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SAN FRANCISCO
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LOS ANGELES
CHICAGO
BOSTON
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WASHINGTON, D.C .
NEW ORLEANS
THE 826 NATIONAL NETWORK
826 BOSTON 826boston.org
THE GREATER BOSTON BIGFOOT RESEARCH INSTITUTE Serves Boston Public & Greater Boston Area School Districts Neighborhoods Egleston Square, Roxbury Satellites Boston Public Library, John D. O’Bryant School of Mathematics & Science, Jeremiah E. Burke High School, & Boston Teachers Union 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
826 NEW ORLEANS 826neworleans.org
THE NEW ORLEANS HAUNTING SUPPLY CO. Serves New Orleans Public School System, Louisiana Recovery School District Neighborhoods 7th Ward, Upper 9th Ward Satellites Sylvanie Williams College Prep Elementary
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 Neighborhoods Mission District & Tenderloin Satellites Everett Middle School, Mission High School, & Buena Vista Horace Mann K-8
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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 inter- national proof point for writing as a tool for young people ages 6 to 18 to ignite and channel their creativity, explore identity, advocate for themselves and their community, and achieve academic and professional success.
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table of CONTENTS
OUR MISSION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 03A LETTER FROM NEW OUR CEO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 052016-17 AT A GLANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 06SURVEY SAYS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07STUDENT DEMOGRAPHICS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 08CORE VALUES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 09826 NATIONAL’S WORK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10OUR IMPACT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11COLLABORATION & SUPPORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
RESOURCES FOR TEACHERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13WHY 826? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14THE MODEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15826 PROGRAMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16CHAPTER HIGHLIGHTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17STUDENT WRITING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18THANK YOU, DONORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21OUR TEAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Dear Friends,
I am thrilled to be joining this team.
For the entirety of my career, I have considered 826 as an organization that readily deserves my and the rest of the country’s admiration. The reason for that is simple: the work we do has impact.
As we get to know one another, I will make every effort to demonstrate that the work we now share is professional, of course, but personal as well. I come to this not just as a long-standing fan, but also as a woman whose life was substantively and critically inf luenced by educators who helped me grasp the power and importance of writing and storytelling.
I believe that these skills, which lie at the very heart of our mission, are critical tools for creating a better world. It is through them that the human experience is recorded, communicated, and understood. At the heart of every empathetic act is a person moti-vated to act by the lessons they took from some sort of narrative.
When we consider this work at this moment, it is impossible to ignore that we are living through a crisis point that can only be made better by ensuring that the next generation is equipped to think critically and express themselves authentically and powerfully. Our students must advocate for the future they envision.
We are doing the precise work—achieving educational impact through engagement of the whole of the young person—that will lead us to a brighter future.
This is a proud moment for me. Together we will create a strong future for the Network, for our students and, perhaps even, the nation.
I look forward to learning from all of you, working alongside you, and, together, writing the next great story of the 826 Network.
With gratitude,
Laura Brief
A LETTER FROM Our New CEO
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2016-17 AT A GLANCE
32,350 STUDENTS SERVED
4,771 ACTIVE VOLUNTEERS
1,705 AFTER-SCHOOL TUTORING SESSIONS
1,035 TEACHERS SERVED
1,007 STUDENT
PUBLICATIONS
949 SCHOOLS
SERVED
384WRITING
WORKSHOPS
1 STORY ABOUT AN OCTOPUS
NAMED TREVOR
810 FIELD TRIPS
Aa Bb Cc D d
Ee Ff Gg Hh
Ii Jj Kk L l
384 IN-SCHOOL PROJECTS
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SURVEY SAYS
810 FIELD TRIPS
86% of students in one of our
signature creative writing programs report feeling an
increase in their confidence about writing.
100% of teachers feel that 826 provides a safe place for
their students.
95% of parents say their
child receives better grades in school with
the help of 826.
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OUR STUDENTS
LANGUAGES SPOKEN BY OUR STUDENTS
English 58%
Other 40%
No Response 2%
FIRST LANGUAGE
Hispanic/Latinx 47%
Black, African, or African American 26%
Asian or Asian Indian 8%
Two or more identifications 6%
White 4%
Prefer not to say or other 8%
RACE/ ETHNICITY
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We believe in the power of young voices, the possibility in their ideas,
and the value of their words.
