Nonprofit · EIN 27-2517686
FREEDOM READERS INC
Tax-exempt · MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29588
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $241,642 | $269,741 | -$28,099 | $230,917 | $4,983 | $225,934 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $185,335 | $232,921 | -$47,586 | $258,515 | $4,482 | $254,033 |
| December 31, 2022 | 990 | $293,433 | $248,507 | $44,926 | $305,575 | $3,956 | $301,619 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $240,214
- of which government grants
- $15,000
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $156
- Net income from fundraising events
- $769
- Other revenue
- $1,272
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $60,133
- Other salaries and wages
- $146,804
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $218,359
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $3,000
- Occupancy
- $12,547
- Travel
- $63
- Program services (functional)
- $195,901
- Management and general (functional)
- $73,137
- Fundraising (functional)
- $703
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $258,515
- Total assets, end of year
- $230,917
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $4,983
- Net assets, end of year
- $225,934
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $225,934
- Gross receipts
- $241,642
- Employees
- 8
- Volunteers
- 127
- Year formed
- 2010
- State of legal domicile
- SC
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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TAMARA GREENE | EXECUTIVE DI Trustee or director | 40 | $60,133 |
| CAROLYN ELLIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| JAMIA RICHMOND | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| SYLVIA HICKMAN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| DR DIANNE L MARK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| JACINTA MOULTRIE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| JEREMY ALFORD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| RENEE MANHOFF | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRACY BAILEY | NATIONAL DIR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $36,250 |
| CAROLYN ELLIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| JAMIA RICHMOND | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| LIZ GALLO | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| SYLVIA HICKMAN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| TAMARA GREENE | EXECUTIVE DI Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| DR DIANNE L MARK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| JACINTA MOULTRIE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| JEREMY ALFORD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2022: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAROLYN ELLIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| TRACY BAILEY | NATIONAL DIR Trustee or director, Officer | 30 | $0 |
| JAMIA RICHMOND | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| LIZ GALLO | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| SYLVIA HICKMAN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| TAMARA GREENE | EXECUTIVE DI Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| DR DIANNE L MARK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| JACINTA MOULTRIE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| JEREMY ALFORD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 30548, MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29588-0010
- In care of
- % FREEDOM READERS
- Mailing address (990-N for 2013)
- PO Box 30548, Myrtle Beach SC 29588
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- TAMARA GREENE, PO BOX 30548, MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29588
- Principal officer (990-N for 2013)
- Carolyn Ellis, PO Box 2663, Conway SC 29528
- Signed the 990
- TAMARA GREENE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (843) 331-8562
- Website
- www.freedomreaders.org
- Return prepared by
- BARTLETT BUIE CPA PA
Mission
TO IMPROVE READING SKILLS IN LOW-INCOME COMMUNITIES BY PROVIDING ONE-TO-ONE LITERACY TUTORING, FREE BOOKS FOR HOME LIBRARIES, AND AN INSPIRING, HIGH- ENERGY LEARNING ENVIRONMENT.
Program accomplishments
- PROVIDING ONE-TO-ONE LITERACY TUTORING, FREE BOOKS FOR HOME LIBRARIES.Expenses $195,901
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 27-2517686
- 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
- 2010
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B92)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $230,917
- Income (IRS master file)
- $241,642
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $241,642 | $269,741 | $230,917 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $185,335 | $232,921 | $258,515 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $293,433 | $248,507 | $305,575 | XML |
| 990 | December 2021 | $306,625 | $159,820 | $256,809 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2013 Officer: Carolyn Ellis | December 31, 2013 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 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 (search EIN 27-2517686).
Questions about FREEDOM READERS INC
- What is the EIN of FREEDOM READERS INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FREEDOM READERS INC is 27-2517686.
- Is FREEDOM READERS INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2010.
- Are donations to FREEDOM READERS INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FREEDOM READERS INC 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 FREEDOM READERS INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did FREEDOM READERS INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of FREEDOM READERS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names TAMARA GREENE.
- Who are the officers and directors of FREEDOM READERS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 8 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $60,133 (TAMARA GREENE, EXECUTIVE DI).
- How much revenue does FREEDOM READERS INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $241,642, expenses of $269,741 and total assets of $230,917 at year end.
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