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.
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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.
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We use the power of reading aloud together to build connections across families, schools, and communities to cultivate students learning and success.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyRead 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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5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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READ TO THEM 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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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