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2015-16 ANNUAL REPORT

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THE 826 NATIONAL NETWORK

826 BOSTON 826boston.org

THE GREATER BOSTON BIGFOOT RESEARCH INSTITUTE Serves Boston Public & Greater Boston Area School Districts Neighborhood Egleston Square, Roxbury Satellites Boston Public Library, John D. O’Bryant School of Mathematics & Science, & Jeremiah E. Burke High School

826CHI 826chi.org

WICKER PARK SECRET AGENT SUPPLY CO. Serves Chicago Public School District Neighborhood Wicker Park

826DC 826dc.org

TIVOLI’S ASTOUNDING MAGIC SUPPLY CO. Serves D.C. Public Schools & D.C. Public Charter Schools Neighborhood Columbia Heights

826LA 826la.org

THE ECHO PARK TIME TRAVEL MART & THE MAR VISTA TIME TRAVEL MART Serves Los Angeles Unified School District Neighborhoods Mar Vista & Echo Park Satellite Manual Arts Senior High School

826MICHIGAN 826michigan.org

LIBERTY STREET ROBOT SUPPLY AND REPAIR SHOP & THE DETROIT ROBOT FACTORY Serves Detroit Public Schools Community District, Ann Arbor Public Schools, & Ypsilanti Community School District Neighborhoods Ann Arbor, Detroit, & Ypsilanti Satellites Beezy’s Cafe, Ypsilanti District Library, & Detroit Public Library

826NYC 826nyc.org

BROOKLYN SUPERHERO SUPPLY CO. Serves New York City Public Schools Neighborhoods Park Slope, Williamsburg & East Harlem Satellites Brooklyn Public Library, Williamsburg Branch & MS 7/Global Tech Prep

826 VALENCIA 826valencia.org

THE PIRATE SUPPLY STORE & KING CARL’S EMPORIUM Serves San Francisco Unified School District Neighborhood Mission District & Tenderloin Satellites Everett Middle School, Mission High School, & Buena Vista Horace Mann K-8

TABLE OF CONTENTSTHE 826 NATIONAL NETWORK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

OUR TEAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

A LETTER FROM OUR CEO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

OUR MISSION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

2015-16 AT A GLANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

THE 826 NATIONAL OFFICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

WHY WRITING? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

2015-16 HIGHLIGHTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

PROGRAMS AT A GLANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

STUDENT DEMOGRAPHICS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

826 VOLUNTEERS & TEACHERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

THANK YOU, DONORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

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OUR TEAM826 NATIONAL STAFFGERALD RICHARDS Chief Executive Officer

MAGGIE ANDREWS Director of Development

LAUREN BRODER Director of Research & Evaluation

KAIT STEELE Director of Field Operations

LINDSEY BOURNE Finance & Communications Manager

DANIEL CESCA Operations Assistant

YUSUKE WADA Salesforce Administrator

ANNA GRIFFIN Program Development & Support Coordinator

JONATHAN HSIEH Development & Impact Coordinator

BOARD OF DIRECTORSThe 826 National Board is made up of independent directors and a chapter representative from each of the seven chapters in the 826 National network. Each chapter representative is a voting member of their chapter board and the 826 National Board.

TERRY WIT Board President Partner, Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP

TONI MORELL Board Vice President Managing Partner, Zingerman’s Mail Order

JOE MALCOUN Board Secretary 826michigan Representative CEO, Nutshell

STEPHEN ENSLEY Board Treasurer Director, Hellman & Friedman

GERALD RICHARDS CEO, 826 National

DONNA COWAN 826 Boston Representative Active Community Volunteer

DAVE EGGERS 826 National Co-Founder Founder of McSweeney’s Publishing & Award-Winning Author

JODIE EVANS 826LA Representative Author, Documentary Film Producer, & Co-Founder of CODEPINK

HILARY HODGE 826CHI Representative Associate Vice Chancellor of Adult Education at City Colleges of Chicago

JORDAN KURLAND Founder & Owner, Zeitgeist Artist Management

KATE O’SULLIVAN General Manager, Industry Affairs, Legal and Corporate Affairs, Microsoft

MEG RAY Owner, Miette Patisserie & Confiserie

MARY SCHAEFER Consultant

PAUL SCHUTT Co-Founder, Issue Media Group

ANDREW STRICKMAN 826 Valencia Representative Vice President of Brand, Editorial & Creative Services, Move Inc.

