Labor Union

Writers Guild of America, West

Writers Guild of America, West logo (link)
Website:

www.wga.org

Location:

LOS ANGELES, CA

Tax ID:

95-1809455

Tax-Exempt Status:

501(c)(5)

Budget (2017):

Revenue: $32,366,610
Expenses: $27,513,138
Assets: $87,470,706

Writers Guild of America, West (WGAW) is a 501(c)(5) labor union made up of thousands of writers who contribute to the content involved in television, movies, documentaries, and the internet. Its primary goal is to represent members in negotiations. WGAW is also involved in residuals, legislation and outreach, and education that furthers the interests of writers.

Directors, Employees & Supporters

  1. Jeff Hermanson
    Former Associate Executive Director
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Nonprofit Information

  • Accounting Period: March - February
  • Tax Exemption Received: February 1, 1956

  • Available Filings

    Period Form Type Total revenue Total functional expenses Total assets (EOY) Total liabilities (EOY) Unrelated business income? Total contributions Program service revenue Investment income Comp. of current officers, directors, etc. Form 990
    2017 Mar Form 990 $32,366,610 $27,513,138 $87,470,706 $28,216,579 Y $0 $27,887,950 $560,734 $4,006,678
    2016 Mar Form 990 $31,038,347 $26,494,870 $80,444,529 $27,387,851 Y $0 $26,686,810 $584,091 $3,986,322 PDF
    2015 Mar Form 990 $29,149,789 $24,843,344 $76,233,288 $26,796,176 Y $0 $24,859,942 $493,630 $3,840,698 PDF
    2014 Mar Form 990 $27,832,963 $23,213,719 $70,334,411 $25,410,933 Y $0 $24,014,760 $478,872 $2,829,904 PDF
    2013 Mar Form 990 $27,108,425 $23,694,155 $64,551,064 $25,571,855 Y $0 $22,616,796 $507,480 $2,735,350 PDF
    2012 Mar Form 990 $25,170,573 $22,659,031 $61,437,032 $26,989,836 Y $0 $20,955,525 $517,115 $2,756,161 PDF
    2011 Mar Form 990 $24,168,480 $23,993,224 $59,544,480 $27,906,388 Y $0 $19,671,709 $544,377 $2,671,943 PDF

    Additional Filings (PDFs)

    Writers Guild of America, West

    7000 W 3RD ST
    LOS ANGELES, CA 90048-4321