Nonprofit · EIN 23-2515768
CHILDRENS LITERACY INITIATIVE
Tax-exempt · PHILADELPHIA, PA 19123
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $9,386,438 | $12,301,415 | -$2,914,977 | $3,188,112 | $2,587,254 | $600,858 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $8,853,753 | $13,545,550 | -$4,691,797 | $6,477,368 | $2,957,783 | $3,519,585 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $12,107,105 | $13,764,477 | -$1,657,372 | $11,703,135 | $3,506,388 | $8,196,747 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $4,371,771
- of which government grants
- $1,620,748
- Program service revenue
- $4,824,500
- Investment income
- $43,234
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $693
- Other revenue
- $146,933
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $840,821
- Other salaries and wages
- $7,642,817
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $10,191,270
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $71,384
- Accounting fees
- $59,644
- Occupancy
- $437,592
- Travel
- $230,556
- Depreciation
- $46,539
- Program services (functional)
- $9,868,328
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,326,789
- Fundraising (functional)
- $1,106,298
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $6,477,368
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,188,112
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,587,254
- Net assets, end of year
- $600,858
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $60,917
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- -$145,142
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $746,000
- Gross receipts
- $9,617,204
- Employees
- 96
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 1988
- State of legal domicile
- PA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIANA GREENE | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $267,067 | $30,251 |
| REINA PROWLER | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $250,745 | $40,337 |
| ERICA HOLMES-WARE | CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER Key employee | 40 | $235,792 | $38,856 |
| MICHELE FERRER | MANAGING DIR OF STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $157,335 | $50,653 |
| MARY LIST | REGIONAL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $166,578 | $40,305 |
| KRISTEN BROWN | MANAGING DIR OF OPERATIONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $178,003 | $26,464 |
| CARYN HENNING | MANAGING DIR OF PROGRAM DESIGN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $180,373 | $19,129 |
| JORDANNE OWEN | MANAGING DIR OF MARKETING AND BRANDING Highest-paid employee | 40 | $169,656 | $16,671 |
| SANDRA LAFLEUR | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JACQUELINE WOOLLEY | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE PILTCH | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY KLEIN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| NELSON FLORES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| GERALD MOSELY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN BONOW | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
6 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRANK GETTRIDGE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| LORI TAYLOR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| STEVE JOHNSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| MARGOT LEBOVITZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| NEIL PHILLIPS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| LARRY KOPLOW | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 20 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| REINA PROWLER | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $281,844 | $36,055 |
| ERICA HOLMES-WARE | CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $227,824 | $34,975 |
| NAIMAH BILAL | CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER Key employee | 40 | $192,024 | $14,661 |
| MARY LIST | REGIONAL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $168,321 | $36,759 |
| CARYN HENNING | DIRECTOR OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $181,615 | $17,156 |
| KRISTEN BROWN | DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $172,052 | $25,701 |
| JORDANNE OWEN | CONTENT ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $165,495 | $14,385 |
| DIANA GREENE | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $111,483 | $5,682 |
| SANDRA LOUK LAFLEUR | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JACKIE WOOLLEY | VICE-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY KLEIN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| NELSON FLORES | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE PILTCH | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| GERALD MOSELY | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN BONOW | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| HENRI CROCKETT | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| FRANK GETTRIDGE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| LORI TAYLOR | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE JOHNSON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MARGOT LEBOVITZ | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| REINA PROWLER | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $252,394 | $29,812 |
| ERICA HOLMES-WARE | CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $212,642 | $29,422 |
| NAIMAH BILAL | CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER Key employee | 40 | $210,090 | $13,130 |
| MICHELLE ALLEN | REGIONAL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $175,647 | $19,668 |
| CARYN HENNING | DIRECTOR OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $176,643 | $15,822 |
| KRISTEN BROWN | DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $167,473 | $14,249 |
| JOEL ZARROW | FORMER CEO (THRU 06/11/22) Former | 40 | $152,113 | $4,757 |
| JILL VALUNAS | REGIONAL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $149,585 | $727 |
| SANDRA LOUK LAFEUR | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| GERALD MOSELY | VICE-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY KLEIN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| VICTORIA RAIVITCH | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN BONOW | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| HENRI CROCKETT | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| NELSON FLORES | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| FRANK LONDON GETTRIDGE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE PILTCH | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| LORI TAYLOR | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JACKIE WOOLLEY | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 990 SPRING GARDEN STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19123-2638
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- DR DIANA L GREENE, 990 SPRING GARDEN STREET 400, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19123
- Signed the 990
- DR DIANA L GREENE, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
- Phone
- (215) 561-4676
- Return prepared by
- EISNER ADVISORY GROUP LLC
Mission
CHILDREN'S LITERACY INITIATIVE ("CLI") IS A NON-PROFIT THAT EMPOWERS SCHOOL LEADERS AND TEACHERS TO TRANSFORM INSTRUCTION SO THAT EVERY CHILD CAN BECOME POWERFUL READERS, WRITERS, AND THINKERS.