TESSIE TOPOL Independent Consultant

THOM UNTERBURGER 826NYC Representative Chief Officer, The Good Thinking Corporation

DAVID WAKELYN 826DC Representative Founding Partner, Union Square Learning

LEAH WILLIAMS General Counsel, WestEd

ANNE WINTROUB Director, Social Innovation, AT&T

EMERITUS BOARD MEMBER

NÍNIVE CALEGARI 826 National Co-Founder President & Founder, The Teacher Salary Project

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A LETTER FROM OUR CEO

Dear Friends,

People often forget that literacy is the ability to read and write well, and writing often takes a second seat in the discussion about literacy. The 826 network aims to change that. We are passionate about writing and its ability to change our students’ lives. Writing is a powerful act for our students—they use it to communicate their thoughts and desires, tell stories of love and loss, grief and triumph. Writing helps you make sense of what you read; writing helps you make sense of the world.

When I was a child, I was painfully shy—the kid at birthday parties sitting in the corner, not socializing. Meanwhile, my internal, imaginary world was full of spaceships, dinosaurs, and friendship. You’d only know what I was thinking when you read what I wrote, and I loved to write. It was through pen and paper that I learned to express myself—and it was when my teachers began recognizing and complimenting my writing that I finally gained self-esteem and confidence. The ability to write and to write well has never failed me.

The National Commission on Writing revealed that businesses are spending billions of dollars each year to provide remedial writing to their current and new employees. My suggestion? Invest those billions in our nation’s youth by supporting the 826 network and other like-minded organizations that value the art of writing.

826 chapters work with more than 32,000 students each year, providing them with the tools and skills necessary to communicate effectively and to be successful in life. Working with our dedicated corps of volunteers, we’re able to amplify our students’ voices on a massive scale—on stage at book release parties, through the Internet and social media, and in beautifully-published books.

We encourage students to write their own paths forward, using the written word to advocate for themselves, and for a better world. We hope you’ll join us.

With gratitude,

Gerald Richards

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826 NATIONAL is a nonprofit organization that provides strategic leadership, administration, and other resources to ensure the success of its network of seven writing and tutoring centers. 826 National’s chapters are dedicated to providing under-resourced students, ages 6-18, with opportunities to explore their creativity and improve their writing skills. We also aim to help teachers inspire their students to write. Our mission is based on the understanding that great leaps in learning can happen with individualized attention, and that strong writing skills are fundamental to future success.

OUR MISSION

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32,112 STUDENTS SERVED568

WRITING WORKSHOPS

898 STUDENT

PUBLICATIONS

2015-16

AT A GLANCE

676 FIELD TRIPS

1,549

AFTER-SCHOOL TUTORING SESSIONS

240

IN-SCHOOL PROJECTS

957 TEACHERS

SERVED

4,821 ACTIVE VOLUNTEERS

WRITING IS HOW WE CONNECT THE

DOTS IN OUR UNDERSTANDING

OF THE WORLD AROUND US.

—Joel Arquillos Executive Director at 826LA

WHY DO WE WRITE?

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THE 826 NATIONAL OFFICE826 National is a central office that functions to support each of its seven chapters and to expand the 826 network. In doing so, we can improve our programs and reach more students in under-served communities throughout the country. While each 826 chapter is unique, our common practices and vision unify us.

OF 826 NATIONAL’S OPERATIONS DIRECTLY SUPPORT OUR SEVEN WRITING

AND TUTORING CENTERS.

OF 826 NATIONAL’S OPERATIONSSERVE TO ADVANCE THE NETWORK AS A WHOLE.

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DID YOU KNOW?Multiple studies show that expressive writing contributes to better grades, lower dropout rates, and even improved physical and mental health. (Writing Your Way to Happiness, 2015)

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OUR WORK

NETWORK COLLABORATION & BEST-PRACTICE SHARINGWe hold monthly calls to address common challenges, share best practices, and discuss everything from programmatic development, to volunteer management, to diversity and inclusion efforts. 826 National also organizes an annual network- wide, three-day staff development conference focused on professional development and collaboration.

