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EIN 31-1227489

Indy Reads

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
34
City
Indianapolis
State
Indiana
Year formed
1984
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
NTEE code, primary
B92: Remedial Reading, Reading Encouragement Programs
Description
Indy Reads promotes and improves the literacy of adults and families in central Indiana with a mission and vision to achieve 100% literacy for all. The organization offers community classrooms with literacy, English language learner and high school equivalency classes taught by Americorps instructors supported by volunteers. Alongside its bookstore, Indy Reads hosts over 150 free literacy, arts, cultural events and children's reading time to promote literacy in the Indianapolis metro area.
Also known as...
Greater Indianapolis Literacy League
Total revenues
$1,520,689
2023
Total expenses
$1,296,782
2023
Total assets
$1,652,449
2023
Num. employees
34
2023

Program areas at Indy Reads

Indy Reads' community classrooms program includes Literacy and english language learner (ell) classes and high school equivalency classes for adult learners at locations in the Indianapolis metro area. The instructor-led (americorps) and volunteer-supported classes provide resources and tools needed for learners to increase Literacy and english language proficiency as well as complete high school equivalency testing. Our certification program provides adult learners with the opportunity to earn industry-recognized credentials through instruction and guidance from Indy Reads staff. These short-term educational opportunities increase participants' employability.
Indy Reads' bookstore sells new and used books in addition to promoting Literacy through more than 150 free Literacy, arts and cultural events, including children's reading time.

Who funds Indy Reads

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
United Way of Central IndianaProgram And/or Operating Support$125,000
Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable TrustSupport To Hire Two New Full-Time Positions To Engage More Adult Learners and Improve Literacy Programs.$115,000
GofundmeorgAfghanistan Welcome.us$75,000
...and 14 more grants received

Personnel at Indy Reads

NameTitleCompensation
Ruba MarshoodChief Executive Officer$145,000
Lydia JohnsonVice President of Operations
Darci HawxhurstVice President of Community Impact
Erin VincentAcademic Operations Director
Raquel RavinetSenior Director of Finance and Engagement
...and 4 more key personnel

Financials for Indy Reads

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,354,122
Program services$24,091
Investment income and dividends$3,356
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$8,602
Net income from fundraising events$-6,533
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$137,051
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$1,520,689

Form 990s for Indy Reads

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-05-14990View PDF
2022-062023-05-09990View PDF
2021-062022-04-20990View PDF
2020-062021-04-12990View PDF
2019-062020-07-06990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

Organizations like Indy Reads

OrganizationLocationRevenue
Seeds of LiteracyCleveland, OH$1,723,837
Literacy Green BayGreen Bay, WI$894,789
United Through ReadingSan Diego, CA$2,331,871
Literacy TrustNew York, NY$1,582,377
Carnegie Center for Literacy and LeaLexington, KY$994,977
Achieve NowPhiladelphia, PA$644,338
Golden GateClayton, NJ$5,074,912
Turn the Page KCKansas City, MO$446,838
Slingerland Literacy InstituteBellevue, WA$460,535
Family Literacy CentersOrem, UT$1,296,648
Data update history
November 26, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $10,000 from Dollar General Literacy Foundation
October 25, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 11 new personnel
August 10, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
July 25, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
July 16, 2024
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $75,000 from Gofundmeorg
Nonprofit Types
SchoolsEducational service providersFamily service centersCharities
Issues
Education
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1066 Virginia Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46203
Metro area
Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN
County
Marion County, IN
Website URL
indyreads.org/ 
Phone
(317) 275-4040
IRS details
EIN
31-1227489
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1984
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
B92: Remedial Reading, Reading Encouragement Programs
NAICS code, primary
624190: Individual and Family Services
Parent/child status
Independent
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