irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $426KSTUDENT ART EXHIBITIONS:IN COLLABORATION WITH ITS PARTNERS, INCLUDING MUSEUMS, COMMUNITY CENTERS, GALLERIES AND OTHER INSTITUTIONS, THE ALLIANCE CURATES, PRODUCES AND TOURS EXHIBITIONS OF SELECT AWARD-WINNING WORKS BY TEENS THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY. THESE EXHIBITIONS PRESENT THE TEENS WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO SHARE THEIR WORK.
- #2 $270KPUBLICATIONSTHE ALLIANCE RECOGNIZES TEENS' ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND SHOWCASES THEIR WORKS IN A WIDE RANGE OF PUBLICATIONS THAT ARE DISTRIBUTED NATIONALLY TO AN AUDIENCE OF EDUCATORS, STUDENTS, EDUCATIONAL AND ARTS ORGANIZATIONS, LEADERS IN THE FIELD AND OTHER SUPPORTERS. PUBLICATIONS INCLUDE THE YEARBOOK, AND ART AND WRITING ANTHOLOGIES.
named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Publications
Produces and distributes national publications such as the Yearbook, Best Teen Writing, Best Teen Art, and the National Student Poets' chapbook to showcase student work.
Student Art Exhibitions
Curates, produces, and tours exhibitions of award-winning student artwork in collaboration with museums, galleries, and community centers across the U.S.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Youth Writing Contests & Recognition Programs 3 activities
- Administering the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards programOperates a national program that recognizes and awards creative work by teens in art and writing across 29 categories, receiving over 100,000 entries annually from the U.S. and Canada. Regional and national award recipients are announced each January and March, respectively.
- Appointing and supporting National Student PoetsSelects five teenage National Student Poets annually, each representing a different U.S. region, to serve as youth poetry ambassadors and bring poetry to their communities through readings and outreach.
- Publishing and distributing anthologies and digital content showcasing teen creativityDistributes national publications such as the Yearbook, Best Teen Writing, and art and writing anthologies, and maintains an online gallery and downloadable chapbooks featuring the work of award-winning teens, including the National Student Poets.
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Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
- Organizing national and traveling exhibitions of teen creative workProduces and tours professional exhibitions of award-winning student artwork and writing across the country, including an annual National Exhibition in New York City and a traveling National Exhibition Tour. Original physical artworks are displayed for up to two years before being returned to recipients.
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Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
- Providing scholarships and cash awards to student artists and writersAwards scholarships of up to $12,500 to National Medalists, including targeted scholarships for specific themes such as personal grief, current events, and individual differences, as well as $500 juror favorite awards per grade. Also provides $500 and $2,000 regional and thematic scholarships.
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Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
- Supporting educators in guiding student submissionsProvides discussion guides, educational resources, and recognition to educators, including National Medals and cash awards for those whose students win Scholastic Awards, to support student participation in the program.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$5.13M
Contributions & grants$3.57M70%
Program service revenue$1.27M25%
Investment income$286K6%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$6.14M
Program expenses84%
Admin / overhead9%
Fundraising7%
Salaries & benefits$2.41M
Grants paid out$644K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$9.09M
Cash$1.68M
Investments$2.59M
Liabilities$2.67M
Net assets$6.42M
Liquid reserves8.3 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -7.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTOPHER WISNIEWSKI | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $267K |
| TENDO MUTANDA | DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS | 40 | $103K |
board members · 23
- ANDREW SAFRAN — BOARD MEMBER
- BILLY DIMICHELE — VICE CHAIR
- BRYAN L DOERRIES — BOARD MEMBER
- DAVID C LEVY — BOARD MEMBER
- DEREK FORDJOUR — BOARD MEMBER
- GREG WORRELL — BOARD MEMBER
- GREGORY R MILLER — BOARD MEMBER
- GWENN MASTERMAN SNIDER — BOARD MEMBER
- HUGH ROOME — BOARD MEMBER
- JULIA PISTOR — BOARD MEMBER
- KAREN PRITZKER — BOARD MEMBER
- LAURA FORDE — BOARD MEMBER
- LAURIE RUBIN — BOARD MEMBER
- MARCI KLEIN — BOARD MEMBER
- MORGAN FORD — BOARD MEMBER
- NANCY PRITZKER — BOARD MEMBER
- OLIVIA MORGAN — CHAIR
- REBECCA SHAPIRO — BOARD MEMBER
- ROBERT BUCHSBAUM — BOARD MEMBER
- STEVEN MERSON — TREASURER
- SUZANNE RANDOLPH — BOARD MEMBER
- TINA SURH — SECRETARY
- VANESSA CHO — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 32
Who they work with
- Academy of American Poets Funder — Funder of the National Student Poets Program.