RESEARCH & EVALUATIONAs we continually strive to improve our programs, our research and evaluation team manages program assessments for students, volunteers, parents, and teachers; collects and interprets data to document best practices; and researches new pedagogy.

RESOURCES FOR EDUCATORS826 National strives to provide educators with quality writing lessons and curriculum to get students excited about and engaged in writing. We’ve published several resource books, including: Don’t Forget to Write (for secondary & elementary grades) and STEM to Story: Enthralling and Effective Lesson Plans for Grades 5-8.

SYSTEMS SUPPORT & TRAININGThe 826 network uses a shared database, managed by the National office, for tracking donor, volunteer, and student information. Integrated systems ensure the network’s data is up-to-date, informing advancements in programming and fundraising.

NETWORK EXPANSIONIn addition to supporting growth among our existing chapters, 826 National supports local groups and organizations interested in joining the network through our Chapter Development Process. We also offer a two-day 101 Seminar that provides resources and tools to those interested in starting their own community nonprofit.

DIRECT FINANCIAL SUPPORTIn addition to raising funds to sustain our own operations, 826 National directs approximately 20% of all funds raised to the chapters for programming expenses and capacity building.

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WE WRITE TO HAVE A WORD AND TO HAVE

A VOICE.—Aneshia W., student at 826DC

WHY DO WE WRITE?

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WHY WRITING?THE NEEDFrom civic leaders to the private sector, our country is in need of strong communicators and creative, diverse thinkers. However, the data continually shows that our nation’s students—particularly students of color —are not graduating with the necessary writing and creative-thinking skills that lead to academic and professional success.

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DID YOU KNOW?Blue chip businesses are spending as much as $3.1 billion on remedial writing training— annually. (Poor Writing Skills Are Costing Businesses Billions, 2016)

3 OUT OF 4 12TH GRADE STUDENTS IN

THE UNITED STATES DO NOT PERFORM AT A GRADE-PROFICIENT

LEVEL IN WRITING.

BEYOND THAT, 9 OUT OF 10 HISPANIC AND BLACK

STUDENTS ARE NOT AT A GRADE-PROFICIENT LEVEL.

THE SOLUTION At 826, we believe every student has the potential to succeed with the right opportunities and support. The 826 National network encourages the exploration of endless possibility through the power of writing. Our aim is to help students become proficient writers and confident thinkers by providing them with free and engaging writing programs, supported by caring volunteer tutors. Our programs focus on development in the following key areas:

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SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL BENEFITS OF 826’S PROGRAMS

“It felt natural when I picked up a pen and

dragged it to paper. Like a gift I was meant

to inspire.”—Reginald C., 826DC

• FOSTER CREATIVITY

• CULTIVATE SELF-EXPRESSION

• ENCOURAGE AND EXPLORE IDENTITY THROUGH STORYTELLING

• LEARN HOW TO ASK FOR HELP

STUDENTS SAY

82%of students in one of our signature

creative writing programs reported feeling an increase in their confidence

in writing.

98%of educators who attended 826’s field

trips reported that their students were engaged.

87%of students reported feeling proud of

their writing after completing a Young Authors’ Book Project.

ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL BENEFITS OF 826’S PROGRAMS

“I feel if I keep going with my writing, I can get

somewhere in life.” —Tierra H., 826CHI

• DEVELOP WRITING SKILLS

• ACTIVATE ENGAGEMENT AND MOTIVATION IN SCHOOL

• INCREASE SELF-CONFIDENCE AND PRIDE IN ACADEMIC ABILITY

• INCREASE SELF-EFFICACY

STUDENTS SAY

86%of after-school tutoring students said

826 helped them become a better writer, and their parents agreed (95%).

94% of parents said their child received

better grades in school with the help of 826.

97%of educators who attended 826’s field

trips reported that their students learned new things about writing.

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ART IS SUCH A POWERFUL THING. IT

CAN BE USED TO FIGHT AGAINST OPPRESSION, RACISM, AND SEXISM—

THE POLLUTION OF OUR SOCIETY.

—Arturo B., student at 826LA

WHY DO WE WRITE?

