Word Players

Analysis

Word Players is a registered charity in United States, based in Knoxville, TN. It received its IRS tax-exemption ruling in October 1998, 28 years ago. The IRS classifies it as a publicly supported organisation (donations from the general public) under section 501(c)(3), and contributions to it are listed as tax-deductible.

In the financial year ending July 2023, Word Players reported income of $245k and spending of $181k, leaving 26% of income unspent that year. Across the 2 years on record, from July 2022 to July 2023, income grew from $136k to $245k (+80%), an average of +80% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to July 2023, when income rose by 80%. Over the whole period it spent 85% of the income it received.

Among 72,936 United States charities whose main cause is other charitable purposes and that reported income, Word Players sits at the 56th percentile: it is larger than about 56% of them. Against every charity in United States with reported income it ranks in the 58th percentile, and in the 58th percentile within TN. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Love Inc of Skagit County-In the Name of Christ ($245k), Future Farmers of America State Associations & Local Chapter ($245k) and Norfolk & Western Historical Society Inc ($245k).

On its Form 990 for the period ending July 2023, revenue came from contributions and grants 55% and program service revenue 45% of the total. Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees was $37k (20% of expenses). Other salaries and wages came to $24k. At year end it held assets of $126k against liabilities of $0, net assets of $126k. It reported 3 employees.