READING IN MOTION

EIN: 363235853 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

CHICAGO, IL

Total Revenue
$1,928,790
Total Expenses
$1,964,997
Total Assets
$992,106
Net Assets
$896,475
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1984
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
RYAN GILLESPIE
Phone
3123579463
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

READING IN MOTION, founded in 1984, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $1.9M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 10% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion.

Mission

OUR MISSION IS TO ENSURE THAT EVERY STUDENT REACHES OR EXCEEDS GRADE-LEVEL READING PROFICIENCY DURING THEIR CRUCIAL EARLY YEARS OF EDUCATION. WE ARE ESPECIALLY DEDICATED TO PROVIDING TARGETED SUPPORT TO THOSE STUDENTS WHO REQUIRE ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE DUE TO THEIR UNIQUE CIRCUMSTANCES AND CHALLENGES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,045,094 Revenue: $22,658

READING IN MOTION IS THE PREMIER ARTS-INFUSED LITERACY PROGRAM BUILT AROUND THE SCIENCE OF READING, OFFERED IN BOTH ENGLISH AND SPANISH. OVER 90% OF OUR STUDENTS ACHIEVE GROWTH IN READING OVER THE...

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READING IN MOTION IS THE PREMIER ARTS-INFUSED LITERACY PROGRAM BUILT AROUND THE SCIENCE OF READING, OFFERED IN BOTH ENGLISH AND SPANISH. OVER 90% OF OUR STUDENTS ACHIEVE GROWTH IN READING OVER THE COURSE OF A SCHOOL YEAR, FAR EXCEEDING THE PROGRESS TYPICALLY SEEN IN STANDARD PUBLIC SCHOOL PROGRAMS. OUR ARTS-INFUSED READING CURRICULUM FOR PRE-K TO 1ST GRADE BLENDS MUSIC, MOVEMENT, AND DRAMA TO BUILD VOCABULARY, BOOST COMPREHENSION, AND MAKE READING FUN. THROUGH CREATIVE, MULTI-SENSORY LESSONS,STUDENTS DEVELOP CORE LITERACY SKILLS WHILE GAINING CONFIDENCE AND A LASTING LOVE FOR LEARNING. DURING THE YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2025, 3100 PREK, KINDERGARTEN AND 1ST GRADE STUDENTS BENEFITED FROM THIS PROGRAM.

Program 2
Expenses: $75,610 Revenue: $6,644

SPANISH IS THE SPANISH LANGUAGE VERSION OF RIM ASPIRE AND IS AN ADAPTATION DESIGNED TO BE USED IN BILINGUAL PRE-KINDERGARTEN, KINDERGARTEN, AND 1ST GRADE CLASSROOMS IN WHICH READING IS TAUGHT IN...

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SPANISH IS THE SPANISH LANGUAGE VERSION OF RIM ASPIRE AND IS AN ADAPTATION DESIGNED TO BE USED IN BILINGUAL PRE-KINDERGARTEN, KINDERGARTEN, AND 1ST GRADE CLASSROOMS IN WHICH READING IS TAUGHT IN SPANISH. THIS PROGRAM USES MUSIC AND DRAMA-BASED ACTIVITIES TO ADDRESS KEY READING AND PREREADING SKILLS. DURING THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025, 250 PRE-KINDERGARTEN, KINDERGARTEN, 1ST GRADE, AND 2ND GRADE STUDENTS BENEFITED FROM THIS PROGRAM. IN 2024, 550 PRE-KINDERGARTEN, KINDERGARTEN, 1ST GRADE, AND 2ND GRADE STUDENTS BENEFITED FROM THIS PROGRAM. THE SPANISH ADAPTATION ACCOUNTS FOR THE PARTICULARS OF THE SPANISH LANGUAGE AND ITS ORTHOGRAPHY, SUCH AS AN EMPHASIS ON SYLLABIC SEGMENTATION AND AN EARLIER PUSH FOR ENCODING AND DECODING SKILLS.

Program 3
Expenses: $252,032 Revenue: $5,665

LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM IS FOCUSED ON BRINGING RIM'S BEST IN CLASS RIM ASPIRE PROGRAM (IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH) TO OTHER MAJOR METROPOLITAN AREAS ACROSS THE UNITED STATES WITH LARGE POPULATIONS OF...

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LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM IS FOCUSED ON BRINGING RIM'S BEST IN CLASS RIM ASPIRE PROGRAM (IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH) TO OTHER MAJOR METROPOLITAN AREAS ACROSS THE UNITED STATES WITH LARGE POPULATIONS OF AT-RISK STUDENTS. 50 AND 425 STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN THE LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM DURING THE YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 2025 AND 2024, RESPECTIVELY.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,783,638
Program Service Revenue $34,967
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $110,185
TOTAL REVENUE $1,928,790

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,397,153
Fundraising Expenses $42,001
Program Expenses $1,372,736
Other Expenses $567,844
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,964,997

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,928,790 $1,753,360 +0.1%
Expenses $1,964,997 $1,318,260 +0.5%
Net Income $-36,207 $435,100 -1.1%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
15
Independent Members
15
Employees
21
Volunteers
N/A

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
6
$230,625
Total Directors
15
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ERIN DUFFY EXECUTIVE DI 40.00
Officer
$128,125 $0 $128,125
LAUREN JARVIS TREASURER 40.00
Officer
$102,500 $0 $102,500
ROSS BAKER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RAJAN BARAD VICE CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BRIAN BUEHLING DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TANYA BURNELL DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAN CHORNEY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JILL FRAGGOS CHAIR EMERIT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
STACY FRIEDMAN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RYAN GILLESPIE BOARD CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
STACEY HUNTINGTON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRUCE PHILLIP JONES DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRADLEY JOUTRAS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AARON MIKULSKY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AMOL TRIPATHI DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GARETH TROAKE SECRETARY 40.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMIE WHITEMAN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $1,928,790 $1,964,997 $992,106 $-36,207
2024 $1,753,360 $1,318,260 $1,400,792 $435,100
2024 $1,753,360 $1,318,260 $1,400,792 $435,100
2023 $983,015 $1,032,971 $612,084 $-49,956
2022 $1,216,718 $840,842 $604,538 $375,876
2021 $1,306,316 $1,641,446 $679,020 $-335,130
2020 $1,983,563 $2,129,823 $994,253 $-146,260
2019 $1,659,872 $1,777,174 $791,319 $-117,302
2018 $1,624,835 $1,857,347 $934,647 $-232,512
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