Words Alive

Organization Overview

Words Alive is located in San Diego, CA. The organization was established in 1999. According to its NTEE Classification (A70) the organization is classified as: Humanities, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Words Alive employed 15 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Words Alive 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 06/2022, Words Alive generated $1.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $789.9k during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 1.9% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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AT WORDS ALIVE, WE ENVISION A WORLD WHERE EVERYONE IS CONNECTED TO THE POWER OF READING AND THE INNUMERABLE WAYS IT ENRICHES OUR LIVES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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READ ALOUD PROGRAM READ ALOUD VOLUNTEERS SHARE THE JOY OF A GOOD STORY WHILE HELPING CHILDREN DEVELOP THE COGNITIVE, LANGUAGE AND SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL SKILLS NEEDED TO BE CAPABLE READERS. THE PROGRAM INSPIRES STUDENTS TO BE CURIOUS, COURAGEOUS, AND COMPASSIONATE BY EXPLORING DIVERSE AND RELEVANT BOOKS TOGETHER WITH CARING ADULTS. WORDS ALIVE PROVIDED WEEKLY READ ALOUD EXPERIENCES AND NEW BOOKS TO 2,535 STUDENTS IN 81 PRESCHOOLS THROUGH FIFTH GRADE CLASSROOMS OVER THE 2021-22 PROGRAM YEAR.


FAMILY LITERACY FAMILY LITERACY PROGRAM INSPIRES PARENTS TO MAKE EXPLORING BOOKS A ROBUST FAMILY HABIT BY MAKING READING MORE PLAYFUL. PARENTS RECEIVE BOOKS TO GROW THEIR HOME LIBRARIES AND LEARN ENGAGEMENT STRATEGIES AND EXPLORATORY ACTIVITIES TO USE READING AS A FAMILY AT HOME. FAMILIES REPORT READING MORE OFTEN TOGETHER, FOR LONGER PERIODS OF TIME, AND PRACTICING POSITIVE READING BEHAVIORS WITH THEIR CHILDREN. WORDS ALIVE EXPANDED THE PROGRAM TO REACH PRESCHOOL THROUGH SECOND GRADE DURING THE 2021-22 PROGRAM YEAR, SERVING A TOTAL OF 880 FAMILIES.


TEEN SERVICES ADOLESCENT BOOK GROUP IGNITES A LOVE OF READING BY CONNECTING TEENAGERS WITH VOLUNTEER FACILITATORS TO DISCUSS, WRITE, AND CREATE PROJECTS THAT BRING BOOKS ALIVE. AS STUDENTS SHARE PERSPECTIVES IN THIS SAFE SPACE, THEY IMPROVE COMMUNICATION SKILLS, GAIN CONFIDENCE, AND ENHANCE THEIR ABILITY TO EXPRESS THEMSELVES AUTHENTICALLY. COMMON-CORE-ALIGNED PROGRAM ACTIVITIES INCLUDE DISCUSSION GROUPS, TEXT ANALYSIS, WRITING WORKSHOPS, AUTHOR VISITS. DURING THE 2021-22 PROGRAM YEAR, WORDS ALIVE BROUGHT READING ALIVE FOR 350 TEENAGERS ACROSS 6 PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS AND ADDED BOOKS TO THEIR HOME LIBRARIES.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Rachael Orose
Executive Director
$102,515
Karen Silberman
Chair
$0
Laura Kohn
Vice Chair
$0
Karen Malin
Secretary
$0
Sandra Korwek
Treasurer
$0
Orville Brown
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$39,273
Related organizations$0
Government grants $21,216
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,177,303
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $17,072
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,237,792
Total Program Service Revenue$82,114
Investment income $700
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$15,972
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,306,134

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Words Alive has recieved totaling $7,500.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
The Rice Family Foundation

San Diego, CA

PURPOSE: ROLLING READERSEDUCATIONAL PROGRAM

$7,500
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$13,535
Earnings-$554
Ending Balance$12,981

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