Nonprofit · EIN 26-3217538
826 NATIONAL
Tax-exempt · SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94103
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $2,629,119 | $2,675,689 | -$46,570 | $2,583,950 | $235,045 | $2,348,905 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $2,448,697 | $2,739,816 | -$291,119 | $2,542,263 | $146,788 | $2,395,475 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,300,517
- Program service revenue
- $315,550
- Investment income
- $2,976
- Royalties
- $4,230
- Other revenue
- $10,076
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $469,270
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $592,379
- Other salaries and wages
- $789,131
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,576,770
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $8,095
- Accounting fees
- $62,100
- Occupancy
- $18,229
- Travel
- $91,857
- Depreciation
- $13,011
- Program services (functional)
- $1,931,788
- Management and general (functional)
- $367,730
- Fundraising (functional)
- $376,171
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,542,263
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,583,950
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $235,045
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,348,905
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $28,607
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,056,406
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $292,499
- Gross receipts
- $2,629,119
- Employees
- 15
- Volunteers
- 18
- Year formed
- 2008
- State of legal domicile
- CA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amira Seaboch | Chief Dev. Off Officer | 40 | $185,925 | $27,851 |
| Laura Brief | CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $182,220 | $23,436 |
| Abbey Hayward-Fogt | Chief of Staff Officer | 40 | $136,950 | $14,241 |
| Cynthia Chiong | Dir of Research | 40 | $139,746 | $9,246 |
| Kaitlin Steele | Dir. Field Op. | 40 | $120,600 | $13,962 |
| Sandro Olivieri | Board President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Tom Racciatti | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Miah Daughtery | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Tony Francis | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Scott Ginsburg | Board (LA) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeff Shi | Board (MSP) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Joaquin Alvarado | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Leah Clapman | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kristen Conry | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Andrew Cohn | Board (Boston) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
8 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amanda Goreman | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Michael Masserman | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Kate O'Sullivan | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Ryan Landes | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Bianca Catalan | Board(Valencia) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Mary-Kate Nevin | Board (DC) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Lane Brown | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Tina Barseghian | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 24 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laura Brief | CEO/Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $161,903 | $20,839 |
| Cynthia Chiong | Dir of Research | 40 | $137,017 | $8,799 |
| Abbey Hayward | Dir. Fin. & Op. Officer | 40 | $127,585 | $13,693 |
| Amira Seaboch | Chief Dev. Off Officer | 40 | $110,845 | $26,835 |
| Kaitlin Steele | Dir. Field Op. | 40 | $104,761 | $13,518 |
| Sandro Olivieri | Board President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Tom Racciatti | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ronicka Briscoe | Board(NOrleans) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Andrew Cohn | Board (Boston) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Scott Ginsburg | Board (LA) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeff Shi | Board (MSP) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Abby Fanelli | Board(Michigan) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Joe Vasquez | Board(Valencia) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Miah Daughtery | Board (DC) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kara Wright | Board (CHI) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kathryn Yontef | Board (NYC) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Joaquin Alvarado | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Tony Francis | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Leah Clapman | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kristen Conry | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Amanda Goreman | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Masserman | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kate O'Sullivan | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ryan Landes | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 44 GOUGH ST STE 206, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94103-5423
- In care of
- % NINIVE CALEGARI
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Laura Brief, 1388 Haight Street Ste 245, San Francisco, CA 94117
- Signed the 990
- Abbey Hayward-Fogt, Chief of Staff
- Phone
- (415) 864-2098
- Website
- www.826national.org
- Return prepared by
- Crosby & Kaneda CPAs LLP
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 26-3217538 or by the name 826 NATIONAL.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
826 is the largest youth writing network in the country. 826 National serves as the hub of the movement to amplify student voices and champions the belief that strong writing skills are essential for lifelong success. Founded in 2002, the 826 Network now serves more than 900,000 students annually ages 6-18 in under-resourced communities each year through nine chapters in twelve US cities and via 826 Digital, a free online platform serving educators through lesson plans, student writing, and resources, designed to help teach and ignite a love of writing. In addition, there are more than fifty 826-inspired organizations across the globe. Collectively, we work toward a country in which the power and the joy of writing is accessible to every student in every classroom. We believe writing is the key to cultivating a new generation of creative and diverse thinkers who will define a better, brighter, and more compassionate future.
Program accomplishments
- 826 National provides programmatic, training, and financial support to our 9 chapters. Additionally we provide a digital learning platform to teachers and users both within and outside of our chapter communities.Expenses $1,931,788 · grants $469,270 · revenue $315,550
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 26-3217538
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2012
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B90)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,583,950
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,629,119
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $2,629,119 | $2,675,689 | $2,583,950 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $2,448,697 | $2,739,816 | $2,542,263 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $2,786,523 | $2,419,157 | $2,945,881 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $3,311,233 | $1,952,033 | $2,476,665 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 26-3217538).
Questions about 826 NATIONAL
- What is the EIN of 826 NATIONAL?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of 826 NATIONAL is 26-3217538.
- Is 826 NATIONAL tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2012.
- Are donations to 826 NATIONAL tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does 826 NATIONAL file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of 826 NATIONAL due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did 826 NATIONAL last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of 826 NATIONAL?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Laura Brief.
- Who are the officers and directors of 826 NATIONAL?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 23 people; 5 received compensation from the organization, the highest $185,925 (Amira Seaboch, Chief Dev. Off).
- How much revenue does 826 NATIONAL have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,629,119, expenses of $2,675,689 and total assets of $2,583,950 at year end.
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