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2015-16 HIGHLIGHTS

CHAPTER EXPANSION

2016 was a year of growth for the 826 network. 826michigan opened a new writing and tutoring center in Detroit, 826 Valencia built a second home in San Francisco’s Tenderloin neighborhood, and 826NYC and 826 Boston both launched new Writers’ Rooms. Together, these centers will serve hundreds more students, providing individualized tutoring and a safe space for creativity to thrive in communities of need.• The Detroit Robot Factory is 826michigan’s second

center, providing a permanent home for their third year of programming in Detroit. Located in the city’s historic Eastern Market district, the Detroit Robot Factory will ramp up 826michigan’s capacity to serve the young writers and thinkers of Detroit.

• 826 Valencia’s Tenderloin Center is located in the heart of San Francisco’s Tenderloin neighborhood, an area with the second-highest rate of food stamp use in the city, and home to 3,000 youth. It is the first neighborhood organization dedicated to teaching writing, and has transformed a run-down liquor store into a magical space where imagination runs free.

• In Fall 2016, 826 Boston opened its second Writers’ Room at Jeremiah E. Burke High School. Partnering directly with schools to serve students on their home turf is one way 826 promotes sustainable learning. 826 Boston aims to open one new Writers’ Room each year for the next five years.

• 826NYC’s Writers’ Room in East Harlem is a full-time writing program that will serve over 300 students yearly at MS 7 and Global Tech Prep, where less than one fifth of students meet state standards on the State English test. This converted school library room is 826NYC’s first dedicated space in Manhattan.

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826 DIGITAL Every week, educators from all over the United States (and beyond!), reach out to 826 National with a common question:

“How can we bring 826 into our own classrooms?”

To address the demand for 826 curriculum beyond the current service area of our seven chapters, 826 Digital was born. A dynamic, online platform that is responsive to educator needs, 826 Digital will feature student pub- lications and our most successful classroom lessons and lesson excerpts, allowing students from urban and rural communities around the world to learn with 826.

In 2016, in partnership with social-good design firm, Greater Good Studio, we developed a working prototype for the platform. In early 2017, we will finish building and testing the site, with an aim to launch the site publicly at the start of the 2017-18 school year.

NEWS CORP’S MURDOCH COMMUNITY HERO Our CEO, Gerald Richards, was honored as 2016’s Murdoch Community Hero—a recognition of nonprofit leaders who have opened doors for disadvantaged youth through innovative approaches. The award came with a generous grant of $200,000, dedicated to supporting 826 Digital.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION826 Nationa l stands for building diverse and inclusive environments for our students, our volunteers, and our staff. In the spirit of that commitment, 826 partnered with Bellwether Education Pa r tners to adva nce diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives network-wide. The work included:

• An assessment of the current state of DEI at 826

• The development of a future state vision that identified high-priority recommendations centered around recruit-ment, hiring, and retention practices

• A detailed competency model that creates a common language around key skills for success

To advance these recommendations, we’re developing new systems, practices, and policies related to network-wide talent development and retention.

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WHY DO WE WRITE?

ACTUALLY, IT’S NOT ME WHO

WRITES THE POEM—IT’S MY HEART

WRITING.—Maria C., student at 826CHI

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PROGRAMS AT A GLANCEThis year, the 826 National network collectively provided 32,112 students from under- resourced communities with individualized tutoring, writing instruction, classroom support, and publishing opportunities.

Our chapters’ programs are steeped in the simple idea that celebrating creativity is key to engaging and assisting youth. As public schools are forced to cut back or eliminate arts programs, our model offers a sustainable way to continue arts education programming, while helping students to build critical academic skills.

32,112 STUDENTS SERVED

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1,549 TUTORING SESSIONS

AFTER-SCHOOL TUTORINGNeighborhood students receive free, individualized homework help four to five days a week in all subject areas. 826’s after- school tutoring program is designed to inspire learning, foster creativity, and help students understand and complete their homework each day. We accomplish this by giving youth—particularly low-income youth—access to invaluable academic assistance. Last year alone, our chapters offered 1,549 tutoring sessions across the country.

