Nonprofit · EIN 81-0744535
WATOTO READ
Tax-exempt · LEWIS CENTER, OH 43035
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $54,857 | $56,693 | -$1,836 | $48,225 | $0 | $48,225 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $37,615 | $43,970 | -$6,355 | $50,284 | $223 | $50,061 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $44,651 | $49,836 | -$5,185 | $69,884 | $13,468 | $56,416 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $54,857
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $5,107
- Printing, publications and postage
- $122
- Other expenses
- $51,464
- Program services (functional)
- $49,777
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $50,284
- Total assets, end of year
- $48,225
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $48,225
- Cash, savings and investments
- $48,205
- Gross receipts
- $54,857
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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| REVEREND THOMAS HANOVER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| ALLAN LEARY | BOARD MEMBER | 0.96 | $0 |
| CAROLYN ROTHREMEEL CPA | BOARD MEMBER | 0.17 | $0 |
| DEAN GIBSON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| REVEREND CASEY WILSON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 7.69 | $0 |
| REVEREND CLAUDINE LEARY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| CHET COX | TREASURER | 7.69 | $0 |
| MICHAEL MATTOX | DIRECTOR OF IT | 0.46 | $0 |
| SHARON RYAN | DIRECTOR OF MARKETING & CO | 0.77 | $0 |
| PATRICK DUNKLEY | DIRECTOR OF MEDIA | 0.77 | $0 |
| DIANE ROSEBROCK | BOARD MEMBER | 0.23 | $0 |
| CHRYSTAL CLARK | BOARD MEMBER | 0.19 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| REVEREND THOMAS HANOVER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| ALLAN LEARY | BOARD MEMBER | 0.96 | $0 |
| CAROLYN ROTHREMEEL CPA | BOARD MEMBER | 0.19 | $0 |
| DEAN GIBSON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| REVEREND CASEY WILSON | BOARD MEMBER | 6.92 | $0 |
| REVEREND CLAUDINE LEARY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 15.38 | $0 |
| CHET COX | TREASURER | 5.77 | $0 |
| MICHAEL MATTOX | DIRECTOR OF IT | 0.46 | $0 |
| SHARON RYAN | DIRECTOR OF MARKETING & CO | 0.77 | $0 |
| PATRICK DUNKLEY | DIRECTOR OF MEDIA | 0.77 | $0 |
| MIKE RUMBAUGH | BOARD MEMBER | 0.15 | $0 |
| CHRYSTAL CLARK | BOARD MEMBER | 0.19 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| REVEREND THOMAS HANOVER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| ALLAN LEARY | BOARD MEMBER | 0.96 | $0 |
| CAROLYN ROTHREMEEL CPA | BOARD MEMBER | 0.19 | $0 |
| DEAN GIBSON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| REVEREND CASEY WILSON | BOARD MEMBER | 6.92 | $0 |
| REVEREND CLAUDINE LEARY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 15.38 | $0 |
| CHET COX | TREASURER | 5.77 | $0 |
| MICHAEL MATTOX | DIRECTOR OF IT | 0.46 | $0 |
| SHARON RYAN | DIRECTOR OF MARKETING & CO | 0.77 | $0 |
| PATRICK DUNKLEY | DIRECTOR OF MEDIA | 0.77 | $0 |
| MIKE RUMBAUGH | BOARD MEMBER | 0.15 | $0 |
| CHRYSTAL CLARK | BOARD MEMBER | 0.19 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 672, LEWIS CENTER, OH 43035-0672
- In care of
- % ALLAN LEARY
- Signed the 990-EZ
- CHET COX, TREASURER
- Phone
- (614) 205-1900
- Website
- WATOTOREAD.COM
- Return prepared by
- BRADY WARE & SCHOENFELD INC
Mission
TO RESOURCE AND ADVOCATE FOR THE EDUCATION OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS LIVING IN REFUGEE CAMPS IN SUB SAHARAN AFRICA.
Program accomplishments
- IN 2025, WATOTO READ, THROUGH JESUIT REFUGEE SERVICE, WAS BLESSED TO BE ABLE TO HELP TWO REFUGEE CAMPS NEAR N'DJAMENA - KALAMBARI AND GUILMEY. THESE CAMPS SUPPORT 10,627 REFUGEES. WE SUPPLIED MATERIALS TO TWO PRESCHOOLS, FUNDED 10 TEACHERS AND STAFF, AND FACILITATED TRAINING FOR MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY WHO NOW PLAY AN ACTIVE ROLE IN OPERATING THESE SCHOOLS. BECAUSE OF THIS SUPPORT, 427 CHILDREN AGED 3-5 FOUND A SAFE PLACETO LEARN AND DISCOVER THAT THEY ARE LOVED BY OTHERS ACROSS THE WORLD. IN ADDITION, WE PROVIDED SUPPORT FOR 12 CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS THROUGH FOOD ASSISTANCE, BLANKETS, MEDICAL CARE AND EVEN A PAIR OF CRUTCHES.Expenses $49,777
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 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 81-0744535
- 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
- 2016
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B99)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $48,225
- Income (IRS master file)
- $54,857
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $54,857 | $56,693 | $48,225 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $37,615 | $43,970 | $50,284 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $44,651 | $49,836 | $69,884 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | 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 81-0744535).
Questions about WATOTO READ
- What is the EIN of WATOTO READ?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of WATOTO READ is 81-0744535.
- Is WATOTO READ tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2016.
- Are donations to WATOTO READ tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does WATOTO 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 WATOTO READ due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did WATOTO READ last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of WATOTO READ?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 12 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does WATOTO READ have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $54,857, expenses of $56,693 and total assets of $48,225 at year end.
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