2023-11-04T15:30:17+00:00 2022-12-31 350921680 Crowe LLP 5810 Tennyson Parkway Suite 450 Plano TX 750244112 990 2022-01-01 943390149 Raising A Reader RAIS 6504890550 489 Valley Way Milpitas CA 95035 Michelle Torgerson President & CEO 2023-11-04 true Michelle Torgerson 999009999 true Amy Bellanca P01572961 2147775200 2022 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z Michelle Torgerson 489 Valley Way Milpitas CA 95035 4999126 false X www.raisingareader.org X 1999 CA Raising a Reader is a national program proven to build literacy through family engagement. 10 9 25 15 0 0 940489 1559768 2679147 3433905 5445 5327 0 126 3625081 4999126 327012 182740 0 1822437 2138920 0 340061 1732613 2358958 3882062 4680618 -256981 318508 3407480 3326192 777404 377608 2630076 2948584 Raising A Reader's mission is to engage parents in a routine of daily "book cuddling" with their children aged 0-8 to foster healthy brain development, parent-child bonding and the literacy skills critical for school success. false false 3691836 182740 3434031 Raising A Reader (RAR) is a national nonprofit family engagement and literacy program that helps families develop, practice, and maintain home literacy habits essential for school success. RAR is operated through a diverse national network of affiliates (e.g., school systems, libraries, or community agencies) at more than 2,900 locations nationally, serving families with children between the ages of 0 to 8 years old. Children participating in our programs are exposed to high-quality, developmentally appropriate children's books, providing them with both a mirror reflecting their own world and a window to the world beyond. Through initial training and ongoing support, Raising A Reader parents, even those with limited English proficiency or low literacy skills, learn how to engage their children in storytelling with picture books. The program also includes an introduction to community resources, such as the public library, setting up families for a lifetime of book enjoyment. More than 39 independent evaluations confirm the valuable impact of RAR on family engagement and early literacy skills. 3691836 true true false false false false false false false true false false false false true true true false false false false false false false false false true false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false true 8 0 true 25 true false false false false false false false false false false false false X 10 9 false true false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false CA X X Michelle Torgerson 6504890550 489 Valley Way Milpitas CA 95035 Allan Casalou Director 0.5 0 X X 0 0 0 Carol Emig Chair 0.5 0 X X 0 0 0 Erica K Wood Treasurer 0.5 0 X X 0 0 0 Michelle Torgerson Director/President & CEO 40.0 0 X X 319189 0 22505 Sterling Speirn Secretary 0.5 0 X X 0 0 0 Jamay Lee Director (until January 2022) 0.5 0 X 0 0 0 Jennifer Blatz Director 0.5 0 X 0 0 0 Kirk Law Director 0.5 0 X 0 0 0 Kris Perry Director 0.5 0 X 0 0 0 Meredith Crooks Director 0.5 0 X 0 0 0 Portia Kennel Director 0.5 0 X 0 0 0 Jennifer Ford VP, Finance & Operations 40.0 0 X 166574 0 8319 Michelle Hyman SVP, Programs & Partnerships 40.0 0 X 173046 0 42429 Noelle Colome Director, Development & Communications 40.0 0 X 137800 0 16987 Rebecca Armstrong AVP, Program & Affiliate Relations 40.0 0 X 171266 0 26201 967875 0 116441 5 false true false Fenton Communications Inc 244 Madison Avenue Suite 307 New York NY 10016 Design and re-branding services 102000 1 638 196000 278457 1084673 1559768 Program Materials 611710 3355286 3355286 Affiliate Fees 611710 17000 17000 Training Fees 611710 16450 16450 Shipping Revenue 611710 20169 20169 Program Revenue 611710 25000 25000 0 0 0 0 3433905 5327 5327 0 0 0 0 Property tax refund 126 126 0 0 0 0 126 4999126 3434031 0 5327 182740 182740 516585 200204 203622 112759 1357115 1040064 161742 155309 68105 47751 14393 5961 85148 53502 24554 7092 111967 82995 15660 13312 42281 42281 1450 1050 246 154 40350 40350 305428 263532 27935 13961 2071 1511 45 515 124987 107771 7078 10138 111533 60161 35810 15562 45751 38807 4270 2674 22607 14877 7479 251 10836 4827 5391 618 5281 5281 12131 9885 1381 865 27968 27968 Cost of Materials 1551529 1551494 35 Sales and use tax 15060 15010 4 46 Program Supplies 5151 5151 Staff, Donor, Volunteer appreciation & recruitment 9905 7946 1203 756 24639 2558 22028 53 4680618 3691836 648721 340061 245 223 1217076 1327921 765006 940551 257012 385922 0 0 0 0 672338 588262 176978 61352 600622 578661 24691 21961 294134 0 0 0 3407480 3326192 343832 183955 0 0 150000 148597 278457 45056 5115 0 777404 377608 X 1576538 1499409 1053538 1449175 2630076 2948584 3407480 3326192 318508 0 X false true X true false X X X 1 Silicon Valley