Writers in the Schools

Houston, TX, 77006 (713) 523-3877 Est. 1984 EIN 76-0338549

B20Z - Education 990 - Public charity return 501(c)(3)

www.witshouston.org

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.

Financials

Total Revenue

$1,527,335

Total Expenses

$1,447,832

Net Assets

$1,627,600

18 employees 35 volunteers

From latest filing (tax period ending 2025-08-31)

Financial Health

Operating Reserve

13.5 months Healthy

Net assets / monthly expenses

Year-over-Year Change

Revenue ↓ 6.9%

Expenses ↑ 0.6%

Revenue Sources

Contributions 52.7% Earned revenue 43.8% Investment 3.9%

Expense Breakdown

Program 58.2% Management 26.9% Fundraising 14.9%

Officers & Key Employees (20)

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Grants Received (87)

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Filing History (7 filings)

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Net Assets
2024 990 - Public charity return Sep 1, 2024 to Aug 31, 2025	$1,527,335 ↓	$1,447,832	$1,627,600
2023 990 - Public charity return Sep 1, 2023 to Aug 31, 2024	$1,641,277 ↑	$1,439,857	$1,486,114
2022 990 - Public charity return Sep 1, 2022 to Aug 31, 2023	$1,229,924 ↓	$1,908,626	$1,335,948
2021 990 - Public charity return Sep 1, 2021 to Aug 31, 2022	$1,484,880 ↓	$2,090,176	$1,937,951
2020 990 - Public charity return Sep 1, 2020 to Aug 31, 2021	$1,967,960 ↓	$1,924,529	$2,783,688
2019 990 - Public charity return Sep 1, 2019 to Aug 31, 2020	$2,004,426 ↓	$2,158,745	$2,607,978
2017 990 - Public charity return Sep 1, 2017 to Aug 31, 2018	$2,276,438	$2,562,235	$2,611,136