We nurture creative expression and foster a lifelong love of learning.
We believe writing is a catalyst; it unlocks doors, builds confidence,
and facilitates self-expression.
We are exponentially stronger through collective engagement, which
allows us to create, implement, and sustain responsive programs.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion is central to our work, and we strive to ensure that everyone is respected, included, and heard.
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826 NATIONAL’S
826 is the largest youth writing network in the country.
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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 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 is the hub of the 826 Network: facilitating collaboration and alignment among our chapters, and bringing the 826 Network model and approach to new communities.
of 826 National’s operations directly support our writing and tutoring centers.
of 826 National’s operations serve to bring 826 to new communities.
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UNDERSTANDING OUR IMPACT826 National champions a network-wide culture of data-driven and
community-based decision making. To that end, we collect and interpret program data, document best practices, and research new education pedagogy to continually
measure and strengthen the impact of our chapters’ programs.
MEASURING WRITING GAINS IN A NEW WAY
In the 2016-2017 school year, the 826 Network adopted the Analytic Writing Continuum (AWC) from the National Writing Project as a means to assess our students’ writing. The use of the
AWC has already improved our ability to identify successful programs, further develop volunteer training techniques, and inform program best practices.
The pilot scoring of student writing showed that engagement with 826 programming results in statistically significant increases across all six areas, with writing skills increasing an
average of 15% between an early and later draft. This gain moved our students half a point closer to approximate grade level proficiency.
The AWC is designed to measure student gains in writing proficiency by evaluating pre- and post-program writing in six areas:
GRADE LEVEL PROFICIENCY
EARLY DRAFT
826 PROGRAM
LATER DRAFT
CONTENTSTRUCTURE
STANCE
SENTENCE FLUENCY
DICTION CONVENTIONS
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COLLABORATION & SUPPORTOne of our greatest priorities is ensuring that the 826 Network staff has the resources and
support they need at the local level to provide students, educators, and communities with excellent and engaging programs. We address common challenges amongst 826
Network chapters by facilitating system support and best practice sharing. Each year, 826 National organizes a network-wide, three-day staff development conference
focused on professional development and collaboration.
826CONNECT
This year, 826 National launched 826 Connect, an internal resource-sharing on-line portal for chapter staff to share best practices and key updates in support of our programs. From successful
workshop lesson plans and new student writing prompts, to supplemental volunteer training materials and Salesforce support, this new platform serves to inspire staff and strengthen
programs across the network.
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Imagine a classroom of students in Cape Town, South Africa working together to write a persuasive essay to change their bedtime, raise their allowance, or increase their candy quota. Our new, pay-what-you-wish, on-line platform, 826 Digital, will make this type of engaged and creative learning possible anywhere in the world.
After months of extensive planning and development, we completed the beta testing phase for 826 Digital in spring 2017 in preparation for a fall 2017 launch. Our aim is that this platform will reach at least 1,000 educators in its first year.
SPARKS Sparks are innovative, adaptable mini-lessons and activities. They
help hone a specific skill or inspire big ideas.
LESSONSLessons are highly engaging and
ready to use. They’re built around a topic and genre, and focused on
an educational outcome.
PROJECTSProjects are multi-session units
on a topic or theme. They help teach process and revision while
producing a polished piece.
STUDENT WRITINGThe Student Writing gallery features pieces produced by students over the course of
Lessons and Projects featured on the site, as well as from our
collection of student publications.
RESOURCES FOR EDUCATORS 826 NATIONAL aims to empower more educators by sharing our fresh approach and
curricula through intuitive and captivating teaching resources.
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WHY 826?Studies show that a large majority of our nation’s students—
especially students of color—are not equipped with the necessary writing skills to unlock opportunities that lead to academic and professional success.
3 / 412th grade students in the
United States do not perform at grade-level proficiency in writing.
9 / 10Hispanic and Black
12th grade students are not at grade-proficient level.
