Golden Crown Literary Society
Gcls was organized exclusively for literary and educational purposes for the enjoyment, discussion, and enhancement of sapphic literature.
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Annual 3-day educational conference. The conference has 2 tracks: track 1 is a master series of classes & seminars for the purpose of assisting new and established authors. Track 2 is targeted for the reader and fans of sapphic literature. The gcls writing academy is a year-long program for new writers who already have at least part of a novel written and who qualify regarding a number of different skills/attributes. Over the course of the year, the students 'begin at the beginning', covering the basics of grammar and writing, and then moving on to the foundations of writing, research methods, genre specific skills, the life of a writer, preparing to be published, and ends with a mentoring experience. Scholarships for …
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Mission
Gcls was organized exclusively for literary and educational purposes for the enjoyment, discussion, and enhancement of sapphic literature.
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· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United StatesConcerns
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· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Golden Crown Literary Society has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 97% of the 133,127 arts & culture charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- 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
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyGolden Crown Literary Society is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Northfield, MN, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2007 and has been operating for 19 years. Its EIN is 208417315. 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 86/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $292K in annual revenue. 66 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Golden Crown Literary Society's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 208417315. 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.
Golden Crown Literary Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100. 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 86 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 86% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 90/100.
Golden Crown Literary Society is located in Northfield, MN, United States. The organization was established in 2007 and has been active for 19 years.
Based on official tax filings, Golden Crown Literary Society has $292K in annual revenue. It allocates 86% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 76% for arts & culture charities in United States. 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.
Golden Crown Literary Society 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 $292K in annual revenue. The organization has 66 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Golden Crown Literary Society. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Golden Crown Literary Society 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). It reports that 86% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 76%). 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.
Annual 3-day educational conference. The conference has 2 tracks: track 1 is a master series of classes & seminars for the purpose of assisting new and established authors. Track 2 is targeted for the reader and fans of sapphic literature. The gcls writing academy is a year-long program for new writers who already have at least part of a novel written and who qualify regarding a number of different skills/attributes. Over the course of the year, the students 'begin at the beginning', covering the basics of grammar and writing, and then moving on to the foundations of writing, research methods, genre specific skills, the life of a writer, preparing to... Golden Crown Literary Society is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2007.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 86% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 76%. Its annual revenue of $292K is below the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Golden Crown Literary Society are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Golden Crown Literary Society is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 208417315, 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.
GOLDEN CROWN LITERARY SOCIETY 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 (25)
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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 - 66 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 66 officers on file
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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 · 2007
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Golden Crown Literary Society
- What is Golden Crown Literary Society?
- Golden Crown Literary Society is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Northfield, United States. Annual 3-day educational conference. The conference has 2 tracks: track 1 is a master series of classes & seminars for the purpose of assisting new and established authors. Track 2 is targeted for the reader and fans of sapphic literature. The gcls writing academy is a year-long program for new writers who already have at least part of a novel written and who qualify regarding a number of different skills/attributes. Over the course of the year, the students 'begin at the beginning', covering the basics of grammar and writing, and then moving on to the foundations of writing, research methods, genre specific skills, the life of a writer, preparing to be published, and ends with a mentoring experience. Scholarships for any of the various program service areas various program service accomplishments for various events, technology, and awards
- When was Golden Crown Literary Society founded?
- Golden Crown Literary Society was founded in 2007.
- Who leads Golden Crown Literary Society?
- Ann Etter serves as Treasurer.
- Where is Golden Crown Literary Society located?
- Headquartered in Northfield, MN, United States.
- What is Golden Crown Literary Society's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 86% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Golden Crown Literary Society trustworthy?
- Golden Crown Literary Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86 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 Golden Crown Literary Society's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 208417315.
- What is Golden Crown Literary Society's website?
- http://www.goldencrown.org