Nonprofit · EIN 90-0641325
READERS 2 LEADERS
Tax-exempt · DALLAS, TX 75212
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $2,104,260 | $2,363,708 | -$259,448 | $2,524,136 | $539,314 | $1,984,822 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $2,704,069 | $2,416,388 | $287,681 | $2,864,468 | $620,198 | $2,244,270 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $2,550,177 | $2,171,855 | $378,322 | $2,672,056 | $715,467 | $1,956,589 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,370,602
- of which government grants
- $227,377
- Program service revenue
- $698,641
- Investment income
- $33,607
- Other revenue
- $1,410
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $153,517
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,423,169
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,898,500
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $24,223
- Occupancy
- $133,220
- Travel
- $8,571
- Depreciation
- $50,898
- Program services (functional)
- $1,756,208
- Management and general (functional)
- $285,747
- Fundraising (functional)
- $321,753
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,864,468
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,524,136
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $539,314
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,984,822
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $247,202
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,709,369
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $275,453
- Gross receipts
- $2,104,260
- Employees
- 26
- Volunteers
- 109
- Year formed
- 2010
- State of legal domicile
- TX
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORMA NELSON | President & CEO Officer | 40 | $130,614 | $12,831 |
| RAMANDEEP GILL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MATT CHANCE | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANN MONTGOMERY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BEJA WILLIAMS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JORDAN D'SILVA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER OWEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEVRON ARMSTRONG | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CATHY HELMBRECHT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| APRIL HONORE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LEEANN MALLORY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREA PAYNE | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LAUREN LOVE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JANIE CISNEROS | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LEIGH ANN RIPKA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORMA NELSON | President & CEO Officer | 40 | $111,718 | $11,303 |
| RAMANDEEP GILL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MATT CHANCE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANN MONTGOMERY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BEJA WILLIAMS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JORDAN D'SILVA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER OWEN | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEVRON ARMSTRONG | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CATHY HELMBRECHT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL KLEIMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LEEANN MALLORY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREA PAYNE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HAROLD HOGUE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JANIE CISNEROS | VICE CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DONNA EPPS | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTINE VU | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORMA NELSON | President & CEO Officer | 40 | $105,018 | $10,460 |
| RAMANDEEP GILL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MATT CHANCE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANN MONTGOMERY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DOMINIQUE MCCAIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER OWEN | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEVRON ARMSTRONG | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE GEORGE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FRANK GONZALEZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AIMEE SHEAHAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GREG MCCOY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HAROLD HOGUE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JANIE CISNEROS | VICE CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DONNA EPPS | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SAMANTHA MOYA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2800 N HAMPTON RD 120, DALLAS, TX 75212-5029
- In care of
- % TED SCHWEINFURTH
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- NORMA NELSON, 2800 N HAMPTON RD 120, DALLAS, TX 75212
- Signed the 990
- NORMA NELSON, President & CEO
- Phone
- (214) 905-0095
- Website
- READERS2LEADERS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- Sutton Frost Cary LLP
Mission
To equip students for success through the power of reading.Readers 2 Leaders envisions a world where all students have equitable opportunities to thrive as readers and leaders, but it will require energy and collaboration from across the educational ecosystem to make that dream a reality. Literacy unlocks brighter futures for children, families, and communities. Thats why Readers 2 Leaders mission is to equip all students for success through the power of reading. With evidence-based tutoring methodologies at the heart of all we do, Readers 2 Leaders prepares children, caregivers, and educators with the tools to read and share reading with others. We reach children with crucial literacy intervention and enrichment at schools, in out-of-school time (OST), at partner nonprofits, and at home, and we prioritize reaching children of color and those who are economically disadvantaged to help close systemic resource gaps that affect these students most. Our diverse staff and leadership seek to
Program accomplishments
- Readers 2 Leaders (R2L) is a Dallas-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2011 to close literacy gaps and help children become confident, grade-level readers. In 20242025, R2L reached more than 2,000 students and 400 adults through Tutoring, Coaching, and Family Literacy programs.Tutoring: R2L provides research-based reading support for elementary students during and after school and in the summer. Instruction builds critical,foundational literacy skills. Students consistently demonstrate measurable gains in reading ability, and schools report stronger engagement and confidence among participants.Coaching: Through its Coaching Program, R2L equips teachers and school leaders to strengthen classroom literacy instruction. Coaches collaborate on lesson planning and reading practices, helping improve instructional quality and student outcomes across multiple campuses.Family & Community Literacy: R2L empowers parents and caregivers through family reading workshops and classes. Participants gain tools to support reading at home and create positive literacy habits that reinforce student learning.Expenses $1,756,208 · revenue $698,641
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
- 90-0641325
- 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
- 2011
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Youth development (O50)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,524,136
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,104,260
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $2,104,260 | $2,363,708 | $2,524,136 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $2,704,069 | $2,416,388 | $2,864,468 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $2,550,177 | $2,171,855 | $2,672,056 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $2,352,330 | $2,068,679 | $1,915,563 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 90-0641325).
Questions about READERS 2 LEADERS
- What is the EIN of READERS 2 LEADERS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of READERS 2 LEADERS is 90-0641325.
- Is READERS 2 LEADERS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2011.
- Are donations to READERS 2 LEADERS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does READERS 2 LEADERS 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 READERS 2 LEADERS 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 READERS 2 LEADERS 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 READERS 2 LEADERS?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names NORMA NELSON.
- Who are the officers and directors of READERS 2 LEADERS?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 15 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $130,614 (NORMA NELSON, President & CEO).
- How much revenue does READERS 2 LEADERS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,104,260, expenses of $2,363,708 and total assets of $2,524,136 at year end.
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