2025-02-11T11:56:17-06:00 2024-06-30 450250958 EIDE BAILLY LLP 18081 BURT ST STE 200 OMAHA NE 680224722 990 2023-07-01 208109537 NEBRASKA WRITERS COLLECTIVE NEBR 4026808755 9712 NORTH 34TH STREET OMAHA NE 68112 ZEDEKA POINDEXTER CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 4026808755 2025-02-06 1 1 WENDY R COOLEY CPA P01523804 4023302660 2025-02-06 2023 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z ZEDEKA POINDEXTER 9712 NORTH 34TH STREET OMAHA NE 68112 663904 0 X WWW.NEWRITERS.ORG X 2009 NE FOSTERS PERSONAL EMPOWERMENT AND COMMUNITY-BUILDING THROUGH CREATIVE WRITING AND PERFORMANCE POETRY. 7 7 4 115 0 0 540313 633302 16845 19250 165 5716 3650 5636 560973 663904 0 0 0 0 353065 224668 0 12450 44455 257729 382967 610794 620085 -49821 43819 158695 130562 82579 10627 76116 119935 X THE NEBRASKA WRITERS COLLECTIVE FOSTERS PERSONAL EMPOWERMENT AND COMMUNITY-BUILDING IN THE MIDWEST THROUGH CREATIVE WRITING AND PERFORMANCE POETRY. 1 0 219683 7085 ALL WRITES RESERVED (AWR): THIS PROGRAM IS ENTERING ITS 14TH SEASON, WHICH ALIGNS WITH THE EDUCATIONAL YEAR. STUDENTS FROM ACROSS NEBRASKA AND SOUTHWEST IOWA WORK WITH PROFESSIONAL TEACHING ARTISTS ON WRITING, EDITING, GIVING AND RECEIVING FEEDBACK, AND PERFORMANCE. THIS PROGRAM SERVICES 30-40 SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY SITES, EACH SERVING 4-12 STUDENTS, AND ENDS WITH A FINAL SHOWCASE EACH APRIL. IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING WORKFORCE READINESS SKILLS TO YOUTH, WE ALSO CONTRACT WITH LOCAL TEACHING ARTISTS, WHICH KEEPS ARTISTS PAID AND CONNECTED TO THE GREATER NEBRASKA AREA. 39596 COLLECTIVE FOR YOUTH (CFY): THIS PROGRAM IS SPONSORED BY ANOTHER ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES AFTER-SCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS TO MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS IN THE OMAHA AREA. THE NWC PARTNERS TO OFFER A CURRICULUM THAT BUILDS LITERACY THROUGH HIP-HOP IN 4 NORTHEAST OMAHA LOCATIONS. EACH WEEK, APPROXIMATELY 45-60 STUDENTS ARE SERVED. THE GOAL IS TO USE AN ARTS-BASED CURRICULUM TO ADDRESS LITERACY GAPS IN STUDENTS BEFORE THEY GET TO HIGH SCHOOL. 22832 1777 THE NEBRASKA YOUTH POET LAUREATE PROGRAM IS A LICENSED PROGRAM DONE IN COORDINATION WITH URBANWORD. THIS PROGRAM LOOKS TO RECRUIT DIVERSE STUDENTS FROM ACROSS NEBRASKA WHO SHOW CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND ARTISTIC MERIT. THE WINNING PARTICIPANT RECEIVES ONE YEAR OF CIVIC AND ARTISTIC MENTORSHIP, AND THE OPPORTUNITY TO COMPETE TO BE THE UNITED STATES YOUTH POET LAUREATE. 144101 16024 OTHER PROGRAMS OF THE NEBRASKA WRITERS COLLECTIVE INCLUDE: NORTH OMAHA WRITERS WORKSHOP, NWC PRESS, WRITERS IN COMMUNITY, OMAHA & LINCOLN POETRY SLAMS, AND WRITERS' BLOCK. 144101 16024 426212 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 69 0 1 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 7 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 X THE ORGANIZATION 5318003296 9712 NORTH 34TH STREET OMAHA NE 68112 DR FERIAL PEARSON PRESIDENT 1.00 X X 0 0 0 KEEGAN KORF SECRETARY/TREASURER 1.00 X X 0 0 0 JOY KATHURIMA DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 ADIL MOUSSA DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 JUDY KIAGIRI DIRECTOR THRU 1/2024 1.00 X 0 0 0 MICHELLE FRIEND DIRECTOR THRU 4/2024 1.00 X 0 0 0 MICHELLE ULICNY DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 TINA LONERGAN DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 CASEY LOGAN DIRECTOR THRU 7/2023 1.00 X 0 0 0 BEA CARRASCO DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 AYANNA BOYKINS DIRECTOR THRU 7/2023 1.00 X 0 0 0 GINA KEPLINGER CO EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 X 82091 0 1221 ZEDEKA POINDEXTER CO EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 X 