The Poetry Foundation
Organization summary
Type of Nonprofit
Designated as a 501(c)3 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
$14.5M
(2020)
Expenses
$11.8M
(2020)
Total Assets
$319M
(2020)
Total Liabilities
$13.5M
(2020)
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.
2021
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.
Compensation
| Key Employees and Officers | Base | Other |
|---|---|---|
| Michelle Boone (President 5/3/21 To 12/31/31) | $250,000 | $38,050 |
| Ydalmi Noriega (Vp Of Programs & Engagement) | $197,955 | $30,795 |
| Lindsay Garbutt (Managing Editor) | $146,273 | $24,254 |
Document Links
990-PF
Filed on Nov. 15, 2022Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance
Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020
Extracted Financial Data
Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
| Notable Sources of Revenue | Percent of Total Revenue | |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions Received | $134,945 |
0.9%
|
| Interest Revenue | $0 | |
| Dividends | $4,830,363 |
33.4%
|
| Sales of Assets | $8,791,523 |
60.7%
|
| Other Income | $721,780 |
5.0%
|
| Notable Expenses | Percent of Total Expenses | |
|---|---|---|
| Charitable Disbursements | $10,165,573 |
86.5%
|
| Compensation of Officers* | $601,103 |
5.1%
|
| * Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%. | ||
| Assets/Debt | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $318,692,609 | |
| Total Liabilities | $13,488,752 |
Compensation
| Key Employees and Officers | Base | Other |
|---|---|---|
| Kathleen Coughlin (Cfo) | $251,247 | $0 |
| Harlan Wallach (Digital Prog Dir Cto) | $215,059 | $0 |
| Henry Bienen (President Thru June 2020) | $176,316 | $0 |
Document Links
990-PF
Filed on Nov. 15, 2021Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance
Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019
Extracted Financial Data
Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
| Notable Sources of Revenue | Percent of Total Revenue | |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions Received | $153,276 |
0.8%
|
| Interest Revenue | $482 |
0.0%
|
| Dividends | $6,395,248 |
35.0%
|
| Sales of Assets | $10,970,964 |
60.0%
|
| Other Income | $775,440 |
4.2%
|
| Notable Expenses | Percent of Total Expenses | |
|---|---|---|
| Charitable Disbursements | $9,674,868 |
80.7%
|
| Compensation of Officers* | $645,311 |
5.4%
|
| * Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%. | ||
| Assets/Debt | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $294,153,882 | |
| Total Liabilities | $13,503,541 |
Compensation
| Key Employees and Officers | Base | Other |
|---|---|---|
| Henry Bienen (President) | $391,541 | $58,558 |
| Caren Skoulas (Cfo) | $253,770 | $43,472 |
| Harlan Wallach (Digital Dir Cto) | $182,236 | $34,819 |
Document Links
990-PF
Filed on Nov. 11, 2020Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance
990-T
For unrelated business income from activities not substantially related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose
Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018
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.
Compensation
| Key Employees and Officers | Base | Other |
|---|---|---|
| Henry Bienen (President) | $388,165 | $48,127 |
| Caren Skoulas (Cfo) | $245,331 | $42,537 |
| Don Share (Poetry Editor) | $122,971 | $47,370 |
Document Links
990-PF
Filed on Nov. 14, 2019Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance
990-T
For unrelated business income from activities not substantially related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose
Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017
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.
Compensation
| Key Employees and Officers | Base | Other |
|---|---|---|
| Henry Bienen (President) | $373,874 | $46,238 |
| Caren Skoulas (Cfo) | $236,090 | $41,739 |
| Don Share (Poetry Editor) | $120,055 | $46,943 |
Document Links
990-PF
Filed on Nov. 13, 2018Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance
990-T
For unrelated business income from activities not substantially related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose
Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016
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.
