Working in the Schools
Working in the Schools
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About this organization
Mission
Our mission is to empower Chicago elementary students to discover themselves through reading while developing foundational literacy skills.
About
WITS believes that literacy is the foundation on which all other learning develops. We accomplish our mission by creating community through literacy-based mentorship, enabling teachers to build diverse classroom libraries, and promoting book ownership at home.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The filing clearly states the mission of the non-profit as “Wits sets students on a trajectory for success by building critical literacy skills and developing positive self-identity through teacher led professional development and volunteer powered mentorship programs. wits is a movement of educators, volunteers and investors coming together to support a better public education for every student. for the year beginning july 1, 2017 and ending june 30, 2018, wits served students in 80 schools through activating 1,500 volunteers and providing professional development for 170 teachers. wits worked with 67 partnering organizations including corporations, universities and city agencies.”.
When outlining its functions, they were explained as: “Tutoring and mentoring programs that support the education and development of chicago public school students.”.
- In compliance with legal regulations, the non-profit has reported their state of operation as IL.
- The filing records the non-profit's address for 2019 as 641 WEST LAKE STREET NO 200, CHICAGO, IL, 60661.
- As of 2019, the non-profit's form reports a total of 80 employees.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $15,751.
- The organization has 38 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1993.
- The organization pays $1,082,879 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $304,487 in fundraising expenses.