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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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 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
From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Read to Them Inc has 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 similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar 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 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. 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 $5M in annual revenue. 58 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Read to Them Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 200953916. 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 Them 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. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.
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. It allocates 71% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 82% for education charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Read to Them 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 $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.
According to GiveRadar's records, Read to Them 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 71% 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.
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 an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2003.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 71% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 82%. 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.
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 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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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (19)
Source: Public filings
19 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
3 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
Barack Obama in Chicago today: Former president surprises young students, reads to them at West Woodlawn library - ABC7 Chicago
Volunteers foster literacy by reading to children and giving them books - NPR
We Read: Volunteers needed to read to children or have children read to them in Battle Creek program - Second Wave Media
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 - 58 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 · 58 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 · 2003
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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, VA, United States.
- What is Read to Them Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 71% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Read to Them Inc trustworthy?
- Read to Them 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 Them Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 200953916. Registration: 20-0953916 (United States).
- What is Read to Them Inc's website?
- http://readtothem.org