Kids Need to Read
Providing books to children and organizations that serve children, especially disadvantaged children.
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Helping children discover the joy of reading and the power of a literate mind Founded with a passion for improving the lives of disadvantaged children by providing inspiring book collections and engaging literacy programs to underfunded schools, libraries, and organizations across the nation, Kids Need to Read aspires to empower and embolden every last child […]
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Providing books to children and organizations that serve children, especially disadvantaged children.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyKids Need to Read is a registered education nonprofit based in Mesa, AZ, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2008 and has been operating for 18 years. Its EIN is 262755631. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $579K in annual revenue. 47 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Kids Need to Read has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100. 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 86 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 93/100.
Kids Need to Read is located in Mesa, AZ, United States. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years.
Based on official tax filings, Kids Need to Read has $579K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Kids Need to Read is classified as a Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). It has $579K in annual revenue. The organization has 47 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Kids Need to Read. 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.
Kids Need to Read has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
Helping children discover the joy of reading and the power of a literate mind Founded with a passion for improving the lives of disadvantaged children by providing inspiring book collections and engaging literacy programs to underfunded schools, libraries, and organizations across the nation, Kids Need to Read aspires to empower and embolden every last child […] Kids Need to Read is classified as a education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2008.
Among education charities registered in United States: Kids Need to Read's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100 is in line with the peer average of 93/100. Its annual revenue of $579K is below the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to Kids Need to Read are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Kids Need to Read is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 262755631, 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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5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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KIDS NEED TO READ 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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Quick facts about Kids Need to Read
- What is Kids Need to Read?
- Kids Need to Read is a education supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Mesa, United States. Helping children discover the joy of reading and the power of a literate mind Founded with a passion for improving the lives of disadvantaged children by providing inspiring book collections and engaging literacy programs to underfunded schools, libraries, and organizations across the nation, Kids Need to Read aspires to empower and embolden every last child […]
- When was Kids Need to Read founded?
- Kids Need to Read was founded in 2008.
- Who leads Kids Need to Read?
- Jessica Payne serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Kids Need to Read located?
- Headquartered in Mesa, United States.
- What is Kids Need to Read's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Kids Need to Read trustworthy?
- Kids Need to Read has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86 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 Kids Need to Read's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 262755631. Registration: 26-2755631 (United States).
- What is Kids Need to Read's website?
- http://www.kidsneedtoread.org