Reading Power Inc
Reading power, inc is a not for profit literacy tutoring program serving low-achieving children attending elementary schools. Their mission is to accelerate children's literacy learning and to develop …
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Reading Power is a literacy nonprofit that provides reading intervention tutoring for prekindergarten through second grade children.
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Mission
Reading power, inc is a not for profit literacy tutoring program serving low-achieving children attending elementary schools. Their mission is to accelerate children's literacy learning and to develop in them a love of reading and writing. This goal is accomplished through an independent tutoring program working in partnership with the schools. The belief is that all children deserve to reach their academic potential.
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· vs. 8 similar youth development in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Reading Power Inc with a complete profile, sourced from the IRS.
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 99% of the 53,450 youth development 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
- GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 90% of the 18,694 youth development charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- government registration
- financial records (6 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyReading Power Inc is a registered youth development nonprofit based in Lake Bluff, IL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2005 and has been operating for 21 years. Its EIN is 202916846. 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 $2M in annual revenue. 112 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Reading Power Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 202916846. 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.
Reading Power 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 youth development charities in United States is 90/100.
Reading Power Inc is located in Lake Bluff, IL, United States. The organization was established in 2005 and has been active for 21 years.
Based on official tax filings, Reading Power Inc has $2M in annual revenue. It allocates 73% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 82% for youth development charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Reading Power Inc is classified as a Youth Development organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $2M in annual revenue. The organization has 112 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Reading Power 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, Reading Power 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 73% 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 Power is a literacy nonprofit that provides reading intervention tutoring for prekindergarten through second grade children. Reading Power Inc is classified as a youth development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2005.
Among youth development charities registered in United States: It allocates 73% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $2M is comparable to the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Reading Power Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Reading Power Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 202916846, 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
6 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.
READING POWER 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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Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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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 - 112 disclosed in the public registry.
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 · 112 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 · 2005
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Reading Power Inc
- What is Reading Power Inc?
- Reading Power Inc is a youth development publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Lake Bluff, United States. Reading Power is a literacy nonprofit that provides reading intervention tutoring for prekindergarten through second grade children.
- When was Reading Power Inc founded?
- Reading Power Inc was founded in 2005.
- Who leads Reading Power Inc?
- Lisa Bulzoni serves as CEO.
- Where is Reading Power Inc located?
- Headquartered in Lake Bluff, IL, United States.
- What is Reading Power Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 73% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Reading Power Inc trustworthy?
- Reading Power 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 Reading Power Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 202916846.
- What is Reading Power Inc's website?
- http://readingpowerinc.org