Readers Are Leaders is located in Herndon, VA. The organization was established in 2006. According to its NTEE Classification (O50) the organization is classified as: Youth Development Programs, under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Readers Are Leaders 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 12/2021, Readers Are Leaders generated $93.0k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $25.8k during the year ending 12/2021. 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 PROVIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS WITH NEEDED READING STRATEGIES AND LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES NECESSARY TO SUCCEED. ALSO, TO PROVIDE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WITH THE OPPORTUNITIES, STRATEGIES AND LEARNING TO PROMOTE THEIR DEVELOPMENT AS ROLE MODELS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES TO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS NECESSARY READING & REVIEW STRATEGIES AND LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES TO SUCCEED. SUCH STRATEGIES PROVIDED WERE TEACHING PHONICS WITH LITERATURE, INCREASED TIME ON READING, REINFORCED SKILLS TAUGHT AT SCHOOL, REREAD MATERIAL AS NEEDED, MAKE CONNECTIONS AND ACTIVATE VISUAL CLUES AND BACKGROUND KNOWLEDGE, TEACHING STUDENTS TO SELF-MONITOR FOR UNDERSTANDING AND WHEN READING FINDING THE MAIN IDEA OF A STORY AND MAKING INFERENCE TO WHAT WAS READ. STUDENTS ALSO RECEIVED THE BENEFIT OF SOCIAL GOALS, WHICH ARE TO BOOST SELF-CONFIDENCE AND DEVELOP FRIENDSHIPS. CONTINUED BELOW
THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES TO HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS OPPORTUNITIES TO BOOST SELF-CONFIDENCE, DEVELOP FRIENDSHIPS, TO BE A POSITIVE ROLE MODEL AND GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY. THE PROGRAM FOSTERS AND GENERATES OPPORTUNITIES FOR THESE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO GROW INDIVIDUALLY AND SOCIALLY. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES A VEHICLE ENABLING OUR STUDENT ATHLETES TO HAVE A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF THEMSELVES AND THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO COMMUNITY NEEDS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Melissa Kemmerer Director | Trustee | 20 | $10,000 |
Wendell Byrd President | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $5,000 |
Zion Mckinney Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Steve Turner Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Thomas Archibald Director | Trustee | 12 | $0 |
Michael Brogan Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $9,825 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $69,985 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $79,810 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $1,207 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $12,007 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $93,024 |
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. | $15,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $7,000 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $1,950 |
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 | $38 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
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 | $0 |
All other expenses | $15 |
Total functional expenses | $25,834 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $127,358 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $8,934 |
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 | $3,245 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $53,525 |
Total assets | $193,062 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $193,062 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $193,062 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Readers Are Leaders has recieved totaling $10,033.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Kids Connect Charitable Fund Reston, VA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $33 |
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