Redwood City Friends Of Literacy is located in Redwood City, CA. The organization was established in 1997. 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. Redwood City Friends Of Literacy 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 06/2022, Redwood City Friends Of Literacy generated $253.5k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 12.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $160.2k during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 6.5% per year over the past 7 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
COMMITMENT TO THE HIGH QUALITY PROJECT READ PROGRAMS IN OUR COMMUNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROMOTING 100% LITERACY IN REDWOOD CITY THROUGH OUR COMMITMENT THAT THE HIGH QUALITY PROJECT READPROGRAMS WILL ALWAYS BE AVAILABLE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Karen Swartz President | Trustee | 2.5 | $0 |
April Bednars Secretary | Trustee | 2.5 | $0 |
Rita Sabbadini Treasurer | Trustee | 2.5 | $0 |
Jennifer Castello Education/esl Advisor | Trustee | 2.5 | $0 |
Xitlali Curincita Youth Advisor | Trustee | 2.5 | $0 |
Lee Solon Media & Outreach | Trustee | 2.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $184,876 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $184,876 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $11,950 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $54,798 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $253,500 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $147,375 |
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 | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $3,659 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $2,464 |
Advertising and promotion | $50 |
Office expenses | $292 |
Information technology | $212 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
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 | $3,002 |
Insurance | $1,962 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $160,215 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $120,332 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $25,915 |
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 | $5,381 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $901,854 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $2,750 |
Total assets | $1,056,232 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $32,423 |
Grants payable | $75,000 |
Deferred revenue | $33,217 |
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 | $140,640 |
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 | $915,592 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,056,232 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Redwood City Friends Of Literacy has recieved totaling $34,828.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Junior League Of Palo Alto - Mid Peninsula Menlo Park, CA PURPOSE: READING PROGRAM FOR NON-ENGLISH SPEAKING YOUTH | $15,000 |
Silicon Valley Community Foundation Mountain View, CA PURPOSE: Education | $10,500 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $9,198 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $130 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Reading Partners Oakland, CA | $38,809,028 | $49,953,069 |
Institute For Native Pacific Education And Culture Kapolei, HI | $1,941,780 | $5,639,876 |
San Joaquin A Plus Inc Stockton, CA | $3,892,784 | $3,942,790 |
Make Way For Books Tucson, AZ | $2,670,198 | $2,705,326 |
United Through Reading San Diego, CA | $1,933,982 | $2,576,774 |
Tandem Partners In Early Learning San Francisco, CA | $1,207,894 | $2,135,047 |
Developments In Literacy Inc Irvine, CA | $1,716,599 | $2,242,453 |
The Riordan Foundation South Pasadena, CA | $13,591,111 | $7,320,901 |
Arpan Foundation Incorporated Diamond Bar, CA | $1,095,710 | $1,209,090 |
Read Better Be Better Phoenix, AZ | $1,920,458 | $1,563,168 |
Oakland Literacy Coalition Oakland, CA | $916,422 | $1,367,279 |
916 Ink Sacramento, CA | $593,574 | $1,036,980 |