676 FIELD TRIPS

FIELD TRIPSEntire public school classes journey to our writing centers for two hours of interactive, high-energy writing. In our signature Storytelling and Bookmaking program, for example, students compose an original story as a group—crafting plot points and characters—and then individually write their own unique endings. They return home with personalized books and a deepened understanding of storytelling, book- making, and collaboration. Classrooms from 367 different schools participate in Field Trips annually.

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IN-SCHOOLS PROGRAMSWe dispatch teams of trained volunteers to local, high- need public schools to support teachers and students. We provide individualized assistance as they tackle various writing projects—including school newspapers, college entrance essays, oral histories, and more. Last year, 826 National’s chapters helped with 240 projects in 131 public schools.

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WORKSHOPSOur free workshops encourage students to explore their creativity and strengthen their writing skills. Topics range from academic essentials like SAT-prep and college- entrance essays, to more imaginative forms of writing like fiction, cartooning, and bookmaking. Workshops are project-based and taught by experienced, accomplished professionals.

898 STUDENT PUBLICATIONS

YOUNG AUTHORS’ BOOK PROJECTThe Young Authors’ Book Project (YABP) partners local schools with professional writers and editors. Students spend three to four months writing about a particular theme and collaborate with volunteers throughout the editing and publishing process. Once the project is complete, students, volunteers, and families celebrate with a book release party in which students read excerpts from their work.

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WHY DO WE WRITE?

HUMANS ARE A BIG CAUSE OF

GLOBAL WARMING IN SAN FRANCISCO AND THE BAY AREA, BUT WE CAN ALSO BE THE SOLUTION.

—Samantha G., student at 826 Valencia

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STUDENT DEMOGRAPHICSWe’re proud to serve thousands of students each year from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and communities across the country. Through 826’s programs and publications, our students can contribute their unique voices to their local communities, fueling the next generation of writers, teachers, leaders, and thinkers.

·HISPANIC/LATINO(A) 54% · BLACK, AFRICAN, OR AFRICAN AMERICAN 14% · TWO OR MORE IDENTIFICATIONS 12% · ASIAN, ASIAN INDIAN 9%

·PREFER NOT TO SAY 4% · CAUCASIAN 3% ·OTHER 3%

· ENGLISH 55% ·OTHER 45%

Race/Ethnicity

First Language

DID YOU KNOW?Over 90% of white-collar workers and 80% of blue-collar workers now indicate that writing is important to job success. (National Commission on Writing, 2006)

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Spoken Languages Spanish, Vietnamese, Creole, Chinese / Cantonese / Mandarin, Bulgarian, Cebuano, Russian, Hebrew, Korean, Bengali, Tigrinya, Tagalog, Arabic, English

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AS TIME WENT ON AND OUR WRITING

GOT STRONGER, WE CAME TO UNDERSTAND

WE HAD SOME REALLY IMPORTANT

THINGS TO SAY.—826LA’s Student Editorial Board

WHY DO WE WRITE?

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DID YOU KNOW?Teaching writing not only improves how well students write, it also enhances students’ ability to read text accurately, f luently, and with comprehension. (Writing to Read, 2010)

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826 TEACHERS & VOLUNTEERS“I believe that confidence can extend beyond the classroom and 826DC to many other areas of a student’s life, and that can have

far-reaching impacts on their families and communities.” —VOLUNTEER AT 826DC

“The highlight of this volunteer experience was definitely receiving this comment from my student: ‘Your feedback makes me want

to write forever.’ That, to me, is everything.” —VOLUNTEER AT 826DC

“I love 826’s mission, which not only helps kids with academics, but also empowers them through creative expression.”

—VOLUNTEER AT 826CHI

“[They] learned fearlessness—not being afraid of sharing what is true/their story.”

—PARTNER TEACHER WITH 826LA

“My number one role is to encourage students to find their voices, and homework and academic improvement comes along with that.”

