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Southern Word

Southern Word

Nashville, TN 37203
Tax ID26-3547391

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About this organization

Revenue

$519,855

Expenses

$516,519

Website

southernword.org

Mission

Through the literary and performing arts, Southern Word offers creative solutions for youth to build literacy and presentation skills, reconnect to their education and to their lives, and act as leaders in the improvement of their communities. We are committed to providing youth, especially in underserved communities, with as many opportunities as possible to develop and publicly present their voices both live and in print, video, audio and digital.

About

5636 students served as part of in-school arts education residencies and performances.

Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing

According to the filing, the non-profit's mission is “Offer creative solutions to build youth literacy”.

When referring to its actions, they were described as: “Offer creative solutions to build youth literacy”.

  • According to the law, the state of operation reported by the non-profit is TN.
  • According to their form, the non-profit as of 2020 has a total of 3 employees.
  • Does not operate a hospital.
  • Does not operate a school.
  • Does not collect art.
  • Does not provide credit counseling.
  • Does not have foreign activities.
  • Is not a donor advised fund.
  • Is not a private foundation.
  • Expenses are between $250,000 and $500,000.
  • Revenue is between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
  • Revenue less expenses is $3,336.
  • The CEO compensation plan of the organization is determined by an independent party's review and approval.
  • The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
  • The organization has 9 independent voting members.
  • The organization was formed in 2008.
  • The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule B.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule O.
  • The organization's financial statements were compiled or reviewed by an accountant.
  • The organization pays $119,860 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $37,639 in fundraising expenses.
  • The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
  • The organization has minutes of its meetings.
  • The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
  • The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.

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