THE SOLUTION
Research data shows that great leaps in learning do occur when
students are given proper attention and support.
826 KEY FOCUS & OUTCOME AREAS
ACADEMIC GAINS SOCIAL & EMOTIONAL SKILL DEVELOPMENT
COMMUNICATION GAINS
• Writing Skills
• Engagement and motivation in school and schoolwork
• Homework (completion/understanding)
• Confidence/Pride
• Self-efficacy
• Fostering creativity
• Increased self-expression
• Learning to ask for help
• Interacting with adults
The Wallace Foundation featured 826 as one of eight “exemplary” after-school programs across the country.
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THE MODELWhat makes 826 so effective? Here are six core tenants to our approach:
THE THIRD PLACEEach of 826’s writing and tutoring centers provide a “third place”—separate from home or school—which models emotional and physical safety as the norm. All 826 centers welcome students through an inviting storefront with an imaginative theme. These storefronts remove perceived stigmas associated with going to a tutoring center. Our storefronts proudly sell student publications alongside books by established authors, helping to imbue students with con- fidence in their voice and allowing students to see the impact of their own work.
COMMITMENT TO FUNFrom creating miracle elixirs for baldness and Twitter handles for fairytale charac-ters, to writing poem mixtapes and creation myths, students engage in interdisciplinary learning, using writing to enrich and expand upon their studies in school. 826 chapters provide students with high-quality and hands- on programming that aims to make all writing enjoyable for reluctant writers and budding young authors alike.
PROJECT-BASED LEARNING Students become published authors as they see their writing progress from a draft to a final polished piece. Each year, the 826 Network publishes hundreds of pieces of student writing, celebrating their hard work and showcasing the result as a tangible object that students can share not only with their peers and teachers, but with their families. In the process, students are placed in decision-making roles, and developing critical thinking skills as they collaborate with instructors and peers.
TEACHER & CLASSROOM SUPPORT Supporting educators has always been central to the 826 model. We accomplish this by bringing the 826 methodology and programming into the classroom, both in-person with the support of caring volunteers and through inspiring, easy- to-use educator resources like our Don’t Forget to Write and STEM to Story: En-thralling and Effective Lesson Plans for Grades 5-8 publications and 826 Digital, a new, pay-what-you-wish on-line platform.
VOLUNTEER & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENTThe 826 National Network believes in connecting our students to caring adults—volunteers who are eager to listen as students search for answers and discover themselves. Our vast, dedicated, and generous corps of volunteers and com- munity members enable us to offer our students individualized attention, provide teachers with extra support in the classroom, and cultivate a welcoming and creative learning environment.
CULTURE OF CREATIVITY826, by design, is a creative space that fosters a culture of creativity by encouraging students to experiment and take risks with writing, while simultaneously honoring diversity of opinion and experience.
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826 CHAPTER PROGRAMSThis year, the 826 chapters collectively provided 32,350 students from under-
resourced communities with individualized tutoring, writing instruction, classroom support, and publishing opportunities. 826’s 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 build critical academic skills.
AFTER-SCHOOL TUTORINGNeighborhood students receive free, individualized homework help four to five days per week in all subject areas. The After-School Tutoring program is designed to inspire learning, foster creativity, and help students understand and complete their homework each day. We accom-plish this by providing under-resourced youth access to invaluable academic assistance from caring volunteers.
FIELD TRIPSEntire public school classes journey to our writing centers for two hours of interactive, high-en-ergy 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, bookmaking, and collaboration.
IN-SCHOOLS PROGRAMSTeams of trained volunteers are dispatched to local, under-served public schools to support teachers and students. Students get individualized support as they tackle various writing projects—including school newspapers, college entrance essays, oral histories, and more.
WORKSHOPSFree workshops encourage students to explore 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 and cartooning. Workshops are project-based and taught by experienced, accomplished professionals.
YOUNG AUTHORS’ BOOK PROJECTThe Young Authors’ Book Project partners local schools with professional writers and editors. Students spend three to four months, on average, writing about a particular theme and collabo-rating 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.
