Our Kids Read Association
- Assets
- $16.9k
- Revenue
- $564.5k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Laurel, MD
- Founding
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 83-3401365
Organization Overview
Our Kids Read Association is located in Laurel, MD. 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. Our Kids Read Association is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Since 2022, Our Kids Read Association has awarded 16 individual grants totaling $439,687. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROMOTE THE LOVE OF PHYSICAL DIVERSE BOOKS WITH CHILDREN AGES 4-12.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
READING (AND BEING READ TO) HAS BEEN LINKED TO ALL SORTS OF AMAZING BENEFITS, INCLUDING ENHANCING CREATIVITY, RELEASING ENDORPHINS (POSITIVE EFFECT ON MOOD), INCREASING EMPATHY, DECREASING STRESS, ENHANCING MEMORY, IMPROVING SCHOOL PERFORMANCE, AND INCREASING VOCABULARY. IN ADDITION, A LONG-TERM STUDY BY THE ANNE E. CASEY FOUNDATION FOUND THAT STUDENTS WHO WERE NOT PROFICIENT IN READING BY THE END OF THIRD GRADE WERE FOUR TIMES MORE LIKELY TO DROP OUT OF HIGH SCHOOL THAN PROFICIENT READERS. THE STUDY FURTHER CONCLUDED THAT 88 PERCENT OF STUDENTS WHO FAILED TO EARN A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA WERE STRUGGLING READERS IN THIRD GRADE.OUR KIDS READ IS THEREFORE FOCUSING ON PRE-K THROUGH 5TH GRADE AS THE TARGET FOR OUR READING PROGRAMS IN HOPES OF CREATING LIFELONG READERS TO REAP THE BENEFITS OF READING AND ALL OF ITS BENEFITS.
THE OUR KIDS READ "REMOTE READING BUDDIES" PROGRAM CONNECTS WHITE AND BLUE-COLLAR PROFESSIONALS, RETIREES, AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS LOOKING TO SATISFY THEIR COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS WITH YOUNG PEOPLE IN OUR PROGRAMS WHO ARE BEHIND IN THEIR READING SKILLS. WE RECRUIT FROM LARGE AND SMALL COMPANIES, LOOKING FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO CAN SPARE AT LEAST 30 MINUTES PER WEEK TO READ TO A CHILD (MINIMUM 8-WEEK COMMITMENT). WE AIM TO EXPAND THE READING BUDDIES PROGRAM EXPONENTIALLY OVER THE NEXT FIVE YEARS: 250 READING BUDDIES IN 2023, 1,000 READING BUDDIES IN 2024, AND 10,000 READING BUDDIES IN 2025.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jahmal Lake Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 16 | $0 |
Myrleen Springer Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Denise Doig Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Vanessa Fernandez Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Kortenay Gardiner Board Member | Trustee | 8 | $0 |
Marquis Parker Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $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 | $564,452 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $439,890 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $564,452 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| 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 | $564,452 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $447,209 |
| 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 | $43 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $1,788 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $7,128 |
| Advertising and promotion | $5,864 |
| Office expenses | $18,653 |
| Information technology | $26,478 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $3,667 |
| 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 | $1,355 |
| Total functional expenses | $525,599 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,891 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| 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 | $15,000 |
| 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 | $16,891 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,887 |
| 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 | $24,915 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $26,802 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | -$9,911 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $16,891 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Our Kids Read Association has awarded $439,687 in support to 16 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
148TH STREET BLOCK ASSOCIATION COMMUNITY HEALTH AND WELLNESS OUTREACH FAIR PURPOSE: DONATED 840 BOOKS TO 280 STUDENTS | $12,222 |
DREAM SCHOOLS AND SUMMER CAMP PURPOSE: DONATED 5,052 BOOKS TO 1,684 STUDENTS | $73,507 |
EMMA BOWEN COMMUNITY SERVICE CENTER - COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH FAIR PURPOSE: DONATED 600 BOOKS TO 200 STUDENTS | $8,730 |
HAMILTON GRANGE MIDDLE SCHOOL PURPOSE: DONATED 1,008 BOOKS TO 336 STUDENTS | $14,666 |
HARLEM WEEK CHILDREN'S FESTIVAL PURPOSE: DONATED 960 BOOKS TO 320 STUDENTS | $13,968 |
MADISON SQUARE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB PURPOSE: DONATED 2,952 BOOKS TO 984 STUDENTS | $42,951 |