Writers In The Schools
- Assets
- $1.6m
- Revenue
- $1.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 160
- Location
- Houston, TX
- Founding
- 07/1991
- Data as of
- 08/2023
- EIN
- 76-0338549
Organization Overview
Writers In The Schools is located in Houston, TX. The organization was established in 1991. According to its NTEE Classification (B20) the organization is classified as: Elementary & Secondary Schools, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 08/2023, Writers In The Schools employed 160 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Writers In The Schools is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 08/2023, Writers In The Schools generated $1.2m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (10.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.9m during the year ending 08/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (1.9%) per year over the past 8 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
WRITERS IN THE SCHOOLS EMPOWERS STUDENTS TO ACHIEVE LONG-TERM ACADEMIC SUCCESS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EDUCATION FOR STUDENTS - WITS STUDENTS DEVELOP CREATIVE AND ANALYTICAL SKILLS THROUGH SCHOOL-BASED WORKSHOPS, EXPOSURE TO DIVERSE TEXTS, CULTURAL FIELD TRIPS, AND PUBLICATION. BY OFFERING CREATIVE, DIGITAL, AND PERFORMANCE WRITING TO STUDENTS, WITS PROVIDES A VARIETY OF ENTRY POINTS FOR LEARNING THAT EMPHASIZES THE IMPORTANCE OF PRACTICE, REVISION, AND COLLABORATION. A MAJORITY OF STUDENTS LIVE IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES AND ATTEND LOW-INCOME SCHOOLS.
CREATIVE WRITING CAMPS - WITS PARTNERS WITH SCHOOLS AND ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS TO OFFER RENOWNED CREATIVE WRITING CAMPS THAT ADDRESS SUMMER LEARNING LOSS, NURTURE THE GROWTH OF THE IMAGINATION, AND IGNITE A LOVE OF LEARNING. TUITION-BASED REVENUE GENERATED FROM CAMP SUPPORTS SCHOOL-BASED PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR TEACHERS AND WRITERS - WITS FOSTERS COLLABORATIVE COACHING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR TEACHERS AIMED AT TRANSFORMING SCHOOL ECOSYSTEMS WHILE INSPIRING LITERARY CULTURES. THROUGH ITS LEADERSHIP OF A NATIONAL ALLIANCE, WITS PROMOTES WRITERS AS TEACHING ARTISTS, PROVIDING RESOURCES, EDUCATION, AND CONNECTION TO DRIVE COLLECTIVE IMPACT.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Kalinda Campbell President | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Michael Pipkin Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Misty Matin Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Liz Bender Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Michael Blankenship Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Erin Greaney Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $75,000 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $118,832 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $17,500 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $289,142 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $15,765 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $500,474 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $745,193 |
| Investment income | $33,180 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$23,363 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$25,560 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,229,924 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $125,437 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $853,531 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $21,592 |
| Other employee benefits | $79,419 |
| Payroll taxes | $143,370 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $153,742 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $36,000 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $11,293 |
| Fees for services: Other | $123,332 |
| Advertising and promotion | $58,548 |
| Office expenses | $77,422 |
| Information technology | $63,842 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $94,594 |
| Travel | $18,436 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,334 |
| Insurance | $20,310 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,908,626 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,419 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $99,896 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $58,719 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $14,799 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $10,371 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $6,666 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,165,020 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $226,649 |
| Total assets | $1,583,539 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $11,403 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $2,800 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $233,388 |
| Total liabilities | $247,591 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,319,508 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $16,440 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,583,539 |