Ready For School
- Assets
- $789.6k
- Revenue
- $641.1k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 7
- Location
- Holland, MI
- Founding
- 07/2011
- Data as of
- 12/2020
- EIN
- 27-4898652
Organization Overview
Ready For School, operating under the name Reach Out And Read West Michigan, is located in Holland, MI. The organization was established in 2011. According to its NTEE Classification (B80) the organization is classified as: Student Services, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2020, Reach Out And Read West Michigan employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Reach Out And Read West Michigan 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 12/2020, Reach Out And Read West Michigan generated $641.1k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (13.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $698.4k during the year ending 12/2020. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (5.1%) per year over the past 6 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
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PREPARE CHILDREN FOR SUCCESS IN KINDERGARTEN AND LIFE BY EQUIPPING PARENTS AND FAMILIES THROUGH THE INTEGRATED SUPPORT OF THE HOLLAND, ZEELAND, AND HAMILTON COMMUNITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
2020 IMPACT HIGHTLIGHTS: DEMONSTRATING THAT EARLY CHILDHOOD IS A COMMUNITY PRIORITY: - SINCE 2009, KINDERGARTEN READINESS HAS INCREASED FROM 43 TO 70% PER AN EARLY LITERACY MEASURE. ACCELERATE ACCESS TO YEAR ROUND EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING EXPERIENCES: - AWARDED OVER 200 ACCESS SCHOLARSHIPS FOR PRESCHOOL TUITION DURING THE TRADITIONAL SCHOOL YEAR. - COLLABORATION WITH NAVIGATION OF THE EARLY CHILDHOOD SYSTEM THROUGH REFERRALS TO STATE AND FEDERAL PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS AND OTTAWA COUNTIES HELP ME GROW CARE COORDINATION TEAM. - CREATED HIGH QUALITY SUMMER LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR 70 INCOMING KINDERGARTNERS AND CAREGIVERS. THIS PROGRAM, START SCHOOL READY, IS A READINESS ACCELERATOR THAT OVER 7 YEARS HAS SHOWN STATISTICALLY SIGNIFICANT INCREASES IN EARLY LITERACY AND SOCIAL EMOTIONAL READINESS. COVID CONSTRAINTS REQUIRED THAT THE PROGRAM BE HELD IN LOCAL PARKS WITH CHILD AND CAREGIVER IN ATTENDANCE. IT INCREASED FAMILY CONFIDENCE IN KINDERGARTEN READINESS. ENHANCE WORLD-CLASS EARLY CHILDHOOD PROFESSIONAL TALENT: - ENHANCED TRUSTED HEALTHCARE PROVIDER RELATIONSHIPS THROUGH REACH OUT AND READ: OVER 6,000 WELL CHILD VISITS WERE ENHANCED WITH DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE BOOKS AND HEALTHCARE PROVIDER CONVERSATIONS, DELIVERED KINDERGARTEN READINESS KITS TO NEARLY 800 SOON TO BE KINDERGARTNERS - ENHANCED PRE-K AND KINDERGARTEN EDUCATOR'S APPROACHES TO EARLY LITERACY AND SOCIAL EMOTIONAL READINESS THROUGH COMMUNITY OFFERINGS: THE LITTLE READ AND START SCHOOL READY - ENHANCED RELATIONSHIPS AND PEER LEARNING THROUGH EARLY EDUCATOR ROUNDTABLES. INNOVATE TO EXPAND EARLY LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES: - ALIGNED AND CONNECTED PRE-K AND KINDERGARTEN EDUCATORS THROUGH PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT THAT FOCUSED ON EARLY LITERACY AND SOCIAL EMOTIONAL READINESS - IMPLEMENTED A FOUR-WEEK NATURE BASED EDUCATION EXPERIENCE, START SCHOOL READY. THIS STRATEGY HELPED FILL THE YEAR ROUND NEED FOR HIGH QUALITY LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES THAT ACCELERATE KINDERGARTEN READINESS -MAINTAINED START SCHOOL READY EXPANSION THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH THREE SCHOOL SYSTEMS: HOLLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS, ZEELAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS, AND HAMILTON COMMUNITY SCHOOLS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Donna Lowry President, C | Officer | 40 | $97,923 |
Lindsey Gorsline Chair | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Tami Mannes Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Brad Haverkamp Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Juanita Bocanegra Co-Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Nancy Miller Emeritus Boa | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $21,954 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $476,609 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $10,196 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $498,563 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $145,295 |
| Investment income | $1,996 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$12,241 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $641,138 |
| 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. | $93,016 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $18,428 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $137,531 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $7,509 |
| Other employee benefits | $2,977 |
| Payroll taxes | $26,391 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $1,770 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $14,400 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $22,864 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,785 |
| Office expenses | $9,453 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $21,652 |
| Travel | $1,760 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,493 |
| Interest | $2,476 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $6,688 |
| Insurance | $4,716 |
| All other expenses | $896 |
| Total functional expenses | $698,369 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $336,645 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $281,313 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $151,210 |
| 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 | $1,811 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $18,616 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $789,595 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $10,624 |
| 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 | $212,800 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $223,424 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $162,454 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $403,717 |
| 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 | $789,595 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 8 grants that Ready For School has recieved totaling $53,214.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Howard Miller Foundation Zeeland, MI PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR GENERAL OPERATIONS | $12,500 |
John And Judy Spoelhof Foundation Holland, MI PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS | $10,000 |
Grand Rapids Community Foundation Grand Rapids, MI PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: EDUCATION | $8,000 |
National Christian Charitable Foundation Inc Alpharetta, GA PURPOSE: GROWTH | $6,500 |
Communtiy Foundation Of The Holland Zeeland Area Holland, MI PURPOSE: IN HONOR OF COLLEEN HILL | $5,200 |
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