Nonprofit · EIN 52-0953609
INTERNATIONAL DYSLEXIA ASSOCIATION INC
Tax-exempt · PIKESVILLE, MD 21208
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2025 | 990 | $2,619,560 | $2,452,478 | $167,082 | $1,778,188 | $430,583 | $1,347,605 |
| May 31, 2024 | 990 | $2,535,779 | $2,071,009 | $464,770 | $1,437,571 | $261,623 | $1,175,948 |
| May 31, 2023 | 990 (amended) | $2,207,902 | $1,973,542 | $234,360 | $1,019,438 | $309,691 | $709,747 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $448,092
- Program service revenue
- $2,164,807
- Investment income
- $6,661
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$202
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $310,051
- Other salaries and wages
- $346,232
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $731,212
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $14,364
- Accounting fees
- $219,339
- Travel
- $68,238
- Depreciation
- $2,078
- Program services (functional)
- $1,945,465
- Management and general (functional)
- $448,773
- Fundraising (functional)
- $58,240
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,437,571
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,778,188
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $430,583
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,347,605
- Publicly traded securities
- $254,142
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,174,020
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $173,585
- Gross unrelated business income
- $27,200
- Gross receipts
- $2,700,091
- Employees
- 9
- Volunteers
- 500
- Year formed
- 1957
- State of legal domicile
- CT
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SONJA BANKS | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 55 | $171,166 | $15,825 |
| GINA SCHUH | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer | 55 | $109,705 | $8,580 |
| JOSH CLARK | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JANET THIBEEAU | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEAN CONKLIN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GEOFFREY SEEGMILLER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GAD ELBEHERI | DIRECTOR AT LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANGUS HAIG | DIRECTOR AT LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ADI RUBIN | DIRECTOR AT LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HERVE WILCZYNSKI | DIRECTOR AT LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER LINDSTROM | DIRECTOR AT LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID CHARD | DIRECTOR AT LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE O'BRIEN | DIRECTOR AT LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DALE WEBSTER | DIRECTOR AT LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL WRIGHT | BCEC TREASURER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
3 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NICOLE LANDI | SAB CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| REBEKAH DYER | BCEC CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BRENDA PETERS | BCEC CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended May 31, 2024: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SONJA BANKS | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 55 | $171,166 | $14,605 |
| GINA SCHUH | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer | 55 | $109,705 | $7,834 |
| JOSH CLARK | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JANET THIBEAU | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEAN CONKLIN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GEOFFREY SEEGMILLER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY WENNERSTEN | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROLYN COWEN | DIRECTOR AT LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GAD ELBEHERI | DIRECTOR AT LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANGUS HEIG | DIRECTOR AT LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL WRIGHT | BCEC TREASURER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ADI RUBIN | DIRECTOR AT LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HERVE WILCZYNSKI | DIRECTOR AT LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER LINDSTROM | DIRECTOR AT LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID CHARD | DIRECTOR AT LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVEN O'BRIEN | DIRECTOR AT LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NICOLE LANDI | SAB CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| REBEKAH DYER | BCEC CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended May 31, 2023: 20 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SONJA BANKS | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 55 | $165,851 | $11,898 |
| GINA SCHUH | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer | 55 | $100,652 | $6,753 |
| DAVID HOLSTE | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, (UNTIL 07/18/2022) Officer | 40 | $68,741 | $9,346 |
| JOSH CLARK | CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY WENNERSTEN | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEAN CONKLIN | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GEOFFREY SEEGMILLER | TREASURER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JANET THIBEAU | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROLYN COWEN | DIRECTOR AT LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GAD ELBEHERI | DIRECTOR AT LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANGUS HEIG | DIRECTOR AT LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL WRIGHT | BCEC TREASURER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ADI RUBIN | DIRECTOR AT LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HERVE WILCZYNSKI | DIRECTOR AT LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE AL OTAIBA | DIRECTOR AT LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOANNA PRICE | DIRECTOR AT LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELENA GRIGORENKO | SAB CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER LINDSTROM | DIRECTOR AT LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID CHARD | DIRECTOR AT LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVEN O'BRIEN | DIRECTOR AT LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1829 REISTERSTOWN RD STE 350, PIKESVILLE, MD 21208-7126
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- SONJA BANKS, 1829 REISTERSTOWN ROAD 350, PIKESVILLE, MD 21208
- Signed the 990
- SONJA BANKS, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
- Phone
- (410) 296-0232
- Website
- WWW.DYSLEXIAIDA.ORG
- Return prepared by
- GELMAN ROSENBERG & FREEDMAN
Mission
OUR MISSION IS SIMPLE: TO CREATE A FUTURE FOR ALL INDIVIDUALS WHO STRUGGLE WITH DYSLEXIA AND OTHER RELATED READING DIFFERENCES SO THAT THEY MAY HAVE RICHER, MORE ROBUST LIVES AND ACCESS TO THE TOOLS AND RESOURCES THEY NEED. WE WILL NOT STOP "UNTIL EVERYONE CAN READ!"
