Nonprofit · EIN 81-2933840
POETRY PROMISE INC
Tax-exempt · LAS VEGAS, NV 89148
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990-EZ | $43,925 | $36,918 | $7,007 | $14,968 | $0 | $14,968 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990-EZ | $85,736 | $87,561 | -$1,825 | $9,931 | $0 | $9,931 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $43,925
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $425
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $32,218
- Other expenses
- $4,700
- Program services (functional)
- $31,361
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $7,962
- Total assets, end of year
- $14,968
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $14,968
- Cash, savings and investments
- $14,968
- Gross receipts
- $43,925
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RODNEY LEE | Director | 0 | $375 |
| BRUCE ISAACSON | Board Chair Treasurer | 0 | $50 |
| ALMA R MENDOZA | Secretary Director | 0 | $0 |
| CHRIS GIUNCHIGLIANI | Director | 0 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2024: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isabelle Bellinghausen | Executive Director (Resigned) | 15 | $8,479 |
| Bruce Isaacson | Board Chair, Treasurer | 5 | $4,262 |
| Alma R Mendoza | Secretary, Director | 0 | $0 |
| Chris Giunchigliani | Director | 0 | $0 |
| Rodney Lee | Director | 0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 5771 EMPRESS GARDEN CT, LAS VEGAS, NV 89148-5558
- In care of
- % BRUCE ISAACSON
- Mailing address (990-N for 2020)
- 5771 Empress Garden Ct, Las Vegas NV 89148
- Principal officer (990-N for 2020)
- Bruce Isaacson, 5771 Empress Garden Ct, Las Vegas NV 89148
- Signed the 990-EZ
- BRUCE ISAACSON, Board Chair Treasurer
- Phone
- (702) 205-7100
- Website
- poetrypromise.org
- Return prepared by
- Ambright Consulting Ltd
Mission
Promoting poetry & literary arts - See Schedule O
Program accomplishments
- Our Poets in the Schools program provides working poets to lead writing workshops for students and other learners in classrooms, after-care centers, community centers, and other public spaces. We provided 169 hours of instruction this fiscal year, serving over 2,000 students. These programs can change the lives of young people and are highly regarded in our community. Our grant funding was reduced in this fiscal year. Programs are open to the public and free of charge to participants. We strive to raise the level of interest and professionalism in the literary arts primarily in Clark County, Nevada and believe we are having a positive impact.Expenses $21,501
- Our Workshops program provided over 60 events throughout the year, held at community centers, public spaces, or via online meetings. 1,024 members of the public were estimated in attendance. Workshops are educational in nature and support the writers efforts to find their unique personal voice. All programs are open to the public and free of charge. We strive to raise the level of interest and professionalism in the literary arts primarily in Clark County, Nevada and believe we are having a positive impact.Expenses $5,138
- Our Reading Series hosted acclaimed poet and novelist Marge Piercy in a much-anticipated free, public reading. We also held a bilingual English-Spanish reading and discussion with Ruben Medina. The program has hosted several Poets Laureate in past years, along with other notable and culturally relevant authors. We strive to raise the level of interest and professionalism in the literary arts primarily in Clark County, Nevada and believe we are having a positive impact.Expenses $3,072
- Poetry Promise John Oliver Simon Award for student poets with a cash prize.Expenses $150
- Special poetry media project.Expenses $1,500
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 81-2933840
- 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
- 2016
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A70)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $14,968
- Income (IRS master file)
- $43,925
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | June 2025 | $43,925 | $36,918 | $14,968 | XML |
| 990-EZ | June 2024 | $85,736 | $87,561 | $9,931 | XML |
| 990-EZ | June 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Bruce Isaacson | June 30, 2021 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Bruce Isaacson | June 30, 2020 | ≤ $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 81-2933840).
Questions about POETRY PROMISE INC
- What is the EIN of POETRY PROMISE INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of POETRY PROMISE INC is 81-2933840.
- Is POETRY PROMISE INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2016.
- Are donations to POETRY PROMISE INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does POETRY PROMISE INC file?
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
- When is the next return of POETRY PROMISE INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did POETRY PROMISE INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of POETRY PROMISE INC?
- The 990-N for 2020 names Bruce Isaacson.
- Who are the officers and directors of POETRY PROMISE INC?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 4 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $375 (RODNEY LEE, Director).
- How much revenue does POETRY PROMISE INC have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $43,925, expenses of $36,918 and total assets of $14,968 at year end.
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