Joyful Readers Inc
THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO ENSURE THAT ALL STUDENTS GAIN THE LITERACY SKILLS THEY NEED TO BECOME SUCCESSFUL, CONFIDENT, AND YES...JOYFUL READERS!
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Joyful readers is committed to helping philadelphia students gain the literacy skills they need to become successful, confident, and yes...joyful readers! Every year, the organization recruits and trains a racially and generationally diverse cohort of americorps members to provide daily reading tutoring to k-3 students in public schools across philadelphia.
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The organization's mission is to ensure that all students gain the literacy skills they need to become successful, confident, and yes...joyful readers!
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyJoyful Readers Inc is a registered youth development nonprofit based in Philadelphia, PA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2021 and has been operating for 5 years. Its EIN is 862200001. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 58/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 92/100 for youth development charities in United States. The organization reports $120K in annual revenue. 16 officers and directors are publicly disclosed.
Joyful Readers Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 58/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 58 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for youth development charities in United States is 92/100.
Joyful Readers Inc is located in Philadelphia, PA, United States. The organization was established in 2021 and has been active for 5 years. Its registered address is 1501 Cherry Street, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Joyful Readers Inc has $120K in annual revenue. It allocates 19% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 94% for youth development charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Joyful Readers Inc is classified as a Youth Development organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $120K in annual revenue. The organization has 16 disclosed officers and directors.
Joyful Readers Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 58/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the IRS. 19% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 94%. Visit the Joyful Readers Inc profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
Joyful readers is committed to helping philadelphia students gain the literacy skills they need to become successful, confident, and yes...joyful readers! Every year, the organization recruits and trains a racially and generationally diverse cohort of americorps members to provide daily reading tutoring to k-3 students in public schools across philadelphia. Joyful Readers Inc is classified as a youth development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2021.
Among youth development charities registered in United States: Joyful Readers Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 58/100 is below the peer average of 92/100. It allocates 19% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 94%. Its annual revenue of $120K is below the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Joyful Readers Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Joyful Readers Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 862200001, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
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Filing history
2 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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JOYFUL READERS INC is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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NeutralInside the joyful crusade to save SA’s lost generation of readers - Daily Maverick
Joyful Readers foundation is a finalist for the Wawa Hero Foundation Award - NBC10 Philadelphia
Joyful Readers spotlighted as Wawa Hero Award finalist - NBC10 Philadelphia
Vote for the 2025 Wawa Foundation Hero Award recipient - NBC10 Philadelphia
Philly lost $10.2 million in the latest round of DOGE funding cuts to AmeriCorps - Inquirer.com
How DOGE’s AmeriCorps cuts are gutting Philly schools’ tutoring programs - Chalkbeat
Helping children learn to read has changed me - Inquirer.com
Free program helps Philly-area parents become their child's 'first teacher' - 6abc Philadelphia
Teacher & students team up to bring technology to kids in Chester, PA - 6abc Philadelphia
Reason to smile: New dental clinic opens inside North Philadelphia school - 6abc Philadelphia
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Quick facts about Joyful Readers Inc
- What is Joyful Readers Inc?
- Joyful Readers Inc is a youth development supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Philadelphia, United States. Joyful readers is committed to helping philadelphia students gain the literacy skills they need to become successful, confident, and yes...joyful readers! Every year, the organization recruits and trains a racially and generationally diverse cohort of americorps members to provide daily reading tutoring to k-3 students in public schools across philadelphia.
- When was Joyful Readers Inc founded?
- Joyful Readers Inc was founded in 2021.
- Who leads Joyful Readers Inc?
- David Weinstein serves as EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.
- Where is Joyful Readers Inc located?
- Headquartered in Philadelphia, United States.
- What is Joyful Readers Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $100K-$1M. 19% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Joyful Readers Inc trustworthy?
- Joyful Readers Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 58 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Joyful Readers Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 862200001.
- What is Joyful Readers Inc's website?
- https://joyfulreaders.org