
James River Writers (Board Member) $0 $0
James River Writers (Board Member) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 6, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$158,743
Expenses
$139,546
Net Income
$19,197
Net Assets
$99,723
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $68,965
43.4%
Program Services $59,531
37.5%
Investment Income $38
0.0%
Net Fundraising $20,206
12.7%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $100,445
Total Liabilities $722
Net Assets $99,723

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990-EZ

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$129,342
Expenses
$118,987
Net Income
$10,355
Net Assets
$80,526
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $32,336
25.0%
Program Services $44,865
34.7%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $40,761
31.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $81,666
Total Liabilities $1,140
Net Assets $80,526

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990-EZ

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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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990-EZ

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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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990-EZ

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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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990-EZ

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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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990

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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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990

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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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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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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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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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For those interested in acquiring the original data from the source, here’s where our data comes from:

  • Raw filing data. Includes EINs and summary financials as structured data.
  • Exempt Organization profiles. Includes organization names, addresses, etc. You can merge this with the raw filing data using EIN numbers.
  • Form 990 documents. Prior to 2017, these documents were obtained and processed by Public.Resource.org and ProPublica. Bulk PDF downloads since 2017 are available from the IRS.
  • Form 990 documents as XML files. Includes complete filing data (financial details, names of officers, tax schedules, etc.) in machine-readable format. Only available for electronically filed documents. Electronic data released prior to October 2021 is also available through Amazon Web Services.
  • Audits. PDFs of single or program-specific audits for nonprofit organizations that spent $750,000 or more in Federal grant money in a single fiscal year. Available for fiscal year 2015 and later.

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Nonprofit Explorer

Browse millions of annual returns filed by tax-exempt organizations with ProPublica’s Nonprofit Explorer. See details like executive compensation, revenue, expenses and more. Search for an organization or a person, or search the full text of filings.

By Andrea Suozzo, Alec Glassford, Ash Ngu and Brandon Roberts.

Design by Jeff Frankl. Additional development by Ken Schwencke, Mike Tigas, and Sisi Wei.

E-file viewer adapted from IRS e-File Viewer by Ben Getson. Code for scraping audit documents adapated from Govwiki.

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