# Literary and Prologue Society of the Southwest

Arts education nonprofit in Chandler, Arizona 85248. EIN 20-2868229. Data as of November 9, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> Celebrate contemporary literature and authors, and promote the cause of literacy in arizona.

Source: Form 990, year ending Jun 2025: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/202868229/202620409349301302/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Arts education (IRS activity code A25)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2005
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organizations-business-master-file-extract-eo-bmf

## Finances (IRS Form 990 e-file data)

| Year ending | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Employees | Volunteers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | $899,102 | $602,913 | $1,379,309 | $1,270,009 | 0 | 115 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/202868229/202620409349301302/full) |
| Jun 2024 | $843,504 | $519,696 | $974,990 | $972,193 | 0 | 95 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/202868229/202510989349302031/full) |
| Jun 2023 | $709,428 | $459,510 | $648,885 | $647,681 | 0 | 75 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/202868229/202313149349303841/full) |

Expense split, year ending Jun 2025: programs $510,255 (85%), management $67,540 (11%), fundraising $25,118 (4%).

Revenue sources, year ending Jun 2025: gifts and grants $690,983, program fees $166,430, investment income $41,689.

Growth label: **Growing** (about +13% a year, Jun 2023 to Jun 2025). Growth label: we compare total revenue on the oldest and the newest return shown above. Growing means revenue rose by more than 10% a year on average, Shrinking means it fell by more than 10% a year, and Steady means a change between -10% and +10% a year. The rate is the compounded yearly average between the two returns, so it hides ups and downs in between (see the table). We only label groups with returns at least a year apart and at least $5,000 of revenue on the oldest one. This is our own calculation, not an IRS rating or a judgment of quality.

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 1 of 3 arts education nonprofits in Chandler.
- Revenue $899,102 is higher than roughly 80 to 90% of 29 arts education nonprofits in Arizona; median $221,379.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Maricopa County, Arizona: about 1,014,730 children under 18 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 1, 2024): https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/datasets/2020-2024/counties/asrh/cc-est2024-agesex-all.csv
- 1,741 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 1.7 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Chandler: 99 licensed child care centers: https://backpr.com/find/arizona/chandler
- Arizona rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/arizona

## Questions

**What is Literary and Prologue Society of the Southwest's EIN?**

Literary and Prologue Society of the Southwest's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2868229. It is the nine-digit number the IRS uses to identify the organization. Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File posted October 13, 2026.

**Is Literary and Prologue Society of the Southwest a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Literary and Prologue Society of the Southwest in Chandler, Arizona as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2005. This is from the IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026. Status can change, so check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**Are donations to Literary and Prologue Society of the Southwest tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Literary and Prologue Society of the Southwest as tax-deductible (IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026). How much you can deduct depends on your own taxes, and this is not tax advice. Check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**What does Literary and Prologue Society of the Southwest do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Jun 2025: "Celebrate contemporary literature and authors, and promote the cause of literacy in arizona." The IRS classifies it as: Arts education.

**How much money does Literary and Prologue Society of the Southwest take in?**

For the year ending Jun 2025, Literary and Prologue Society of the Southwest reported total revenue of $899,102 and total expenses of $602,913 on its Form 990 (IRS Form 990 e-file data).

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Data as of November 9, 2026. Sources: IRS Business Master File, IRS Form 990 series e-file data, U.S. Census Bureau. No officer or staff names are published.