2025-10-20T07:49:39+00:00 2024-12-31 350921680 Crowe LLP 5810 Tennyson Parkway Suite 450 Plano TX 750244112 990 2024-01-01 943390149 Raising A Reader RAIS 6504890550 489 Valley Way Milpitas CA 95035 Michelle Torgerson President & CEO 2025-10-20 true Amy Bellanca P01572961 2147775200 2025-10-20 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Michelle Torgerson 489 Valley Way Milpitas CA 95035 5768423 false X www.raisingareader.org X 1999 CA Raising a Reader supports families and inspires the development of literacy skills and a lifelong love for reading. We help children attain brighter futures in which they can thrive and contribute in school, the workforce and society. 11 10 25 11 0 3793137 1905167 1905091 2963001 -1744 43732 3531 0 5700015 4911900 371996 279251 0 2560380 3069972 0 307345 1850002 2005120 4782378 5354343 917637 -442443 4424012 3927013 557791 503235 3866221 3423778 Raising a Reader supports families and inspires the development of literacy skills and a lifelong love for reading. We help children attain brighter futures in which they can thrive and contribute in school, the workforce and society. false false 4246554 279251 2963001 Raising A Reader (RAR) is a national nonprofit family engagement and literacy program that helps families develop, practice, and maintain home literacy habits essential for school success. RAR is operated through a diverse national network of affiliates (e.g., school systems, libraries, or community agencies) at more than 2,900 locations nationally, serving families with children between the ages of 0 to 8 years old. Children participating in our programs are exposed to high-quality, developmentally appropriate children's books, providing them with both a mirror reflecting their own world and a window to the world beyond. Through initial training and ongoing support, Raising A Reader parents, even those with limited English proficiency or low literacy skills, learn how to engage their children in storytelling with picture books. The program also includes an introduction to community resources, such as the public library, setting up families for a lifetime of book enjoyment. 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Raising A Reader does not have any material uncertain tax positions or unrelated business income. Raising A Reader files exempt organization returns and, if applicable, unrelated business income tax returns in the U.S. Federal and California jurisdictions. Schedule D, Part XI, Line 4(b) Other revenues in form 990 not in audited financial statements Loss on disposal of assets - -1134 Schedule D, Part XII, Line 2(d) Other expenses in audited financial statements not in form 990 Loss on disposal of assets - 1134 true Save the Children 501 Kings Highway East Suite 400 Fairfield CT 06825 060726487 501(c)(3) 30988 Cost Program books & materials Implementation funding for program related costs and support City of West Sacramento 1110 W Capitol Ave Floor 3 West Sacramento CA 95691 942362972 Pub Agency/Gov't 29655 Cost Program books & materials Implementation funding for program related costs and support Palm Springs Unified School District 150 District Center Drive Palm Springs CA 92264 521527179 Pub Agency/Gov't 26254 Cost Program books & materials Implementation funding for program related costs and support Waterford 4246 Riverboat Rd Suite 150 Taylorsville UT 84123 201321285 501(c)(3) 25586 Cost Program books & materials Implementation funding for program related costs and support Raising A Reader Massachusetts 53 State Street Suite 500 Boston MA 02109 800297898 501(c)(3) 24423 0 N/A N/A Implementation funding for program related costs and support San Diego Unified School District 2351 Cardinal Ln Bldg M San Diego CA 92123 956002781 Pub Agency/Gov't 22388 Cost Program books & materials Implementation funding for program related costs and support Centro de la Familia 525 South 300 West Salt Lake City UT 84101 870310109 501(c)(3) 21401 Cost Program books & materials Implementation funding for program related costs and support Santa Ana Unified School District 1601 E Chestnut Ave Santa Ana CA 92701 956002823 Pub Agency/Gov't 9354 Cost Program books & materials Implementation funding for program related costs and support Folsom Cordova Unified School District 1965 Birkmont Dr Rancho Cordova CA 95742 946002505 Pub Agency/Gov't 9026 Cost Program books & materials Implementation funding for program related costs and support Region 9 Head Start Association 2035 Hurley Way suite 250 Sacramento CA 95825 942821855 501(c)(3) 8704 Cost Program books & materials Implementation funding for program related costs and support Head Start of Northeastern Nevada 1280 Golf Course Road Elko NV 89801 880116244 501(c)(3) 7422 Cost Program books & materials Implementation funding for program related costs and support The Primary School 2086 Clarke Avenue East Palo Alto CA 94303 473334579 501(c)(3) 7375 Cost Program books & materials Implementation funding for program related costs and support San Francisco Unified School District 20 Cook St Rm 4 San Francisco CA 94118 946000416 Pub Agency/Gov't 6817 Cost Program books & materials Implementation funding for program related costs and support Utah Foster Care 5296 South Commerce Drive Suite 40 Murray UT 84107 870619181 501(c)(3) 6018 Cost Program books & materials