Start The Adventure In Reading Inc is located in New Orleans, LA. The organization was established in 1991. 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 06/2021, Start The Adventure In Reading Inc employed 16 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Start The Adventure In Reading Inc 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 06/2021, Start The Adventure In Reading Inc generated $448.8k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $325.4k during the year ending 06/2021. 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
START THE ADVENTURE IN READING (STAIR)'S MISSION IS TO INCREASE THE READING SKILLS AND SELF-ESTEEM OF LOWER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
START THE ADVENTURE IN READING (STAIR) PROVIDES A ONE-ON-ONE READING TUTORIAL PROGRAM TO LOWER ELEMENTARY STUDENTS, IN THE GREATER NEW ORLEANS AREA, WHO ARE DEFICIENT IN READING ABILITY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Shannon Able Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $65,700 |
Franklin Tad Jones III President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Paula Henry Johnson Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Samantha Hill Vice-President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Margaret Perrien Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Bart Dornier Past President | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $89,462 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $359,210 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $448,672 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $94 |
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 | $448,766 |
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. | $65,700 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $16,425 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $124,292 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $14,779 |
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 | $18,967 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $11,815 |
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 | $2,314 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $5,075 |
All other expenses | $2,726 |
Total functional expenses | $325,400 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $119,179 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $126,960 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
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 | $41,883 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $288,022 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $4,720 |
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 | $4,720 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $121,960 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $161,342 |
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 | $288,022 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 17 grants that Start The Adventure In Reading Inc has recieved totaling $131,542.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
The Greater New Orleans Foundation New Orleans, LA PURPOSE: EDUCATION | $32,544 |
Edward G Schlieder Educational Foundation New Orleans, LA PURPOSE: MATERIALS | $20,000 |
Bi-Lo Holdings Foundation Inc Jacksonville, FL PURPOSE: ROMAY DAVIS - OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $15,000 |
Fore Kids Foundation Inc Avondale, LA PURPOSE: GENERAL ASSISTANCE | $15,000 |
James P Raymond Jr Foundation Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | $10,000 |
Peyback Foundation Inc Independence, OH PURPOSE: GENERAL | $10,000 |
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