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Charlottesville, VA

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Physical Address:: Charlottesville, VA 22902 0222
Web URL:: www.writerhouse.org
Blog URL:: www.writerhouse.org/...
Leadership:: Rachel Unkefer

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Forms 990	2011, 2010, and 2009 Forms 990 filed with the IRS
Mission Objectives	Mission Statement is available
Impact Summary	Impact Summary from the nonprofit is available

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Basic Organization Information

Physical Address:: Charlottesville, VA 22902 0222
Web URL:: www.writerhouse.org
Blog URL:: www.writerhouse.org/...
NTEE Category:: A Arts, Culture, and Humanities; A20 Arts, Cultural Organizations - Multipurpose; B Educational Institutions; B60 Adult, Continuing Education; A Arts, Culture, and Humanities; A70 Humanities Organizations
Year Founded:: 2008
Ruling Year:: 2008
How This Organization Is Funded:: Program Revenues - $45,000; Individual Donations - $20,000; Fundraising Events - $10,000

Mission Statement

The mission of WriterHouse is to promote the creation and appreciation of literature and to encourage the development of writers of all levels by providing affordable, secure workspace and meeting space, high quality writing instruction, and literary events for the public.

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Impact Summary from the Nonprofit

WriterHouse is the Central Virginia's only gathering space and support network for creative writers of all levels and genres.

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Forms 990 Received from the IRS IRS Form 990 is an annual document used by approximately one-third of all public charities to report information about their finances and operations to the federal government. GuideStar uses data from Form 990 to populate its database with financial information about nonprofit organizations. Posting Form 990 images on the GuideStar Web site is an ongoing process.

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Financial Statements

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Annual Reports

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Leadership

Rachel Unkefer

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Since Jan 2011

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Because WriterHouse employs no fulltime staff, the operations are managed by volunteers, led by the board president. Current president was CEO of a 100-employee retail chain for fifteen years and has managed other nonprofit operations as a volunteer.

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Program: Writing Classes

Budget:: $35,000
Category:: Education
Population Served:: General Public/Unspecified

Program Description:

Instruction in fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction of all kinds for middle school through adulthood, taught by published writers and/or holders of Masters of Fine Arts degrees in writing. Approximately 50 classes per year serving 300 students.

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Program: Writing Space

Budget:: $30,000
Category:: Arts, Culture & Humanities
Population Served:: Adults

Program Description:

Five writing rooms totaling approximately 1,000 square feet with writing tables, upholstered chairs and loveseats, lamps and cozy decor, to accommodate up to 25 writers at a time. Electronic door lock to provide 24-hour access for additional fee.

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Program: Literary Events

Budget:: $500
Category:: Arts, Culture & Humanities
Population Served:: General Public/Unspecified

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Visiting authors and publishing professionals offer insights and advice on the writing life at monthly events that are free and open to the public.

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Program: Networking and Community Events

Budget:: $100
Category:: Arts, Culture & Humanities
Population Served:: Adults

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Social gatherings, informational panel discussions and critique groups formed by members occur on a weekly basis.

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Program: Outreach to Underserved Populations

Budget:: $1,000
Category:: Arts, Culture & Humanities
Population Served:: General Public/Unspecified

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Scholarships for students who can't afford classes, special free workshops for clients of local human services organizations.

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