Poetry Promise Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Promoting poetry & literary arts - See Schedule O
- Income
- $43,925
- Spending
- $36,918
- Reserves
- 4.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Highest pay
- $375, director
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (5)
- $21,501 spent. Our Poets in the Schools program provides working poets to lead writing workshops for students and other learners in classrooms, after-care centers, community centers, and other public spaces. We provided 169 hours of instruction this fiscal year, serving over 2,000 students. These programs can change the lives of young people and are highly regarded in our community. Our grant funding was reduced in this fiscal year. Programs are open to the public and free of charge to participants. We strive to raise the level of interest and professionalism in the literary arts primarily in Clark County, Nevada and believe we are having a positive impact.
- $5,138 spent. Our Workshops program provided over 60 events throughout the year, held at community centers, public spaces, or via online meetings. 1,024 members of the public were estimated in attendance. Workshops are educational in nature and support the writers efforts to find their unique personal voice. All programs are open to the public and free of charge. We strive to raise the level of interest and professionalism in the literary arts primarily in Clark County, Nevada and believe we are having a positive impact.
- $3,072 spent. Our Reading Series hosted acclaimed poet and novelist Marge Piercy in a much-anticipated free, public reading. We also held a bilingual English-Spanish reading and discussion with Ruben Medina. The program has hosted several Poets Laureate in past years, along with other notable and culturally relevant authors. We strive to raise the level of interest and professionalism in the literary arts primarily in Clark County, Nevada and believe we are having a positive impact.
- $150 spent. Poetry Promise John Oliver Simon Award for student poets with a cash prize.
- $1,500 spent. Special poetry media project.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since November 2016.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.
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