2016-05-13T07:37:08-07:00 2015-08-31 Blazek & Vetterling 2900 Weslayan Suite 200 Houston TX 770275132 990 2014-09-01 760338549 Writers in the Schools WRIT 7135233877 1523 W Main Houston TX 77006 Robin Reagler Executive Dir. 2016-05-13 true Jody Blazek P00072674 7134395739 X 2014 2016-08-17 19:52:53Z Carliss Chatman 1523 W Main Houston TX 77006 2183431 false false X www.witshouston.org X 1984 TX Writers in the Schools revolutionizes the way reading and writing are taught, nurturing the growth of the imagination and awakening students to the adventures of language. 25 25 208 150 0 989245 651121 1264879 1455960 1238 4562 -1663 4232 2253699 2115875 0 0 1499217 1622396 0 125838 352297 422639 1851514 2045035 402185 70840 2074639 2139535 44587 63052 2030052 2076483 X The mission of Writers in the Schools (WITS) is to engage children in the pleasure and power of reading and writing. false false 667539 798329 WITS summer camps nutured storytelling and creative learning for 3,950 children and youth. 527761 391271 In schools, WITS taught long-term creative writng instruction to 12,000 K-12 students. Many of these students experienced field trips to parks and museums, complementing their classroom learning. 340250 147575 WITS professional development programs provided collaborative coaching for 13,410 teachers. Additionally, through the WITS Alliance international network, WITS reached 730 writers and leaders of sister programs, helping to grow and replicate the WITS teaching model. 260998 118785 1796548 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 true false false false false false false false false false true 7 0 true 208 true false false false false false false true true false 0 false false false false false false false false false false X 25 25 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 Lucy Chambers Vice President 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Garrick Malone Secretary 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Brian Cheadle Tres/Fin CoChai 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Michael Pipkin Past President 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Mark Cervenka Otrch Co Chair 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Lizzie Pannill Fletcher Dvplmnt Chair 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Julie Tran Otrch Co Chair 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Mitra Woody Fin/Adm CoChair 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Greg Audel Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Beth Bernal Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Helen Bow Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Shannon Buggs 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 MaryScott Hagle Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Chanler Langham Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Bryn 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 Chris Porter Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Sheleah Reed Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Rick Snyder Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Giuseppe Taurino Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Robin Reagler Executive Dir. 40.00 0.00 X 120000 0 14802 120000 14802 1 false false false 0 123193 175618 352310 44158 651121 Writing Program Fees 611600 1455960 1455960 1455960 4562 4562 0 0 0 0 71788 123193 67556 4232 4232 0 0 0 2115875 1460522 4232 0 0 0 0 140802 98562 21120 21120 0 1315853 1207354 40703 67796 12300 8979 1353 1968 37655 28472 3330 5853 115786 104208 4631 6947 0 0 13622 13622 0 0 2688 2688 160346 142316 16315 1715 26270 26259 11 25208 17971 3677 3560 0 0 38991 29790 2902 6299 25078 24966 112 0 0 0 0 0 14364 10342 1149 2873 Bank charges 30951 28257 975 1719 Printing and Publications 29278 22701 2670 3907 Uncollectible amount 19108 19108 Refreshments 18744 12575 6169 17991 14688 1345 1958 2045035 1796548 122649 125838 0 1574002 1118853 442719 325122 47569 200947 0 0 0 0 10349 14620 44128 44128 0 479993 0 0 0 0 2074639 2139535 26862 37649 17725 25403 44587 63052 X 1593104 1750300 436948 326183 2030052 2076483 2074639 2139535 70840 X false true X true false X 749264 374727 579622 989245 651121 3343979 0 0 749264 374727 579622 989245 651121 3343979 1153286 2190693 924 1067 1769 1238 4562 9560 0 0 3353539 5631212 0.65320 0.64500 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 44128 44128 2192368 -24409 103590 79181 2113187 2688 2688 2115875 2145937 103590 103590 2042347 2688 2688 2045035 false Gala 194981 123193 71788 18568 1637 831 46520 194981 123193 71788 18568 1637 831 46520 67556 4232 Marcia Chamberlain ED Spouse 17396 Compensation true X Auction items 44158 FMV false false false Form 990, Part III, Line 4d: Other Program Services Description OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: WITS performance program reached 4,150 youth through school and community workshops and poetry slam competitions. WITS community based-programs offered accessible creative writing workshops for 2,980 people in hospitals, community centers, parks, and libraries. 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.