Project Read
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In Fiscal Year 2022, Project Read served 100 students. Project Read added math and digital literacy instruction to the reading and writing instruction it has traditionally offered. During FY2022, Project Read transitioned to using the Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment System (CASAS). 100 percent of the Project Read students who were retested using the CASAS increased their skills in either reading or math (80 percent of those retested achieved a level gaina 1.0 grade-level equivalent (GLE) increase in either reading or language), and the average gain was 1.9 GLE. In addition, Project Read also added a Digital Literacy Program this year using curriculum and assessments from Northstar Digital Literacy. In FY2022, 75 percent of Project Reads literacy students achieved at least …
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Mission
Building bright futures through literacy, digital skills, math, and conversation.
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· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Project Read has a complete profile, sourced from the IRS.
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 93% of the 195,586 education charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- It has more complete contact information than 72% of comparable charities, with a verified website, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyProject Read is a registered education nonprofit based in Provo, UT, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2006 and has been operating for 20 years. Its EIN is 870511408. 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 81/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $397K in annual revenue. 62 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Project Read's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 870511408. 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.
Project Read has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 81/100. 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 81 ('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 90/100.
Project Read is located in Provo, UT, United States. The organization was established in 2006 and has been active for 20 years.
Based on official tax filings, Project Read has $397K in annual revenue. It allocates 71% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 74% for education charities in United States. 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.
Project Read is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $397K in annual revenue. The organization has 62 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Project Read. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.
According to GiveRadar's records, Project Read 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 71% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 74%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. 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.
In Fiscal Year 2022, Project Read served 100 students. Project Read added math and digital literacy instruction to the reading and writing instruction it has traditionally offered. During FY2022, Project Read transitioned to using the Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment System (CASAS). 100 percent of the Project Read students who were retested using the CASAS increased their skills in either reading or math (80 percent of those retested achieved a level gaina 1.0 grade-level equivalent (GLE) increase in either reading or language), and the average gain was 1.9 GLE. In addition, Project Read also added a Digital Literacy Program this year using curriculum and assessments from Northstar Digital Literacy. In FY2022... Project Read is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2006.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 71% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 74%. Its annual revenue of $397K is below the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to Project Read are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Project Read is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 870511408, 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.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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PROJECT 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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Officers & trustees (23)
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 62 disclosed in the public registry.
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What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 62 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2006
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Project Read
- What is Project Read?
- Project Read is a education publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Provo, United States. In Fiscal Year 2022, Project Read served 100 students. Project Read added math and digital literacy instruction to the reading and writing instruction it has traditionally offered. During FY2022, Project Read transitioned to using the Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment System (CASAS). 100 percent of the Project Read students who were retested using the CASAS increased their skills in either reading or math (80 percent of those retested achieved a level gaina 1.0 grade-level equivalent (GLE) increase in either reading or language), and the average gain was 1.9 GLE. In addition, Project Read also added a Digital Literacy Program this year using curriculum and assessments from Northstar Digital Literacy. In FY2022, 75 percent of Project Reads literacy students achieved at least one literacy-related goal. Some of the goals accomplished by Project Read students in FY2022 include the following: 3 entered employment, 39 retained employment, 7 improved employment/received a raise, 11 made progress on a reading assessment, 7 made progress on a math assessment, 14 achieved level gains, 3 passed the TOEFL/IELTS, 5 entered post-secondary education/training, 2 got a gun/bow permit, 1 got a drivers license, 5 completed the Reading Incentive Program, 12 made progress in the Reading Incentive Program, 3 increased involvement in childrens educational activities, 1 improved wellness and attained healthy lifestyles, 12 earned a computer, 3 earned Basic Computer Skills Certification, 4 earned Google Docs Certification, 1 earned Internet Basics Certification, 1 earned Microsoft Word Certification, 1 earned Social Media Certification, 1 earned Using Email Certification, 2 completed the Project Read Reading Program, 3 completed the Project Read Math Program, 3 graduated from Project Read, and 19 achieved other literacy-related goals.
- When was Project Read founded?
- Project Read was founded in 2006.
- Who leads Project Read?
- Shauna Brown serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Project Read located?
- Headquartered in Provo, UT, United States.
- What is Project Read's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 71% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Project Read trustworthy?
- Project Read has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 81 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 Project Read's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 870511408.
- What is Project Read's website?
- http://www.projectreadutah.org