Page Ahead Childrens Literacy Prgm
- Assets
- $1.1m
- Revenue
- $1.7m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 4
- Location
- Seattle, WA
- Founding
- 09/1993
- Data as of
- 08/2023
- EIN
- 91-1600084
Organization Overview
Page Ahead Childrens Literacy Prgm, operating under the name Books For Kids, is located in Seattle, WA. The organization was established in 1993. 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 08/2023, Books For Kids employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Books For Kids 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 08/2023, Books For Kids generated $1.7m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.6m during the year ending 08/2023. While expenses have increased by 7.2% 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.
Since 2015, Books For Kids has awarded 577 individual grants totaling $4,585,572. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PAGE AHEAD HELPS CHILDREN IN NEED SUCCEED BY DEVELOPING STRONG READING SKILLS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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BOOK UP SUMMER: EVERY SUMMER, WHILE STUDENTS FROM AFFLUENT FAMILIES MAKE PROGRESS ON THEIR READING SKILLS, STUDENTS FROM LOW-INCOME FAMILIES LOSE GROUND. THE EFFECTS OF SUMMER LEARNING LOSS ARE CUMULATIVE, AND ITS COMPOUNDING IMPACT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR MUCH OF THE READING ACHIEVEMENT GAP. BOOK UP SUMMER ADDRESSES THIS PROBLEM, REACHING APPROXIMATELY 21,598 STUDENTS IN KINDERGARTEN THROUGH SECOND GRADE FROM HIGH-POVERTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS, AND GIVING THEM 12 BOOKS EACH TO READ DURING SUMMER VACATION. GIVING CHILDREN THEIR CHOICE OF BOOKS FURNISHES THEM WITH THE RESOURCES AND INCENTIVE NECESSARY TO READ DURING THE SUMMER, AVOID THE SUMMER LEARNING LOSS PHENOMENON, AND ULTIMATELY HELPING TO NARROW THE ACHIEVEMENT GAP.
STORY LEADERS: OVER THE COURSE OF A YEAR, LOW-INCOME CHILDREN HEAR 8 MILLION FEWER WORDS THAN CHILDREN FROM AFFLUENT FAMILIES. STORY LEADERS AIMS TO CLOSE THIS WORD GAP BY FACILITATING LITERACY TRAINING AND ACCESS TO BOOKS FOR FAMILIES WHOSE CHILDREN COULD GAIN THE MOST FROM THE PROGRAM. PAGE AHEAD PARTNERS WITH ECEAP AND HEAD START CLASSROOMS TO PROVIDE EARLY LITERACY TRAINING FOR TEACHERS, NEW BOOKS FOR CHILDREN, AND HOME READING SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES. DURING THE 2022-23 SCHOOL YEAR, 1,532 STUDENTS RECEIVED NEARLY 13,002 NEW BOOKS.
BOOKS FOR KIDS: PROVIDING ACCESS TO BOOKS FOR CHILDREN IN NEED IS A PROVEN WAY TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF TIME THEY SPEND READING. PAGE AHEAD'S ORIGINAL FLAGSHIP PROGRAM, BOOKS FOR KIDS, REACHED 1,736 CHILDREN IN NEED WITH 2,437 NEW, HIGH-QUALITY, AGE-APPROPRIATE BOOKS IN 2022-23. TO EFFICIENTLY REACH THE CHILDREN MOST IN NEED, PAGE AHEAD COLLABORATES WITH PRESCHOOLS, ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS, AND SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES ACROSS WASHINGTON STATE. PAGE AHEAD PROVIDES A WIDE VARIETY OF BOOKS THROUGH FUN, MOTIVATIONAL READING EVENTS. EMPOWERING CHILDREN TO MAKE THEIR OWN CHOICES ENSURES THAT EACH CHILD HAS READING MATERIAL SUITED TO THEIR INDIVIDUAL INTEREST.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Susan Dibble Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $111,461 |
Cathy Peterman President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Mark Fitzgerald Vice-President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Briony Pentecost Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Lydia Islan Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Daniel Frankel Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $23,682 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $212,315 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $289,000 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,001,199 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $57,438 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,526,196 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $163,755 |
| Investment income | $9,354 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$39,144 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $609 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,679,908 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $971,493 |
| 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. | $138,171 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $41,451 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $180,137 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $9,556 |
| Other employee benefits | $13,552 |
| Payroll taxes | $25,427 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $28,764 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $7,596 |
| Advertising and promotion | $640 |
| Office expenses | $75,249 |
| Information technology | $7,517 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $104,339 |
| Travel | $6,825 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $27 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $3,234 |
| Insurance | $1,159 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,573,686 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $19,749 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $775,440 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $11,174 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $24,778 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $80,335 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $1,837 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $6,553 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $202,830 |
| Total assets | $1,122,696 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $20,558 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $8,169 |
| 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 | $203,929 |
| Total liabilities | $232,656 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $776,706 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $113,334 |
| 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 | $1,122,696 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Page Ahead Childrens Literacy Prgm has awarded $813,724 in support to 96 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
SUN VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PURPOSE: Summer Reading | $16,727 |
VALLEY VIEW EARLY LEARNING CENTER PURPOSE: Early Literacy | $14,624 |
CENTRALIA COLLEGE ECEAP PURPOSE: Early Literacy | $13,136 |
WHITE CENTER HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY PURPOSE: Summer Reading | $12,636 |
ROOSEVELT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PURPOSE: Summer Reading | $12,427 |
QUIL CEDA TULALIP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PURPOSE: Summer Reading | $12,006 |