Nonprofit · EIN 47-3853162
READING HEART
Tax-exempt · FRESNO, CA 93701
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,957,438 | $393,239 | $1,564,199 | $3,671,912 | $0 | $3,671,912 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,345,765 | $347,560 | $998,205 | $2,607,713 | $0 | $2,607,713 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,957,438
- of which government grants
- $189,000
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $1,500
- Depreciation
- $23,441
- Program services (functional)
- $393,239
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,607,713
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,671,912
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $3,671,912
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $3,671,912
- Gross receipts
- $1,957,438
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 265
- Year formed
- 2015
- State of legal domicile
- CA
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAVIER ELIZONDO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DWAYNE FERGUSON | CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 |
| DANAY FERGUSON | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
| VANESSA FERGUSON | CFO Trustee or director, Officer | 30 | $0 |
| SARA BROWN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAVIER ELIZONDO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SARA BROWN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| VANESSA FERGUSON | CFO Trustee or director, Officer | 30 | $0 |
| DWAYNE FERGUSON | CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 |
| DANAY FERGUSON | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 461 N FRESNO ST, FRESNO, CA 93701-2311
- In care of
- % DWAYNE FERGUSON
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- DWAYNE FERGUSON, 461 N FRESNO ST, Fresno, CA 93701
- Signed the 990
- DWAYNE FERGUSON, CEO
- Phone
- (415) 881-7323
- Website
- READINGHEART.ORG
- Return prepared by
- A & M TAX SERVICE
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 47-3853162 or by the name READING HEART.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
Reading Heart is a nonprofit, 501 (c) (3) book donation program dedicated to serving children in hospitals and children in areas with limited access to books.
Program accomplishments
- day to day operations of organization on book collection, sorting, warehousing and distribution.Expenses $298,839
- THE READ AND RUN SUMMER CAMP PROVIDES FREE BOOKS, HEALTHY FOOD AND FUN ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS.PARTNERING WITH FRESNO UNIFIED , WE ENGAGE STUDENTS IN READING, BOOK PUBLISHING, AND WELLNESS PROGRAMS, PROMOTING HEALTHY EATING, HEALTHY LERINGIN AND LIFESTYLE.Expenses $70,000 · grants $109,000
- The Education Matters Book Tour is a fun mini party for the whole school to enjoy that gets kids to learn about the importance of reading. Every child receives a free book of their choice and is encouraged to read then share the books when they are done.Expenses $10,000 · grants $24,500
- READING EXTRAVAGANZA IS A COMMUNITY EVENT AT ROEDING PARK WHERE WE HAND OUT 24000 FREE BOOKS TO FAMILIES BRINGING SCHOOLS VOLUNTEERS AND LOCAL GROUPS TOGETHER TO CELEBRATE LITERACY AND INSPIRE A LOVE FOR READING.Expenses $7,000 · grants $27,500
- THE TEACHERS LIBRARY PRESENTED BY CALVIVA HEALTH IS AN ANNUAL EVENT WHERE TEACHERS RECEIVE FREE BOOKS FOR THEIR CLASSROOMS, ENSURING STUDENTS HAVE ACCESS TO READING MATERIALS WHILE SUPPORTING LITERACY IN SCHOOLS.Expenses $6,900 · grants $19,000
- TRUNK OR TREAT IS A FUN HALLOWEEN EVENT WHERE FAMILIES ENJOY FREE BOOKS, FOOD AND ACTIVITIESIN A SAFE COMMUNITY DRIVEN ENVIRONMENT. PARTNERING WITH THE FIRST TEE, WE ALSO INTRODUCE KIDS TO GOLF WHILE PROMOTING LITERACY AND ENGAGEMENT.Expenses $500 · grants $1,500
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
- 47-3853162
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2015
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B92)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,671,912
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,957,438
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,957,438 | $393,239 | $3,671,912 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,345,765 | $347,560 | $2,607,713 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,177,457 | $277,582 | $2,119,922 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
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 47-3853162).
Questions about READING HEART
- What is the EIN of READING HEART?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of READING HEART is 47-3853162.
- Is READING HEART tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2015.
- Are donations to READING HEART tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does READING HEART 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 HEART 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 READING HEART 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 READING HEART?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names DWAYNE FERGUSON.
- Who are the officers and directors of READING HEART?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does READING HEART have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,957,438, expenses of $393,239 and total assets of $3,671,912 at year end.
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