Nonprofit · EIN 86-2200001
JOYFUL READERS INC
Tax-exempt · PHILADELPHIA, PA 19102
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $2,228,619 | $2,047,353 | $181,266 | $937,296 | $32,937 | $904,359 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $2,305,404 | $1,822,081 | $483,323 | $757,446 | $34,353 | $723,093 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $1,308,932 | $1,173,327 | $135,605 | $278,927 | $39,157 | $239,770 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,589,848
- of which government grants
- $959,299
- Program service revenue
- $633,333
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from fundraising events
- $5,438
- Other revenue
- $5,438
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $795,720
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $132,842
- Other salaries and wages
- $588,127
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $889,447
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $1,924
- Accounting fees
- $65,757
- Travel
- $10,139
- Program services (functional)
- $1,793,668
- Management and general (functional)
- $111,096
- Fundraising (functional)
- $142,589
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $757,446
- Total assets, end of year
- $937,296
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $32,937
- Net assets, end of year
- $904,359
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $751,750
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $152,609
- Gross receipts
- $2,254,527
- Employees
- 95
- Volunteers
- 93
- Year formed
- 2021
- State of legal domicile
- PA
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 | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID WEINSTEIN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $110,860 | $7,968 |
| BRITTNEY MATYAS CPA | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| VIRGIL SHEPPARD | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BARRY SILVER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANTONIO J BURRELL ESQ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREA CARTER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TIMOTHY GALAZ ESQ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| AMANDA GAMBLE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SHARON MARINO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PRERNA SRIVASTAVA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SAMANTHA ELLIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID RHODEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID WEINSTEIN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $109,479 | $7,105 |
| BRITTNEY MATYAS CPA | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| VIRGIL SHEPPARD | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BARRY SILVER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANTONIO J BURRELL ESQ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREA CARTER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TIMOTHY GALAZ ESQ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| AMANDA GAMBLE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SHARON MARINO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PRERNA SRIVASTAVA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLES CIANO UNTIL 723 | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DOROTHY WONG UNTIL 923 | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID WEINSTEIN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $39,860 | $1,512 |
| AMANDA GAMBLE | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| VIRGIL SHEPPARD | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLES CIANO | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DOROTHY WONG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TIMOTHY GALAZ ESQ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANTONIO J BURRELL ESQ | BOARD MEMBER (AS OF 09/22) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHARON MARINO | BOARD MEMBER (AS OF 09/22) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRITTNEY MATYAS CPA | BOARD MEMBER (AS OF 12/22) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1501 CHERRY ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19102-1403
- Mailing address (990-N for 2020)
- 1712 S 16th St, Philadelphia PA 19145
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- DAVID WEINSTEIN, 1501 CHERRY STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19102
- Principal officer (990-N for 2020)
- David Weinstein, 1712 S 16th St, Philadelphia PA 19145
- Signed the 990
- DAVID WEINSTEIN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (267) 467-5165
- Website
- HTTPS://JOYFULREADERS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- BARBACANE THORNTON & COMPANY LLP
Mission
THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO ENSURE THAT ALL STUDENTS GAIN THE LITERACY SKILLS THEY NEED TO BECOME SUCCESSFUL, CONFIDENT, AND YES...JOYFUL READERS!
Program accomplishments
- AMERICORPS READING TUTORING PROGRAM -JOYFUL READERS RECRUITS AND TRAINS AMERICORPS MEMBERS TO SERVE AS HIGH-DOSAGE READING TUTORS FOR PHILADELPHIA PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS WHO NEED ADDITIONAL SUPPORT TO READ ON GRADE LEVEL. THE PROGRAM IS BASED ON THE EXTENSIVE BODY OF RESEARCH THAT IDENTIFIES HIGH-DOSAGE READING TUTORING AS ONE OF THE MOST EFFECTIVE EDUCATION INTEVENTIONS AVAILABLE TO STUDENTS. IN THE 2024-25 SCHOOL YEAR, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED HIGH-IMPACT READING TUTORING TO 991 STUDENTS IN 18 PHILADELPHIA SCHOOLS. EXTERNAL RESEARCH ON THE JOYFUL READERS PROGRAM HAS CONTINUED TO FIND THAT STUDENTS' READING GROWTH OUTPACES THE GROWTH THAT WOULD BE EXPECTED IN A TYPICAL SCHOOL YEAR. JOYFUL READERS STUDENTS ARE NOT ONLY IMPROVING IN READING, BUT ALSO MAKING MEANINGFUL PROGRESS TOWARDS CLOSING THE GAP BETWEEN THEIR ASSESSMENT SCORES AND THE NATIONAL MEDIAN SCORE OF STUDENTS IN THE SAME GRADE BETWEEN FALL AND SPRING. MOST GRADUATES FROM THE JOYFUL READERS AMERICORPS MEMBER COHORT REPORT THAT THEIR NEXT STEP INVOLVES PURSUING A CAREER IN THE EDUCATION FIELD, HELPING JOYFUL READERS TO CONTRIBUTE TO A DIVERSE PIPELINE OF EDUCATORS WHO WILL CONTINUE TO SERVE STUDENTS AFTER THEIR TERM OF SERVICE.Expenses $1,793,668 · grants $795,720 · revenue $633,333
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
- 86-2200001
- 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
- 2021
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Youth development (O50)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $937,296
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,254,527
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $2,228,619 | $2,047,353 | $937,296 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $2,305,404 | $1,822,081 | $757,446 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $1,308,932 | $1,173,327 | $278,927 | XML |
| 990-EZ | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: David Weinstein | June 30, 2021 | ≤ $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 86-2200001).
Questions about JOYFUL READERS INC
- What is the EIN of JOYFUL READERS INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of JOYFUL READERS INC is 86-2200001.
- Is JOYFUL READERS INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2021.
- Are donations to JOYFUL READERS INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does JOYFUL 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 JOYFUL READERS INC 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 JOYFUL READERS INC 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 JOYFUL READERS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names DAVID WEINSTEIN.
- Who are the officers and directors of JOYFUL READERS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 12 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $110,860 (DAVID WEINSTEIN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does JOYFUL READERS INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,228,619, expenses of $2,047,353 and total assets of $937,296 at year end.
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