Read Better Be Better
- Assets
- $1.9m
- Revenue
- $1.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 63
- Location
- Phoenix, AZ
- Founding
- 12/2015
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 47-4003520
Organization Overview
Read Better Be Better is located in Phoenix, AZ. The organization was established in 2015. According to its NTEE Classification (B92) the organization is classified as: Remedial Reading & Encouragement, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Read Better Be Better employed 63 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Read Better Be Better 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 06/2021, Read Better Be Better generated $1.6m in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $899.5k during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 83.0% per year over the past 6 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO HELP CHILDREN IMPROVE LITERACY SKILLS AND BECOME BETTER LEARNERS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
IN RESPONSE TO THE ONGOING COVID-19 PANDEMIC, READ BETTER BE BETTER (RBBB) CRAFTED, PILOTED, AND RAN A NEW PROGRAM OPTION, RBBB AT HOME, IN THE 2020-2021 FISCAL YEAR. DURING A TIME OF ISOLATION AND ONLINE LEARNING, RBBB WAS ABLE TO REACH 835 READERS AND LEADERS, MAKING OVER 1,500 CHECK-IN PHONE CALLS TO CAREGIVERS. IN ADDITION, RBBB DISTRIBUTED OVER 15,000 LITERACY KITS TO OVER 100 SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS, GETTING CRITICAL LITERACY RESOURCES INTO HOMES ACROSS THE STATE.
IN RESPONSE TO THE ONGOING COVID-19 PANDEMIC, READ BETTER BE BETTER (RBBB) CRAFTED, PILOTED, AND RAN A NEW PROGRAM OPTION, RBBB AT HOME, IN THE 2020-2021 FISCAL YEAR. DURING A TIME OF ISOLATION AND ONLINE LEARNING, RBBB WAS ABLE TO REACH 835 READERS AND LEADERS, MAKING OVER 1,500 CHECK-IN PHONE CALLS TO CAREGIVERS. IN ADDITION, RBBB DISTRIBUTED OVER 15,000 LITERACY KITS TO OVER 100 SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS, GETTING CRITICAL LITERACY RESOURCES INTO HOMES ACROSS THE STATE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Sophie Etchart Board Member And CEO | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $69,923 |
Artem Tretiakov Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Gary Linhart Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jenny Volpe Board Chair (through 6/5/21) | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Rachel Aja Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Laura Ory Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $116,500 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $143,499 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,303,169 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $33,684 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,563,168 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,563,168 |
| 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. | $122,000 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $50,400 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $475,440 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $38,370 |
| Payroll taxes | $43,369 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $30,230 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $21,817 |
| Advertising and promotion | $4,549 |
| Office expenses | $2,813 |
| Information technology | $17,580 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $12,783 |
| Travel | $5,765 |
| 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 | $3,915 |
| Insurance | $11,603 |
| All other expenses | $36,078 |
| Total functional expenses | $899,494 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $405,686 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $813,635 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $679,529 |
| 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 | $15,990 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $5,618 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,920,458 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $54,453 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $54,453 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $968,615 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $897,390 |
| 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 | $1,920,458 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 18 grants that Read Better Be Better has recieved totaling $819,025.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Burton Family Foundation Phoenix, AZ PURPOSE: PROGRAM COACH SALARIES AND TIER-4 READING COMPREHENSION PROGRAM IN MARICOPA AND PINAL COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS | $300,000 |
Arizona Community Foundation Phoenix, AZ PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $172,000 |
Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Tr Indianapolis, IN PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR SIX LOCAL NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE IN-DEPTH LITERACY SUPPORT TO 2,400 FAMILIES. | $90,000 |
Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Tr Indianapolis, IN PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR SIX LOCAL NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE IN-DEPTH LITERACY SUPPORT TO 2,400 FAMILIES. | $90,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: EDUCATION | $36,250 |
Thunderbirds Charities Phoenix, AZ PURPOSE: EDUCATION | $31,500 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Reading Partners Oakland, CA | $38,809,028 | $49,953,069 |
San Joaquin A Plus Inc Stockton, CA | $3,892,784 | $3,942,790 |
Make Way For Books Tucson, AZ | $2,670,198 | $2,705,326 |
United Through Reading San Diego, CA | $1,933,982 | $2,576,774 |
Tandem Partners In Early Learning San Francisco, CA | $1,207,894 | $2,135,047 |
Developments In Literacy Inc Irvine, CA | $1,716,599 | $2,242,453 |
The Riordan Foundation South Pasadena, CA | $13,591,111 | $7,320,901 |
Arpan Foundation Incorporated Diamond Bar, CA | $1,095,710 | $1,209,090 |
Read Better Be Better Phoenix, AZ | $1,920,458 | $1,563,168 |
Oakland Literacy Coalition Oakland, CA | $916,422 | $1,367,279 |
916 Ink Sacramento, CA | $593,574 | $1,036,980 |
Street Poets Inc Los Angeles, CA | $3,067,922 | $2,123,543 |