READY FOR SCHOOL INITIATIVE

EIN: 883339310 501(c)(3) Education

OLNEY, MD

Total Revenue
$255,514
Total Expenses
$72,020
Total Assets
$183,846
Net Assets
$183,494
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2022
Legal Domicile
MD
Principal Officer
MATTHEW POST
Phone
3015692254
Tax Period
2022-07-01 to 2023-06-30

READY FOR SCHOOL INITIATIVE, founded in 2022, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $256K in total revenue in fiscal year 2022. The organization ran a surplus of $183K, a strong 72% operating margin.

Mission

THE READY FOR SCHOOL INITIATIVE WORKS TO BOOST SCHOOL FUNDING, IMPROVE DATA ON WHERE RESOURCES CAN GO THE FURTHEST, AND ENSURE EVERY STUDENT IN MARYLAND ARRIVES TO CLASS HUNGER-FREE AND READY TO LEARN.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $33,669

SCHOOL SUPPLY REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM: PURPOSE: INCENTIVIZE FAMILIES TO APPLY FOR THE FREE AND REDUCED-PRICE MEALS SERVICE (FARMS) PROGRAM WITH A "SCHOOL SUPPLY REIMBURSEMENT" DIRECT CASH TRANSFER...

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SCHOOL SUPPLY REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM: PURPOSE: INCENTIVIZE FAMILIES TO APPLY FOR THE FREE AND REDUCED-PRICE MEALS SERVICE (FARMS) PROGRAM WITH A "SCHOOL SUPPLY REIMBURSEMENT" DIRECT CASH TRANSFER. ACCOMPLISHMENT: DISTRIBUTED 500 SCHOOL SUPPLY REIMBURSEMENTS TO MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY.

Program 2
Expenses: $18,220

PUBLIC AWARENESS CAMPAIGN: PURPOSE: HIGHLIGHT THE IMPORTANCE OF FILLING OUT A FARMS APPLICATION AND ADDRESS COMMON CONCERNS ABOUT THE PROGRAM. ACCOMPLISHMENT: OUR TARGETED PUBLIC SERVICE...

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PUBLIC AWARENESS CAMPAIGN: PURPOSE: HIGHLIGHT THE IMPORTANCE OF FILLING OUT A FARMS APPLICATION AND ADDRESS COMMON CONCERNS ABOUT THE PROGRAM. ACCOMPLISHMENT: OUR TARGETED PUBLIC SERVICE ADVERTISEMENTS WERE VIEWED 1,407,958 TIMES BY FAMILIES IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY. IN TOTAL, 70,288 STUDENTS ARE NOW SIGNED UP FOR FARMS WHICH IS 43.52% OF THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY STUDENT BODY (COMPARED TO THE LAST SCHOOL YEAR WITH 62,962 STUDENTS SIGNED UP AMOUNTING TO 39.51% OF THE STUDENT BODY).

Program 3
Expenses: $2,592

TARGETED SCHOOL FUNDING CAMPAIGN: PURPOSE: WORK WITH COMMUNITY LEADERS AND PTAS ON A LAST-PUSH EFFORT AT SCHOOLS THAT ARE RIGHT ON THE BORDER OF SIGNING UP ENOUGH STUDENTS FOR FARMS TO RECEIVE...

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TARGETED SCHOOL FUNDING CAMPAIGN: PURPOSE: WORK WITH COMMUNITY LEADERS AND PTAS ON A LAST-PUSH EFFORT AT SCHOOLS THAT ARE RIGHT ON THE BORDER OF SIGNING UP ENOUGH STUDENTS FOR FARMS TO RECEIVE ADDITIONAL FUNDING FROM THE STATE. ACCOMPLISHMENTS: NINE ADDITIONAL SCHOOLS REACHED THE 40% THRESHOLD NECESSARY TO RECEIVE ADDITIONAL STATE FUNDING TO OFFER UNIVERSAL BREAKFAST TO ALL STUDENTS (EIGHT ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS AND ONE MIDDLE SCHOOL). 5,000 MORE STUDENTS WILL BENEFIT FROM THIS ADDITIONAL FUNDING.

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

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Financial Overview (2022)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $255,514
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $255,514

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $20,040
Salaries & Benefits $26,531
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $54,481
Other Expenses $25,449
TOTAL EXPENSES $72,020

Year-over-Year Comparison

2022 2021 Change
Revenue $255,514 N/A N/A
Expenses $72,020 N/A N/A
Net Income $183,494 N/A N/A
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
5
Independent Members
5
Employees
2
Volunteers
5

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
2
$4,423
Total Directors
5
$4,423
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MATTHEW POST PRESIDENT 17.00
Officer Director
$4,423 $0 $4,423
MICHAEL SOLOMON TREASURER 0.10
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JILL ORTMAN-FOUSE MEMBER 0.10
Director
$0 $0 $0
TABITHA ESCALANTE MEMBER 0.10
Director
$0 $0 $0
NATE TINBITE MEMBER 0.10
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
2023 $255,514 $72,020 $183,846 $183,494
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