Program accomplishments
- EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE - IDA'S ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE IS THE PREMIER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM DEDICATED TO READING, LITERACY, AND LEARNING. THE CONFERENCE BRINGS IN EXPERTS FROM ALL THE WORLD TO EDUCATE ATTENDEES ON THE LATEST RESEARCH, REMEDIATION, AND MORE. THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE IS FULLY ACCREDITED AND ATTENDED BY MORE THAN 3000 TEACHERS, EDUCATORS, ADMINISTRATORS, READING SPECIALISTS, RESEARCHERS, UNIVERSITY FACULTY AND FAMILIES. IN ADDITIONS TO EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS, THE CONFERENCE HOSTS AN ARRAY OF PROFESSIONAL TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES, AN EXHIBIT HALL WITH MORE THAN 100 EXHIBITORS SPECIALIZING IN EDUCATION PRODUCTS AND SERVICES, VISITS TO SPECIALTY SCHOOLS, AND RECOGNITION OF TOP LEADERS THAT WORK TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF STRUGGLING READERS AND PEOPLE LIVING WITH DYSLEXIA.Expenses $943,183 · revenue $1,215,146
- MEMBER AND BRANCH/GLOBAL PARTNER SERVICES - 1) MEMBER SERVICES - THROUGH MEMBER SERVICES IDA PROVIDES COMMUNITY AND PROFESSIONAL ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES AND RIGHTS TO SOME ORGANIZATIONAL DECISION-MAKING PROCESSES. MEMBERSHIP IN IDA PROVIDES INDIVIDUALS WITH RESOURCES, INVALUABLE NETWORKING AND CONNECTIONS WITH COMMUNITY-BASED BRANCHES AND GLOBAL PARTNERS. MEMBERS ALSO RECEIVE FREE RESOURCES, DISCOUNTS ON PUBLICATIONS, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES, AND NATIONAL, GLOBAL AND BRANCH EVENTS. 2) BRANCH AND GLOBAL PARTNER SERVICES - BRANCH DEVELOPMENT AND SUPPORT PROVIDE THE TOOLS, TRAININGS, AND SUPPORT FOR IDA BRANCHES AND GLOBAL PARTNERS TO DELIVER MISSION RELATED RESOURCES AND PROGRAM ACTIVITIES THAT SERVE INDIVIDUALS WITH DYSLEXIA, THEIR FAMILIES AND TEACHING PROFESSIONALS.Expenses $476,600 · revenue $475,234
- EDUCATION AND TRAINING - EDUCATION AND TRAINING ARE DESIGNED TO ENHANCE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS AT THE LEVELS OF CLASSROOM TEACHERS, DYSLEXIA INTERVENTIONIST AND SPECIALISTS WHO ARE RECOGNIZED AS ESSENTIAL FOR THE EFFECTIVENESS OF READING INSTRUCTION WITH OUR PRIVATE AND PUBLIC EDUCATIONAL SYSTEMS. THE OVERALL RATIONALE FOR IDA'S EDUCATION AND TRAINING PROGRAMS IS TO IMPROVE AWARENESS OF SCIENCE OF READING, TO EXPAND KNOWLEDGE STRUCTURED LITERACY AND TO PROMOTE THE IMPLEMENTATION OF EFFECTIVE READING INSTRUCTION.INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM ACCREDITATION - THE IDA PROGRAM REVIEW AND ACCREDITATION INITIATIVE IS UNIQUE TO OTHER ACCREDITING MODELS IN THAT IT PROMOTES THE SYSTEMATIC EVALUATION AND REFINEMENT OF EDUCATOR PREPARATION PROGRAMS AGAINST IDA'S RESEARCH-BASED KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICE STANDARDS (KPS) FOR TEACHERS OF READING. WHEN AN EDUCATOR PREPARATION PROGRAM DISPLAYS THE IDA ACCREDITED PROGRAM SEAL AND ADVERTISES ITSELF AS AN IDA ACCREDITED PROGRAM, THE PUBLIC IS ASSURED THAT PROGRAM COMPLETERS HAVE ENGAGED A RIGOROUS, STANDARDS-BASED PREPARATION PROGRAM DESIGNED TO PROMOTE CANDIDATE MASTERY OF THE PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES OF STRUCTURED LITERACY.IDA TV - DESIGNED TO GROW KNOWLEDGE AND SHARPEN PRACTICE, IDA TV IS THE PREMIER ON-DEMAND, E-LEARNING PLATFORM FOR LITERACY PROFESSIONALS. THE PLATFORM PROVIDES THE BEST LEARNING EXPERIENCES FOR EDUCATORS AND ADULTS, STUDENTS, AND CHILDREN WHO STRUGGLE TO READ. EMBODYING THE GOAL TO CREATE VALUABLE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT LEARNING EXPERIENCES IDA TV HAS BROUGHT TOGETHER LEADING EXPERTS IN THE PRACTICE AND RESEARCH OF DYSLEXIA, STRUCTURED LITERACY, AND RELATED AREAS, TO SHARE THE SCIENCE OF READING. THESE PRESENTERS SUPPORT SUBSCRIBERS WITH KNOWLEDGE, INSTRUCTION, METHODS, AND TOOLS TO MEET THE NEEDS OF ALL INDIVIDUALS WITH LANGUAGE LEARNING DISABILITIES. ADDITIONALLY, THE PLATFORM OFFERS PRESENTATION RESOURCES, CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS AND LEARNING TOOLS TO ENHANCE THE LEARNING EXPERIENCE.Expenses $275,694 · revenue $360,923
