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 of 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.Currently, the 826 Network is in nine major U.S. cities and serves nearly 34,000 under-resourced students ages 6-18 each year, thanks to the support of almost 5,000 volunteers. Each chapter has an imaginative storefront that re imagines tutoring as anything, but traditional; provides a gateway for meeting families, teachers, and volunteers; and connects students with community members. And of course, sells Canned Laughter and Robot Toupes.In addition, there are fifty 826-inspired organizations across the globe. We support educators through 826 Digital, our new on-line pay-what-you wish platform designed to help teach and ignite a
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.5M
-13.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$415K
-2.9% YoY
Grant Count
8
-11.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$52K
+9.3% YoY
About 826 National Inc
Based on IRS filings
826 National Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $415K. Net investment income was $6K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,542,263 | $2,945,881 | $2,476,665 |
| Revenue | $2,448,697 | $2,786,523 | $3,311,233 |
| Expenses | $2,739,816 | $2,419,157 | $1,952,033 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $6,081 | $111 | $-283 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
46 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from 826 National Inc
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include 826 Chi ($96,650), 826 Msp ($79,400), 826 New Orleans ($64,500).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 826 Boston Roxbury, MA | Fund programs | $36,650 |
| 826 CHI Chicago, IL | Fund programs | $96,650 |
| 826 DC Washington, DC | Fund programs | $34,900 |
| 826 LA Echo Park, CA | Fund programs | $34,925 |
| 826 Michigan Ann Arbor, MI | Fund programs | $34,900 |
| 826 MSP Minneapolis, MN | Fund programs | $79,400 |
| 826 New Orleans New Orleans, LA | Fund programs | $64,500 |
| 826 NYC Brooklyn, NY | Fund programs | $33,150 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laura Brief | CEO/Secretary | 40 | $161,903 |
| Cynthia Chiong | Dir of Research | 40 | $137,017 |
| Abbey Hayward | Dir. Fin. & Op. | 40 | $127,585 |
| Amira Seaboch | Chief Dev. Off | 40 | $110,845 |
| Kaitlin Steele | Dir. Field Op. | 40 | $104,761 |
| Sandro Olivieri | Board President | 1 | — |
| Tom Racciatti | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Ronicka Briscoe | Board(NOrleans) | 1 | — |
| Andrew Cohn | Board (Boston) | 1 | — |
| Scott Ginsburg | Board (LA) | 1 | — |
| Jeff Shi | Board (MSP) | 1 | — |
| Abby Fanelli | Board(Michigan) | 1 | — |
| Joe Vasquez | Board(Valencia) | 1 | — |
| Miah Daughtery | Board (DC) | 1 | — |
| Kara Wright | Board (CHI) | 1 | — |
| Kathryn Yontef | Board (NYC) | 1 | — |
| Joaquin Alvarado | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Tony Francis | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Leah Clapman | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Kristen Conry | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Amanda Goreman | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Michael Masserman | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Kate O'Sullivan | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Ryan Landes | Board Member | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 826 National Inc?
826 National Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. It holds $2.5M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is 826 National Inc?
As of 2024, 826 National Inc holds $2.5M in total assets with $2.4M in annual revenue. It awarded 8 grants totaling $415K in 2024.
Where does 826 National Inc operate?
826 National Inc has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Illinois, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Texas.
What size grants does 826 National Inc award?
In 2024, 826 National Inc awarded 8 grants totaling $415K — an average of about $52K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is 826 National Inc's EIN?
826 National Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3217538. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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