THE READING INSTITUTE

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Organization Details

Formation Year

2023

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

CHRISTINA OLIVER

Phone

9177457797

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

THE READING INSTITUTE, founded in 2023, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $2.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. The organization ran a surplus of $1.3M, a strong 61% operating margin.

Mission

THE READING INSTITUTE (TRI) DEVELOPS, IMPLEMENTS, AND EXPANDS THE REACH OF SCIENCE OF READING-ALIGNED EARLY LITERACY INSTRUCTION AND INTERVENTIONS. WE PARTNER WITH SCHOOLS, DISTRICTS, UNIVERSITIES AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, TO PREPARE FUTURE AND CURRENT EDUCATORS TO DELIVER EVIDENCE-BASED LITERACY INSTRUCTION TO ENSURE EMERGENT READERS IN GRADES K-2 DEVELOP THE ESSENTIAL BUILDING BLOCKS TO BECOME SUCCESSFUL READERS.OUR PRIMARY GOAL IS TO OFFER LOW OR NO COST ACCESS TO OUR PROGRAMS, TRAINING, AND INTERVENTIONS INCLUDING READING READY, READING GO AND OUR 10-HOUR SCIENCE OF READING MICROCREDENTIAL INTRO COURSE. THESE PROGRAMS PROVIDE EDUCATORS AND CAREGIVERS SUPPORT TO BUILD THE SKILLS AND CONFIDENCE OF K-2 EMERGENT READERS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $681,265 Revenue: $67,480

THE INITIATIVES OF THE READING INSTITUTE (TRI) SEEK TO EXPAND THE REACH OF READING READY, READING GO AND TRI'S SCIENCE OF READING INTRO COURSE TO SUPPORT EDUCATORS AND TUTORS IN HELPING K-2 STUDENTS BUILD THE SKILLS THEY NEED TO BECOME SUCCESSFUL READERS. OUR WORK CENTERS ON THREE STRATEGIC INITIATIVES: (1) UNIVERSITY TUTORING COLLABORATIVE (2) SCHOOL AND DISTRICT PARTNERSHIPS AND (3) DIRECT SUPPORT AND TRAINING FOR CAREGIVERS AND EDUCATORS.UNIVERSITY TUTORING COLLABORATIVE - WE DEVELOP ALIGNED PARTNERSHIPS WITH OVER 25 UNIVERSITIES TO CREATE HIGH-IMPACT TUTORING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PRE-SERVICE EDUCATORS IN COLLABORATION WITH LOCAL SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITIES.SCHOOL & DISTRICT PARTNERSHIPS - WE PROVIDE VIRTUAL AND IN-PERSON TRAINING IN THE READING READY AND READING GO PROGRAMS FOR HUNDREDS OF TEACHERS, INTERVENTIONISTS, READING SPECIALISTS, AND PARAPROFESSIONALS. OUR 10-HOUR SCIENCE OF READING MICROCREDENTIAL COURSE, PAIRED WITH A FACILITATOR GUIDE, LAYS THE FOUNDATION FOR GRADE-LEVEL TEAMS TO BUILD A SHARED KNOWLEDGE BASE IN READING INSTRUCTION. THE INTERVENTION PROGRAMS CAN BE USED AS STAND ALONE INTERVENTIONS OR TOGETHER THESE TOOLS CAN PROVIDE PRACTICAL, EVIDENCE-BASED TRAINING, PROFESSIONAL LEARNING AND INTERVENTIONS TO SUPPORT STRIVING READERS.DIRECT SUPPORT AND TRAINING FOR CAREGIVERS AND EDUCATORS - WE OFFER ASYNCHRONOUS PROFESSIONAL LEARNING AND HIGH-DOSAGE, EVIDENCE-BASED INTERVENTIONS FOR K2 STUDENTS THROUGH COMMUNITY PARTNERS, SCHOOLS, AND DIRECTLY TO CAREGIVERS AND EDUCATORS. PROGRAMS, TRAINING AND RESOURCES INCLUDE:-READING GO!-READING READY EDUCATOR GUIDE-READING READY LETTER KNOWLEDGE GUIDE-READING READY CAREGIVER GUIDE-READING READY WORD ANALYSIS-10-HOUR SCIENCE OF READING INTRO COURSE

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

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,020,000

Program Service Revenue $67,480

Investment Income $49

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $2,087,529

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $252,379

Salaries & Benefits $441,141

Fundraising Expenses $51,581

Program Expenses $681,265

Other Expenses $130,302

TOTAL EXPENSES $823,822

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$2,087,529	N/A	N/A
Expenses	$823,822	N/A	N/A
Net Income	$1,263,707	$0	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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Financial Health Indicators

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Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

N/A

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

$264,689

Total Directors

$89,687

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
CHRISTINA OLIVER	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer Director	$87,500	$2,187	$89,687
JAYNE BENTZEN	PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DIANE ARCHER	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ANDREW FLETCHER	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KATHARINE PACE MILES	PRESIDENT AND FOUNDER	40.00	Officer	$175,002	$0	$175,002

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	No data	No data	No data	No data
2024	$2,087,529	$823,822	$1,296,337	$1,263,707