Compensation
| Key Employees and Officers | Base | Other |
|---|---|---|
| Henry Bienen (President) | $337,680 | $25,000 |
| Caren Skoulas (Cfo) | $172,092 | $71,148 |
| Don Share (Poetry Editor) | $114,885 | $0 |
Document Links
990-PF
Filed on Nov. 10, 2017Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance
990-T
For unrelated business income from activities not substantially related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose
Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015
Extracted Financial Data
Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
| Notable Sources of Revenue | Percent of Total Revenue | |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions Received | $80,279 |
0.9%
|
| Interest Revenue | $461 |
0.0%
|
| Dividends | $4,345,466 |
46.1%
|
| Sales of Assets | $4,119,467 |
43.7%
|
| Other Income | $886,124 |
9.4%
|
| Notable Expenses | Percent of Total Expenses | |
|---|---|---|
| Charitable Disbursements | $7,511,960 |
77.9%
|
| Compensation of Officers* | $634,200 |
6.6%
|
| * Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%. | ||
| Assets/Debt | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $237,757,155 | |
| Total Liabilities | $14,705,120 |
Compensation
| Key Employees and Officers | Base | Other |
|---|---|---|
| Robert Polito (President (Thru 6/2015)) | $199,590 | $40,087 |
| Caren Skoulas (Cfo) | $187,750 | $69,979 |
| Henry Bienen (President (As Of 7/2015)) | $174,305 | $24,000 |
Document Links
990-PF
Filed on Nov. 8, 2016Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance
990-T
For unrelated business income from activities not substantially related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose
Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014
Extracted Financial Data
Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
| Notable Sources of Revenue | Percent of Total Revenue | |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions Received | $39,380 |
0.3%
|
| Interest Revenue | $512 |
0.0%
|
| Dividends | $4,025,754 |
32.3%
|
| Sales of Assets | $7,309,876 |
58.6%
|
| Other Income | $1,096,911 |
8.8%
|
| Notable Expenses | Percent of Total Expenses | |
|---|---|---|
| Charitable Disbursements | $6,690,590 |
75.8%
|
| Compensation of Officers* | $462,083 |
5.2%
|
| * Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%. | ||
| Assets/Debt | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $244,468,942 | |
| Total Liabilities | $15,369,573 |
Compensation
| Key Employees and Officers | Base | Other |
|---|---|---|
| Robert Polito (President) | $260,422 | $70,791 |
| Caren Skoulas (Cfo) | $196,183 | $53,607 |
| Don Share (Poetry Editor) | $107,640 | $11,945 |
Document Links
990-PF
Filed on Nov. 9, 2015Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance
990-T
For unrelated business income from activities not substantially related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose
Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013
Extracted Financial Data
Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
| Notable Sources of Revenue | Percent of Total Revenue | |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions Received | $1,275,208 |
11.2%
|
| Interest Revenue | $454 |
0.0%
|
| Dividends | $3,936,868 |
34.7%
|
| Sales of Assets | $5,342,734 |
47.1%
|
| Other Income | $792,095 |
7.0%
|
| Notable Expenses | Percent of Total Expenses | |
|---|---|---|
| Charitable Disbursements | $6,757,801 |
74.9%
|
| Compensation of Officers* | $557,391 |
6.2%
|
| * Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%. | ||
| Assets/Debt | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $238,760,639 | |
| Total Liabilities | $15,658,111 |
Compensation
| Key Employees and Officers | Base | Other |
|---|---|---|
| Robert Polito (President) | $194,375 | $32,717 |
| Caren Skoulas (Cfo) | $194,276 | $49,696 |
| John Barr Thru June 2013 (President) | $168,740 | $28,494 |
Document Links
990-PF
Filed on Oct. 29, 2014Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance
990-T
For unrelated business income from activities not substantially related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose
Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012
Extracted Financial Data
Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
| Notable Sources of Revenue | Percent of Total Revenue | |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions Received | $251,276 |
4.4%
|
| Interest Revenue | $2,810 |
0.0%
|
| Dividends | $3,664,183 |
63.7%
|
| Sales of Assets | $998,868 |
17.4%
|
| Other Income | $835,059 |
14.5%
|
| Notable Expenses | Percent of Total Expenses | |
|---|---|---|
| Charitable Disbursements | $7,012,610 |
77.4%
|
| Compensation of Officers* | $557,900 |
6.2%
|
| * Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%. | ||
| Assets/Debt | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $210,114,297 | |
| Total Liabilities | $15,803,077 |
Document Links
990-PF
Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance
990-T
For unrelated business income from activities not substantially related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose
Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011
Extracted Financial Data
Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
| Notable Sources of Revenue | Percent of Total Revenue | |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions Received | $8,295 |
0.2%
|
| Interest Revenue | $7,477 |
0.1%
|
| Dividends | $2,842,910 |
52.9%
|
| Sales of Assets | $1,836,305 |
34.2%
|
| Other Income | $674,560 |
12.6%
|
| Notable Expenses | Percent of Total Expenses | |
|---|---|---|
| Charitable Disbursements | $6,530,560 |
74.3%
|
| Compensation of Officers* | $559,230 |
6.4%
|
| * Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%. | ||
| Assets/Debt | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $197,131,499 | |
| Total Liabilities | $16,381,814 |
Document Links
990-PF
Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance
990-T
For unrelated business income from activities not substantially related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose
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.
Document Links
990-PF
Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance
990-T
For unrelated business income from activities not substantially related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose
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.
Document Links
990-PF
Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance
990-T
For unrelated business income from activities not substantially related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose
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.
Document Links
990-PF
Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance
990-T
For unrelated business income from activities not substantially related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose
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.
Document Links
990-PF
Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance
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.
Document Links
990
Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance
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.
Document Links
990
Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance
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.
Document Links
990
Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance
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.
Document Links
990
Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance
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.
Document Links
990
Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance
Fiscal Year Ending April
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.
Document Links
990
Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance
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