EIN 01-0920922

Mighty Writers

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
95
Year formed
2009
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
Mighty Writers empowers kids to succeed in work, home, and life by teaching them to think and write with clarity. The organization provides free year-round writing programs to over 3,500 students each year. In response to the pandemic, Mighty Writers launched a food-literacy distribution program in addition to their youth development programs which include quality workshops, out-of-school writing instruction, and mentorship opportunities. All programs are free for participants. Mighty Writers is located in Philadelphia, PA.
Total revenues
$7,400,900
2023
Total expenses
$7,995,921
2023
Total assets
$3,572,477
2023
Num. employees
95
2023

Program areas at Mighty Writers

The youth development program provides free, year-round programs including: quality workshops, out-of-school writing instruction and mentorship opportunities. All programs are free to participants.
The on the road program brings Mighty Writers workshops to partner locations in multiple communities. The program is comprised of a wide variety of relevant and engaging workshop themes.
The lunch and literacy program - in response to the coronavirus pandemic, Mighty Writers expanded its mission to launch a food-literacy distribution program, providing needed meals to families struggling as a result of the pandemic.
A range of workshops help teens prepare for the future by offering skills training they'll need to move forward. College essay nights brings teens together with volunteers for one-on-one mentoring to create the perfect application
General program service

Who funds Mighty Writers

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Townsend FoundationSupport Educ Programs for Low-Income$500,000
Leon Lowenstein FoundationCharitable$225,000
Philadelphia Foundation (PF)General Operating Support$197,550
...and 103 more grants received totalling $2,573,818

Personnel at Mighty Writers

NameTitleCompensation
Katie RogersStrategic Assistant To the Executive Director
Tim WhitakerExecutive Director$183,692
Rachel LoeperDirector of Operations and Impact$66,950
Liz SpikolDirector of Communications
Naomi LevecchiaDirector of Development$72,100
...and 13 more key personnel

Financials for Mighty Writers

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$7,322,766
Program services$77,625
Investment income and dividends$509
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$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$7,400,900

Form 990s for Mighty Writers

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-08-26990View PDF
2022-122023-11-14990View PDF
2021-122022-11-14990View PDF
2020-122021-09-27990View PDF
2019-122021-02-17990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

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Data update history
November 26, 2024
Received grants
Identified 14 new grant, including a grant for $50,000 from Justamere Foundation
October 24, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
October 23, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 14 new personnel
August 25, 2024
Received grants
Identified 39 new grant, including a grant for $500,000 from The Townsend Foundation
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $10,000 from Scattergood Behavioral Health Foundation
Nonprofit Types
SchoolsArts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsCharities
Issues
EducationArts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Operates donor advised fundsState / local levelReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
12 E Church LN
Philadelphia, PA 19144
Metro area
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
County
Philadelphia County, PA
Website URL
mightywriters.org/ 
Phone
(267) 239-0899
IRS details
EIN
01-0920922
Fiscal year end
December
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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