—VOLUNTEER AT 826NYC

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TOTALREVENUE$1,806,071

TOTALEXPENSES$1,609,543

·Foundations 37%

·Corporate 33%

· Individuals 14%

·Chapter Fees 12%

·Earned Income 3%

· In-Kind 1%

·Programs 80%

·Fundraising 10%

· Management & Administrative 10%

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FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

2015-16 REVENUE UNRESTRICTED FUNDSTEMPORARILY

RESTRICTED FUNDSTOTAL

CONTRIBUTIONS

Foundations $445,000 $229,000 $674,000

Corporate $248,235 $350,000 $598,235

Individuals $248,956 $248,956

In-kind Donations $10,000 $10,000

Total Contributions $952,191 $579,000 $1,531,191

EARNED INCOME

Chapter Fees $227,116 $227,116

Book Royalties $37,502 $37,502

Other $10,262 $10,262

Total Earned Income $274,880 $274,880

Net Assets Released from Restrictions $459,300 ($459,300)

Total Revenue $1,686,371 $119,700 $1,806,071

2015-16 EXPENSES UNRESTRICTED FUNDSTEMPORARILY

RESTRICTED FUNDSTOTAL

SUPPORTING SERVICES

Program $1,294,536 $1,294,536

Management & Administrative $156,785 $156,785

Fundraising $158,222 $158,222

Total Expenses $1,609,543 $1,609,543

TOTALS

Change in Net Assets $76,828 $119,700 $196,528

Net Assets, Beginning of the Year $533,178 $200,500 $733,678

Net Assets, End of the Year $610,006 $320,200 $930,206

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WHY DO WE WRITE?

JUST BECAUSE THERE IS NO TRANSLATION

FOR FEMINISM IN THESE COUNTRIES

DOESN’T MEAN OUR PROBLEMS DON’T

DESERVE RECOGNITION.

—Agnes U., student at 826 Boston

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THANK YOU, DONORSWe are grateful to the many institutions and individuals who make our work possible. By supporting 826 National and our chapters, thousands of young writers and storytellers across the country will continue to receive free access to our writing programs. Thank you for your partnership and generosity!

INSTITUTIONSAmazon Smile

AT&T

Bad Robot

Bank of the West

BlackRock, Inc.

Bright Funds Foundation

Cole Haan

Cornerstone Consulting Group

Crosby & Kaneda

The Davis Charitable Trust

Field Notes

GitHub

goAchieve (formerly Points of Light Corps 18)

Goodshop

Hachette Book Group on behalf of the 2015 Caldecott Committee

Hearst Corporation

Heckscher Foundation for Children

Hellman & Friedman LLC

Humble Bundle

Jamieson Foundation

Merge Records and A Very She & Him Christmas

Merit Mile, LLC

Microsoft

News Corp

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Panta Rhea Foundation

PayPal

Peggy Markel’s Culinary Adventures

Pinterest employees

Singer Family Foundation

Song Reader, with thanks to Beck Capitol Records, and Warby Parker

SoulPancake

Time Warner Cable

United Airlines

Yellow Chair Foundation

Yelp Foundation

Zingerman’s Mail Order

Anonymous

INDIVIDUALS Aaron and Marie Baca

Adam Berebitsky

Adam Fishe

Adam Rex

Adam Wolfson

Alex Tenorio

Alexis Ziering

Aliza Arenson

AM+PM

Amelia

Amy Charleroy and Holly Sphar

Andrew Berdon

Andrew Bramhall

Andrew Bryan

Andrew Cotlov

Andrew Keen

Andrew Lewis

Andrew Sessa

Andrew Strickman and Michal Ettinger

Angela Morgenstern

Annmarie Neal

Arrie Park

Ashley D

Barbara Kessler and Dick Soble

Bob Rosenfeld

Brandon and Christi Severinsen

Brian O’Connor

Brian Powers

Brian Timmons

Carolyn Jandelli in memory of Jody Stracci

Casey Baker and Erika Schmidt

Chad Kampe, MOI

Charity, Mike and Shane

Charlene Bernard

Cheryl Howard

Chip and Melody Miller

Chrissy

Christina Burke

Christina Chyr

Christopher Williams

Christy Perros and Tom Dewhirst

Cintra Pollack

Claire Murphy

Clementine and Hunter

Corinne Bubolo in honor of Aidan Godberson, Megan Marie Thompson, Robert Godberson, and Scott Thompson

