Read to Grow Inc
To promote language skills and literacy for children, beginning at birth, and to support parents as their babies' first teachers.
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Read to Grow Inc is a education organization based in BRANFORD, United States. Annual revenue: $1.2 million. EIN: 061572185.
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Mission
To promote language skills and literacy for children, beginning at birth, and to support parents as their babies' first teachers.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar education in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
GiveRadar's verified records show Read to Grow Inc with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 98% 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 contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- 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 + methodologyRead to Grow Inc is a registered education nonprofit based in Branford, CT, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2000 and has been operating for 26 years. Its EIN is 061572185. 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 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $1M in annual revenue. 64 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. Recent news coverage is predominantly positive.
Read to Grow Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 061572185. 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.
Read to Grow Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. 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 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 81% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.
Read to Grow Inc is located in Branford, CT, United States. The organization was established in 2000 and has been active for 26 years.
Based on official tax filings, Read to Grow Inc has $1M in annual revenue. It allocates 81% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 82% 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.
Read to Grow Inc 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 medium organization. It has $1M in annual revenue. The organization has 64 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Read to Grow 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, Read to Grow 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 81% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 82%). 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.
Read to Grow Inc is a education organization based in BRANFORD, United States. Annual revenue: $1.2 million. EIN: 061572185. Read to Grow Inc is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2000.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 81% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $1M is below the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to Read to Grow Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Read to Grow Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 061572185, 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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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
READ TO GROW INC 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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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (17)
Source: Public filings
17 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
Read To Grow JoCo’s Kindergarten Readiness Nights Described By Parents As: “A Perfect Learning Night” - JoCo Report
Read To Grow Gateway to Education Limerick raises 2,808 books - I Love Limerick
Read to Grow hosts fundraiser supporting Connecticut families - Westport Journal
Greenwich Hospital And Read To Grow Partner For Literacy Project To Help Babies Develop - News12 | Connecticut
Read to Grow Books for Babies Launches at UConn Health - UConn Today
HPS Joins HPL and Read to Grow in Supporting Powerful Literacy Film - Hartford Public Schools
Read To Grow Gateway to Education Limerick project launched - I Love Limerick
GEIG launches ‘Read to Grow’ programme at Covenant Presby School - Business & Financial Times
“Read To Grow”: Westporters Help Spread The Word - 06880
Butch-Lawter—Read-To-Grow-2024-FI - JoCo Report
Activity timeline
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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 - 64 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 64 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 · 2000
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Read to Grow Inc
- What is Read to Grow Inc?
- Read to Grow Inc is a education publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Branford, United States. Read to Grow Inc is a education organization based in BRANFORD, United States. Annual revenue: $1.2 million. EIN: 061572185.
- When was Read to Grow Inc founded?
- Read to Grow Inc was founded in 2000.
- Who leads Read to Grow Inc?
- Dr Monette Ferguson serves as Chair.
- Where is Read to Grow Inc located?
- Headquartered in Branford, CT, United States.
- What is Read to Grow Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 81% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Read to Grow Inc trustworthy?
- Read to Grow Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 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 Read to Grow Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 061572185. Registration: 06-1572185 (United States).
- What is Read to Grow Inc's website?
- http://readtogrow.org