National Writing Project Corporation
The National Writing Project Corporation is a volunteer-only organization based in Berkeley, California. The organization serves as a steward of the National Writing Project's legacy, directing interested partners, funders, and community members to the National Writing Project, which is now housed as a fiscally-sponsored project at Community Initiatives in Oakland, California.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$84K
-98.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$5.3M
+564.0% YoY
Grant Count
6
-79.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$879K
+3109.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The National Writing Project Corporation seeks to preserve the legacy of the National Writing Project. The underlying National Writing Project focuses on developing teacher knowledge and leadership in writing instruction across communities. Through its network, the National Writing Project conducts more than 7,000 programs annually across 50 states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. These programs serve adults, particularly teachers, and aim to improve student achievement through enhanced writing instruction.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The National Writing Project operates across a broad geographic footprint, including all 50 states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The organization's primary office is located at 2105 Bancroft Way in Berkeley, California.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $83,721 | $5,871,453 | $5,729,463 |
| Revenue | $812,076 | $4,178,117 | $7,556,258 |
| Expenses | $6,636,728 | $3,904,681 | $7,020,452 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $91,058 | $158,945 | $18,883 |
| 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 6 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
174 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from National Writing Project Corporation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Community Initiatives ($5,148,156), Augusta University Writing Project ($50,400), Denver Writing Project ($40,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| COMMUNITY INITIATIVES OAKLAND, CA | FISCAL SPONSORSHIP AGREEMENT DIRECT MODEL A | $5,148,156 |
| NORTHWEST ARKANSAS WRITING PROJECT FAYETTEVILLE, AR | GRANTS TO WRITING PROJECTS TO SUPPORT LOCAL AND NATIONAL PROGRAMS | $16,800 |
| DENVER WRITING PROJECT DENVER, CO | GRANTS TO WRITING PROJECTS TO SUPPORT LOCAL AND NATIONAL PROGRAMS | $40,000 |
| AUGUSTA UNIVERSITY WRITING PROJECT ATLANTA, GA | GRANTS TO WRITING PROJECTS TO SUPPORT LOCAL AND NATIONAL PROGRAMS | $50,400 |
| APPALACHIAN WRITING PROJECT CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA | GRANTS TO WRITING PROJECTS TO SUPPORT LOCAL AND NATIONAL PROGRAMS | $8,400 |
| GREATER MADISON WRITING PROJECT MADISON, WI | GRANTS TO WRITING PROJECTS TO SUPPORT LOCAL AND NATIONAL PROGRAMS | $8,400 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Elyse Eidman-Aadahl serves as President of the National Writing Project Corporation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELYSE EIDMAN-AADAHL | EXEC DIR./CEO (TERM 12/31/2023) | 40 | $432,578 |
| PATRICK SWEENEY | DIR. FINANCE/CFO (TERM 12/31/2023) | 40 | $237,424 |
| TANYA BAKER | DIR OF NATL PROG/CORP SEC (TERM 12/31/2023) | 40 | $162,199 |
| JAMES STAPLETON | DIR. DATA SERVICES (TERM 12/31/2023) | 40 | $140,344 |
| CHRISTINA CANTRILL | ASSOC. DIR. NATL PROG (TERM 12/31/2023) | 40 | $126,865 |
| LUKE HOKAMA | ASSOC. DIR. COMMS & IT (TERM 12/31/2023) | 40 | $120,959 |
| RACHEL BEAR | ASSOC. DIR. PROF LEARNING (TERM 12/31/2023) | 40 | $107,486 |
| KATHLEEN RILEY | SENIOR MGR. PROG & OPS (TERM 12/31/2023) | 40 | $103,764 |
| JESSICA EARLY | BOARD MEMBER (TERM 12/31/2023) | 2 | $2,000 |
| TONYA PERRY | BOARD MEMBER (TERM 12/31/2023) | 2 | $2,000 |
| ELYSE EIDMAN-AADAHL | FORMER EXEC DIR/BOARD CHAIR (START 1/1/24) | 2 | — |
| BRIAN WONG | BOARD CHAIR (TERM 12/31/2023) | 2 | — |
| JESSICA CASSINELLI | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| DEIDRE FARMBRY | BOARD MEMBER (TERM 12/31/2023) | 2 | — |
| DAVID HAHN | BOARD MEMBER (TERM 12/31/2023) | 2 | — |
| GEORGE HALEY | BOARD MEMBER (TERM 12/31/2023) | 2 | — |
| DAVID HOVERMAN | BOARD MEMBER (TERM 12/31/2023) | 2 | — |
| JULIE KIDD | BOARD MEMBER (TERM 12/31/2023) | 2 | — |
| JABARI MAHIRI | BOARD MEMBER (TERM 12/31/2023) | 2 | — |
| RICHARD STERLING | BOARD MEMBER (START 01/01/2024) | 2 | — |
| LAWRENCE STRICKLING | BOARD MEMBER (TERM 12/31/2023) | 2 | — |
| CARLA TRUTTMAN | BOARD MEMBER (TERM 12/31/2023) | 2 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
Recent grant announcements indicate active funding support for National Writing Project sites:
National Writing Project | Philadelphia Writing Project Receives\u2026Philadelphia Writing Project received a continuation grant from the Library of Congress
National Writing Project | Philadelphia Writing Project Receives\u2026Shepherd University's National Writing Project received a congressional earmark of $647,000 to fuel its launch
National Writing Project | Philadelphia Writing Project Receives\u2026Ohio Writing Project was awarded a grant to enhance K-12 writing instruction in underserved schools
National Writing Project | Philadelphia Writing Project Receives\u2026The National Writing Project received a U.S. Department of Education grant
National Writing Project | Philadelphia Writing Project Receives\u2026Bay Area Writing Project received a $2.2 million award from the U.S. Department of Education
National Writing Project | Philadelphia Writing Project Receives\u2026Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does National Writing Project Corporation fund?
The National Writing Project Corporation seeks to preserve the legacy of the National Writing Project. The underlying National Writing Project focuses on developing teacher knowledge and leadership in writing instruction across communities. Through its network, the National Writing Project conducts more than 7,000 programs annually across 50 states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. These programs serve adults, particularly teachers, and aim to improve student achieveme…
Where does National Writing Project Corporation make grants?
The National Writing Project operates across a broad geographic footprint, including all 50 states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The organization's primary office is located at 2105 Bancroft Way in Berkeley, California.
What size grants does National Writing Project Corporation award?
In 2024, National Writing Project Corporation awarded 6 grants totaling $5.3M — an average of about $879K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is National Writing Project Corporation's EIN?
National Writing Project Corporation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3130846. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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