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Form 990 for tax year 2024

Filed by 826 NATIONAL.

Totals

Total revenue
$2,629,119
Total expenses
$2,675,689
Contributions and grants received
$2,300,517
Grants paid
$469,270
Program service revenue
$315,550
Investment income
$2,976
Other revenue
$10,076
Total assets, end of year
$2,583,950
Total liabilities, end of year
$235,045
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$2,348,905
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$1,931,788
Management and general expenses
$367,730
Fundraising expenses
$376,171
Program service expenses (Part III)
$1,931,788

Program services were 72.2% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

Line items

Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.

Revenue

Part VIII, the statement of revenue.

  • 1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

    $2,300,517

  • 2a · Program service revenue: Chapter Dues

    total $315,550 · related or exempt $315,550

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $2,976 · excluded $2,976

  • 4 · Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds

    total $0

  • 5 · Royalties

    total $4,230 · related or exempt $4,230

  • 6d · Net rental income or loss

    total $0

  • 7d · Net gain or loss

    total $0

  • 8c · Net income from fundraising events

    total $0

  • 9c · Net income from gaming

    total $0

  • 10c · Net income from sales of inventory

    total $0

  • 11a · Other revenue: Other

    total $5,846 · excluded $5,846

  • 11e · Other revenue, total

    $5,846

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 1 · Grants to domestic organizations and governments

    total $439,540 · program services $439,540

  • 2 · Grants to domestic individuals

    total $29,730 · program services $29,730

  • 3 · Grants to foreign organizations and individuals

    total $0

  • 4 · Benefits paid to or for members

    total $0

  • 5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

    total $592,379 · program services $293,328 · management and general $121,267 · fundraising $177,784

  • 6 · Compensation of disqualified persons

    total $0

  • 7 · Other salaries and wages

    total $789,131 · program services $644,472 · management and general $35,153 · fundraising $109,506

  • 8 · Pension plan contributions

    total $0

  • 9 · Other employee benefits

    total $97,960 · program services $80,394 · management and general $7,984 · fundraising $9,582

  • 10 · Payroll taxes

    total $97,300 · program services $67,001 · management and general $10,732 · fundraising $19,567

  • 11a · Fees: management

    total $0

  • 11b · Fees: legal

    total $8,095 · management and general $8,095

  • 11c · Fees: accounting

    total $62,100 · management and general $62,100

  • 11d · Fees: lobbying

    total $0

  • 11e · Fees: professional fundraising services

    total $0

  • 11f · Fees: investment management

    total $0

  • 11g · Fees: other

    total $204,902 · program services $155,426 · management and general $19,801 · fundraising $29,675

  • 12 · Advertising and promotion

    total $0

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $106,275 · program services $49,735 · management and general $37,882 · fundraising $18,658

  • 14 · Information technology

    total $0

  • 15 · Royalties

    total $0

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $18,229 · management and general $18,229

  • 17 · Travel

    total $91,857 · program services $56,637 · management and general $24,753 · fundraising $10,467

  • 18 · Travel or entertainment for public officials

    total $0

  • 19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings

    total $108,780 · program services $103,618 · management and general $4,582 · fundraising $580

  • 20 · Interest

    total $0

  • 21 · Payments to affiliates

    total $0

  • 22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    total $13,011 · program services $11,366 · management and general $1,645

  • 23 · Insurance

    total $5,932 · management and general $5,932

  • 24a · Other expenses: Other

    total $10,468 · program services $541 · management and general $9,575 · fundraising $352

  • 24e · All other expenses

    total $0

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year $1,844,284 · end of year $1,804,068

  • 2 · Savings and temporary cash investments

    beginning of year $255,962 · end of year $258,938

  • 3 · Pledges and grants receivable

    beginning of year $322,500 · end of year $292,500

  • 4 · Accounts receivable

    beginning of year $51,545 · end of year $157,031

  • 5 · Loans and receivables from officers and key people

    end of year $0

  • 6 · Loans and receivables from disqualified persons

    end of year $0

  • 7 · Other notes and loans receivable

    end of year $0

  • 8 · Inventories for sale or use

    end of year $0

  • 9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

    beginning of year $26,354 · end of year $42,806

  • 10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis

    $53,240

  • 10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation

    $24,633

  • 10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

    beginning of year $41,618 · end of year $28,607

  • 11 · Investments: publicly traded securities

    end of year $0

  • 12 · Investments: other securities

    end of year $0

  • 13 · Investments: program-related

    end of year $0

  • 14 · Intangible assets

    end of year $0

  • 15 · Other assets

    end of year $0

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    beginning of year $146,788 · end of year $235,045

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $2,072,976 · end of year $2,056,406

