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Read to Them Inc

We use the power of reading aloud together to build connections across families, schools, and communities to cultivate students learning and success.

Education Richmond, VA EIN 200953916 · IRS Reg 20-0953916 · IRS Sign up to see website
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89
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
89/100 · methodology

About Read to Them Inc

Reading aloud changes lives, unites schools, and transforms communities. Read to Them® is a 501 C (3) non-profit organization promoting family literacy programs. Our mission is to create a culture of literacy in every home by promoting reading aloud.

Founded
Headquarters
Richmond, VA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
B90
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2004

Mission

We use the power of reading aloud together to build connections across families, schools, and communities to cultivate students learning and success.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education · NTEE B90
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: 2.68%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 89
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

Read to Them Inc is a registered education nonprofit based in Richmond, VA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2003 and has been operating for 23 years. Its EIN is 200953916. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $5M in annual revenue. 58 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Read to Them Inc 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 education charities in United States is 93/100.

Read to Them Inc is located in Richmond, VA, United States. The organization was established in 2003 and has been active for 23 years.

Based on official tax filings, Read to Them Inc has $5M in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Read to Them 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 $5M in annual revenue. The organization has 58 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Read to Them 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.

Read to Them Inc 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.

Reading aloud changes lives, unites schools, and transforms communities. Read to Them® is a 501 C (3) non-profit organization promoting family literacy programs. Our mission is to create a culture of literacy in every home by promoting reading aloud. Read to Them Inc is classified as a education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2003.

Among education charities registered in United States: Read to Them Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 93/100. Its annual revenue of $5M is comparable to the peer average of $7M.

Yes, donations to Read to Them Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Read to Them Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 200953916, 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

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

EL
Elizabeth Blue
Chair

Officers & trustees (19)

Source: Public filings

CA
Cathy P•••••••
SECRETARY
CH
Christa D••••••
EXECUTIVE DI
DA
Daniel D••••••
TREASURER
DA
David D•••
Director
DO
Doug W•••
TREASURER
EL
Elizabeth B•••
VICE CHAIR
EL
Elizabeth V•••••
Director
JE
Jessica A••••••
Director
KE
Keith H•••••
Director
KY
Kyle E•••••
Director
LA
Laura B•••••
Director
LA
Lauren T•••••
Director
LY
Lyman C•••••
Director
ME
Meredith H•••••
Director
M
M R L•••••
Director
PH
Philip S M•••••••••
PRESIDENT
RA
Ralph R•••••••
VICE PRESIDE
RU
Ruth Z••••
Director
WA
Ward M•••••••••
CHAIR
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$4.9M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$5.0M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$4.4M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$4.1M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$3.7M revenue
FY2021
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Peer charities

Other education in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Read to Them Inc This page 89 $4.9 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 - 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 Read to Them Inc

What is Read to Them Inc?
Read to Them Inc is a education publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Richmond, United States. Reading aloud changes lives, unites schools, and transforms communities. Read to Them® is a 501 C (3) non-profit organization promoting family literacy programs. Our mission is to create a culture of literacy in every home by promoting reading aloud.
When was Read to Them Inc founded?
Read to Them Inc was founded in 2003.
Who leads Read to Them Inc?
Elizabeth Blue serves as Chair.
Where is Read to Them Inc located?
Headquartered in Richmond, United States.
What is Read to Them Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Read to Them Inc trustworthy?
Read to Them Inc 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 Read to Them Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 200953916. Registration: 20-0953916 (United States).
What is Read to Them Inc's website?
http://readtothem.org