Implementation funding for program related costs and support Community Partners PO Box 741265 Los Angeles CA 90074 954302067 501(c)(3) 5764 Cost Program books & materials Implementation funding for program related costs and support Families in Schools 1541 Wilshire Boulevard Suite 430 Los Angeles CA 90017 954818894 501(c)(3) 5459 Cost Program books & materials Implementation funding for program related costs and support 16 0 Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 Procedures for monitoring use of grant funds By accepting the grant, grantees must agree to the following stipulations: * All grant funds and income earned on those funds must be spent only for charitable, religious, scientific, literary or educational purposes * Individuals connected with the grant recommendation will receive no benefits, goods or services in exchange for the grant * The grant will not be used to satisfy the payment of a pre-existing personal pledge or other financial obligation * The grant will be used solely for the purposes specified in the grant award letter and is not for the personal benefit of an individual * Any funds not used for the purposes specified in the award letter will be returned to the organization * Some grantees may receive a format grant agreement, depending on the size and complexity of the grant and must sign a grant agreement that stipulates that the grantee will send to the organization a report on the use of the granted funds one year following the receipt of the grant X X X true false false false false false false false false MICHELLE TORGERSON DIRECTOR/PRESIDENT & CEO 321366 0 0 0 1076 0 19468 0 13807 0 355717 0 0 0 JENNIFER FORD VP, FINANCE & OPERATIONS 177440 0 0 0 367 0 10646 0 923 0 189376 0 0 0 REBECCA CHRYSTAL MANAGING DIRECTOR, PROGRAMS & PARTNERSHIPS 153551 0 0 0 493 0 9750 0 35454 0 199248 0 0 0 MICHELLE HYMAN SVP, PROGRAMS & PARTNERSHIPS 150396 0 0 0 496 0 9734 0 43542 0 204168 0 0 0 JONATHAN THORNTON VP, STRATEGIC GROWTH & REVENUE 166851 0 0 0 361 0 5452 0 33958 0 206622 0 0 0 SHELECE DRAPER DIRECTOR, BUSINESS OPERATIONS (UNTIL DECEMBER 2024) 139195 0 0 0 1111 0 5906 0 19505 0 165717 0 0 0 Schedule J, Part I, Line 4a Severance or change-of-control payment Patricia Cogley $9,480.67 Form 990, Part VI, Line 1a Delegate broad authority to a committee The Executive Committee consists of the officers (Chair, Secretary, and Treasurer) of the governing board. The committee meets at the discretion of the President and CEO, no less than 4 times per year. The committee provides insight and guidance to management on issues related to the operations and notable strategic shifts in direction for the organization. All request approvals are directed to the full board. Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b Review of form 990 by governing body THE FORM 990 IS PLACED ON A SECURED WEBSITE OR SENT BY EMAIL FOR THE GOVERNING BODY TO REVIEW AND COMMENT PRIOR TO 990 FILING. REVIEW IS VERIFIED BY EMAIL. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c Conflict of interest policy In connection with any actual or possible conflict of interest, all board members must disclose on an annual basis through the "Annual Form 990 Questionnaire for Prior Tax Year "Conflict of Interest for Current Year" questionnaires and upon discovery of a potential conflict within 30 days. Via the questionnaires, the interested person must disclose a list of offices and directorships he or she holds in charitable and business organizations that may pose a conflict of interest and to identify his or her place of employment or principal business activity as well as the organizations, corporations and other businesses with which his or her spouse or other relative may be affiliated that may pose a conflict of interest. After disclosure by the interested person of all related financial interests and all related material facts, the board will discuss and make a determination if a conflict of interest exists. In the event the organization is considering a procurement of services from an organization in which an interested person is an officer, director, or is employed, the interested person shall so inform the governing board of the conflict. The interested person may be present during the deliberation to answer questions, but must recuse himself/herself from voting on the procurement. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a Process to establish compensation of top management official The organization utilizes a third party firm's market analysis of compensation data as a benchmark. The Board of Directors use this data to review the CEO's compensation during the annual performance review process for which there is contemporaneous documentation and recordkeeping. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b Process to establish compensation of other employees The organization utilizes a third party firm's market analysis of compensation data as a benchmark for all staff positions. This process was last undertaken in 2023. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Required documents available to the public The audited financial statements are posted on Raising A Reader's website. The governing and organizing documents can be reviewed through an email upon request. The conflict of interest policy is not made available to the public.