Program accomplishments
- CHILDREN'S LITERACY INITIATIVE (CLI) PARTNERS WITH SCHOOLS, DISTRICTS, AND EARLY CHILDHOOD SYSTEMS TO STRENGTHEN LITERACY INSTRUCTION SO CHILDREN BECOME CONFIDENT READERS, WRITERS, AND THINKERS. CLI ADDRESSES PERSISTENT INEQUITIES IN INSTRUCTIONAL SYSTEMS BY HELPING EDUCATION SYSTEMS BUILD COHERENT, SUSTAINABLE INSTRUCTIONAL PRACTICES GROUNDED IN EVIDENCE-BASED LITERACY INSTRUCTION, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, EDUCATOR COACHING, AND FAMILY PARTNERSHIP.CLI PROVIDED PROFESSIONAL LEARNING WORKSHOPS, JOB-EMBEDDED IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL COACHING, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT, AND HIGH-QUALITY CHILDREN'S BOOKS TO 1,183 EDUCATORS SERVING 14,335 STUDENTS ACROSS SIX STATES DURING THE FISCAL YEAR. (CON'T IN SCH O)CLI'S WORK SUPPORTS EDUCATORS, SCHOOL LEADERS, AND INSTRUCTIONAL TEAMS IN IMPLEMENTING CULTURALLY SUSTAINING AND RESEARCH-ALIGNED LITERACY PRACTICES THAT IMPROVE CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION AND STRENGTHEN LONG-TERM STUDENT OUTCOMES.CLI PARTNERS WITH SCHOOL SYSTEMS TO BUILD INSTITUTIONAL CAPACITY RATHER THAN DELIVER SHORT-TERM INTERVENTIONS ALONE. SERVICES INCLUDE INSTRUCTIONAL COACHING, STRATEGIC PLANNING SUPPORT, CLASSROOM OBSERVATION AND FEEDBACK CYCLES, LITERACY LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT STRUCTURES, AND FAMILY ENGAGEMENT STRATEGIES DESIGNED TO EXTEND LITERACY LEARNING BEYOND THE CLASSROOM.THE ORGANIZATION MAINTAINS A DIVERSIFIED REVENUE MODEL THAT COMBINES EARNED REVENUE THROUGH DISTRICT AND EARLY CHILDHOOD PARTNERSHIPS WITH PHILANTHROPIC AND PUBLIC-SECTOR INVESTMENT. DURING THE FISCAL YEAR, CLI GENERATED APPROXIMATELY $5.0 MILLION IN FEE-FOR-SERVICE REVENUE THROUGH PUBLIC EDUCATION PARTNERSHIPS AND RECEIVED ADDITIONAL PHILANTHROPIC AND FEDERAL FUNDING, RESULTING IN TOTAL REVENUE OF $9.4 MILLION.CLI CONTINUES TO DEMONSTRATE STRONG FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP AND COMMITMENT TO MISSION-FOCUSED RESOURCE ALLOCATION. APPROXIMATELY 80.3% OF TOTAL EXPENSES WERE DIRECTED TOWARD PROGRAM SERVICES, WITH 10.8% ALLOCATED TO MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES AND 8.9% DEDICATED TO FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES. CLI ALSO CONSISTENTLY MAINTAINS FOUR-STAR RATINGS FROM CHARITY NAVIGATOR, REFLECTING THE ORGANIZATION'S COMMITMENT TO TRANSPARENCY, ACCOUNTABILITY, AND EFFECTIVE GOVERNANCE.Expenses $9,868,328 · revenue $4,971,433
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 23-2515768
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1988
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B92Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,188,112
- Income (IRS master file)
- $9,617,204
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $12,107,105 | $13,764,477 | $11,703,135 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $23,482,636 | $21,733,124 | $12,745,223 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS.
Questions about CHILDRENS LITERACY INITIATIVE
- What is the EIN of CHILDRENS LITERACY INITIATIVE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CHILDRENS LITERACY INITIATIVE is 23-2515768.
- Is CHILDRENS LITERACY INITIATIVE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1988.
- Are donations to CHILDRENS LITERACY INITIATIVE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CHILDRENS LITERACY INITIATIVE file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of CHILDRENS LITERACY INITIATIVE due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CHILDRENS LITERACY INITIATIVE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of CHILDRENS LITERACY INITIATIVE?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names DR DIANA L GREENE.
- Who are the officers and directors of CHILDRENS LITERACY INITIATIVE?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 21 people; 8 received compensation from the organization, the highest $267,067 (DIANA GREENE, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER).
- How much revenue does CHILDRENS LITERACY INITIATIVE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $9,386,438, expenses of $12,301,415 and total assets of $3,188,112 at year end.
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