Words Alive
- Assets
- $931.4k
- Revenue
- $1.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 15
- Location
- San Diego, CA
- Founding
- 07/1999
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 33-0857381
Organization Overview
Words Alive is located in San Diego, CA. The organization was established in 1999. According to its NTEE Classification (A70) the organization is classified as: Humanities, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Words Alive employed 15 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Words Alive is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2022, Words Alive generated $1.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $789.9k during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 1.9% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
AT WORDS ALIVE, WE ENVISION A WORLD WHERE EVERYONE IS CONNECTED TO THE POWER OF READING AND THE INNUMERABLE WAYS IT ENRICHES OUR LIVES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
READ ALOUD PROGRAM READ ALOUD VOLUNTEERS SHARE THE JOY OF A GOOD STORY WHILE HELPING CHILDREN DEVELOP THE COGNITIVE, LANGUAGE AND SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL SKILLS NEEDED TO BE CAPABLE READERS. THE PROGRAM INSPIRES STUDENTS TO BE CURIOUS, COURAGEOUS, AND COMPASSIONATE BY EXPLORING DIVERSE AND RELEVANT BOOKS TOGETHER WITH CARING ADULTS. WORDS ALIVE PROVIDED WEEKLY READ ALOUD EXPERIENCES AND NEW BOOKS TO 2,535 STUDENTS IN 81 PRESCHOOLS THROUGH FIFTH GRADE CLASSROOMS OVER THE 2021-22 PROGRAM YEAR.
FAMILY LITERACY FAMILY LITERACY PROGRAM INSPIRES PARENTS TO MAKE EXPLORING BOOKS A ROBUST FAMILY HABIT BY MAKING READING MORE PLAYFUL. PARENTS RECEIVE BOOKS TO GROW THEIR HOME LIBRARIES AND LEARN ENGAGEMENT STRATEGIES AND EXPLORATORY ACTIVITIES TO USE READING AS A FAMILY AT HOME. FAMILIES REPORT READING MORE OFTEN TOGETHER, FOR LONGER PERIODS OF TIME, AND PRACTICING POSITIVE READING BEHAVIORS WITH THEIR CHILDREN. WORDS ALIVE EXPANDED THE PROGRAM TO REACH PRESCHOOL THROUGH SECOND GRADE DURING THE 2021-22 PROGRAM YEAR, SERVING A TOTAL OF 880 FAMILIES.
TEEN SERVICES ADOLESCENT BOOK GROUP IGNITES A LOVE OF READING BY CONNECTING TEENAGERS WITH VOLUNTEER FACILITATORS TO DISCUSS, WRITE, AND CREATE PROJECTS THAT BRING BOOKS ALIVE. AS STUDENTS SHARE PERSPECTIVES IN THIS SAFE SPACE, THEY IMPROVE COMMUNICATION SKILLS, GAIN CONFIDENCE, AND ENHANCE THEIR ABILITY TO EXPRESS THEMSELVES AUTHENTICALLY. COMMON-CORE-ALIGNED PROGRAM ACTIVITIES INCLUDE DISCUSSION GROUPS, TEXT ANALYSIS, WRITING WORKSHOPS, AUTHOR VISITS. DURING THE 2021-22 PROGRAM YEAR, WORDS ALIVE BROUGHT READING ALIVE FOR 350 TEENAGERS ACROSS 6 PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS AND ADDED BOOKS TO THEIR HOME LIBRARIES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Rachael Orose Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $102,515 |
Sandra Korwek Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Karen Silberman Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Laura Kohn Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Karen Malin Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Orville Brown Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $39,273 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $21,216 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,177,303 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $17,072 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,237,792 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $82,114 |
| Investment income | $700 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$15,972 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,306,134 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $16,380 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $101,172 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $15,176 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $365,541 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $19,765 |
| Payroll taxes | $36,003 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $15,488 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $300 |
| Advertising and promotion | $4,270 |
| Office expenses | $16,714 |
| Information technology | $44,021 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $18,120 |
| Travel | $2,511 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $25 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $4,920 |
| Insurance | $5,022 |
| All other expenses | $9,138 |
| Total functional expenses | $789,897 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $482,133 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $361,168 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $64,355 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $2,578 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $8,200 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $12,981 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $931,415 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $56,503 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $8,200 |
| Total liabilities | $64,703 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $765,161 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $101,551 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $931,415 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Words Alive has recieved totaling $7,500.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
The Rice Family Foundation San Diego, CA PURPOSE: ROLLING READERSEDUCATIONAL PROGRAM | $7,500 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $13,535 |
| Earnings | -$554 |
| Ending Balance | $12,981 |
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|---|---|---|
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Asian Pacific Institute On Gender-Based Violence Oakland, CA | $515,688 | $1,708,443 |
Wang Mo-Jen & Wang Chou An-Yi World Chinese Literature Prize Foundati San Francisco, CA | $2,890,895 | $451,863 |