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Reach Out and Read of Greater New York Inc

To provide support, guidance, training and financial and technical resources to member programs participating in the national pediatric early-literacy program known as reach out and read; to cooperate …

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
86/100 · methodology

About Reach Out and Read of Greater New York Inc

More than 1/2 of NYC’s public school 3rd graders read below grade level. The problem is even bigger in communities of concentrated poverty, whereone age-appropriate book exists for every 300 children. Caregivers in these communities lack resources to read to their kids on a regular basis. Without a regular reading ritual, young children will enter […]

Founded
Headquarters
New York, NY
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
B92
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2000

Mission

To provide support, guidance, training and financial and technical resources to member programs participating in the national pediatric early-literacy program known as reach out and read; to cooperate with community-based literacy programs and other organizations that are or plan to be engaged in promoting interest in awareness of the benefits of early exposure to books and the enjoyment of reading; to work with libraries to increase the number of families with library cards and to encourage families to take advantage of library facilities; to engage in or sponsor research on the effects of early pediatric literacy intervention and to collaborate with the efforts to studying this issue; to encourage partnerships with corporations, foundations, employers and charitable organizations in the sponsorship of the corporation's or its member programs' activities and to seek and obtain funding from these and other sources, including governmental entities.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education · NTEE B92
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 95%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 10.60%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 86
Peer average: 93

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 of Greater New York Inc is a registered education nonprofit based in New York, NY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1999 and has been operating for 27 years. Its EIN is 134080045. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $1M in annual revenue. 68 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Reach Out and Read of Greater New York Inc 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.

Reach Out and Read of Greater New York Inc is located in New York, NY, United States. The organization was established in 1999 and has been active for 27 years.

Based on official tax filings, Reach Out and Read of Greater New York Inc has $1M 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.

Reach Out and Read of Greater New York Inc is classified as a Education 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 $1M in annual revenue. The organization has 68 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Reach Out and Read of Greater New York 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.

Reach Out and Read of Greater New York Inc 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.

More than 1/2 of NYC’s public school 3rd graders read below grade level. The problem is even bigger in communities of concentrated poverty, whereone age-appropriate book exists for every 300 children. Caregivers in these communities lack resources to read to their kids on a regular basis. Without a regular reading ritual, young children will enter […] Reach Out and Read of Greater New York Inc is classified as a education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1999.

Among education charities registered in United States: Reach Out and Read of Greater New York Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100 is in line with the peer average of 93/100. Its annual revenue of $1M is below the peer average of $7M.

Yes, donations to Reach Out and Read of Greater New York Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Reach Out and Read of Greater New York Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 134080045, 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.

Verified against 3 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

6 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, FY2020.
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Taxes

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Leadership

EM
Emily Marchese
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (22)

Source: Public filings

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Anjali T••••••
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Bianca M••••
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Bonnie L••••••••
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Dorothy W••••••••
MEMBER
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Emily M•••••••
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
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Farhan H•••••
MEMBER
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Gary T•••••••••
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Goldie A••••••••••••• P••
SECRETARY
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Jack E P••• I••
CHAIRPERSON
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Janicelynn P•••
TREASURER
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Jason B•••••
MEMBER
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Jenny G••••••
MEMBER
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Joshua G••••
MEMBER
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Judith L•••••
MEMBER
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Leora M••••••• M•
VICE CHAIR
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Lisa N•••••
MEMBER
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Matt G••••••
MEMBER
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Rita B•••••
MEMBER
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Sergey K•••••••
MEMBER
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Susan E•••
MEMBER
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Taania S•••••
MEMBER
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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$1.5M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$1.6M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$1.8M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$1.4M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$1.0M revenue
FY2021
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Form filed
$1.0M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other education in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Reach Out and Read of Greater New York … This page 86 $1.5 million -
Engaging Opportunities Foundation 93 $154,246 92%
Bluebonnet Home Scholars Collaborative 93 $496,564 97%
New England Preparatory School Athletic Council 93 $797,579 96%
Insight Colearning Center 93 $599,391 95%
Vphs Baseball Boosters 93 $154,642 97%
Fieldguides Incorporated 93 $435,724 89%
Coal Pit Ministry Inc 93 $208,306 91%
Dream Out Loud Center Inc 93 $218,479 100%

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 - 68 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 of Greater New York Inc

What is Reach Out and Read of Greater New York Inc?
Reach Out and Read of Greater New York Inc is a education publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in New York, United States. More than 1/2 of NYC’s public school 3rd graders read below grade level. The problem is even bigger in communities of concentrated poverty, whereone age-appropriate book exists for every 300 children. Caregivers in these communities lack resources to read to their kids on a regular basis. Without a regular reading ritual, young children will enter […]
When was Reach Out and Read of Greater New York Inc founded?
Reach Out and Read of Greater New York Inc was founded in 1999.
Who leads Reach Out and Read of Greater New York Inc?
Emily Marchese serves as Executive Director.
Where is Reach Out and Read of Greater New York Inc located?
Headquartered in New York, United States.
What is Reach Out and Read of Greater New York Inc'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 of Greater New York Inc trustworthy?
Reach Out and Read of Greater New York Inc 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 Reach Out and Read of Greater New York Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 134080045. Registration: 13-4080045 (United States).
What is Reach Out and Read of Greater New York Inc's website?
http://www.reachoutandreadnyc.org