Reading Is Fundamental Pittsburg is located in Pittsburgh, PA. The organization was established in 1988. 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 05/2023, Reading Is Fundamental Pittsburg employed 16 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Reading Is Fundamental Pittsburg 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 05/2023, Reading Is Fundamental Pittsburg generated $1.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.4m during the year ending 05/2023. While expenses have increased by 5.2% per year over the past 8 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE CHILDREN WITH THE RESOURCES, MOTIVATION AND OPPORTUNITIES TO DEVELOP A LIFE-LONG LOVE OF READING.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
BOOKS FOR KEEPS: FEATURES FUN, EDUCATIONAL READING CELEBRATIONS THAT COMBINE STORYTIMES, MOTIVATIONAL LITERACY ACTIVITIES, AND THE OPPORTUNITY TO SELECT A BOOK TO TAKE HOME AND KEEP. CHILDREN AT SCHOOLS, EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTERS, AND AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS PARTICIPATE IN 3-5 INTERACTIVE READING CELEBRATIONS DESIGNED TO ENGAGE CHILDREN IN THE JOY OF READING AND LEARNING.
STORYMOBILE: THESE LENDING LIBRARIES-ON-WHEELS TAKE BOOKS AND LITERACY RESOURCES TO EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTERS, PRE-K AND KINDERGARTEN CLASSROOMS, AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS, PUBLIC HOUSING COMMUNITIES, AND COMMUNITY EVENTS ACROSS OUR CITY.
EVERYBODY WINS!: EVERYBODY WINS! IS A LITERACY AND MENTORING PROGRAM THAT STRIVES TO BUILD LITERACY SKILLS AND A LOVE OF READING IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS. THIS PROGRAM PAIRS PRE-K THROUGH THIRD GRADERS WITH VOLUNTEERS FROM LOCAL COMPANIES AND ORGANIZATIONS TO SHARE CONVERSATION AND GOOD BOOKS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Francis X Solano Jr MD Facp President | OfficerTrustee | 0.3 | $0 |
Macalus Hogan Board Member | Trustee | 0.3 | $0 |
Vincent O'sullivan Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.3 | $0 |
Kevin Acklin Board Member | Trustee | 0.3 | $0 |
Jordan S Blask Vice President/secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.3 | $0 |
Sylvia Owusu-Ansah Board Member | Trustee | 0.3 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $129,591 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,055,939 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $13,000 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,185,530 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $44,360 |
Investment income | $54,221 |
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 | $1,284,111 |
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. | $235,125 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $18,304 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $482,954 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $62,322 |
Payroll taxes | $53,971 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $2,926 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $26,831 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $3,024 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $23,181 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $29,791 |
Travel | $16,870 |
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 | $53,341 |
Insurance | $20,118 |
All other expenses | $4,619 |
Total functional expenses | $1,381,766 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $226,501 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,453,488 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $391,688 |
Accounts receivable, net | $129,591 |
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 | $123,937 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $2,030 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $73,984 |
Total assets | $3,401,219 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $79,936 |
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 | $73,515 |
Total liabilities | $153,451 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,832,916 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $414,852 |
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 | $3,401,219 |