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EIN 80-0507897

iWRITE

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
1
City
Houston
State
Texas
Year formed
2009
Most recent tax filings
2023-07-01
NTEE code, primary
A70: Humanities Organizations
Description
IWRITE inspires kids to write by providing publishing and leadership opportunities. The organization embraces both sides of literacy and encourages children to be readers and writers. Every year, iWRITE hosts an annual competition for 3rd-12th graders, where 100 student authors and illustrators are published and recognized at a book signing celebration. Additionally, iWRITE offers in-school and afterschool elementary writing programs that concentrate on the writing process, techniques, and character development.
Also known as...
Read3zero
Total revenues
$346,946
2023
Total expenses
$415,933
2023
Total assets
$22,576
2023
Num. employees
1
2023

Program areas at iWRITE

Publishing Contest - Annual competition publishes 100 student authors and illustrators in the 3rd-12th grade and provides rewards and recognition at a book signing celebration.
Writing Program - In-school and afterschool elementary programming for students that focuses on writing process, techniques and character development.
Instructional Programs - Educational resources, workshops and writing videos for students

Who funds iWRITE

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
American Online Giving FoundationGeneral Support$141,045
Greater Houston Community FoundationEducational$15,000
Barbara Bush Houston Literacy FoundationTo Support Struggling Students Through Reading/writing Interventionists in Classrooms$15,000

Personnel at iWRITE

NameTitleCompensation
Melissa Williams MurphyChairman$0
Elaine Balagia CroucherBoard Member$0
Melissa WilliamsChief Executive Officer and Founder$0

Financials for iWRITE

RevenuesFYE 07/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$176,116
Program services$22,343
Investment income and dividends$0
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$142,750
Net income from gaming activities$3,873
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$1,864
Total revenues$346,946

Form 990s for iWRITE

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-072024-06-17990View PDF
2022-072023-06-15990View PDF
2021-072022-05-02990View PDF
2020-072021-04-05990View PDF
2019-072019-12-19990View PDF
...and 5 more Form 990s

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Data update history
August 18, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
August 11, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $141,045 from American Online Giving Foundation
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
August 3, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
SchoolsArts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsCharities
Issues
EducationArts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Partially liquidatedFundraising eventsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
6824 Long Dr
Houston, TX 77087
Metro area
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
County
Harris County, TX
Website URL
iwrite.org/ 
Phone
(713) 845-5808
IRS details
EIN
80-0507897
Fiscal year end
July
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2009
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A70: Humanities Organizations
NAICS code, primary
6116: Other Schools and Instruction
Parent/child status
Independent
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