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Reach Out and Read Colorado

The reach out and read colorado mission is to improve school readiness and social-emotional skills through trusted literacy guidance and reading together.

Youth Development Denver, CO EIN 861172160 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
89/100 · methodology

About Reach Out and Read Colorado

Reach Out and Read Colorado supports young children by incorporating books into pediatric care and encouraging families to read together.

Founded
Headquarters
Denver, CO
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
O50
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2006

Mission

The reach out and read colorado mission is to improve school readiness and social-emotional skills through trusted literacy guidance and reading together.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Youth Development · NTEE O50
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar youth development in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 22%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 1.94%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 89
Peer average: 89

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Reach Out and Read Colorado is a registered youth development nonprofit based in Denver, CO, 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 861172160. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $2M in annual revenue. 58 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Reach Out and Read Colorado has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. 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 89 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for youth development charities in United States is 89/100.

Reach Out and Read Colorado is located in Denver, CO, United States. The organization was established in 2006 and has been active for 20 years.

Based on official tax filings, Reach Out and Read Colorado has $2M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Reach Out and Read Colorado is classified as a Youth Development organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $2M in annual revenue. The organization has 58 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Reach Out and Read Colorado. 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.

Reach Out and Read Colorado has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (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.

Reach Out and Read Colorado supports young children by incorporating books into pediatric care and encouraging families to read together. Reach Out and Read Colorado is classified as a youth development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2006.

Among youth development charities registered in United States: Reach Out and Read Colorado's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 89/100. Its annual revenue of $2M is well above the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Reach Out and Read Colorado are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Reach Out and Read Colorado is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 861172160, 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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Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

PA
Patty Fontneau
CEO

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

AN
Anne T••••••
EXECUTIVE DI
BE
Becky T••••••••••••
Director
BR
Bridgitt M••••••• E•• M••
Director
DE
Dee D••••••
Director
DE
Dee D•••••• M•• R•
Director
DE
Denise V•••
Director
EM
Emma B••••• C••
TREASURER
JE
Jennifer D•••••
Director
JE
Jenny K•••••
Director
JE
Jessica S••••••
Director
JE
Jessica S•••••• M•• R•
Director
JO
Joe N••••••
Director
KE
Ken L••• J•
Director
KE
Kerri W••••••
Director
KI
Kimberly W••••
Director
KI
Kimberly W•••• M•
Director
MA
Maria M••••••
TREASURER
MA
Mary Z••••••
Director
MI
Michelle S••••••• M•
MEDICAL DIRE
PA
Patty F•••••••
CEO
RH
Rhiannon H••••••••••
Director
RU
Ruben R••••
Director
RY
Ryan C••••
Director
SC
Scott H•••
VICE CHAIR
SE
Serena B•••••
Director
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$2.3M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$1.5M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$1.7M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$1.7M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$1.4M revenue
FY2021
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Peer charities

Other youth development in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Reach Out and Read Colorado This page 89 $2.3 million -
Rhizome Action Network Inc 90 $1.0 million 85%
Virginia Valor Fc Llc 90 $2.9 million 88%
Well Child Conference of Elgin 89 $2.7 million -
Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck … 89 $2.6 million -
Beyond the Ball Nfp 89 $1.5 million -
Rochester Childfirst Network 89 $6.0 million -
Butte Family Ymca Inc 89 $2.0 million -
Communities in Schools of Peninsula 89 $1.6 million -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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 - 58 disclosed in the public registry.

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Reach Out and Read Colorado

What is Reach Out and Read Colorado?
Reach Out and Read Colorado is a youth development publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Denver, United States. Reach Out and Read Colorado supports young children by incorporating books into pediatric care and encouraging families to read together.
When was Reach Out and Read Colorado founded?
Reach Out and Read Colorado was founded in 2006.
Who leads Reach Out and Read Colorado?
Patty Fontneau serves as CEO.
Where is Reach Out and Read Colorado located?
Headquartered in Denver, United States.
What is Reach Out and Read Colorado's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Reach Out and Read Colorado trustworthy?
Reach Out and Read Colorado has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 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 Reach Out and Read Colorado's registration number?
IRS EIN: 861172160.
What is Reach Out and Read Colorado's website?
http://www.reachoutandreadco.org