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Nonprofit · EIN 04-3181346

THE WRITERS ROOM OF BOSTON INC

Tax-exempt · BOSTON, MA 02109

Financials

$59K$50K2023
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of THE WRITERS ROOM OF BOSTON INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2023990-EZ$59,356$49,914$9,442$38,889–$38,889
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$27,633
Membership dues
$31,400
Investment income
$98
Other revenue
$225

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$643
Occupancy
$45,232
Printing, publications and postage
$500
Other expenses
$3,539
Program services (functional)
$49,914

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$29,447
Total assets, end of year
$38,889
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$38,889
Cash, savings and investments
$38,889
Gross receipts
$59,356

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MARC EICHENPRESIDENT AN6$0
DONALD E CECICHTREASURER5$0
MARGERY GANSCLERK5$0
LESLIE OSTROWPROGRAM DIRE6$0
LISA BRAXTONDIRECTOR0$0
LAYSHA OSTROWDIRECTOR0$0
EVELYN KRIEGERDIRECTOR0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
111 STATE STREET 5TH FLOOR, BOSTON, MA 02109-2915
Mailing address (990-N for 2025)
111 State Street, Boston MA 02109
Principal officer (990-N for 2025)
Donald E Cecich, 193 Mystic Valley Parkway, Winchester MA 01890
Signed the 990-EZ
DONALD E CECICH, TREASURER
Phone
(617) 528-0264
Return prepared by
BACALLCONNIFF INC

Mission

THE WRITERS' ROOM OF BOSTON IS A 501(C)(3) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION, INCORPORATED IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS, WHOSE MISSION IS TO PROMOTE THE CREATION OF LITERATURE BY PROVIDING AFFORDABLE, QUIET AND SECURE WORKSPACE FOR BOSTON AREA WRITERS AND TO STIMULATE BROADER PUBLIC INTEREST IN LITERATURE THROUGH THE WORK PRODUCED IN THE WRITERS' ROOM AND THROUGH FREE PUBLIC READINGS AND OTHER LITERARY EVENTS. THE WRITERS' ROOM OF BOSTON IS OPEN TO ITS MEMBERS 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023

Program accomplishments

  • PROVIDED AFFORDABLE, QUIET AND SECURE WORKSPACE FOR BOSTON AREA WRITERS. STIMULATED BROADER PUBLIC INTEREST IN LITERATURE THROUGH PUBLIC READINGS AND OTHER LITERARY EVENTS.
    Expenses $49,914

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990-N on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-N on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

File the 2026 990-N for THE WRITERS ROOM OF BOSTON INC

Due May 17, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
04-3181346
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1994
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-N for 2025
Officer: Donald E Cecich
December 31, 2025≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2024
Officer: Donald E Cecich
December 31, 2024≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-EZDecember 2023$59,356$49,914$38,889XML
990-N for 2022
Officer: Marc Eichen
December 31, 2022≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 04-3181346).

Questions about THE WRITERS ROOM OF BOSTON INC

What is the EIN of THE WRITERS ROOM OF BOSTON INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of THE WRITERS ROOM OF BOSTON INC is 04-3181346.
Is THE WRITERS ROOM OF BOSTON INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1994.
Are donations to THE WRITERS ROOM OF BOSTON INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does THE WRITERS ROOM OF BOSTON INC file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of THE WRITERS ROOM OF BOSTON INC due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did THE WRITERS ROOM OF BOSTON INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-N for 2025 for the year ended December 31, 2025.
Who is the principal officer of THE WRITERS ROOM OF BOSTON INC?
The 990-N for 2025 names Donald E Cecich.
Who are the officers and directors of THE WRITERS ROOM OF BOSTON INC?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does THE WRITERS ROOM OF BOSTON INC have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023 it reported revenue of $59,356, expenses of $49,914 and total assets of $38,889 at year end.

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