READING AND BEYOND

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Organization Details

Formation Year

1999

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

SANDRA R FLORES

Phone

5593428600

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

READING AND BEYOND, founded in 1999, is a community nonprofit in the Youth Development sector that reported $3.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 12% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $4.1M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 23% operating deficit.

Mission

THE MISSION OF READING AND BEYOND IS TO EMPOWER CHILDREN AND FAMILIES TO ACHIEVE PRODUCTIVE, SELF-RELIANT LIVES. WE OFFER A TWO-GENERATION PROGRAM THAT WORKS WITH CHILDREN AND PARENTS TOGETHER TO BUILD EDUCATION, ECONOMIC ASSETS, SOCIAL CAPITAL, AND HEALTH AND WELLBEING TO CREATE ECONOMIC SECURITY THAT PASSES FROM ONE GENERATION TO THE NEXT.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $1,549,210

PRESCHOOL: READING AND BEYOND PRESCHOOL IS A HIGH-QUALITY EARLY LEARNING PROGRAM PROUDLY OPERATING UNDER THE CALIFORNIA STATE PRESCHOOL PROGRAM (CSPP). WE SERVE CHILDREN AGES 2.7 TO 4 YEARS OLD...

PRESCHOOL: READING AND BEYOND PRESCHOOL IS A HIGH-QUALITY EARLY LEARNING PROGRAM PROUDLY OPERATING UNDER THE CALIFORNIA STATE PRESCHOOL PROGRAM (CSPP). WE SERVE CHILDREN AGES 2.7 TO 4 YEARS OLD, PROVIDING THEM WITH A SAFE, NURTURING, AND ENGAGING ENVIRONMENT THAT PREPARES THEM FOR KINDERGARTEN AND LIFELONG SUCCESS. OUR CLASSROOMS ARE EQUIPPED WITH AGE-APPROPRIATE DEVELOPMENTAL MATERIALS DESIGNED TO FOSTER CURIOSITY AND HANDS-ON LEARNING. CHILDREN DEVELOP THEIR SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL SKILLS, LITERACY SKILLS, PHYSICALS SKILLS, AND SCIENCE SKILLS, WHILE THEIR MATH DEVELOPMENT IS SUPPORTED THROUGH OUR COUNT, PLAY, EXPLORE MATH INITIATIVE, WHICH BLENDS EXPLORATION, PLAY, AND INTENTIONAL TEACHING. (CONTINUED ON SCH. O) (CONTINUED) READING AND BEYOND PRESCHOOL IS PROUD TO HAVE EARNED AN EARLY STARS 5-STAR QUALITY RATING THROUGH THE FRESNO COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS, DEMONSTRATING OUR COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION. TEACHERS PROVIDE ONGOING ASSESSMENTS TO SUPPORT EACH CHILD'S UNIQUE DEVELOPMENTAL JOURNEY AND TAILOR LEARNING EXPERIENCES TO HELP THEM THRIVE. WE ALSO RECOGNIZE THE CRITICAL ROLE FAMILIES PLAY IN A CHILD'S DEVELOPMENT. THROUGH FAMILY ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES, WE PARTNER WITH PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS TO STRENGTHEN THE HOME-SCHOOL CONNECTION AND ENSURE EVERY CHILD HAS THE SUPPORT NEEDED TO SUCCEED. READING AND BEYOND SERVED 102 STUDENTS.

Program 2

Expenses: $597,366

YOUTH AND FAMILY STRONG - THE YOUTH AND FAMILY STRONG PROGRAM, FUNDED BY THE TITLE II CPGP GRANT, AIMS TO DEVELOP LEADERSHIP, RESILIENCE, AND PERSONAL GROWTH IN YOUTH AGED 14 TO 17. IT PROVIDES...