826DC AT THE WHITE HOUSE FOR PERSONAL STATEMENT WEEKEND 826DC teamed up with Michelle Obama’s Reach Higher initiative to help local teens craft compelling personal statements for their college applications.
826LA QUOTED IN THE NEW YORK TIMES “With the help of 826LA, a nonprofit group focusing on youth literacy,
Locke students had just written a book about the legacy of the 1992 riots, an event that unfolded before they were born. They interviewed black, Latino and Korean-American residents about that experience, and offered their own descriptions of daily life in one of the city’s toughest neighborhoods.”
— Héctor Tobar, Pulitzer Prize journalist and author
826 VALENCIA TURNS 15Fifteen years ago, the idea that sparked a global movement began to unfold in San Francisco. Fifteen years ago, 826 Valencia opened its doors with the idea of helping students and teachers explore endless possibilities through the power of writing and individualized support. In honor of this momentous occasion, 826 Valencia hosted a community-wide block party on 826 Day, August 26th. In partner-ship with local sponsors, the community enjoyed a full day of good eats, music, and fun activities for all ages.
826CHI FEATURED IN THE ATLANTIC “I hope you and I have a lot in common,” [Vane] tells her new pen pal. “At first, I didn’t want new friends because I’m scared of talking to people.
I hope I get to know you better.”
826CHI’s Young Author’s Book Project, a compilation of letters between 8th graders and 10th graders across Chicago, was featured in The Atlantic’s CityLab website on June 2017.
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CHAPTER HIGHLIGHTS
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DEAR HILLARY CLINTON, Anonymous, Having to Tell Your Mother is the Hardest Part, 826DC
I feel so sorry that you did not win to become the future president of the United States. This is sad for me because I think that a woman should be president to show that women don’t just do the house jobs and to show that girls are the same as boys.
In my school at lunchtime, I sit with the girls and not with the boys. I am the only boy from the fifth grade that sits with the girls, and boys ask me, Why do you sit with the girls? I say it’s because they are the same. Plus, I don’t have many friends who are boys. I have more friends who are girls. That’s why I think that a woman should be president.
JUST GLITTER AND BE QUESTIONINGEva P., The 826 Quarterly Vol. 25, 826 Valencia
Questioning. A person who is never sure who to love. Bi? No. Gay? No. Straight? Maybe. I just didn’t feel straight. Their f lag is just monochrome stripes compared to the iconic gray rainbow f lag. I’m not a plain white line. I just glitter and be questioning. A natural way to glitter.
STUDENT WRITING
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I AM FROMSouleya I., I Remember… Our Life in a Secret Place, 826NYC
I am from watermelon, from soccer and volleyball.
I am from hot and sunny, the dog barking.
I am from f lowers.
I am from eating together, from brother and uncle.
I am from Sudan, from fish and chicken.
I am from friends who worked with me and walked together.
I am from dresses and scarves in my room.
I am from loving teachers.
LIGHTS! CAMERA! ACTION! Destiny S., A Moment to Remember: Telling Our Stories Through Artifacts, 826michigan
Today, I am in the Big Apple. My dream is coming true. “It’s time,” says the Caucasian stagehand. Everybody is lining up and getting ready. My nerves are really bad and I just want it to be over. “Now we will have the group Angelic Chorale with a solo by Destiny.” It’s my moment! The biggest thing in my life is happening. I have come so far, when I wanted to give up on my gift.
My heart starts beating really fast. It feels like my heart is coming out of my chest. How can you tell me that I’m not ready when I know that my voice needs to be heard now! But every moment has its own timing, and that timing wasn’t then. Plus, when I hear “no,” it doesn’t mean give up, it means keep going to make your art even better. Which can prepare you for the stage. With thousands of people screaming my name, big signs saying “Deshazz We Love You,” a purple spotlight, and me singing “Rain,” my hit song.
When I start to sing, all of my fears are gone. All I have to do is trust and believe in myself.
