IRS 990 Nonprofit Profile

California Poets in the Schools

Since 1964, california poets in the schools (calpoets) has grown to become one of the oldest and largest writers-in-the-schools programs in the nation. our reach includes 20,000 students served annually by 100 poet-teachers from throughout california. calpoets offers a professional, network experience for california poets that includes over 20 annual training and networking events, a three-day poetry conference, fundraising assistance, affiliation with a nationally-recognized nonprofit, as well as a clear pathway to earn income and give back to their local communities as poet-teachers.The multicultural network of poet-teachers ranges from recent college graduates and local open-mic champions, to established poets with illustrious careers. first and foremost all poets are serious artists and professional performers, trained in the art of teaching poetry at age-appropriate levels. they are living models of an artist's commitment to creative and imaginative use of language. poet-teachers

Filing year

2023

Total revenue

$221K

Total expenses

$344K

Program expenses

$288K

Administration

$26K

Fundraising

$30K

Program share of expenses

84%

EIN

942977264

Location

Santa Rosa, CA