Education
Writers In The Schools
HOUSTON, TX
Total revenue
$1.6M
Total expenses
$1.4M
Net assets
$1.5M
Grants received
$2.5M
72 grants
EIN
760338549
Tax year
2023
Mission
Writers in the Schools empowers students to achieve long-term academic success.
Programs
2 programs
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.
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.
Financials
FY 2023
Revenue
Expenses
People
18 listed
Giuseppe Taurino
Executive Director
$39K
40 hrs/wk
Lacy Johnson
Vice President
—
0.5 hrs/wk
Michael Pipkin
Treasurer
—
0.5 hrs/wk
Alecia Harris
Secretary
—
0.5 hrs/wk
Liz Bender
Director
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0.5 hrs/wk
Kalinda Campbell
Director
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0.5 hrs/wk
Jai Collier
Director
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0.5 hrs/wk
Maggie Dundon
Director
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0.5 hrs/wk
Erin Greaney
Director
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0.5 hrs/wk
Misty Matin
President
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0.5 hrs/wk
Chandradev Mehta
Director
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0.5 hrs/wk
Nazia Mirza
Director
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0.5 hrs/wk
Ricardo Nuila
Director
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0.5 hrs/wk
Megan Prout
Director
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0.5 hrs/wk
Stephanie Schaefer
Director
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0.5 hrs/wk
Shreya Sheth
Director
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0.5 hrs/wk
Saudia Turney
Director
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0.5 hrs/wk
Ryan McConnell
Director
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0.5 hrs/wk
Grants received
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