NonprofitsRomance Writers Of America Incorporated

Romance Writers Of America Incorporated

HOUSTON, TX

Total revenue

$495K

Total expenses

$891K

Net assets

$208K

Grants received

EIN

760033577

Tax year

2022

Mission

Romance Writers of America (RWA) advances the profession of romance writing by advocating for fair business practices for romance writers, sponsoring industry awards, an annual conference for networking and education, and publishing a monthly magazine.

Programs

3 programs

RWR: The Romance Writers Report advances the professional interests of career-focused romance writers through a digital magazine that educates and informs the members of Romance Writers of America. Information in the RWR includes but is not limited to editorials, features about writing, in-depth coverage of industry news, survey results, policy articles, regular columns, and advertising.

Pen to Paper: RWA's intensive, seven-month program to take unpublished authors from first idea to first draft.

Industry Promotion / Membership Support Services: RWA's 2,000 members help promote a positive and professional image of romance writers and their works and romance fiction. Members can access up-to-date industry news about agents, publishers, and popular fiction trends. Members suffering financial difficulties can apply to the Perseverance Fund for a free year of dues or one of the various conference scholarships offered. Romance Authors Mentorship Program (RAMP): This program connects experienced indie and traditionally published RWA members with unpublished mentees for a 16-week period. During this time, they work closely together to revise a full manuscript and write a query letter, 50-word pitch, or back cover blurb. The program culminates in two events: a RAMP Pitch Showcase and an Indie Author Weekend, and mentees are encouraged to participate in both.

Financials

FY 2022

Revenue

Contributions & grants$24K
Program service revenue$400K
Investment income$4K
Other revenue$68K
Total revenue$495K

Expenses

Grants paid$44K
Salaries & benefits$319K
Fundraising
Other expenses$528K
Total expenses$891K
Total assets$508K
Net assets$208K

People

10 listed

NameRoleCompensation

Leslie Scantlebury

Executive Director

Board

$125K

40 hrs/wk

Brooke Wills

Treasurer

Board

$500

20 hrs/wk

Louisa Cornell

Director at Large

Board

20 hrs/wk

Marian Griffin

Director at Large

Board

20 hrs/wk

Clair Brett

President

Board

20 hrs/wk

Anita Learned

Director at Large

Board

20 hrs/wk

Ursula Renee

Director at Large

Board

20 hrs/wk

Laina Turner

Director at Large

Board

20 hrs/wk

Mary Karlik

Director at Large

Board

20 hrs/wk

Jacki Renee

Secretary

Board

20 hrs/wk

Details

EIN760033577
Subsection06
Ruling date1989-01
Formed1981
Employees3
Volunteers80
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