Reading Ready Pittsburgh is located in Pittsburgh, PA. The organization was established in 2018. According to its NTEE Classification (O50) the organization is classified as: Youth Development Programs, under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Reading Ready Pittsburgh employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Reading Ready Pittsburgh 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 06/2023, Reading Ready Pittsburgh generated $298.9k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 3 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 34.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $306.4k during the year ending 06/2023. 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
SUPPORTING HEALTHY DEVELOPMENT OF YOUNG CHILDREN BY INCREASING ACCESS TO BOOKS AND BY ENCOURAGING SIGNIFICANT FAMILY ENGAGEMENT THROUGH READING.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROVIDED THE RAISING A READER PROGRAM TO 36 HEAD START, PRE-KINDERGARTEN, AND CHILDCARE SITES COMPRISING 76 CLASSROOMS. ADDITIONALLY, SUPPORT WAS PROVIDED TO RAISING A READER FAMILIES THROUGH READ WITH ME SUMMER PROGRAMMING: EIGHT WEEKS OF FREE BOOKS AND PARENT ENGAGEMENT MATERIALS WERE PROVIDED. A TOTAL OF 3224 FREE BOOKS WERE GIVEN TO 403 CHILDREN.
GENERAL SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS
PARTNERED WITH DOLLY PARTON IMAGINATION LIBRARY COVERING COST OF ENROLLING 1,691 LOW-INCOME CHILDREN, MAILING A FREE, QUALITY BOOK TO EACH CHILD'S HOME, MONTHLY.
CONDUCTING LITERACY-BASED COMMUNITY OUTREACH ACTIVITIES IN TARGETED LOW-INCOME COMMUNITIES, INCLUDING SUMMER COMMUNITY DAYS, READING NOOKS IN LAUNDROMATS AND OTHER COMMUNITY SPACES; DISTRIBUTION OF OVER 29,179 GENTLY USED CHILDREN'S BOOKS THROUGH TWELVE LITTLE GIVEAWAY LIBRARIES; AND FORMATION OF AN EARLY LITERACY COUNCIL OF PARENTS, CAREGIVERS AND LEADERS IN THE COMMUNITIES SERVED; AND MONVIEW HEIGHTS PAINT DAY INSTALLING AND PAINTING LITERACY-FOCUSED SIGNAGE AND STENCILS ON A PLAYGROUND SPACE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Mary Denison PHD Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 35 | $0 |
Margaret Whitmer President And Director | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Eugene Osullivan Treasurer And Director | OfficerTrustee | 8 | $0 |
Claudia Davidson Secretary And Director | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Denise Demski Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Christopher Mark Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $241,094 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $241,094 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $56,525 |
Investment income | $41 |
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 | $298,869 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $115,537 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $2,160 |
Other employee benefits | $3,391 |
Payroll taxes | $9,812 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $1,435 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $3,398 |
Information technology | $2,784 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $6,268 |
Travel | $1,994 |
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 | $1,653 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $306,409 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $86,213 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $115,041 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $201,254 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $6,922 |
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 | $6,922 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $141,047 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $53,285 |
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 | $201,254 |