Writers In The Schools
- Assets
- $2.8m
- Revenue
- $2.0m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 125
- Location
- Houston, TX
- Founding
- 07/1991
- Data as of
- 08/2021
- 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 08/2021, Writers In The Schools employed 125 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 08/2021, Writers In The Schools generated $2.0m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (6.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.9m during the year ending 08/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (2.4%) per year over the past 6 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
2021
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.
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.
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.
COMMUNITY INITIATIVES - WITS COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMS OFFER ACCESSIBLE CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOPS FOR CHILDREN IN HOSPITALS, COMMUNITY CENTERS, MUSEUMS, PARKS, JUVENILE DETENTION CENTERS, AND LIBRARIES. ADDITIONALLY, WITS SHOWCASES STUDENT STORIES AND POEMS THROUGH PUBLIC ART, LITERARY READINGS, AND POETRY SLAMS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Robin Reagler Former Ed (to 9/20) | Officer | 40 | $137,700 |
Jack Mcbride Acting Ed (9/20 To 5/21) | Officer | 40 | $103,417 |
Kalinda Campbell President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Michael Pipkin Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Misty Matin Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Angela Flowers Executive Director (from 5/21) | Officer | 40 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $320,706 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $683,177 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,003,883 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $903,229 |
| Investment income | $25,302 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $35,546 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,967,960 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $1,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $240,681 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $36,102 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,051,407 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $9,860 |
| Other employee benefits | $90,707 |
| Payroll taxes | $104,394 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $19,187 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $16,646 |
| Fees for services: Other | $225,451 |
| Advertising and promotion | $15,273 |
| Office expenses | $58,855 |
| Information technology | $4,552 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $53,350 |
| Travel | $481 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,709 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,123 |
| Insurance | $9,789 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,924,529 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,152,935 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $256,201 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $109,654 |
| 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 | $238 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,306,938 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $2,825,966 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $42,278 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $42,278 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,489,508 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $294,180 |
| 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 | $2,825,966 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Writers In The Schools has recieved totaling $125,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
The Powell Foundation Houston, TX PURPOSE: QUALITY K-12 PUBLIC SCHOOLS: EXCELLENT EDUCATOR INITIATIVES | $125,000 |
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|---|---|---|
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Pulaski Academy Little Rock, AR | $31,968,373 | $17,811,246 |
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El Paso Education Initiative Inc El Paso, TX | $37,947,839 | $17,386,289 |
Episcopal Collegiate School Little Rock, AR | $113,498,551 | $17,410,081 |
Energized For Excellence Academy Houston, TX | $1,351,482 | $18,898,659 |
Houston Gateway Academy Inc Houston, TX | $78,886,053 | $32,736,217 |