New York, NY

Writers Room Inc (The Writers Room)

EIN 13-2931112

Arts, Culture & Heritage Literary Arts & Writing

Mission

To provide affordable, quiet, 24/7 workspace and community support for writers of all genres in New York City, enabling the creation and development of literary work.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

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About Writers Room Inc (The Writers Room)

Founded by writers for writers in 1978, The Writers Room is a nonprofit urban writers’ colony and one of the nation’s earliest shared writing workspaces. It operates a landmark penthouse workspace in Manhattan that is dedicated entirely to the creation of literature in all forms. The organization offers membership-based, subsidized 24/7 access to quiet desks, high-speed internet, storage, and a small kitchen-lounge while also hosting readings, member spotlights, and other literary events. Members have produced substantial published work and performances while using the Room. The Writers Room maintains active public filings and continues regular programming and membership services; in the past 2–3 years it has remained operational, welcomed public events and readings, and continued to receive foundation and public support to underwrite low-cost membership and day-to-day operations.

Notable achievements

Longstanding urban writers' colony

Operates continuously since 1978 as a nonprofit shared workspace devoted exclusively to writers, making it one of the oldest and most enduring writers’ colonies in the United States.

High member output

Members of The Writers Room have produced significant published and staged work—more than a thousand books, hundreds of plays, dozens of screenplays and numerous articles and poems—showing measurable creative output by users of the space.

Works grown in the Room adapted for wider audiences

Alumni-created works developed while writing at The Writers Room have reached mainstream audiences, including books by former members that have been adapted into major film and media projects.

At a glance

Total assets: $2.6M
Annual revenue: $600K
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 13-2931112
Location: New York, NY
Website: www.writersroom.org
On Mahalo since: May 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Listed and described as an important literary place and resource by major literary outlets and directories for writers.

Recipient of public and private arts support in recent years (including state arts council and foundation grants) to sustain subsidized membership and operations.

Governance and leadership include prominent literary figures (board leadership and trustees), reflecting peer recognition in the literary community.

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