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EIN 26-2755631

Kids Need To Read

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
4
City
Mesa
State
Arizona
Year formed
2008
Most recent tax filings
2023-03-01
NTEE code, primary
B90: Educational Services
Description
Kids Need To Read provides books to children and organizations that serve disadvantaged kids, helping them discover the joy of reading and the power of literacy by offering inspiring books and programs to underfunded schools, libraries, and community agencies across the United States. The organization grants books to those in need through underfunded schools, libraries, and literacy programs, ultimately supporting literacy and graduation rates among our nation's youth.
Total revenues
$1,209,970
2023
Total expenses
$1,280,310
2023
Total assets
$1,718,495
2023
Num. employees
4
2023

Program areas at Kids Need To Read

Grants To provide books To disadvantaged children through underfunded schools, libraries and literacy programs. The program supports literacy and graduation rates among our nation's youth.

Grants made by Kids Need To Read

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Desert Botanical GardenReading Resources Provided To Underfunded Literacy Programs To Increase Reading Proficiency Levels Among Disadvantaged Children.$0
Treasures 4 TeachersReading Resources Provided To Underfunded Literacy Programs To Increase Reading Proficiency Levels Among Disadvantaged Children.$0
Foothills Food BankReading Resources Provided To Underfunded Literacy Programs To Increase Reading Proficiency Levels Among Disadvantaged Children.$0
...and 23 more grants made totalling $0

Who funds Kids Need To Read

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Network for GoodUnrestricted$28,857
Kathy and Jerry Wood FoundationTo Provide Funding for Books for Underfunded Schools Across the United States$25,000
Judge Family FoundationProvide Books To Disadvantaged Children$12,000
...and 13 more grants received

Personnel at Kids Need To Read

NameTitleCompensation
Jessica PayneExecutive Director$48,229
Robert GaryCreative Director
Leah ErneWarehouse Manager
Tyson BreinholtChair$0
Heather MillerTreasurer$0
...and 1 more key personnel

Financials for Kids Need To Read

RevenuesFYE 03/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,208,803
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$537
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$630
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$1,209,970

Form 990s for Kids Need To Read

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-032023-08-29990View PDF
2022-032022-11-17990View PDF
2021-032022-02-04990View PDF
2020-032021-02-24990View PDF
2019-032020-09-15990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
January 3, 2025
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $2,500 from John F Long Foundation
August 25, 2024
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $10,000 from Elkes Foundation Iii
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $25,000 from Kathy and Jerry Wood Foundation
December 24, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $1,000 from The Berglund Family Foundation
October 29, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsSchoolsEducational service providersMedia and communications organizationsCharities
Issues
Education
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsEndowed supportTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
2450 W Broadway Rd Suite 110
Mesa, AZ 85202
Metro area
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ
County
Maricopa County, AZ
Website URL
kidsneedtoread.org/ 
Phone
(480) 256-0115
IRS details
EIN
26-2755631
Fiscal year end
March
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2008
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
B90: Educational Services
NAICS code, primary
5111: Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current - Awaiting Reporting
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0148267
FTB Entity ID
3101976
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-02-05
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