Sing Out And Read Inc is located in Tampa, FL. The organization was established in 2019. According to its NTEE Classification (B92) the organization is classified as: Remedial Reading & Encouragement, 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. Sing Out And Read 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 12/2021, Sing Out And Read Inc generated $575.1k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 3 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 19.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $626.8k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 26.5% per year over the past 3 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
TO IMPROVE LITERACY LEVELS BY HELPING STUDENTS ADVANCE TO READ AT THEIR APPROPRIATE GRADE LEVEL USING SINGING AS A CRITICAL PART OF THE LEARNING PROCESS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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IMPLEMENTED THE SING-TO-IMPROVE READING PROGRAM IN TWO BOYS AND GIRLS' CLUBS, ONE IN EASTERN HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, AND ONE IN PASCO COUNTY. MORE THAN 100 CHILDREN, MOST OF WHOM WERE STRUGGLING READERS WERE ABLE TO SING THEIR WAY TO READING GAINS DURING THE AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMMING TIME AT THE RESPECTIVE CLUBS.
THE FAMILY LITERACY PROJECT PROGRAM WAS IMPLEMENTED IN THE SUMMER OF 2019 WHICH PROVIDED ACCESS TO THE TABLET PROGRAM FOR AT-HOME READING FOR 100 FAMILIES IN 2020. WHILE THERE WERE UNIQUE CHALLENGES PRESENTED BY COVID-19, THE COMPLETION AND SUCCESS RATES OF THE PROGRAM STAYED AT THE HIGH RATES THAT WERE PRESENT PRIOR TO COVID-19. OUT OF ALL OF THE PARTICIPANTS, APPROXIMATELY 66% WERE ABLE TO IMPROVE THEIR READING LEVEL BY ONE FULL YEAR, IN JUST THREE MONTHS TIME.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Jennifer Frisinger Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $53,770 |
Charles Franzblau Board Chair, Co-Founder | OfficerTrustee | 30 | $0 |
Linda Marcelli Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Nick Griffin Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Peter Betzer Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Steve Siebert Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $22,835 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $506,437 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $529,272 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $45 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $45,785 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $575,102 |
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. | $53,770 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $5,377 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $128,403 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $23,624 |
Payroll taxes | $22,494 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $240 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $11,000 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $317,730 |
Advertising and promotion | $48,327 |
Office expenses | $11,664 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $5,892 |
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 | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $626,774 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $63,990 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $23,500 |
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 | $0 |
Total assets | $87,490 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $62,628 |
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 | $62,628 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $24,862 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $87,490 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Sing Out And Read Inc has recieved totaling $37,510.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Hough Family Foundation Inc St Petersburg, FL PURPOSE: PINELLAS READING ENRICHMENT | $30,000 |
Frank E Duckwall Foundation Tampa, FL PURPOSE: FUNDING TO PURCHASE "PRIZE" TABLETS. | $5,000 |
Debartolo Family Foundation Tampa, FL PURPOSE: PROGRAM SERVICES | $2,500 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $10 |
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The Palm Beach County Literacy Coalition Inc Boynton Beach, FL | $5,052,604 | $4,385,458 |
Childrens Reading Center Inc Palatka, FL | $3,783,274 | $2,355,676 |
Read Usa Inc Atlantic Beach, FL | $1,550,513 | $2,569,007 |
Literacy Action Inc Atlanta, GA | $1,276,569 | $1,539,429 |
The Global Village Project Inc Decatur, GA | $2,051,230 | $1,459,701 |
Dream Center Of Lakeland Inc Lakeland, FL | $1,221,957 | $1,316,290 |
Classroom Champions Inc St Petersburg, FL | $339,187 | $761,169 |
Mufuka Private Foundation St Petersburg, FL | $0 | $176,252 |
Hollywood Educational And Literacy Project Miami Inc Miami, FL | $305,033 | $696,098 |
Team Up Mentoring Inc Monroe, GA | $139,641 | $683,392 |
Sing Out And Read Inc Tampa, FL | $87,490 | $575,102 |
Stair Of Birmingham Birmingham, AL | $280,779 | $590,806 |