YOUTH AND FAMILY STRONG - THE YOUTH AND FAMILY STRONG PROGRAM, FUNDED BY THE TITLE II CPGP GRANT, AIMS TO DEVELOP LEADERSHIP, RESILIENCE, AND PERSONAL GROWTH IN YOUTH AGED 14 TO 17. IT PROVIDES ESSENTIAL TOOLS FOR NAVIGATING ADOLESCENCE THROUGH ACTIVITIES THAT ENHANCE COMMUNICATION, DECISION-MAKING, AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION SKILLS. WORKSHOPS COVER MENTAL HEALTH, SPIRITUAL HEALING, CAREER EXPLORATION, FINANCIAL LITERACY, AND HEALTH EDUCATION. RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES LIKE SPORTS AND ARTS FOSTER PEER CONNECTIONS AND PERSONAL INTERESTS. COLLABORATING WITH LOCAL SCHOOLS AND ORGANIZATIONS, THE PROGRAM SUPPORTS LONG-TERM COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND AIMS TO CULTIVATE CONFIDENT, COMPASSIONATE YOUNG LEADERS WHO POSITIVELY IMPACT THEIR COMMUNITIES. READING AND BEYOND SERVED 74 CLIENTS.

Program 3

Expenses: $585,859

BRIDGE ACADEMY - THE BRIDGE ACADEMY IS A MODEL GROUNDED IN FIVE CORE PRINCIPLES: (1) A DUAL-GENERATION THEORY OF CHANGE; (2) BUILDING ON EXISTING COMMUNITY ASSETS; (3) EASE OF ACCESS TO SERVICES; (4) AN A-B-C APPROACH TO SELF-RELIANCE; AND (5) PERSONALIZED SUPPORT FROM CAREER AND FAMILY NAVIGATORS. THE OVERARCHING GOAL IS TO FOSTER MEANINGFUL GROWTH WITHIN FRESNO, MADERA, AND KINGS COUNTIES' MOST UNDERSERVED NEIGHBORHOODS BY ADVANCING EDUCATION, JOB SKILLS, AND WORK EXPERIENCE. DURING THE 2024-2025 PROGRAM YEAR, READING AND BEYOND PROUDLY SERVED 504 CLIENTS THROUGH THE BRIDGE ACADEMY MODEL.

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

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $3,161,215

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $169,143

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $3,330,358

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $188,874

Salaries & Benefits $2,683,064

Fundraising Expenses $88,095

Program Expenses $2,788,950

Other Expenses $1,224,681

TOTAL EXPENSES $4,096,619

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$3,330,358	$3,796,048	-0.1%
Expenses	$4,096,619	$4,101,145	0.0%
Net Income	$-766,261	$-305,097	+1.5%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✓ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

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

$158,158

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
RANDY DHINDSA	(SEE SCH. O)	0.25	Director	$0	$0	$0
FAUSTO HINOJOSA	CHAIRPERSON	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
FLAVIA TAKAHASHI-FLORES	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ANTONIO AVALOS	DIRECTOR	0.25	Director	$0	$0	$0
ANITA HERNANDEZ	(SEE SCH. O)	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JODIE ROLIH	DIRECTOR	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ROBERT GUNNING	TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ROBERT PIMENTEL	DIRECTOR	0.25	Director	$0	$0	$0
WILLIAM WINCHESTER	DIRECTOR	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
LYNNE PIETZ	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MANUEL AGUIERRE	DIRECTOR	0.25	Director	$0	$0	$0
TINA MISTRY FROM JULY 2024	DIRECTOR	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
SANDRA FLORES	CEO	40.00	Officer	$138,093	$20,065	$158,158

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	$3,330,358	$4,096,619	$6,471,374	$-766,261
2024	$3,796,048	$4,101,145	$7,066,538	$-305,097
2023	$6,171,904	$5,575,049	$7,329,586	$596,855
2022	$7,514,000	$7,389,473	$6,979,986	$124,527
2021	$5,413,699	$5,462,866	$7,228,751	$-49,167
2020	$4,084,967	$3,926,076	$6,487,179	$158,891
2019	$5,002,752	$5,138,845	$5,382,659	$-136,093
2018	$6,776,072	$7,078,401	$5,411,273	$-302,329