Project Read is located in Provo, UT. The organization was established in 1994. According to its NTEE Classification (B82) the organization is classified as: Scholarships & Student Financial Aid, 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. Project Read 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 06/2024, Project Read generated $309.5k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 12.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $259.3k during the year ending 06/2024. While expenses have increased by 9.3% per year over the past 8 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
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROJECT READ CHANGES LIVES THROUGH LITERACY AND EMPOWERS INDIVIDUALS, STRENGTHENS FAMILIES, BUILDS COMMUNITIES, AND CREATES NEW CYCLES OF INTERGENERATIONAL LITERACY. PROJECT READ PROVIDES INDIVIDUAL TUTORING AND SMALL GROUP INSTRUCTION TO HELP INDIVIDUALS IMPROVE THEIR ABILITY TO READ, WRITE, COMPUTE, AND USE TECHNOLOGY SUFFICIENTLY TO MEET PERSONAL GOALS, FUNCTION WELL IN SOCIETY, AND BECOME MORE PRODUCTIVE CITIZENS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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IN FY 2024, 234 VOLUNTEERS DONATED 6,417 HOURS AND HELPED PROJECT READ SERVE 181 STUDENTS WHO LEARNED SKILLS THAT IMPROVED NOT ONLY THEIR OWN PERSONAL LIVES BUT ALSO THE LIVES OF THEIR SPOUSES AND CHILDREN (183 IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBERS IMPACTED). DURING FY2024, 86 PERCENT OF PROJECT READ STUDENTS WHO WERE RETESTED USING THE COMPREHENSIVE ADULT STUDENT ASSESSMENT SYSTEM (CASAS) INCREASED THEIR SKILLS IN EITHER READING OR MATH. IN FY2024, 100 PERCENT OF PROJECT READS BASIC LITERACY STUDENTS ACHIEVED AT LEAST ONE LITERACY-RELATED GOAL. 105 ACHIEVED EDUCATION-RELATED GOALS, 102 ACHIEVED EMPLOYMENT-RELATED GOALS, 39 ACHIEVED LIFESTYLE GOALS, AND 26 ACHIEVED DIGITAL SKILLS GOALS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Shauna K Brown Executive Director | 25 | $43,590 | |
Aleah Spencer Executive Assistant | 0 | $15,186 | |
Ashlen Lemon Assistant Director | 0 | $7,555 | |
Dave Franz Past Chair | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Michael Baum Vice Chair | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Carla Gordon Treasurer | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $42,119 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $241,596 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $31,066 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $283,715 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $10,550 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $15,198 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $309,463 |
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. | $74,791 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $29,388 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $106,105 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $13,084 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $1,175 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $2,416 |
Advertising and promotion | $5,846 |
Office expenses | $359 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $30,450 |
Travel | $2,898 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,425 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $2,271 |
All other expenses | $1,139 |
Total functional expenses | $259,285 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $161,346 |
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 | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $107,273 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $5,195 |
Total assets | $273,814 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $17,785 |
Total liabilities | $17,785 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $256,029 |
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 | $273,814 |