2017-06-01T07:28:27-07:00 2016-08-31 Blazek & Vetterling 2900 Weslayan Suite 200 Houston TX 770275132 990 2015-09-01 760338549 Writers in the Schools WRIT 7135233877 1523 W Main Houston TX 77006 Robin Reagler Executive Dir. 2017-06-01 true Jody Blazek P00072674 7134395739 X 2015 2021-01-29 14:40:06Z Lucy Chambers 3148866 false false X www.witshouston.org X 1984 TX The mission of Writers in the Schools (WITS) is to engage students in the joy and power of reading and writing. 24 24 220 126 0 651121 1347212 1455960 1589201 4562 2757 4232 1407 2115875 2940577 0 0 1622396 1803223 0 141026 422639 423903 2045035 2227126 70840 713451 2139535 2928652 63052 96400 2076483 2832252 X The mission of Writers in the Schools (WITS) is to engage children in the joy and power of reading and writing. Founded in 1983, WITS brings innovation, connection, and education to 38,000 children and teachers each year. The WITS vision is that every youth, regardless of their social, economic, or cultural background, deserves a holistic education that cultivates reading, writing, critical thinking, and creativity. false false 1058134 620870 Education for Students - WITS provides long-term school-based instruction and cultural field trips that awaken K-12 students to the adventures of language through creative writing, performance poetry, and digital storytelling. A majority of students come from low-income schools and under-served communities. 583593 789833 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 fuels school-based programs throughout the year. 229825 89884 Connection 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 opportunities for collective impact. 87642 88614 1959194 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false false false true false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false true 8 0 true 220 true false false false false false false true true false 0 false false false false false false false false false false X 24 24 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true false false X X Angie Coats 7135233877 1523 W Main Houston TX 77006 Carliss Chatman President 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Michael Pipkin Past President 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Lucy Chambers Vice President 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Rick Snyder Treasurer 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Julie Tran Secretary 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Greg P Audel Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Beth Bernal Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Shannon Buggs Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Mark Cervenka Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Mark Cueva Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Megan Ebadat Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Kelley Edwards Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Lizzie Pannill Fletcher Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Mary Scott Hagle Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Richard W Hess Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Chanler Langham Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Bryn K Larsen Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Ryan Leach Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Kimberly Murphy Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Marcia Nichols Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Sheleah Reed Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Grace Rodriguez Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Giuseppe Taurino Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Mitra Woody Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Robin Reagler Executive Dir. 40.00 0.00 X 126667 0 14783 126667 14783 1 false false false 0 127181 166248 1053783 21832 1347212 Writing Program Fees 611600 1589201 1589201 1589201 13844 13844 0 0 0 149175 160262 -11087 -11087 -11087 49434 127181 48027 1407 1407 0 0 0 2940577 1589201 4164 0 0 0 0 124861 87403 18729 18729 0 1491121 1357549 53901 79671 8656 6502 856 1298 52162 39098 5239 7825 126423 113781 5057 7585 0 0 13161 13161 0 0 8541 8541 123026 109590 4570 8866 55409 55280 125 4 106230 93830 6027 6373 8142 8142 0 32973 23741 2638 6594 27074 27074 0 3640 2707 933 0 0 0 14682 10571 1175 2936 Refreshments 20053 13245 5663 1145 Space Rental 6447 6156 291 Uncollectiable amount 4525 4525 0 2227126 1959194 126906 141026 0 1118853 1383547 325122 613089 200947 185781 0 0 0 0 14620 29725 44128 44128 0 479993 716510 0 0 0 0 2139535 2928652 37649 58630 25403 37770 63052 96400 X 1750300 1993280 326183 838972 2076483 2832252 2139535 2928652 713451 42318 X false true X true false X 374727 579622 989245 651121 1347212 3941927 0 0 374727 579622 989245 651121 1347212 3941927 1451627 2490300 1067 1769 1238 4562 13844 22480 0 0 3964407 6338520 0.62820 0.65320 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 44128 44128 3061886 42320 87530 129850 2932036 8541 8541 2940577 2306115 87530 87530 2218585 8541 8541 2227126 false Gala 176615 127181 49434 22680 4263 21084 176615 127181 49434 22680 4263 21084 48027 1407 Marcia Chamberlain ED Spouse 18848 Compensation true Form 990, Part III, Line 4d: Other Program Services Description OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: Community Initiatives - WITS community-based programs offer accessible creative writing workshops for children in hospitals, community centers, museums, parks, juvenile detention centers, and libraries. Additionally, WITS showcases student stories and poems through public art, literary readings, and poetry slams. Form 990, Part VI, Line 1a: Explanation of Delegated Broad Authority to Committee The Executive Committee shall consist of the officers of the Corporation (the President, Past President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer) and the Committee Chairs. An additional Director may be designated as a member of the Executive Committee if deemed necessary by majority vote of the Directors present at a meeting at which a quorum is present. The Executive Committee shall serve at the pleasure of the Board. The President, unless absent or otherwise unable to do so, shall preside as Chair of the Executive Committee. The Committee shall meet at the call of the President or the Board, or any two (2) members of the Committee, and shall have and may exercise when the Board is not in session the power to perform all duties of every kind and character not required by law or the charter of the Corporation to be performed solely by the Board. The Executive Committee shall have authority to make rules for the holding and conduct of its meetings, keep records thereof and regularly report its actions to the Board. A majority but never less than three of the members of the Committee in office shall be sufficient to constitute a quorum at any meeting of the Committee, and all action taken at such a meeting shall be by a majority of those present. All acts performed by the Executive Committee in the exercise of its aforesaid authority, including actions between meetings of the Board, shall be deemed to be, and may be certified as, acts performed under authority of the Board. Vacancies in the Executive Committee shall be filled by appointment by the Board or by majority vote of the Directors present at a meeting at which a quorum is present. All actions of the Executive Committee shall be recorded in writing in a minute book kept for the purpose and a report of all action shall be made to the Board at its next meeting. The minutes of theBoard shall reflect that such a report was made along with any action taken by the Board with respect thereto. Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process The Executive Director and the Accounting Manager review the Form. A copy is provided to the Board of Directors prior to filing. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts Directors annually sign a statement affirming receipt of policy and agreeing to comply with policy. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management The United Way Salary survey and salary guidelines from the NonProfit Times are both used in deciding salary for the Executive Director and staff. The Executive Committee of the board approves the Executive Directors salary after an annual review. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees The Executive Director approves the staff salaries after an their annual review. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available Upon request.