  • 28 · Net assets with donor restrictions

    beginning of year $322,499 · end of year $292,499

Mission and programs · 2024

Mission

826 is the largest youth writing network in the country. 826 National serves as the hub of the movement to amplify student voices and champions the belief that strong writing skills are essential for lifelong success. Founded in 2002, the 826 Network now serves more than 900,000 students annually ages 6-18 in under-resourced communities each year through nine chapters in twelve US cities and via 826 Digital, a free online platform serving educators through lesson plans, student writing, and resources, designed to help teach and ignite a love of writing. In addition, there are more than fifty 826-inspired organizations across the globe. Collectively, we work toward a country in which the power and the joy of writing is accessible to every student in every classroom. We believe writing is the key to cultivating a new generation of creative and diverse thinkers who will define a better, brighter, and more compassionate future.

Activities or mission (Part I)

826 National amplifies the impact of our national network of youth writing and publishing centers, and the words of young authors. We serve as an international proof of point for writing as a tool for young people to ignite and channel their creativity, explore identity, advocate for themselves and their community, and achieve academic and professional success. 826 National provides the evidence needed for more quality writing education in the United States through a comprehensive research and evaluation program and provides educators with tools and curriculum through 826 Digital.

  • 826 National provides programmatic, training, and financial support to our 9 chapters. Additionally we provide a digital learning platform to teachers and users both within and outside of our chapter communities.

    Expenses $1,931,788 · Grants $469,270 · Revenue $315,550

As filed on the 2024 return.

Listed in Part VII

  • Amira Seaboch

    Chief Dev. Off

    Total calculated
    $213,776
    From this org
    $185,925
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $27,851
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $185,925
    Bonus
    not reported
    Other
    not reported
    Deferred
    not reported
    Nontaxable benefits
    $27,851
    Filer's total
    $213,776

  • Laura Brief

    CEO

    Total calculated
    $205,656
    From this org
    $182,220
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $23,436
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $182,220
    Bonus
    not reported
    Other
    not reported
    Deferred
    not reported
    Nontaxable benefits
    $23,436
    Filer's total
    $205,656

  • Abbey Hayward-Fogt

    Chief of Staff

    Total calculated
    $151,191
    From this org
    $136,950
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $14,241
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $136,950
    Bonus
    not reported
    Other
    not reported
    Deferred
    not reported
    Nontaxable benefits
    $14,241
    Filer's total
    $151,191

  • Cynthia Chiong

    Dir of Research

    Total calculated
    $148,992
    From this org
    $139,746
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $9,246
    Hours/week
    40

  • Kaitlin Steele

    Dir. Field Op.

    Total calculated
    $134,562
    From this org
    $120,600
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $13,962
    Hours/week
    40

  • Sandro Olivieri

    Board President

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Tom Racciatti

    Treasurer

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Miah Daughtery

    Vice President

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Tony Francis

    Secretary

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Scott Ginsburg

    Board (LA)

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Jeff Shi

    Board (MSP)

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Joaquin Alvarado

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Leah Clapman

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Kristen Conry

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Andrew Cohn

    Board (Boston)

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Amanda Goreman

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Michael Masserman

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Kate O'Sullivan

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Ryan Landes

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Bianca Catalan

    Board(Valencia)

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Mary-Kate Nevin

    Board (DC)

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Lane Brown

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Tina Barseghian

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those. A Schedule J breakdown is as filed: base pay, bonus, other, deferred compensation and nontaxable benefits from this organization, with any from related organizations beside each, and the filer's own total. It is shown with the Part VII listing of the same name on the same return. The form gives no key between the two, so that pairing is ours, and is marked matched by us.

Schedule J

Answered yes

  • 1a · Health or social club dues or initiation fees
  • 1b · Written policy on the line-1a expenses
  • 2 · Substantiation required before reimbursing expenses
  • 3 · Independent compensation consultant
  • 3 · Form 990 of other organizations
  • 3 · Written employment contract
  • 3 · Compensation survey or study
  • 3 · Approval by the board or compensation committee

Answered no

  • 4a · Severance or change-of-control payment
  • 4b · Supplemental nonqualified retirement plan
  • 4c · Equity-based compensation arrangement
  • 5a · Pay contingent on this organization's revenues
  • 5b · Pay contingent on a related organization's revenues
  • 6a · Pay contingent on this organization's net earnings
  • 6b · Pay contingent on a related organization's net earnings
  • 7 · Other non-fixed payments
  • 8 · Paid under the initial-contract exception

The filer's explanations (Part III)

Part I, Line 1a: Relevant information in regards to selections on 1a.

Part I's answers as filed. A line not listed was left unanswered; on lines 1a and 3 that means the box was not checked.

Grants on this return

Provenance

Return type
form_990
Tax year
2024
Filed
26 February 2026
IRS schema version
2024v5.2
Source object
202640579349300624

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