STUDENT WRITING
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12 Twelve S., Rubix Literary Magazine, 826 Boston
I was inspired by my international heritage to incorporate the world in my poem.
dvanaest Shí’èr labindalawa douze zwölf Dhá cheann déag Doce duodecim mười hai twaalf Kaksitoista رشع ينثا
HOW CAN YOU CHANGE THE WORLD?Ysabelle S., It’s Never Too Late, 826LA
Every day I ride the public bus. When I pay my fare and sit down, I never think to look to the back of the bus to see the homeless man who smokes a cigar. Most of my friends try to look away or make jokes, but after reading “Change The World” by Madelyn Tapia my outlook has changed. Every person is human, no matter what situation they are in, how they smell, or how dirty they look. This poem reminded me that one act of kindness that may seem simple can change someone’s life. You really should not judge a person by their appearance because everyone has a story, and if you don’t know them; you have no idea what their story is.
STUDENT WRITING
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THANK YOU, DONORS. We are grateful to the many institutions and individuals who made our work possible from
July 1, 2016 through October 20, 2017. Thank you for your partnership and generosity.
$100,000+AT&T
News Corp
Panta Rhea Foundation
Anonymous
$25,000-$99,999Cartoon Network
The Hearst Foundations
Scott Patterson and Shannon Grant
Singer Family Foundation
UncommonGoods
Yellow Chair Foundation
Yelp
Anonymous
$10,000-$24,999Craig Newmark, craigconnects & craigslist
Dan Kuruna and Justine Jentes
Hellen Plummer Charitable Foundation
Jamieson Foundation
John and Kelly Couch
Jordan Kurland
Kate O’Sullivan and Kurt Bauer
Kenneth Chiate
Keough Family Foundation
Mary Schaefer
National Endowment for the Arts
Paul Schutt
Sappi Fine Paper
Stephen, Hanna and Quinn Ensley
Terry Wit and Jennifer Hef lin
Toni Morell, Tom Root, and Zingerman’s Mail Order
Anonymous
$5,000-$9,999Allen Thorpe
California Arts Council
Ditka
Field Notes Brand
Merge Records and A Very She & Him Christmas
Pearson Charitable Foundation
Richard Nash and Paypal
The Noon Whistle
$1,000-$4,999Andrew Berdon
B.J. Novak
Bad Robot Productions, Inc.
Brian and Paula Powers
Brian Timmons
Chris Marr and Peta Barrett
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Dave Parent and Shawn Pelak
David Perlson
Debra A. Kaden and Tracie L. Rose’s Environment and Health Issues in Unconventional Oil and Gas Development, 1st Edition
Dick Soble and Barbara Kessler
Eric Winston
Govenar Family Fund of The Communities Foundation of Texas
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Jon Pickhardt
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Tabitha and Michael Lewis Fund
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Valla Family Foundation
Waxploitation’s Stories for Ways and Means
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$250-$999Aaron Reed
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$100-$249A.J. Galainena
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Humble Bundle
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Peggy Markel’s Culinary Adventures
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Andrea Marsters
Andrew Bryan
Annelise
Annmarie Neal
Antonio Merenda
Archer Grayson Stewart-Streit
Art and Rachel
Ash Wada
Ashley Davis
Bert Connelly in honor of Sasha Debevec-McKenney
Bob Galardi
Bradley Dirlam
Bravman Family
Brian Harrison
Brian O’Grady
Bright Funds Foundation
Cameron Weller
Carly Reisner in honor of Finn Brannon
Caroline Walz in honor of Betty Walz
Casey and Karen Walker
Casey Baker and Erika Schmidt in honor
of Josh Lesser
Catherine Watson
Chad Kampe in honor of Gerald Richards and Kait Steele
Charles Birge in honor of Shannon Olson
Charlie Rohrer
Cherell Harris
Chip Struckmeyer
Chris Gervais
Christopher S Green
Claire Murphy
Colleen McKinney in honor of Kirsten
Cristine Steele
Cynthia Dinning
Cynthia Struckmeyer
Dana DeVance in memory of Leslie Geneva Jones
Daniel and Lauren Cesca
David and Marilyn Cesca
Debra Murov and Joe Engelman
Derek Kent in honor of Colin Blake
Devin Destrade in honor of Madison Boan
Dr. Daniel Wallace in memory of Leslie Geneva Jones
Edward Arseneau in memory of John Survelas
Elizabeth Gilbert’s At Home on the Range
Emily Cesca
Emily Clark in memory Leslie Jones
Emily Conforti
Emily Sorg
Emily the Great!
