TY 2020 Form 990EZ

Form990EZ

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Short Form
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax

Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations)

Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.

Go to www.irs.gov/Form990EZ for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-1150

2020

Open to Public
Inspection

Check if applicable:

Address change

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Initial return

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C Name of organization
BOATING WRITERS INTERNATIONAL INC

Number and street (or P. O. box, if mail is not delivered to street address)108 NINTH STREET
Room/suite

City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code WILMETTE, IL60091

D Employer identification number

52-1501292

E Telephone number

(847) 736-4142

F Group Exemption
Number bullet

Part ⅢStatement of Program Service Accomplishments (see the instructions for Part III) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part III . .	Expenses (Required for section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations; optional for others.)
What is the organization's primary exempt purpose? TO PROMOTE THE EXPANSION OF INTEREST IN RECREATIONAL AND COMPETITIVE BOATING. TO COLLECT AND DISSEMINATE INFORMATION ABOUT ALL ASPECTS OF BOATING AND TO SUPPLY THIS INFORMATION TO THE MEDIA TO PROVIDE A PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR WRITERS WHO WORK IN THE REALM OF BOATING AND ASSOCIATED SUBJECTS.
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. In a clear and concise manner, describe the services provided, the number of persons benefited, and other relevant information for each program title.
28 WRITING CONTEST (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...			28a	17,468
29 PROMOTES INTEREST IN RECREATIONAL AND COMPETITIVE BOATING (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...			29a	5,048
30 (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...			30a
31 Other program services (describe in Schedule O) ................ (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here...	31a
32 Total program service expenses (add lines 28a through 31a)..........	32	22,516

(a) Name and title	(b) Average hours per week devoted to position	(c) Reportable compensation (Forms W-2/1099-MISC) (if not paid, enter -0-)
ZUZANA PROCHAZKA DIRECTOR	1.00	0
LENNY RUDOW PAST PRESIDE	1.00	0
CHRIS WOODWARD VICE PRESIDE	1.00	0
GARY REICH DIRECTOR	1.00	0
GREG PROTEAU EXEC DIRECTO	7.00	12,500
CHARLIE LEVINE VICE PRESIDE	1.00	0
ALAN JONES PRESIDENT	1.00	0
BRADY KAY DIRECTOR	1.00	0
JIM FULLILOVE DIRECTOR	1.00	0
RON BALLANTI DIRECTOR	1.00	0

Were any significant changes made to the organizing or governing documents? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the amended documents if they reflect a change to the organization’s name. Otherwise, explain the changeon Schedule O. See instructions. ..........................

Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in any section 4958 excess benefit transaction during the year, or did it engage in an excess benefit transaction in a prior year that has not been reported on any of its prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If “Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I

40b

Yes

Did the organization engage in lobbying activities or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II .......................

Is the organization a school as described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E ..

49a

Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization?......

49a

If "Yes," was the related organization a section 527 organization?................

49b

Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated employees (other than officers, directors, trustees and key employees) who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."

(a) Name and title of each employee	(b) Average hours per week devoted to position	(c) Reportable compensation (Forms W-2/1099-MISC)	(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans, and deferred compensation	(e) Estimated amount of other compensation

Total number of other employees paid over $100,000 ............. bullet

Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated independent contractors who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."

(a) Name and business address of each independent contractor	(b) Type of service	(c) Compensation

Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than officer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.

Return Reference	Explanation
FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 8	CREDIT CARD REWARDS 150 TOTAL 150
FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 16	EXPENSES TRAVEL 722 DIRECTORS & OFFICERS INS 985 WRITING CONTEST 17,468 MEETING EXPENSE 171 AWARDS, SPEAKER GIFTS 316 TOTAL 19,662
FORM 990-EZ, PART III	TO PROMOTE THE EXPANSION OF INTEREST IN RECREATIONAL AND COMPETITIVE BOATING. TO COLLECT AND DISSEMINATE INFORMATION ABOUT ALL ASPECTS OF BOATING AND TO SUPPLY THIS INFORMATION TO THE MEDIA TO PROVIDE A PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR WRITERS WHO WORK IN THE REALM OF BOATING AND ASSOCIATED SUBJECTS.

Return Reference

Explanation

FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 8

CREDIT CARD REWARDS 150 TOTAL 150

FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 16

EXPENSES TRAVEL 722 DIRECTORS & OFFICERS INS 985 WRITING CONTEST 17,468 MEETING EXPENSE 171 AWARDS, SPEAKER GIFTS 316 TOTAL 19,662

FORM 990-EZ, PART III

TO PROMOTE THE EXPANSION OF INTEREST IN RECREATIONAL AND COMPETITIVE BOATING. TO COLLECT AND DISSEMINATE INFORMATION ABOUT ALL ASPECTS OF BOATING AND TO SUPPLY THIS INFORMATION TO THE MEDIA TO PROVIDE A PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR WRITERS WHO WORK IN THE REALM OF BOATING AND ASSOCIATED SUBJECTS.

Person Name	Explanation
ZUZANA PROCHAZKA
LENNY RUDOW
CHRIS WOODWARD
GARY REICH
GREG PROTEAU
CHARLIE LEVINE
ALAN JONES
BRADY KAY
JIM FULLILOVE
RON BALLANTI

Person Name

Explanation

ZUZANA PROCHAZKA

LENNY RUDOW

CHRIS WOODWARD

GARY REICH

GREG PROTEAU

CHARLIE LEVINE

ALAN JONES

BRADY KAY

JIM FULLILOVE

RON BALLANTI

1	Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received ....................	1
2	Program service revenue including government fees and contracts ................	2	18,950
3	Membership dues and assessments .............................	3	14,285
4	Investment income ....................................	4
5a	Gross amount from sale of assets other than inventory .......	5a
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses ............	5b
c	Gain or (loss) from sale of assets other than inventory (Subtract line 5b from line 5a) ......	5c
6	Gaming and fundraising events
a	Gross income from gaming (attach Schedule G if greater than $15,000)	6a
b	Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ of contributions from fundraising events reported on line 1) (attach Schedule G if the			sum of such gross income and contributions exceeds $15,000) ..	6b
c	Less: direct expenses from gaming and fundraising events ...	6c
d	Net income or (loss) from gaming and fundraising events (add lines 6a and 6b and subtract line 6c)	6d
7a	Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances ......	7a
b	Less: cost of goods sold .............	7b
c	Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory (Subtract line 7b from line 7a) .........	7c
8	Other revenue (describe in Schedule O) ....................	8	150
9	Total revenue. Add lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5c, 6d, 7c, and 8 ..............	9	33,385

18	Excess or (deficit) for the year (Subtract line 17 from line 9) ............	18	-5,018
19	Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (from line 27, column (A)) (must agree with
	end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) .................	19	27,269
20	Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ...........	20
21	Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 18 through 20 ..........	21	22,251

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	Signature of officer	Date

	Type or print name and title

10	Grants and similar amounts paid (list in Schedule O) ................	10
11	Benefits paid to or for members ......................	11
12	Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits ................	12	12,500
13	Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors ............	13	774
14	Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance ...................	14	419
15	Printing, publications, postage, and shipping ...................	15	5,048
16	Other expenses (describe in Schedule O) ...................	16	19,662
17	Total expenses. Add lines 10 through 16 .................	17	38,403

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