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Words in the Wild

990EZ • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 81-2951256

Jul 01, 2022 to Jun 30, 2023 • Filed on Oct 03, 2023

2939 Summit St 201Oakland, CA 94609

(510) 500-5380

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

58th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

59th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

62nd percentile

10%

Higher net margin than 62% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

86th percentile

$24,320

Higher top officer pay than 86% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 14.6% of source-year revenue.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

94th percentile

138%

Faster asset growth than 94% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

84th percentile

63%

Faster revenue growth than 84% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Assets

Up

$29,272

Up $16,989 (+138%) from 2022

Net Assets

Up

$29,272

Up $16,989 (+138%) from 2022

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2022

Revenue

Up

$166,920

Up $64,415 (+63%) from 2022

Expenses

Up

$149,931

Up $52,613 (+54%) from 2022

Net Income

Up

$16,989

Up $11,802 (+228%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$60K$40K$20K$0Assets 2017: $0Liabilities 2017: $0Net Assets 2017: $02017Assets 2018: $2,000Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $2,0002018Assets 2022: $12,283Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $12,2832022Assets 2023: $29,272Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $29,2722023Assets 2024: $46,199Liabilities 2024: $30Net Assets 2024: $46,1692024Assets 2025: $7,303Net Assets 2025: $7,3032025

Highlighted filing

2023

Assets$29,272
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$29,272

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KRevenue 2017: $0Expenses 2017: $0Net Income 2017: $02017Revenue 2018: $2,000Expenses 2018: $0Net Income 2018: $2,0002018Revenue 2022: $102,505Expenses 2022: $97,318Net Income 2022: $5,1872022Revenue 2023: $166,920Expenses 2023: $149,931Net Income 2023: $16,9892023Revenue 2024: $270,630Expenses 2024: $253,733Net Income 2024: $16,8972024Revenue 2025: $33,012Expenses 2025: $71,908Net Income 2025: -$38,8962025

Highlighted filing

2023

Revenue$166,920
Expenses$149,931
Net Income$16,989
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2022 to Jun 30, 2023
Signed
Oct 3, 2023
Return Version
2022v5.0
Gross Receipts
$166,920
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. 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!

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
Individual tutoring: 1:1 reading and writing support. 12 families (13 children) received 808 hours of tutoring support.-$51,151
Group/Public Programming: StoryTimes, small group WordLab and Nature Journaling Workshops, summer camp and counselor in training program. 180 children received 695 hours of programming provided.-$34,242
Parent/Teacher training: Teaching fellowship, volunteer program, professional development for teachers and teaching students, resource distribution and support. 117 teachers received 110 hours or training and received 11 distributed resources.-$6,520
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Alexis FilippiniExecutive DirectorPT$24,320-$24,320
Annie CrangleSecretary-$0--
Gretchen Macchiarella BiasottiTreasurer-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Words In The Wild
EIN
81-2951256
Phone
5105005380
Address
2939 Summit St 201, Oakland, CA 94609

Signing Officer

Name
Alexis Filippini
Title
Executive Director
Signed
2023-10-03
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Harmon Burstyn CPA
Address
1012 HACIENDA DR, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94598
Preparer
Harmon Burstyn
Phone
9252863522
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Other Revenue.1

Merchandise $236

Other Expenses.1001

Advertising and Promotion $113

Other Expenses.1002

Office Expenses $1251

Other Expenses.1003

Information Technology $5197

Other Expenses.1005

Travel $445

Other Expenses.1012

Insurance $4016

Other Expenses.1

Merchant Account Fees $2465

Other Expenses.2

Returns and Allownaces $1450

Other Expenses.3

Training & Education $916

Other Expenses.4

Furniture & Fixtures $685

Other Expenses.5

Cost of Goods Sold $342

Other Expenses.6

Cost of Service $304

Other Expenses.7

Dues and Memberships $300

Other Expenses.8

Recruiting & HR $268

Other Expenses.9

License & Fee $246

Other Expenses.10

Business Meals $91

Other Expenses.11

Computer Equipment $87

Other Expenses.12

Bank Fees $56

Other Assets.1

Security Deposit - Beginning $0 Security Deposit - Ending $500

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