Lake Erie Ink- a Writing Space for Youth
Lake Erie Ink- a Writing Space for Youth
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About this organization
Mission
Lake Erie Ink is a not for profit 501(c)3 that provides creative expression opportunities and academic support to youth in the greater Cleveland community.
About
FY19 quick facts Lake Erie Ink served 3,419 unduplicated youth in grades K-12. Among these, 2,942 youth engaged in 719 hours of creative writing during in-school workshops and residencies and 405 hours of creative expression enrichment during out-of-school time. Of the 69 school and community programs provided, 65% took place in the city of Cleveland, 20% in inner ring suburbs, 12% in outer ring suburbs, and 3% outside of Cuyahoga County. Lake Erie Ink's core programs include the Ink Spot after-school program (54 served), Summer Ink creative expression camps (103 youth served), teen programs (160 youth served), and weekend Ink writing workshops (182 youth served). LEI programs incorporate the following four tenets: teaching writing, nurturing the creative development of youth, developing youths' social- emotional skills, and inspiring and supporting social justice. How it's all possible - 3 full-time staff and 12 part-time staff and contract teachers - 33 volunteers contributed over 900 hours of service
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The filing sets forth the mission of the non-profit as “A writing space for youth provides creative expression.”.
When detailing its responsibilities, they were listed as: “Lake erie ink is a not for profit 501(c)3 that provides creative expression opportunities and academic support to youth in the greater cleveland community.”.
- The state in which the non-profit is legally permitted to operate is OH.
- The address of the non-profit for 2020 according to the filing is 2843 WASHINGTON BLVD, CLEVELAND HTS, OH, 44118.
- The number of employees reported by the non-profit on their form as of 2020 is 11.
- 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 $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $40,718.
- The CEO compensation structure within the organization is based on a review and approval from a neutral party.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 16 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2011.
- 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 pays $216,980 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $22,418 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 has fundraising events.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.
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