Reading Owls International
- Assets
- $126.5k
- Revenue
- $25.3k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Attleboro, MA
- Founding
- 06/2014
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 46-3918074
Organization Overview
Reading Owls International is located in Attleboro, MA. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (B90) the organization is classified as: Educational Services, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Reading Owls International 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, Reading Owls International generated $25.3k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 5 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (23.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $12.9k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (29.2%) per year over the past 5 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
READING OWLS INTERNATIONAL IS COMMITTED TO INCREASING THE LITERACY LEVELS OF JAMAICAN SCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN. WE PROVIDE BOOKS AND LEARNING RESOURCES AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS TO EXPAND EXISTING LIBRARIES OR TO CREATE NEW ONES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SUMMER 2021 BACKPACK FOR HOPE, GIVING TUESDAY & TECHNOLOGY. FOR THE BACKPACK AND HOPE PROJECT, READING OWLS PROVIDED BACKPACKS FOR MORE THAN 600 STUDENTS WITH CULTURALLY RELEVANT BOOKS, AGE APPROPRIATE PLAY ACTIVITY TOYS AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES TO LAST THEM FOR A YEAR.FOR THE TECHNOLOGY, READING OWLS INTERNATIONAL PROVIDED 215 TABLETS AND SUPPLEMENTAL RESOURCES TO SUPPORT REMOTE LEARNING AT 5 SCHOOLS ACROSS JAMAICA.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Elaine Dickson Chairperson | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $10,000 |
Amber MA Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Easton Dickson Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Sonia Fife Vice-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Michelle Lundquist Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Peter Edwards PHD Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $68,182 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $13,700 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $68,182 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $136 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$43,043 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $25,275 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $35 |
| Office expenses | $191 |
| 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 | $655 |
| All other expenses | $457 |
| Total functional expenses | $12,931 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $70,114 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $19,700 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $36,721 |
| Total assets | $126,535 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $415 |
| 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 | $415 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $106,420 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $19,700 |
| 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 | $126,535 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Reading Owls International has recieved totaling $10,031.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
The Elizabeth And Gardner Lane Family Foundation Inc Westport, MA PURPOSE: GENERAL USE | $10,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $31 |
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