Erica Lorraine Webb in honor of 826 New Orleans
Ersilia Benicchi
GitHub
Giuseppina Panzanella
Hilary Hodge
Hutch
Jan Frisch in honor of Gerald Richards
Janet Torsney
Jann and Brian Gorrin
Jason Curran in honor of Mike Curran
Jason Valasek in honor of Critical Role
Jennifer Cox
Jess Brunner
Jessica and Peter Blair
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Jessica Clark
Jessica Shaefer
Jessica Trumbull
Jim Dorman
Jim Livecchi
John Womack in honor of Sandra and Staci Dumoski
Jordan Campo
Joseph Ku
Josh and Justine Kastan
Julia Ward
Julie Muncy
Justin Pak
Justin Sanders
Karen Churchill
Karen Keller
Katie Elfering
Keith Feldman
Kellie Bock
Kelly Sparks
Kent Green
Keziah
Kris
Kris Faatz
L Meuser in honor of Lars Larson
L. Bourne
Lanita Foley
LB in honor of Elliott
Levi Malik
Lexa Hillyer in honor of Gabrielle Lowrey
Lindsay Zaron
Literary Goods Inc.
Liz
Mary Alice Bond in memory of Leslie Jones
Massimiliano Mortillaro
Matt Jokerst
Maureen V
Megan Fleischel
Megan Mikhail
Michael Litman
Michelle Czarnecki
Michelle Eddy
Miranda Redig
Mollie Hall
Moonlit13 Clothing Co.
Nancy Jerdan in honor of Drew
Nathan Umbriac
Nick Trincia
Nicole Pepper
Noah Jones in honor of Jack Jones
Oktay Dogramaci
Paul Forsyth
Peggy Siu-Seal
Peter Marcus
R. Lawrence Steele
Rachel Ricucci
Rahul Gupta
Rebecca Whitfield
Regina and Luke Bakalar Rita Farin in memory of Esther Farin
Robert Petza in memory of Leslie Jones
Rose Kurland
Ryan Elzinga
Ryann Armstrong in honor of Critical Role
Sadie Phillips in honor of Allan and Abbie Phillips
Sandra Cesca
Sara Baumbauer
Scott Whitmer in memory of Jonathan Sobotor
Seth Sawyers
Sima Matthes in honor of Allison Eckert
Simon Poulton
Skot Welch/The Mosaic Film Experience
Sonia De La Llave Sevilla
Sophie Morrell in honor of Gale Harold
Stanley Chin
Stephanie Lee in honor of Valerie Woolard and Rajesh Srinivasan
Susan King in honor of Gale Harold
Taneeka Bautista in memory of Jonathan Sobotor
Tanya Turner
The Westons
Tiffany and Steve Warmowski
Timothy T Y
Travis Young
Tyler Lambert-Perkins in honor of Jennie Seidewand
Wayne Resnick
William Makley
Yvonne Reid in honor of Gale Harold
Zachary Bornstein in honor of Danny Ricker
Zoe Gaetano in honor of Critical Role
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IN-KIND PARTNERSBlue Cow Kitchen
Masa of Echo Park Bakery & Cafe
Parallel-Play
Points of Light
Scout Books
Sock Club
MATCHING GIFT SPONSORSAOL Inc
Cole Haan
Dollar Bank Foundation
Hellman & Friedman LLC
Microsoft
Netf lix
The Coca Cola Company
Verizon Foundation
Yelp
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OUR TEAM826 NATIONAL STAFF LAURA BRIEF Chief Executive Officer
KAIT STEELE Director of Field Operations
LAUREN BRODER Director of Research & Evaluation
MAGGIE ANDREWS Director of Development
DANIEL CESCA Operations Manager
YUSUKE WADA Salesforce Administrator
LINDY CALDWELL Chapter Support & Resources Manager
CECILIA JUAN Corporate & Foundation Relations Manager
ANNA GRIFFIN 826 Digital Manager
RAQUEL OLVERA Communications Coordinator
ANGELA GASCA Development & Impact Associate AmeriCorps VISTA
KELSON GOLDFINE Field Operations Coordinator AmeriCorps VISTA
OKAILEY OKAI Program Development & Support Coordinator AmeriCorps VISTA
SIERRA SWANN Research & Evaluation Associate AmeriCorps VISTA
SPECIAL THANKS TO 2016-17 STAFF MEMBERS Gerald Richards, Lindsey Bourne, & Jonathan Hsieh
BOARD OF DIRECTORSThe 826 National Board is made up of independent directors and an ex officio chapter representative from each of the chapters in the 826 National network. Each chapter representative is a voting member of their chapter board and the 826 National Board.