Craig Newmark, craigconnects & craigslist

Craig and Suzanne Ensley

Crescent Cheng

Cynthia and Bruce Taggart

Cynthia Dinning

D Block represent

Dan Wolf

Daniel Cesca

Daniel Cunningham

Daniel Diiulio in honor of Terry Wit and Jenn Hef lin

Dave Parent and Shawn Pelak

David and Elizabeth Frankel

David Elsberg

David Muchnik

David Rynecki

Debra A. Kaden and Tracie L. Rose’s Environmental and Health Issues in Unconventional Oil and Gas Development, 1st Edition

Diana Lannon

Diane Hutnyan

Dickie Green in honor of Christopher S Green

Don and Diane Morell

Don Joseph

Donna Cowan and Barry Nelson

Dr. Beverly J. Simmons and Dr. Ross W. Duffin

Duff and Nancy Bevill

Elaine and Robert Andrews

Elinor Sutton

Elizabeth Gilbert’s At Home on the Range

Ellen Stolar

Emily and John Palacios

Emily Lambert

Eric Huang

Eric Winston

Erik and Kendra Ragatz

Erik Eger

Evan Skorpen

Francine Alexander

Gail and Anita Roberts

Gareth Kay

Gerson Mendonce

Gloria Thomas

Grace Singleton

Grant Faulkner

Grant Johnston

Guody

Hanna and Stephen Ensley

Helga and Martin Dinning

Heneghan Family Fund of the Bank of America Charitable Gift Fund

Henry Lee and Elia Herrera

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Hilary Hodge

Hutch

Michael Mosser in honor of Adam Rex

Jacinta Pister and Richard Whitmore

Jacob Haas

James Narin in honor of Peg Narin

Jane Byrne

Janine Mottola

Jeff and Ruth Bailey in honor of Lindsey Bourne

Jennifer Barrett

Jennifer Gaddy

Jeremy Andersen

Jessica Blair

Joan and Jim Penner-Hahn

Joe Capuano

Joe Malcoun

Joel Brown

Johanna Epstein

John Yoshida

Jon Corey

Jon Pickhardt

Jonathan Hsieh

Jordan Kurland

Joseph Green

Joseph Tiltinger

Joshua Feil in honor of Matt Rickart

JPaul and Kerri Dixon

Judd Apatow’s Trainwreck Comedy Tour

Judd Apatow’s Sick in the Head

Justin and Franci Hardisty

Justine Jentes and Daniel Kuruna

Kait Steele

Karl Hasz in honor of Jordan ‘High Kick’ Kurland

Kate O’Sullivan and Kurt Bauer

Kathleen Sullivan

Kathryn Vastola in honor of Catherine Bromage Park

Katie McFadden in honor of Yusuke Wada

Katie Rutledge

Kenneth Chiate

Keough Family Foundation

Kristen Nelson

Kristina Findikyan in honor of Terry Wit and Jenn Hef lin

Kurt Wimmer

Laura White in honor of Deb White

Leah Williams and Peter Cook

Linda Brewer

Lisa Brown and Daniel Handler

Lisa Laukkanen

Liz and Ted Cross

Liz Sundin

Louise Keogh Weed

Marc Greenwald

Margaret Bayless

Marian and Roger Gray

Marianne Zumberge

Marisa Rolland and Justin Bass

Marty Hansen

Mary Lou Dale

Mary Schaefer

Masako Sakamoto

Matt Eisen

Matthew and Janice Barger

May Watanabe

Meg Hewitt

Meghan Eison and Ben Farkas

Michael and Andie Coller McAuliff

Michael Dechert

Michael Litman

Michael Terry

Michael Williams

Michelle Fox

Mike Davis

Mikey Bondoc

Miriam Rabkin

Mo Frechette

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Nathan Nolop

Nicholas Bastone

Nuala Mamdani

Patricia Gallary

Patrick Healy and Isabelle Georgeaux

Paul and Lori Saginaw in honor of Toni Morell

Paul and Lisa Von Drasek

Paul Kim

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Peter Sims

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Porteous Family

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Soloway Family in memory of Robert Soloway

Sonya Ayyappan

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Stewart, Karla, and Hudson

Story DeWeese

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Valla Family Foundation

Victoria Maroulis

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Anonymous

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Katoi

Morgan & York

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Parallel-Play

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Spencer

Subject-Object

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