Writers in the Schools

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Organization Details

Formation Year

1984

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Giuseppe Taurino

Phone

7135233877

Tax Period

2023-09-01 to 2024-08-31

Writers in the Schools, founded in 1984, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $1.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 33% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $1.4M left a modest 12% surplus.

Mission

The mission of Writers in the Schools (WITS) is to connect children and youth with professional writers and spoken word artists to unlock the joy and power of storytelling and creative expression.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $691,400 Revenue: $296,466

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...

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.

Program 2

Expenses: $219,545 Revenue: $393,953

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...

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.

Program 3

Expenses: $14,788 Revenue: $9,876

Professional Development for Teachers and Writers - WITS fosters collaborative coaching and professional development for teachers aimed at transforming school ecosystems while inspiring literary...

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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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $731,807

Program Service Revenue $700,295

Investment Income $209,455

Other Revenue $-280

TOTAL REVENUE $1,641,277

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $1,027

Salaries & Benefits $1,086,615

Fundraising Expenses $203,596

Program Expenses $925,733

Other Expenses $352,215

TOTAL EXPENSES $1,439,857

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$1,641,277	$1,229,924	+0.3%
Expenses	$1,439,857	$1,908,626	-0.2%
Net Income	$201,420	$-678,702	-1.3%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

Governance Policies

✓ Conflict of Interest Policy

✓ Whistleblower Policy

✓ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

✗ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✗ Engaged in Lobbying

✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✗ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

$38,911

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Misty Matin	President	0.50	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Lacy Johnson	Vice President	0.50	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Michael Pipkin	Treasurer	0.50	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Alecia Harris	Secretary	0.50	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Liz Bender	Director	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
Kalinda Campbell	Director	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jai Collier	Director	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
Maggie Dundon	Director	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
Erin Greaney	Director	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
Ryan McConnell	Director	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
Chandradev Mehta	Director	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
Nazia Mirza	Director	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
Ricardo Nuila	Director	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
Megan Prout	Director	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
Stephanie Schaefer	Director	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
Shreya Sheth	Director	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
Saudia Turney	Director	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
Giuseppe Taurino	Executive Director	40.00	Officer	$38,911	$0	$38,911

Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Net Income
2025	No data	No data	No data	No data
2024	$1,641,277	$1,439,857	$1,761,831	$201,420
2023	$1,229,924	$1,908,626	$1,583,539	$-678,702
2022	$1,484,880	$2,090,176	$1,974,315	$-605,296
2021	$1,967,960	$1,924,529	$2,825,966	$43,431
2020	$2,004,426	$2,158,745	$2,786,579	$-154,319
2019	$2,736,696	$2,654,595	$2,844,825	$82,101
2018	$2,276,438	$2,562,235	$2,699,492	$-285,797