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Nonprofit · EIN 25-1558336

READING IS FUNDAMENTAL PITTSBURG

Tax-exempt · PITTSBURGH, PA 15212

Financials

$1.8M$1.6M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of READING IS FUNDAMENTAL PITTSBURG by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
May 31, 2025990$1,800,640$1,623,844$176,796$3,699,845$80,720$3,619,125
Financial details: 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,579,949
Program service revenue
$60,237
Investment income
$160,454
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$251,690
Other salaries and wages
$671,918
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$1,079,256
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$15,154
Occupancy
$30,498
Travel
$14,495
Depreciation
$29,406
Program services (functional)
$1,353,816
Management and general (functional)
$87,002
Fundraising (functional)
$183,026

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$3,560,876
Total assets, end of year
$3,699,845
Total liabilities, end of year
$80,720
Net assets, end of year
$3,619,125
Land, buildings and equipment
$54,401
Publicly traded securities
$3,795
Net assets without donor restrictions
$3,071,264
Net assets with donor restrictions
$547,861
Gross receipts
$1,800,640
Employees
16
Volunteers
183
Year formed
1987
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 May 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
FLORRI LADOVEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$229,100$18,394
MACALUS V HOGAN MD MBABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.3$0$0
KEVIN ACKLINVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
0.3$0$0
JORDAN S BLASKPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
0.3$0$0
SYLVIA OWUSU-ANSAH MD MPH FAAPBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.3$0$0
PATRICK DUFFYTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
0.3$0$0
JOHN BRUNOSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
0.3$0$0
REBECCA BACHMANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.3$0$0
ALISON MCGEEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.3$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
10 CHILDRENS WAY STE 300, PITTSBURGH, PA 15212-5250
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
FLORRI LADOV, 10 CHILDRENS WAY, PITTSBURGH, PA 15212
Signed the 990
FLORRI LADOV, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(412) 321-8022
Return prepared by
SISTERSON & CO LLP

Mission

TO PROVIDE CHILDREN WITH THE BOOKS, RESOURCES, MOTIVATION AND OPPORTUNITIES TO DEVELOP A LIFE-LONG LOVE OF READING.

990 for the year ended May 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • BOOKS FOR KEEPS: FEATURES FUN, EDUCATIONAL READING CELEBRATIONS THAT COMBINE STORYTIMES, MOTIVATIONAL LITERACY ACTIVITIES, AND THE OPPORTUNITY TO SELECT A BOOK TO TAKE HOME AND KEEP. CHILDREN AT SCHOOLS, EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTERS, AND AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS PARTICIPATE IN 3-5 INTERACTIVE READING CELEBRATIONS DESIGNED TO ENGAGE CHILDREN IN THE JOY OF READING AND LEARNING.
    Expenses $440,568 · revenue $37,057
  • STORYMOBILE: THESE LENDING LIBRARIES-ON-WHEELS TAKE BOOKS AND LITERACY RESOURCES TO EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTERS, PRE-K AND KINDERGARTEN CLASSROOMS, AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS, PUBLIC HOUSING COMMUNITIES, AND COMMUNITY EVENTS ACROSS OUR CITY.
    Expenses $740,975 · revenue $23,180
  • EVERYBODY WINS!: EVERYBODY WINS! IS A LITERACY AND MENTORING PROGRAM THAT STRIVES TO BUILD LITERACY SKILLS AND A LOVE OF READING IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS. THIS PROGRAM PAIRS PRE-K THROUGH THIRD GRADERS WITH VOLUNTEERS FROM LOCAL COMPANIES AND ORGANIZATIONS TO SHARE CONVERSATION AND GOOD BOOKS.
    Expenses $172,273

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 May, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025May 31, 2026October 15, 2026Not on file
2024May 31, 2025October 15, 2025990 on file
2023May 31, 2024October 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
25-1558336
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
May
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B920)
Assets (IRS master file)
$3,699,845
Income (IRS master file)
$1,800,640

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990May 2025–––IRS
990May 2024–––IRS
990May 2023$1,284,111$1,381,766$3,401,219IRS
990May 2022$940,540$1,121,275$3,385,621IRS
990May 2021–––IRS
990May 2020–––IRS
990May 2019–––IRS
990May 2018–––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 READING IS FUNDAMENTAL PITTSBURG

What is the EIN of READING IS FUNDAMENTAL PITTSBURG?
The employer identification number (EIN) of READING IS FUNDAMENTAL PITTSBURG is 25-1558336.
Is READING IS FUNDAMENTAL PITTSBURG tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1988.
Are donations to READING IS FUNDAMENTAL PITTSBURG tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does READING IS FUNDAMENTAL PITTSBURG 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 READING IS FUNDAMENTAL PITTSBURG due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending May 31, 2026) is due October 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did READING IS FUNDAMENTAL PITTSBURG last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended May 2025.
Who is the principal officer of READING IS FUNDAMENTAL PITTSBURG?
The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 names FLORRI LADOV.
Who are the officers and directors of READING IS FUNDAMENTAL PITTSBURG?
The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $229,100 (FLORRI LADOV, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does READING IS FUNDAMENTAL PITTSBURG have?
On its 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,800,640, expenses of $1,623,844 and total assets of $3,699,845 at year end.

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