United Through Reading
- Assets
- $1.9m
- Revenue
- $2.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 25
- Location
- San Diego, CA
- Founding
- 01/1995
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 33-0373000
Organization Overview
United Through Reading is located in San Diego, CA. The organization was established in 1995. 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 12/2021, United Through Reading employed 25 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. United Through Reading 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, United Through Reading generated $2.6m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 12.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.2m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 6.5% per year over the past 7 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
TOGETHER, WE UNITE MILITARY FAMILIES FACING PHYSICAL SEPARATION BY FACILITATING THE BONDING EXPERIENCE OF READING ALOUD.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
UNITED THROUGH READING OFFERS MILITARY SERVICE MEMBERS THE OPPORTUNITY TO BE VIDEO-RECORDED READING BOOKS TO THEIR CHILDREN AT HOME, AND THEN THE BOOKS AND VIDEOS ARE DELIVERED TO THE CHILDREN SO THAT THEY CAN FOLLOW ALONG AS THEIR LOVED ONES READ THEIR FAVORITE STORY. THIS PROGRAM CREATES AND STRENGTHENS EMOTIONAL CONNECTIONS BETWEEN PARENTS AND THEIR CHILDREN, ENCOURAGES LITERACY AND MAKES HOMECOMING EASIER. ACCORDING TO SURVEYS, 95% OF PARTICIPANTS REPORT A DECREASE IN THEIR CHILDRENS ANXIETY DURING DEPLOYMENT AND 83% OF SERVICE MEMBER PARTICIPANTS REPORT A REDUCTION IN THEIR OWN STRESS DURING DEPLOYMENT.DESPITE THE CHALLENGES OF COVID-19 IN 2020 AND 2021, UNITED THROUGH READING DISTRIBUTED MORE THAN 50,000 BOOKS AT OVER 790 VIRTUAL AND IN PERSON EVENTS AROUND THE WORLD. WITH THE RELEASE OF THEIR SELF-SERVICE ANDROID AND IOS APP UNITED THROUGH READING WAS ABLE TO PRODUCE RECORDINGS IN ALL 50 STATES, AND MANY LOCATIONS OVERSEAS. THE APP ALSO ALLOWED THEM TO EXPAND THEIR SERVICES TO INCLUDE U.S. MILITARY VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Sally Zoll Edd CEO | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $175,801 |
Kurt Schwend Sr Dir Of Ops/tech | 40 | $146,564 | |
Dwayne Junker Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Sean Mchugh CFO & Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Brian Roehrkasse Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Emily Arnett Trustee | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $21,908 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $200,000 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,412,828 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $107,605 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,634,736 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $1,422 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$59,384 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,576,774 |
| 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. | $176,356 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $12,145 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,068,896 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $61,858 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $14,469 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $40,751 |
| Travel | $46,133 |
| 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 | $11,831 |
| Insurance | $10,678 |
| All other expenses | $126,847 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,153,042 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,235,892 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $408,081 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $33,595 |
| 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 | $65,836 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $98,619 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $4,230 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $87,729 |
| Total assets | $1,933,982 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $204,753 |
| 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 | $204,753 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,294,247 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $434,982 |
| 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 | $1,933,982 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that United Through Reading has recieved totaling $5,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Gregg W And Denise E Steinhafel Family Foundation Wayzata, MN PURPOSE: GENERAL FUND | $5,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $76,900 |
| Earnings | $10,829 |
| Ending Balance | $87,729 |
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| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Institute For Native Pacific Education And Culture Kapolei, HI | $1,941,780 | $5,639,876 |
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 |