81541 0 7606 163632 0 8827 0 0 0 0 0 32012 601290 633302 SERVICE FEES 711300 19250 19250 19250 5716 5716 4640 0 4640 4640 MISCELLANEOUS INCOME 900099 996 996 996 663904 24886 0 5716 X 150700 60280 60280 30140 42390 25857 16533 18874 18495 379 12704 12704 95 95 7483 7483 12450 12450 278949 264850 14099 15375 6542 8833 13133 9940 3172 21 7607 220 6987 400 17297 10044 7253 9471 9243 228 2174 2174 3443 3443 SCHOOL RECRUITMENT 6527 6370 157 MISCELLANEOUS 4778 1797 2981 OMAHA POETRY SLAM 4375 4375 REFRESHMENTS / PRIZES 4060 4060 8200 4139 2617 1444 620085 426212 149418 44455 154271 31984 94974 1248 182 28118 25944 4348 2174 76 0 158695 130562 179 10627 82400 0 82579 10627 X 75200 119019 916 916 76116 119935 158695 130562 43819 0 X 0 0 0 X 430377 718772 444026 540313 633302 2766790 430377 718772 444026 540313 633302 2766790 1211557 1555233 804 256 161 165 5716 7102 5054 996 6050 2779942 131988 0.55940 0.54020 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 28118 25944 2174 2174 FORM 990, PART III, LINE 2 NORTH OMAHA WRITERS WORKSHOP - THE NORTH OMAHA WRITERS WORKSHOP (NOWW) IS A CRAFT ENHANCEMENT WORKSHOHP FOR WRITERS OF COLOR LIVING IN OR NEAR NORTH OMAHA. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 1A THE BOARD MAY DESIGNATE, BY RESOLUTION, COMMITTEES AS ARE DEEMED NECESSARY. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND THE TREASURER REVIEW FORM 990. UPON THEIR APPROVAL, IT IS SUBMITTED TO THE BOARD FOR APPROVAL, PRIOR TO FILING. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C ALL DIRECTORS HAVE A RESPONSIBILITY TO FULLY DISCLOSE TO THE BOARD ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST, FINANCIAL OR PERSONAL, TO THE BOARD. THE BOARD WILL DETERMINE IF ANY OR ALL OF THOSE POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST REPRESENT ACTUAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST, AND IF SO, WILL REQUIRE THAT DIRECTOR TO WITHDRAW FROM ALL DISCUSSION, LOBBYING, AND VOTING ON THE MATTER AT HAND. ANY TRANSACTION OR VOTE INVOLVING A CONFLICT OF INTEREST AS DETERMINED BY THE BOARD SHALL BE APPROVED ONLY WHEN A MAJORITY OF DISINTERESTED DIRECTORS DETERMINE THAT IT IS IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE CORPORATION TO DO SO. IF ANY MOTION AUTHORIZES PAYMENT TO THE INTERESTED DIRECTOR, THAT PAYMENT SHALL BE REASONABLE AND SHALL NOT EXCEED FAIR MARKET VALUE. THE MINUTES OF ALL BOARD MEETINGS SHALL RECORD ALL DISCLOSURES, ABSTENTIONS, AND RATIONALES FOR APPROVAL. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEWS DATA OF COMPARABLE POSITION COMPENSATION TO DETERMINE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S COMPENSATION. ON AN ANNUAL BASIS, THE BOARD REVIEWS THE DATA AND APPROVES THE COMPENSATION. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 NEBRASKA WRITERS COLLECTIVE MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G CONTRACTED SERVICES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 17,990. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 14,099. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 32,089. PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEO SERVICES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 15,056. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 15,056. TOURING ARTIST FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 5,439. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 5,439. TEACHER ARTIST FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 208,955. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 208,955. VISITING WRITERS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 14,035. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 14,035. GRANT WRITING FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 3,375. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 3,375.