Nonprofit · EIN 46-1477513
AR KIDS READ
Tax-exempt · LITTLE ROCK, AR 72221
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $530,750 | $544,891 | -$14,141 | $429,449 | $14,064 | $415,385 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $561,287 | $460,727 | $100,560 | $440,905 | $13,642 | $427,263 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $481,595 | $367,737 | $113,858 | $339,825 | $13,676 | $326,149 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $466,900
- Program service revenue
- $38,500
- Investment income
- $1,464
- Other revenue
- $23,886
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $90,578
- Other salaries and wages
- $187,383
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $311,795
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $17,320
- Occupancy
- $30,264
- Travel
- $3,561
- Depreciation
- $12,252
- Program services (functional)
- $402,628
- Management and general (functional)
- $44,683
- Fundraising (functional)
- $97,580
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $440,905
- Total assets, end of year
- $429,449
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $14,064
- Net assets, end of year
- $415,385
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $18,379
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $415,385
- Gross receipts
- $530,750
- Employees
- 19
- Volunteers
- 168
- Year formed
- 2012
- State of legal domicile
- AR
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| KATHY FRENCH | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $90,578 |
| DEVIN BATES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANTHONY BROOKS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| NATHALIE COULTER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LOU GRAHAM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KEDRICK JONES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ERIN HAWLEY NEWBOLT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JONATHAN OLIVER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ROSA PEREZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| STEVEN PERSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KEITH RIGGS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARTY SCHACK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| EDIE STEWART | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CATHY TUGGLE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANDY BINGHAM | PRESIDENT Officer | 1 | $0 |
4 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LESLIE PARNELL | VICE PRESIDENT Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DON GOOCH | TREASURER Officer | 1 | $0 |
| SCARLETT BURKS | SECRETARY Officer | 1 | $0 |
| SHERIDAN RICHARDS | PAST PRESIDENT Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KATHY FRENCH | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $86,100 |
| SCARLETT BURKS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DON GOOCH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SHARON HEFLIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KEDRICK JONES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ERIN HAWLEY NEWBOLT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JONATHAN OLIVER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KATRINA OWOH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LESLIE PARNELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ROSA PEREZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KEITH RIGGS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARTY SCHACK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CATHY TUGGLE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SHERIDAN RICHARDS | PRESIDENT Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ANDY BINGHAM | VICE PRESIDENT Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ANTHONY BROOKS | TREASURER Officer | 1 | $0 |
| KIENG VANG DINGS | SECRETARY Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DEVIN BATES | PAST PRESIDENT Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KATHY FRENCH | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $83,467 |
| ANDY BINGHAM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SHARON HEFLIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KEDRICK JONES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BEN KELLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BRENDA LEGER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ERIN HAWLEY NEWBOLT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JONATHAN OLIVER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LESLIE PARNELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KEITH RIGGS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CATHY TUGGLE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DONALD WOOD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SHERIDAN RICHARDS | PRESIDENT Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MARIA MENESES | VICE PRESIDENT Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ANTHONY BROOKS | TREASURER Officer | 1 | $0 |
| KIENG VANG DINGS | SECRETARY Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DEVIN BATES | PAST PRESIDENT Officer | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 22701, LITTLE ROCK, AR 72221-2701
- Mailing address (990-N for 2012)
- PO Box 164407, Little Rock AR 72216
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- KATHY FRENCH, PO BOX 22701, LITTLE ROCK, AR 72221
- Principal officer (990-N for 2012)
- Charlie Conklin, PO Box 164407, Little Rock AR 72216
- Signed the 990
- KATHY FRENCH, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (501) 244-2661
- Website
- arkidsread.org
- Return prepared by
- EGP PLLC
Mission
THE ORGANIZATION IS A COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER-BASED PROGRAM DESIGNED TO PROVIDE STRUGGLING READERS AND THEIR FAMILIES WITH ACCESS TO TRAINED TUTORS WHO DONATE TIME ON A REGULAR BASIS. THE FOCUS OF THESE VOLUNTEER TUTORS IS CHILDREN WHO NEED TO IMPROVE BASIC LITERACY LANGUAGE SKILLS TO PROFICIENTLY READ AT GRADE LEVEL. KEY COMPONENTS OF THE AR KIDS READ TUTOR PROGRAM ARE: STUDENT RELATIONSHIP-BASED; LOW TUTOR-TO-STUDENT RATIO, MENTOR COMMITMENT (FOR AT LEAST ONE SEMESTER), READING LEVEL-BASED CURRICULUM, AND EFFECTIVE PROGRAM COORDINATION, TUTOR TRAINING, AND SUPPORT. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO WORKS TO BUILD PARTNERSHIPS WITH AGENCIES AND ORGANIZATIONS TO INCREASE AWARENESS OF CHILDREN'S LITERACY ISSUES, PROMOTE THE AVAILABILITY OF READING SUPPORT SERVICES, AND REACH POTENTIAL STUDENTS AND VOLUNTEER TUTORS. AR KIDS READ WORKS TO RECRUIT, TRAIN AND PROVIDE TUTORS TO PARTICIPATING SCHOOL DISTRICTS, NON-PROFITS, CHURCHES AND OTHER AGENCIES TO HELP CHILDREN READ AT GRADE LEVEL.
Program accomplishments
- PROVIDED VOLUNTEER TUTORS TO HELP CHILDREN IMPROVE BASIC LITERACY LANGUAGE SKILLS TO PROFICIENTLY READ AT GRADE LEVEL.Expenses $402,628 · revenue $62,386
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
- 46-1477513
- 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
- 2013
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Youth development (O50)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $429,449
- Income (IRS master file)
- $530,750
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $530,750 | $544,891 | $429,449 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $561,287 | $460,727 | $440,905 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $481,595 | $367,737 | $339,825 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $289,266 | $267,702 | $215,128 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2012 Officer: Charlie Conklin | June 30, 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 46-1477513).
Questions about AR KIDS READ
- What is the EIN of AR KIDS READ?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of AR KIDS READ is 46-1477513.
- Is AR KIDS READ tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2013.
- Are donations to AR KIDS READ tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does AR KIDS READ 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 AR KIDS READ 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 AR KIDS READ 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 AR KIDS READ?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names KATHY FRENCH.
- Who are the officers and directors of AR KIDS READ?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 19 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $90,578 (KATHY FRENCH, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does AR KIDS READ have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $530,750, expenses of $544,891 and total assets of $429,449 at year end.
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