Read For Literacy Inc is located in Toledo, OH. The organization was established in 1986. As of 08/2023, Read For Literacy Inc employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Read For Literacy Inc 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 08/2023, Read For Literacy Inc generated $414.9k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 8 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $415.8k during the year ending 08/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (1.8%) per year over the past 8 years. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE A RANGE OF LITERACY SERVICES AND TRAININGS THAT ENABLE CHILDREN, ADULT AND FAMILIES THE OPPORTUNITY TO ACHIEVE SUCCESS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ADULT LITERACY PROGRAM: ADULT BASIC EDUCATION AND ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS ENGAGES STUDENTS IN LEARNING ACTIVITIES THAT INCREASE READING, WRITING AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS. TUTORS WORK WITH OUR STUDENTS ONE-TO-ONE OR IN SMALL GROUPS SETTING GOALS TO ACHIEVE SUCCESS IN THE CLASSROOM, AT WORK AND IN LIFE.
CREATING YOUNG READERS PROGRAM: THIS LINE OF SERVICE AFFORDS VOLUNTEERS THE OPPORTUNITY TO WORK WITH CHILDREN AGES 3-8 (PRESCHOOL THROUGH 2ND GRADE) WHO ARE AT RISK OF FALLING BEHIND IN EMERGENT LITERACY SKILLS. READER FRIENDS MEET ONE-TO-ONE WITH A CHILD ON READING, ALPHABET RECOGNITION AND OTHER SKILLS ALL WHILE SHARING THEIR LOVE OF READING.
CLAIRE'S DAY: THIS LINE OF SERVICE IS DEDICATED TO INSPIRING CHILDREN AND FAMILIES TO BE LIFELONG READERS. WE DO THIS TO HONOR CLAIRE LYNSEY RUBINI, WHO PASSED AWAY FROM A HEART CONDITION IN 2000 WHEN SHE WAS JUST TEN YEARS OLD. CELEBRATING LIFE, AUTHORS, ILLUSTRATORS AND READING EXCELLENCE, CLAIRE'S DAY ANNUALLY SERVES MORE THAN 20,000 CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Diana Bush Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $71,615 |
Maria Bailey Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jacqueline Banks Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Julia R Bates Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jessica Biggs Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Selena Nicholas Bublick Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $52,204 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $341,251 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $393,455 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $183 |
| Investment income | $21,781 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$507 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $414,912 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $71,615 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $120,987 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $17,235 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $15,300 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $29,861 |
| Office expenses | $1,775 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $1,585 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $4,551 |
| All other expenses | $10,399 |
| Total functional expenses | $415,793 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $67,888 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $89,403 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $2,263 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $687,064 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $2,884 |
| Total assets | $849,502 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $9,961 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $59,308 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $69,269 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $780,233 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $849,502 |
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|---|---|---|
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Literacy Center Of West Michigan Grand Rapids, MI | $1,672,839 | $2,577,919 |
Community Learning Center Philadelphia, PA | $0 | $1,706,278 |
Chester County Opportunities Industrialization Center Coatesville, PA | $973,270 | $1,417,269 |
Delaware County Literacy Council Chester, PA | $1,432,451 | $1,839,010 |
Read For Literacy Inc Toledo, OH | $849,502 | $414,912 |
Chester County Night School West Chester, PA | $33,593 | $386,459 |
Adult Literacy Lawrence County New Castle, PA | $55,434 | $217,479 |
Clark County Literacy Coalition Springfield, OH | $108,559 | $172,171 |
The Capital Region Literacy Council Harrisburg, PA | $119,533 | $0 |
Education Matters Inc Cincinnati, OH | $0 | $0 |