EIN 82-0921310

Reading Between the Lines NFP

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
5
Year formed
2017
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
Description
Reading Between the Lines NFP creates a unique space for the discussion of great literature with people who are incarcerated or transitioning back to their communities. By reading together and sharing insights, participants' voices are heard and valued as they build critical thinking and communication skills. The organization facilitates discussion of short, powerful poems and stories every week with men and women in incarceration or those who have already been released.
Total revenues
$220,479
2023
Total expenses
$370,878
2023
Total assets
$668,829
2023
Num. employees
5
2023

Program areas at Reading Between the Lines NFP

the organization uses discussion of literature to build critical thinking and communication skills with the currently and formerly incarcerated. the organization facilitates discussion of short, powerful poems and stories every week with men and women incarcerated or living in transitional residences and halfway houses. In fy2022, the organization served over 210 participants.

Who funds Reading Between the Lines NFP

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Chicago Community TrustGeneral Operating Support. To Support the Project Proposed for the 2022 Innovation 80 Grant, General Operating Support for the Organization's Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2022.$108,000
Chauncey and Marion Deering McCormick Family FoundationEducational$50,000
Joan and James Shapiro FoundationSee Above$25,000
...and 13 more grants received

Personnel at Reading Between the Lines NFP

NameTitleCompensation
Agustin M TorresExecutive Director$0
Nelly ViramontesOperations Manager
Joan ShapiroPast Executive Director$65,754
Wilder Kendrick BerryChairman$0
Andrea MartonffyDirector$0
...and 3 more key personnel

Financials for Reading Between the Lines NFP

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$286,826
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$2,681
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$-69,028
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$220,479

Form 990s for Reading Between the Lines NFP

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062023-12-21990View PDF
2022-062022-11-10990View PDF
2021-062021-11-24990View PDF
2020-062021-02-24990View PDF
2019-062020-09-22990View PDF
...and 1 more Form 990

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Data update history
July 10, 2024
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $50,000 from Chauncey and Marion Deering McCormick Family Foundation
February 6, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
February 6, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
December 24, 2023
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $108,000 from The Chicago Community Trust
August 19, 2023
Received grants
Identified 15 new grant, including a grant for $73,250 from The Chicago Community Trust
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsArts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanitiesHuman servicesCrime and lawRehabilitation for ex-offenders
Characteristics
Partially liquidatedFundraising eventsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1055 W Bryn Mawr PMB 119 Ste F
Chicago, IL 60660
Metro area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
County
Cook County, IL
Website URL
readingbetweenthelines.org/ 
Phone
(773) 947-9344
IRS details
EIN
82-0921310
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2017
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A70: Humanities Organizations
NAICS code, primary
813319: Social Advocacy Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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