Read For Life
- Assets
- $266.6k
- Revenue
- $0.0
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Visalia, CA
- Founding
- 02/1996
- Data as of
- 06/2023
- EIN
- 77-0269865
Organization Overview
Read For Life is located in Visalia, CA. The organization was established in 1996. According to its NTEE Classification (Z99) the organization is classified as: Unknown, under the broad grouping of Unknown and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Read For Life 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 06/2023, Read For Life generated $76.0k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (5.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $81.9k during the year ending 06/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (0.5%) per year over the past 8 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO ENCOURAGE PARENTS TO BUILD THE FOUNDATION FOR READING, BEGINNING AT BIRTH.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
"BOOKS FOR KIDS" DISTRIBUTES BOOK PACKETS TO PARENTS OF YOUNG CHILDREN ENCOURAGING READING AT AN EARLY AGE & SUPPLYING SAMPLES OF APPROPRIATE BOOKS. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES APPROXIMATELY 7,000 - 8,000 GENTLY USED BOOKS AND SERVES APPROXIMATELY 600 CHILDREN ANNUALLY.
"BRIGHT START" IS A PROGRAM PROVIDING IN-HOME TRAININGS TO PARENTS OF DISABLED CHILDREN AGES BIRTH TO THREE ON HOW TO FOSTER A LEARNING ENVIRONMENT BEFORE THE CHILDREN ARE OF SCHOOL AGE."SHELTER BUDDIES" IS A PROGRAM WHICH GIVES SECOND AND THIRD GRADE CHILDREN AN EXPANDED EXPERIENCE OF IMPROVING THEIR READING SKILLS BY READING TO SHELTER ANIMALS."HOME BASE MIGRANT PRE-SCHOOL" PROVIDES NEW BOOKS AND PARENT/TEACHER TRAINING TO ABOUT 1,000 CHILDREN IN SEVERAL MIGRANT EDUCATIONAL PRE-SCHOOL PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT TULARE COUNTY."WOMEN'S MIGRANT WORKERS CONVENTION PROGRAM" PROVIDES CHILDREN'S BOOKS AS PART OF THE EDUCATION/LITERACY COMPONENT OF AN ANNUAL CONFERENCE ESTABLISHED TO EDUCATE FEMALE MIGRANT WORKERS ON RESOURCES AVAILABLE FOR EDUCATION, HEALTH, SAFETY, AND EMPLOYMENT.
HEADSTART AND TEENAGE PARENTING PROGRAMS: "HEADSTART PROGRAM" PREPARES STUDENTS FOR SUCCESS IN KINDERGARTEN. A SCHOOL DISTRICT PROGRAM THAT READ FOR LIFE SUPPLEMENTS BY PROVIDING EACH CHILD WITH 5 NEW BOOKS, AND BY TRAINING PARENTS HOW TO READ ALOUD TO THEIR CHILD. SERVES APPROXIMATELY 1,600 CHILDREN AT 60 SCHOOL SITES ANNUALLY. "TEENAGE PARENTING PROGRAM" WORKS WITH TEENS IN TULARE COUNTY TO ENCOURAGE PARENTS TO READ TO THEIR BABIES AND TODDLERS. VOLUNTEERS VISIT CLASSROOMS TO SHARE AND DEMONSTRATE LITERACY TECHNIQUES TO ENHANCE THE KNOWLEDGE AND BENEFITS OF READING TO THEIR CHILDREN. CURRENTLY, READ FOR LIFE PROVIDES NEW BOOKS TO TEEN AGE PARENTING PROGRAMS AND HEAD START SITES COUNTY WIDE. THREE DISTRIBUTIONS OF AGE APPROPRIATE QUALITY LITERATURE ARE DONATED TO EACH SITE THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR. THESE BOOKS HELP BEGIN A CHILD'S PERSONAL LIBRARY AT HOME, PROVIDING A GREATER POTENTIAL FOR SUCCESS IN SCHOOL.
"BOOKS FOR BABIES" DISTRIBUTES BOOK PACKETS TO PARENTS OF NEWBORN BABIES ENCOURAGING READING AT AN EARLY AGE & SUPPLYING SAMPLES OF APPROPRIATE BOOKS. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES NEW BOOKS AND SERVES APPROXIMATELY 600 CHILDREN ANNUALLY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Ann Brodersen Board Member | 10 | $0 | |
Katie Mann Co President | 10 | $0 | |
Cydney Oster Treasurer | 5 | $0 | |
Susan Graves Secretary | 10 | $0 | |
Deborah Lagomarsino Board Member | 5 | $0 | |
Nancy Loliva Board Member | 5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $75,969 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Investment income | $55 |
| Gain or Loss | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
| Other Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $76,024 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $0 |
| Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $775 |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $7,200 |
| Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $3,244 |
| Other expenses | $70,650 |
| Total expenses | $81,869 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash, savings, and investments | $266,591 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $266,591 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets or fund balances | $266,591 |