Triangle Radio Reading Service
NORTH CAROLINA READING SERVICE TURNS PRINTED INFORMATION INTO AN AUDIO BASED MEDIA ACCESSIBLE TO PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR WHO HAVE A PRINT DISABILITY. A PRINT DISABILITY INCLUDES …
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Triangle Radio Reading Service is a nonprofit organization based in RALEIGH, United States. Annual revenue: $211K. EIN: 581528968.
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Mission
North carolina reading service turns printed information into an audio based media accessible to people who are blind or who have a print disability. A print disability includes anything that prevents someone from holding a book, newspaper, magazine, etc., due to conditions such as arthritis, stroke, multiple sclerosis, als, or paralysis. Print disabilities include low vision, total blindness, learning disabilities and literacy challenges. Continuous programming is provided 24/7, which is 168 hours a week and 8,736 hours a year to an estimated 20,000 individuals in the triangle area.
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· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyTriangle Radio Reading Service is a registered nonprofit based in Raleigh, NC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1982 and has been operating for 44 years. Its EIN is 581528968. 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 70/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $155K in annual revenue. 61 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Triangle Radio Reading Service's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 581528968. 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.
Triangle Radio Reading Service has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70/100. 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 70 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for charities in United States is 90/100.
Triangle Radio Reading Service is located in Raleigh, NC, United States. The organization was established in 1982 and has been active for 44 years. Its registered address is 211 East Six Forks Rd, #103, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Triangle Radio Reading Service has $155K in annual revenue. It allocates 62% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 77% for charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Triangle Radio Reading Service. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.
According to GiveRadar's records, Triangle Radio Reading Service 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 62% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 77%). 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.
Triangle Radio Reading Service is a nonprofit organization based in RALEIGH, United States. Annual revenue: $211K. EIN: 581528968. Triangle Radio Reading Service is registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1982.
Yes, donations to Triangle Radio Reading Service are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Triangle Radio Reading Service is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 581528968, 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
4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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TRIANGLE RADIO READING SERVICE 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
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Officers & trustees (22)
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22 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 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 61 disclosed in the public registry.
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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 · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 61 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 · 1982
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Triangle Radio Reading Service
- What is Triangle Radio Reading Service?
- Triangle Radio Reading Service is a publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Raleigh, United States. Triangle Radio Reading Service is a nonprofit organization based in RALEIGH, United States. Annual revenue: $211K. EIN: 581528968.
- When was Triangle Radio Reading Service founded?
- Triangle Radio Reading Service was founded in 1982.
- Who leads Triangle Radio Reading Service?
- May Tran serves as EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.
- Where is Triangle Radio Reading Service located?
- Headquartered in Raleigh, NC, United States.
- What is Triangle Radio Reading Service's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 62% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Triangle Radio Reading Service trustworthy?
- Triangle Radio Reading Service has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70 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 Triangle Radio Reading Service's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 581528968.
- What is Triangle Radio Reading Service's website?
- https://www.ncreadingservice.org