- Amazon Literary Partnership Poetry Fund Funder — Funder of the National Student Poets Program.
- Arnot Art Museum Partner — Hosts exhibitions of select nationally awarded teen artwork.
- BLICK Art Materials Funder — Supports fee waivers for teen participants in the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards.
- Blick Art Materials Funder — Supports the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards National Exhibition.
- Community Centers Partner — Partners with community centers to host and present exhibitions of student artwork.
- Dav and Sayuri Pilkey Funder — Funder of the National Student Poets Program.
- Galleries Partner — Works with galleries to curate and tour exhibitions showcasing award-winning works by teens.
- Joslyn Art Museum Partner — Hosts exhibitions of select nationally awarded teen artwork.
- LinkedIn Partner — Hosts an official alumni group for networking and connection among Scholastic Awards alumni.
- Museum of Fine Arts Houston Partner — Hosts exhibitions of select nationally awarded teen artwork.
- Museums Partner — Collaborates with museums to curate, produce, and tour exhibitions of award-winning student artwork.
- National Endowment for the Arts Funder — Supports the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards National Exhibition.
- New York City Department of Cultural Affairs Funder — Supports the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards National Exhibition.
- New York Life Funder — Funds the New York Life Award, which provides scholarships and travel stipends for works about personal grief, loss, and bereavement.
- New York Life Funder — Sponsors the New York Life Award within the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards program.
- New York Life Foundation Funder — Supports the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards National Exhibition.
- Next Century Gala Partner — Annual Benefit Dinner that highlights the impact of the Alliance's programs.
- One World Trade Center Partner — Commissioned artist José Parlá for the artwork ONE: Union of the Senses, featured at the Benefit Dinner.
- Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Partner — Hosts exhibitions of select nationally awarded teen artwork.
- RBC Funder — Sponsors the RBC Flaunt It Award through the Don’t Hide It, Flaunt It program.
- Rubell Museum Partner — Hosts exhibitions of select nationally awarded teen artwork in Washington, D.C.
- Scholastic Art & Writing Awards Network — Legacy and ongoing program through which the Alliance identifies and supports young artists and writers.
- Scholastic Inc Government — Presenting partner of the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards
- Scholastic Inc. Funder — Supports the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards National Exhibition.
- The Hearthland Foundation Funder — Funder of the National Student Poets Program.
- The Herb Block Foundation Partner — Sponsors The Herblock Award for Editorial Cartoon presented through the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards.
- The Maurice R. Robinson Fund Funder — Supports the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards National Exhibition.
- The Warhol Museum Partner — Hosts exhibitions of select nationally awarded teen artwork.
- U.S. Department of Education Partner — Partners to host exhibitions of select nationally awarded teen artwork.
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strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Civic Engagement Through Youth Artistrymethodology: artist_civic_engagementBy supporting youth poets and artists to bring their work into communities—through ambassador programs and local outreach—the organization fosters civic engagement because creative expression becomes a vehicle for dialogue, community connection, and social change.
- Jury-Based Merit Validationmethodology: expert_jury_validationBy evaluating submissions through expert juries using criteria of originality, technical skill, and personal voice, the organization validates student work as serious artistic contribution because professional assessment confers legitimacy and encourages high standards in youth creative development.
- Recognition and Platform Amplification Modelmethodology: recognition_and_amplificationBy providing national recognition, public exhibitions, publications, and scholarships, the organization amplifies youth voices and sustains creative development because visibility and validation激励 engagement, build confidence, and create pathways for long-term artistic growth.
- Youth Creative Autonomy Modelmethodology: youth_creative_autonomyBy allowing unrestricted topic selection and protecting open content in submissions, the organization fosters authentic self-expression because creative freedom enables deeper personal exploration and more meaningful social commentary from young artists and writers.