Nonprofit · EIN 76-0338549
WRITERS IN THE SCHOOLS
Also known as DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
Tax-exempt · HOUSTON, TX 77006
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2025 | 990 | $1,527,335 | $1,447,832 | $79,503 | $1,887,266 | $259,666 | $1,627,600 |
| August 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,641,277 | $1,439,857 | $201,420 | $1,761,831 | $275,717 | $1,486,114 |
| August 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,229,924 | $1,908,626 | -$678,702 | $1,583,539 | $247,591 | $1,335,948 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $804,339
- of which government grants
- $10,000
- Program service revenue
- $668,237
- Investment income
- $60,037
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $15,040
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$5,278
- Other revenue
- -$5,278
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $7,800
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $134,500
- Other salaries and wages
- $910,352
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,132,257
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $36,400
- Occupancy
- $98,172
- Travel
- $8,423
- Depreciation
- $6,600
- Program services (functional)
- $842,884
- Management and general (functional)
- $389,892
- Fundraising (functional)
- $215,056
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,761,831
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,887,266
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $259,666
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,627,600
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $21,800
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,308,001
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,456,567
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $171,033
- Gross receipts
- $1,898,500
- Employees
- 18
- Volunteers
- 35
- Year formed
- 1984
- State of legal domicile
- TX
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 August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giuseppe Taurino | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $122,789 | $11,711 |
| Misty Matin | President Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Megan Prout | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Pipkin | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Alecia Harris | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Liz Bender | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Jai Collier | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Christopher Cooper | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Thomas Frashier | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Erin Greaney | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Julie Jenkins | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Lacy Johnson | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Hannah Kaplan | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Ryan McConnell | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Kara Pryzbyl McIver | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
5 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chandradev Mehta | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Nazia Mirza | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| David Rappaport | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Shreya Sheth | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Amelia Tomjanovich | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Giuseppe Taurino | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $38,911 |
| Misty Matin | President Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| Lacy Johnson | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| Michael Pipkin | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| Alecia Harris | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| Liz Bender | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Kalinda Campbell | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Jai Collier | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Maggie Dundon | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Erin Greaney | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Ryan McConnell | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Chandradev Mehta | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Nazia Mirza | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Ricardo Nuila | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Megan Prout | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Stephanie Schaefer | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Shreya Sheth | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Saudia Turney | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2023: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angela Flowers thru 922 | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $129,880 | $1,926 |
| Errica Dotson as of 922 | Interim Executive Director Officer | 40 | $89,760 | $4,997 |
| Kalinda Campbell | President Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Pipkin | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Misty Matin | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Liz Bender | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Blankenship | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Erin Greaney | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Lacy Johnson | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Kenneth Lavergne | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Gerrick Malone | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Megan Prout | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Renee Rhotin-Morris | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Stephanie Shaffer | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Saudia Turney | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Tommer Yoked | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1414 SUL ROSS ST, HOUSTON, TX 77006-4830
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Emily Sketch Haines, 1414 Sul Ross St, Houston, TX 77006
- Signed the 990
- Emily Sketch Haines, Executive Director
- Phone
- (713) 523-3877
- Return prepared by
- Blazek & Vetterling
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 accomplishments
- 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.Expenses $629,522 · grants $7,800 · revenue $323,917
- 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.Expenses $199,897 · revenue $344,320
- 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.Expenses $13,465
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 August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | August 31, 2026 | January 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | August 31, 2025 | January 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | August 31, 2024 | January 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 76-0338549
- 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
- 1991
- Accounting year ends
- August
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B20Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,887,266
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,898,500
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | August 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2023 | $1,229,924 | $1,908,626 | $1,583,539 | IRS |
| 990 | August 2022 | $1,484,880 | $2,090,176 | $1,974,315 | IRS |
| 990 | August 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.
Questions about WRITERS IN THE SCHOOLS
- What is the EIN of WRITERS IN THE SCHOOLS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of WRITERS IN THE SCHOOLS is 76-0338549.
- Is WRITERS IN THE SCHOOLS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1991.
- Are donations to WRITERS IN THE SCHOOLS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does WRITERS IN THE SCHOOLS 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 WRITERS IN THE SCHOOLS due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did WRITERS IN THE SCHOOLS last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of WRITERS IN THE SCHOOLS?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names Emily Sketch Haines.
- Who are the officers and directors of WRITERS IN THE SCHOOLS?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 20 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $122,789 (Giuseppe Taurino, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does WRITERS IN THE SCHOOLS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,527,335, expenses of $1,447,832 and total assets of $1,887,266 at year end.
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