TONI MORELL Board President Managing Partner, Zingerman’s Mail Order
MEG RAY Board Vice President Owner, Miette Pâtisserie & Confiserie
KATE O’SULLIVAN Board Secretary General Manager, Industry Affairs, Legal and Corporate Affairs, Microsoft
STEPHEN ENSLEY Board Treasurer Principal, Hellman & Friedman
ERIC ABRAMS 826 Valencia Representative Chief Inclusion Officer, Stanford Graduate School of Education
JOHN COUCH Investment Management, Goldman Sachs
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
ELIA HERRERA** Litigation Associate, Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP
HILARY HODGE 826CHI Representative Associate Vice Chancellor of Adult Education at City Colleges of Chicago
ABIGAIL JACOBS 826NYC Representative Founder, All & Sum
JORDAN KURLAND Founder & Owner, Zeitgeist Artist Management
JOE MALCOUN* 826michigan Representative CEO, Nutshell
LACIE SANDSTROM** 826michian Representative Google Ann Arbor
MARY SCHAEFER Consultant, State Street Global Advisors
PAUL SCHUTT Co-Founder, Issue Media Group
TESSIE TOPOL Independent Consultant
MORGAN W. TOVEY** Partner, Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP
LEAH WILLIAMS General Counsel, WestEd
ANNE WINTROUB Director, Social Innovation, AT&T
TERRY WIT* Partner, Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP
HOWARD YOON** 826DC Representative Literary Agent at the Ross Yoon Agency
EMERITUS BOARD MEMBERNÍNIVE CALEGARI 826 National Co-Founder President & Founder, Teacher Salary Project
*Term ended in 2017-18
**Term began in 2017-18
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TOTALREVENUE$1,991,511
Foundations 51%
Corporate 19%
Earned Income 15%
Individuals 12%
In-Kind 2%
Special Events & Government 1%
TOTALEXPENSES$1,915,838
Programs 81%
Management & Administrative 8%
Fundraising 1%
FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
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2016-17 REVENUE UNRESTRICTED FUNDSTEMPORARILY
RESTRICTED FUNDSTOTAL
CONTRIBUTIONS
Foundations $559,500 $452,000 $1,011,500
Corporate $56,389 $325,900 $382,289
Individuals $230,451 $0 $230,451
Government $0 $5,000 $5,000
Special Event, net $16,766 $0 $16,766
In-kind Donations $39,150 $0 $39,150
Total Contributions $902,256 $782,900 $1,685,156
EARNED INCOME
Chapter Fees $243,162 $243,162
Book Royalties $46,634 $46,634
Other $16,559 $16,559
Total Earned Income $306,355 $306,355
Net Assets Released from Restrictions $472,200 (472,200)
Total Revenue $1,680,811 $310,700 $1,991,511
2016-17 EXPENSES UNRESTRICTED FUNDSTEMPORARILY
RESTRICTED FUNDSTOTAL
Program $1,533,781 $1,533,781
Management & Administrative $235,701 $235,701
Fundraising $146,356 $146,356
Total Expenses $1,915,838 $1,915,838
Change in Net Assets -$235,027 $310,700 $75,673
Net Assets, Beginning of the Year $610,006 $320,200 $930,206
Net Assets, End of the Year $374,979 $630,900 $1,005,879
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