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Words in the Wild
EIN 81-2951256 • 501(c)3 • Oakland, CA
Profile
At Words in the Wild, it is our mission to make learning to read and write a joyful pursuit for children and the adults who teach and love them. Our programs invite children, families, and educators to build a community of wonder and exploration in literacy as we revolutionize the way reading is taught. Together, were working for a choice-filled future where all children become confident, independent readers and writers who apply their abilities to pursue their biggest, wildest dreams!
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Liabilities / Revenue
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Net Margin
8th percentile
Higher net margin than 8% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
87th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 87% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 18.3% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
33rd percentile
Faster asset growth than 33% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
24th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 24% of similar nonprofits.
Balance Sheet
Assets
Down$7,303
Down $38,896 (-84%) from 2024
Liabilities
-
No earlier filing loaded for comparison.
Net Assets
Down$7,303
Down $38,866 (-84%) from 2024
Revenue
Down$33,012
Down $237,618 (-88%) from 2024
Expenses
Down$71,908
Down $181,825 (-72%) from 2024
Net Income
Down-$38,896
Down $55,793 (-330%) from 2024
Trend Graphs
Filings
Most recent year
2025 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
- Assets
- $7,303
- Liabilities
- -
- Net assets
- $7,303
- Revenue
- $33,012
- Expenses
- $71,908
- Net income
- -$38,896
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
- Filing Period
- Jul 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025
- Signed
- Dec 3, 2025
- Return Version
- 2024v5.0
- Gross Receipts
- $33,012
Mission and Program Overview
Mission
WITW offers strengths-based literacy programs to children, professionals and caregivers. Through one-on-one and small group tutoring, providing educational resources and training to families and a comprehensive teaching fellow program, WITW addresses reading and writing challenges. We take a unique scientifically backed approach, turning children into word scientists and making the outdoors our learning lab.
At Words in the Wild it is our mission to make learning to read and write a joyful pursuit for children and the adults who teach and love them.
Program Services
| Description | Grants | Expenses |
|---|---|---|
| Group programming: small group word lab and nature journaling, summer cap and counselor in training programs. 211 children received 718 hours of instruction | - | $22,530 |
| Individual 1:1 tutoring: reading and writing support for individuals and small groups. 11 families (12 children) received 304 hours of direct tutoring support and an additional 152 hours of prep and teacher support | - | $6,065 |
| Teaching Fellowship Program: teacher training through small group tutoring programs, professional development and support. 3 teaching fellows and 1 fellowship director received 94 hours of training and educational programming | - | $5,200 |
Compensation and Service Providers
Employees
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexis Filippini | Board Chair | PT | $6,048 | - | $6,048 |
| Carol Carr | Board Member | PT | $0 | - | - |
| Alicia Ostarello | Board Member | PT | $0 | - | - |
| Annie Crangle | Board Secretary | PT | $0 | - | - |
| Gretchen Macchiarella Bisonti | Board Treasurer | PT | $0 | - | - |
Filing and Contact Details
Filer
- Filer Name
- Words in the Wild
- EIN
- 81-2951256
- Phone
- 5105005380
- Address
- 2939 Summit Street Set 201, OAKLAND, CA 94609
Signing Officer
- Name
- Carol Carr
- Title
- Board Member
- Phone
- 5105005380
- Signed
- 2025-12-03
Supplemental Narrative
Additional Explanations
Part I, Line 10
“As per the terms of the fiscal sponsorship agreement with Filippini Consulting, LLC, funds were paid toward the Teaching Fellowship expenses, retaining 2% administrative fees. all year end reports with filed in compliance with the agreement.”
Part I, Line 16
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