Ourwrites Org
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Ourwrites Org at a glance
In short: Ourwrites Org gave $45K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $45K), mostly in Utah. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $44,680
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $44,680
- Median grant
- $44,680
- Primary geography
- Utah (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Ourwrites Org funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Inn Between ($45K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $45K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Inn Between Salt Lake City, UT | Dissolution Distribution | $44,680 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $37,192 | $111,333 | $44,680 | 1 | $37,192 |
| 2023 | $99,141 | $-170,031 | — | — | — | $-170,031 |
| 2022 | $205,309 | $339,656 | $339,656 | — | — | $339,656 |
| 2021 | $279,149 | $47,489 | $47,489 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $54,362 | $49,239 | $40,239 | — | — | — |
About Ourwrites Org
Based on IRS filings
Ourwrites Org is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Seattle, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $45K. Net investment income was $37K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ourwrites Org is led by Nicholas Shaw, Chairman since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Nicholas Shaw
Chairman
President → President An, 2022
President An → Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Little
Director
Vice President & Secretary → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tyler Kingston
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Ourwrites Org
How much does Ourwrites Org give each year?
Ourwrites Org gave $45K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
What is Ourwrites Org?
Ourwrites Org is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Seattle, WA.
Where does Ourwrites Org operate?
Ourwrites Org has awarded grants in Utah.
What is Ourwrites Org's EIN?
Ourwrites Org's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-5386793. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 3, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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