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Writers Guild Foundation

Writers Guild Foundation

Los Angeles, CA 90048
Tax ID23-7024900

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About this organization

Revenue

$1,051,185

Expenses

$1,044,712

Website

wgfoundation.org

Mission

Since 1966, the Foundation has been the premier Hollywood resource for emerging writers and entertainment lovers. A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, the Writers Guild Foundation’s mission is to preserve and promote the history and craft of writing for the screen. We’re proud of all we do for the community, including our Veterans Writing Project, our Volunteer and Mentorship Programs, our Archive, and the Shavelson-Webb Library – the world’s only library devoted entirely to writing for the screen.

About

THE WRITERS GUILD FOUNDATION SHAVELSON-WEBB LIBRARY & ARCHIVEThe Writers Guild Foundation Shavelson-Webb Library (Library) is the Foundations largest and most visible program, containing more than 30,000 catalogued items. With its focus on collecting award-nominated scripts, the Library serves as a valuable resource to the community and advances the recognition of writers unique contribution to the art of film and television. The Writers Guild Foundation Archive (Archive) contains unique and rare items, from the personal papers of prominent writers to early WGA periodicals, photographs, vintage scripts, rare books, and other ephemera including typewriters, awards, scrapbooks, and strike realia. The Library catalogued new scripts, books and audiovisual materials. On October 1, 2014, the Library expanded hours to include every Saturday as well as an extra hour in the evening on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. The Library is serving more patrons than ever. To aid collection development and monitor metrics for collection and service assessments, the Library implemented a new system in Google Forms to track usage such as titles read, material requests, and attendance. The Archive continues to be a resource to scholars, researchers, WGA members and the public. The Archive receives research requests. Researchers included scholars from the Oxford English Dictionary, Emerson College, University of California Santa Cruz, University of California Berkeley, University of Texas at Austin, and Yale. Several materials were featured in the WGA's magazine, Written By.In-house Library and lobby exhibits spotlighted unique materials.

Interesting data from their 2018 990 filing

The filing documents outline the non-profit's mission as “Founded in 1966, the writers guild foundation's mission is to serve the writing community and for writers to serve the community. through its educational events, outreach programs, library and archive, the foundation strives to educate and inspire writers as well as promote and preserve excellence in writing for the screen.”.

When outlining the tasks it performs, they were referred to as: “Founded in 1966, the writers guild foundation's mission is to serve the writing community and for writers to serve the community. through its educational events, outreach programs, library and archive, the foundation strives to educate and inspire writers as well as promote and preserve excellence in writing for the screen.”.

  • The non-profit's reported state of operation is CA as per legal requirements.
  • As of 2018, the non-profit has 11 employees reported on their 990 form.
  • 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 $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
  • Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
  • Revenue less expenses is $6,473.
  • The compensation policy for the CEO of the organization is established through a review and endorsement from an independent source.
  • The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
  • The organization has 26 independent voting members.
  • The organization was formed in 1968.
  • The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule B.
  • The organization pays $552,435 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $70,326 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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