Nonprofit · EIN 94-2977264
CALIFORNIA POETS IN THE SCHOOL
Tax-exempt · SANTA ROSA, CA 95402
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2025 | 990 | $202,971 | $269,045 | -$66,074 | $572,034 | $6,063 | $565,971 |
| August 31, 2024 | 990 | $221,430 | $344,465 | -$123,035 | $598,322 | $3,326 | $594,996 |
| August 31, 2023 | 990 | $389,052 | $422,919 | -$33,867 | $708,693 | $4,222 | $704,471 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $191,198
- of which government grants
- $69,394
- Program service revenue
- $1,747
- Investment income
- $10,026
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $67,158
- Other salaries and wages
- $16,380
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $90,707
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $4,781
- Occupancy
- $10,800
- Travel
- $2,972
- Program services (functional)
- $231,809
- Management and general (functional)
- $17,289
- Fundraising (functional)
- $19,947
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $598,322
- Total assets, end of year
- $572,034
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $6,063
- Net assets, end of year
- $565,971
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $63,155
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $502,816
- Gross receipts
- $202,971
- Employees
- 2
- Volunteers
- 65
- Year formed
- 1985
- 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 August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meg Hamill | Executive Dir. Officer | 20 | $67,158 |
| Jackie Hallerberg | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| David Sibbet | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Angelina Leanos | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Suresh Krishnamoorthy | Treasurer Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Nancy Lynee Woo | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Linda Ravenswood | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Angela Philips | President Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Don Kingfisher Campbell | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| James Coats | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Amanda CHiado | Secretary Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Zoya Ahmed | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Mark Brunst | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meg Hamill | Executive Dir. Officer | 20 | $57,469 |
| Jackie Hallerberg | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| David Sibbet | President Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Angelina Leanos | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Suresh Krishnamoorthy | Treasurer Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Rob Eskridge | Vice President Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Linda Ravenswood | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Angela Philips | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Don Kingfisher Campbell | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Amanda CHiado | Secretary Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Zoya Ahmed | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meg Hamill | Executive Dir. Officer | 20 | $58,546 |
| Jackie Hallerberg | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| David Sibbet | President Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Angelina Leanos | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Suresh Krishnamoorthy | Treasurer Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Rob Eskridge | Vice President Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Nels Christianson | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Tim Blair | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Amanda CHiado | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Zoya Ahmed | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 1328, SANTA ROSA, CA 95402-1328
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Meg Hamill, 4055 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA 94609
- Signed the 990
- Freddy Gutierrez, Executive Dir.
- Phone
- (415) 221-4201
- Return prepared by
- Goranson Tax and Consulting Inc
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 94-2977264 or by the name CALIFORNIA POETS IN THE SCHOOL.
- 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
California Poets in the Schools develops and empowers a multicultural network of independent Poet-Teachers, who bring the many benefits of poetry to youth throughout the state. As a membership network we offer opportunities for professional development, peer learning and fundraising assistance for Poet-Teachers in California. We also cultivate relationships with school districts, foundations and arts organizations which can fund and support our members professional practices.
Program accomplishments
- California Poets in the Schools currently serves an active network of 100+ California poets and writers, who live and work in nearly all regions of the state. Poet-Teachers teach poetry at institutions of all types including elementary, middle and high schools, as well as state prisons, juvenile jails and universities. These poets have chosen to give back to their local communities as professionally-trained Poet-Teachers with California Poets in the Schools.In addition to active Poet-Teachers, our network includes over 500 California poets and writers who engage as participants in the various networking, professional development and creative opportunities that CalPoets offers throughout the year.Calpoets offers a professional network for poets and writers that is open, inclusive and approachable. We provide a wide variety of events annually, including professional development, networking and creative opportunities. We host a beloved and well-attended poetry symposium each year where we engage our network in over 20 hours of skill-building and creative poetry-related workshops led by California poets.We hosted over 20 free, virtual monthly gatherings in 2022. Specifically, each 2nd Tuesday we offer relevant professional development, roundtable discussions and panels on Zoom. We host quarterly regional coordinator networking opportunities, a weekly free-write group, and our quarterly Open Mic Series - where we spotlight two featured readers from our network to launch the event.Fifteen "regional coordinators" take on leadership of the CalPoets' program at the local level. CalPoets offers unrestricted grants to regional coordinators up to $2,000 annually. In addition, we offer technology grants to regional coordinators in order to offset costs of bringing local programs online.All new Poet-Teachers are paired with a seasoned mentor for at least a year as they participate in a training to officially become a CalPoets' Poet-Teacher. The mentorship consists of 365 degree observations, lesson planning and one-on-one consultations. These mentorships often extend organically into ongoing professional relationships that span decades. We offer "special projects" grants to up to 15 Poet-Teachers annually, in order to foster innovation in local programs. In addition Poet-Teachers can apply for "insurance grants" in order to cover the costs of professional liability insurance.CalPoets cultivates relationships with school districts, foundations and arts organizations which can fund and support our members professional practices. Annually, our nonprofit achieves an estimated $150,000 in grants that directly fund up to 40 Poet-Teachers' artistic, school-based residencies at the local level. Dozens more rely upon their professional affiliation with CalPoets' to secure their own funding from local schools and institutions.Expenses $231,809
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
- 94-2977264
- 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
- 1986
- Accounting year ends
- August
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $572,034
- Income (IRS master file)
- $202,971
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | August 2025 | $202,971 | $269,045 | $572,034 | IRS |
| 990 | August 2024 | $221,430 | $344,465 | $598,322 | IRS |
| 990 | August 2023 | $389,052 | $422,919 | $708,693 | XML |
| 990 | August 2022 | $616,098 | $236,968 | $718,162 | IRS |
| 990 | August 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 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 94-2977264).
Questions about CALIFORNIA POETS IN THE SCHOOL
- What is the EIN of CALIFORNIA POETS IN THE SCHOOL?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CALIFORNIA POETS IN THE SCHOOL is 94-2977264.
- Is CALIFORNIA POETS IN THE SCHOOL tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1986.
- Are donations to CALIFORNIA POETS IN THE SCHOOL tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CALIFORNIA POETS IN THE SCHOOL 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 CALIFORNIA POETS IN THE SCHOOL 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 CALIFORNIA POETS IN THE SCHOOL 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 CALIFORNIA POETS IN THE SCHOOL?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names Meg Hamill.
- Who are the officers and directors of CALIFORNIA POETS IN THE SCHOOL?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 13 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $67,158 (Meg Hamill, Executive Dir.).
- How much revenue does CALIFORNIA POETS IN THE SCHOOL have?
- On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $202,971, expenses of $269,045 and total assets of $572,034 at year end.
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