- PUBLICATIONS AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND PROGRAMS 1) PUBLICATIONS - IDA PUBLICATIONS PROVIDE AND DISSEMINATE RELEVANT AND ACTIONABLE EVIDENCE-BASED INFORMATION REGARDING DYSLEXIA, LITERACY, LEARNING, AND OTHER RELATED DISORDERS TO INFORM INSTRUCTION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF STRUCTURE LITERACY IN ALL CLASSROOMS. PUBLICATIONS INCLUDE: THE BIANNUAL PUBLICATION OF IDA'S RESEARCH-TO-PRACTICE JOURNAL, PERSPECTIVES ON LANGUAGE AND LITERACY, THE TRI-ANNUAL PUBLICATION OF IDA'S PEER-REVIEWED SCIENTIFIC JOURNAL, ANNALS OF DYSLEXIA, THE BIANNUAL PUBLICATION OF THE EXAMINER, A MAGAZINE FOR FAMILIES AND TEACHERS ABOUT HOT TOPICS IN THE SCIENCE OF READING AND STRUCTURED LITERACY, AND FREQUENT PUBLICATION OF FACT SHEETS FOR A VARIETY OF AUDIENCES. 2) COMMUNITY RESOURCES - IDA'S DYSLEXIALIBRARY.ORG IS A FREE DIGITAL LIBRARY DESIGNED TO EDUCATE FAMILIES AND PROFESSIONALS AND INFORM POLICY MAKERS AND EDUCATORS REGARDING THE BEST PRACTICES FOR LITERACY AND LEARNING. 3) COMMUNITY PROGRAMS - IDA OFFERS SELECT COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE SERVICES THAT HELP INDIVIDUALS WITH DYSLEXIA AND THEIR FAMILIES NAVIGATE CHALLENGING ENVIRONMENTS AND SUCCESSFULLY INTEGRATE INTO SOCIETY. THESE PROGRAMS RANGE FROM PROVIDING SCHOLARSHIPS FOR TUTORIAL SERVICES, ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY, COMPUTER EQUIPMENT AND ADVOCACY ASSISTANCE TO OFFERING MENTORSHIP, WORKFORCE & TRANSITION RESOURCES, AND EDUCATIONAL TRAINING. IDA PROGRAMS ARE CHARITY BASED AND FUNDED.Expenses $249,988 · revenue $113,504
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | May 31, 2026 | October 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | May 31, 2025 | October 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | May 31, 2024 | October 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 52-0953609
- 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
- 1972
- Accounting year ends
- May
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,778,188
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,700,091
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | May 2025 | $2,619,560 | $2,452,478 | $1,778,188 | XML |
| 990-T | May 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | May 2024 | $2,535,779 | $2,071,009 | $1,437,571 | XML |
| 990-T | May 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | May 2023 | $2,207,902 | $1,973,542 | $1,019,438 | XML |
| 990-T | May 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | May 2022 | $1,447,753 | $1,922,885 | $1,219,684 | IRS |
| 990-T | May 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | May 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | May 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | May 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | May 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | May 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 52-0953609).
Questions about INTERNATIONAL DYSLEXIA ASSOCIATION INC
- What is the EIN of INTERNATIONAL DYSLEXIA ASSOCIATION INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of INTERNATIONAL DYSLEXIA ASSOCIATION INC is 52-0953609.
- Is INTERNATIONAL DYSLEXIA ASSOCIATION INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1972.
- Are donations to INTERNATIONAL DYSLEXIA ASSOCIATION INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does INTERNATIONAL DYSLEXIA ASSOCIATION 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 INTERNATIONAL DYSLEXIA ASSOCIATION INC 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 INTERNATIONAL DYSLEXIA ASSOCIATION INC 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 INTERNATIONAL DYSLEXIA ASSOCIATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 names SONJA BANKS.
- Who are the officers and directors of INTERNATIONAL DYSLEXIA ASSOCIATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 lists 18 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $171,166 (SONJA BANKS, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER).
- How much revenue does INTERNATIONAL DYSLEXIA ASSOCIATION INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,619,560, expenses of $2,452,478 and total assets of $1,778,188 at year end.
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