Writers in the Schools

EIN: 760338549 501(c)(3) Education

Houston, TX

Total Revenue
$1,641,277
Total Expenses
$1,439,857
Total Assets
$1,761,831
Net Assets
$1,486,114
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
1984
Legal Domicile
TX
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

Writers in the Schools empowers students to achieve long-term academic success.

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

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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
14
Independent Members
14
Employees
15
Volunteers
15

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
5
$38,911
Total Directors
17
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
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
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
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