Gloucester Writers Center Inc
The program of the gloucester writers center will include a library focused on the works of and about olson, ferrini, and related writers; a residency for visiting writers; …
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The writer-in-residence program provides space for visiting writers from around the world to work in gloucester, as well as the opportunity to share ideas and work-in-progress with local writers and audience. The maud/olson library is a singular scholarly resource bequeathed by collector/scholar ralph maud to the stewardship of the gloucester writers center. It is the most complete, and most thoroughly annotated gathering of olson source material in the world.aside from its importance to scholars, the maud/olson library is a community resource. It is a focal point for gloucester's citizens to meet and exchange ideas, as well as to learn more about the poet who immortalized their town. Because of the vast range of olson's sources, it is also a magnificent …
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Mission
The program of the gloucester writers center will include a library focused on the works of and about olson, ferrini, and related writers; a residency for visiting writers; public programs including lectures, films, and discussions of the work of olson, ferrini, and others; writing workshops; and outreach to young writers and readers. Support will be solicited from foundations, government agencies and the general public.
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· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Gloucester Writers Center Inc with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 92% of comparable charities. See the sources
- GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 90% of the 56,467 arts & culture charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 90% of the 133,127 arts & culture charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
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- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyGloucester Writers Center Inc is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Gloucester, MA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2010 and has been operating for 16 years. Its EIN is 272817445. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $176K in annual revenue. 33 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Gloucester Writers Center Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 272817445. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Gloucester Writers Center Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 90/100.
Gloucester Writers Center Inc is located in Gloucester, MA, United States. The organization was established in 2010 and has been active for 16 years.
Based on official tax filings, Gloucester Writers Center Inc has $176K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Gloucester Writers Center Inc is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $176K in annual revenue. The organization has 33 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Gloucester Writers Center Inc. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.
According to GiveRadar's records, Gloucester Writers Center Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
The writer-in-residence program provides space for visiting writers from around the world to work in gloucester, as well as the opportunity to share ideas and work-in-progress with local writers and audience. The maud/olson library is a singular scholarly resource bequeathed by collector/scholar ralph maud to the stewardship of the gloucester writers center. It is the most complete, and most thoroughly annotated gathering of olson source material in the world.aside from its importance to scholars, the maud/olson library is a community resource. It is a focal point for gloucester's citizens to meet and exchange ideas, as well as to learn more about the poet who immortalized their town. Because of the... Gloucester Writers Center Inc is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2010.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: Its annual revenue of $176K is below the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Gloucester Writers Center Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Gloucester Writers Center Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 272817445, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
GLOUCESTER WRITERS CENTER INC is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (9)
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9 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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5 articles found
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Commonwealth's first poet laureate coming to Gloucester - Gloucester Daily Times
Gloucester Names Jay Featherstone and Heidi Wakeman as New Co-Poet Laureates - Northshore Magazine
Israeli American revisits Palestine of her youth - Gloucester Daily Times
Gloucester Writers Center to present author Danuta Borchardt - Wicked Local
Celebrating Vincent Ferrini and the Gloucester Writers Center - Wicked Local
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 33 disclosed in the public registry.
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 33 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2010
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Quick facts about Gloucester Writers Center Inc
- What is Gloucester Writers Center Inc?
- Gloucester Writers Center Inc is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Gloucester, United States. The writer-in-residence program provides space for visiting writers from around the world to work in gloucester, as well as the opportunity to share ideas and work-in-progress with local writers and audience. The maud/olson library is a singular scholarly resource bequeathed by collector/scholar ralph maud to the stewardship of the gloucester writers center. It is the most complete, and most thoroughly annotated gathering of olson source material in the world.aside from its importance to scholars, the maud/olson library is a community resource. It is a focal point for gloucester's citizens to meet and exchange ideas, as well as to learn more about the poet who immortalized their town. Because of the vast range of olson's sources, it is also a magnificent educational tool. High school and college students (several groups are already making use of the library), as well as people interested in olson and in poetry, can see how a major poet made use of his sources. The community education programs offered by gwc serves veterans, women of limited means, students, and the community at large by offering weekly classes, and ongoing workshops run throughout the year by our dedicated staff of teachers. Offerings have reached hundreds of participants this past year and included classes in fiction writing, playwriting, writing for publication, developing a writing practice, poetry, writing exercises for children, mentoring high school students etc. Collaborations with other organizations this year have included running writing workshops at cape ann museum, the office for veterans services, maritime gloucester, pathways for children, and gloucester high school. In addition to the three major programs, the gloucester writers center provides various programs to the community.
- When was Gloucester Writers Center Inc founded?
- Gloucester Writers Center Inc was founded in 2010.
- Who leads Gloucester Writers Center Inc?
- Henry Ferrini serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Gloucester Writers Center Inc located?
- Headquartered in Gloucester, MA, United States.
- What is Gloucester Writers Center Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M.
- Is Gloucester Writers Center Inc trustworthy?
- Gloucester Writers Center Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Gloucester Writers Center Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 272817445.
- What is Gloucester Writers Center Inc's website?
- http://gloucesterwriters.org