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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!

Youth Development Philadelphia, PA EIN: 862200001 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
71/100 · methodology

About Joyful Readers Inc

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.

Founded
Headquarters
Philadelphia, PA
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
O50
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2021

Mission

The organization's mission is to ensure that all students gain the literacy skills they need to become successful, confident, and yes...joyful readers!

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar youth development in United States
Program spending This charity: 89%
Peer average: 82%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 71
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)
$0.89
Program$0.89
89% to programs beats the peer average (82%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Joyful Readers Inc with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 5 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 5 independent sources, led by the IRS - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 82% of the 53,450 youth development charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (2 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a donation page
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Joyful 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. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 71/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $1M in annual revenue. 16 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. Recent news coverage is predominantly positive.

Joyful Readers Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 862200001. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Joyful Readers Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71/100. 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 71 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 89% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for youth development charities in United States is 90/100.

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 $1M in annual revenue. It allocates 89% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 82% for youth development charities in United States. 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 $1M in annual revenue. The organization has 16 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Joyful Readers Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, Joyful Readers Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 89% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 82%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

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: It allocates 89% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $1M is comparable to 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.

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
89% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

2 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2023, FY2022.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
6

Leadership

From FY2023 filing

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David W••••••••
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Officers & trustees (8)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

4 articles found

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Inside the joyful crusade to save SA’s lost generation of readers - Daily Maverick
Mar 2026
www.dailymaverick.co.za
Joyful Readers foundation is a finalist for the Wawa Hero Foundation Award - NBC10 Philadelphia
Jun 2025
www.nbcphiladelphia.com
Joyful Readers spotlighted as Wawa Hero Award finalist - NBC10 Philadelphia
Jun 2025
www.nbcphiladelphia.com
Form filed
$1.3M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
You can become a 'Joyful Readers' tutor to help Philadelphia students - 6abc Philadelphia
May 2023
6abc.com
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development this charity 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2023 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 16 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
85%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 9
  • Financial data · FY2023 on record
  • Named leadership · 16 officers on file
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2021
Not available · 2
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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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, PA, United States.
What is Joyful Readers Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $1M-$10M. 89% of expenses go to program services.
Is Joyful Readers Inc trustworthy?
Joyful Readers Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71 out of 100 (Strong 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