Community Foundation 205205488 7 true 0 0 1 0 0 true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 22136 22136 0 578486 556525 21961 21961 Related Party Payables 0 X Schedule D, Part X, Line 2 FIN 48 (ASC 740) footnote Raising A Reader has been granted tax-exempt status under Section 501(C)3 of the Internal Revenue Code and Section 23701D of the California Revenue and Taxation Code, and as such no provision for income tax has been made. Raising A Reader does not have any material uncertain tax positions or unrelated business income. Raising A Reader files exempt organization returns and, if applicable, unrelated business income tax returns in the U.S. Federal and California jurisdictions. true Raising A Reader Massachusetts 3 School Street Boston MA 02108 800297898 501(c)(3) 22464 Cost Program books & materials Implementation funding for program related costs and support Waterford Institute 4246 S Riverboat Rd Taylorsville UT 84123 510202349 501(c)(3) 16186 Cost Program books & materials Implementation funding for program related costs and support San Jose Public Library 150 E San Fernando St San Jose CA 95112 946000419 City Government 15115 Cost Program books & materials Implementation funding for program related costs and support Palo Verde Unified School District 295 N First St Blythe CA 92225 521527172 School District 8973 Cost Program books & materials Implementation funding for program related costs and support San Mateo County Office of Education 101 Twin Dolphin Dr Redwood City CA 94065 946000532 County Government 8471 Cost Program books & materials Implementation funding for program related costs and support Pasadena Unified School District 351 S Hudson Ave Pasadena CA 91101 956002372 School District 8464 Cost Program books & materials Implementation funding for program related costs and support Oakland Unified School District 1000 Broadway Suite 680 Oakland CA 94607 946000385 School District 11194 Cost Program books & materials Implementation funding for program related costs and support Bridge Housing Corporation 600 California St 900 San Francisco CA 94108 942827909 501(c)(3) 7518 Cost Program books & materials Implementation funding for program related costs and support Moreno Valley Unified School District 25634 Alessandro Blvd Moreno Valley CA 92553 521770792 School District 6560 Cost Program books & materials Implementation funding for program related costs and support Red Bluff Union Elementary District 755 Airport Blvd Red Bluff CA 96080 760747961 School District 6305 Cost Program books & materials Implementation funding for program related costs and support Judy Center at John Ruhrah School 701 Rappolla St Baltimore MD 21224 300005239 School District 5483 Cost Program books & materials Implementation funding for program related costs and support Alisal Union School District 155 Bardin Rd Salinas CA 93905 770201754 School District 5279 Cost Program books & materials Implementation funding for program related costs and support 12 0 Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 Procedures for monitoring use of grant funds. By accepting the grant, grantees must agree to the following stipulations: * All grant funds and income earned on those funds must be spent only for charitable, religious, scientific, literary or educational purposes * Individuals connected with the grant recommendation will receive no benefits, goods or services in exchange for the grant * The grant will not be used to satisfy the payment of a pre-existing personal pledge or other financial obligation * The grant will be used solely for the purposes specified in the grant award letter and is not for the personal benefit of an individual * Any funds not used for the purposes specified in the award letter will be returned to the organization * Some grantees may receive a format grant agreement, depending on the size and complexity of the grant and must sign a grant agreement that stipulates that the grantee will send to the organization a report on the use of the granted funds one year following the receipt of the grant X X false false false false false false false false false Michelle Torgerson Director/President & CEO 295257 0 0 0 23932 0 15250 0 7255 0 341694 0 0 0 Jennifer Ford VP, Finance & Operations 151123 0 0 0 15451 0 8319 0 0 0 174893 0 0 0 Rebecca Armstrong AVP, Program & Affiliate Relations 149224 0 0 0 22042 0 8921 0 17280 0 197467 0 0 0 Noelle Colome Director, Development & Communications 133812 0 0 0 3988 0 3007 0 13980 0 154787 0 0 0 Michelle Hyman SVP, Programs & Partnerships 160690 0 0 0 12356 0 9203 0 33226 0 215475 0 0 0 Schedule J, Part II, Column (B)(iii) OTHER COMPENSATION Other compensation in column B(iii) includes a one-time paid time off payout related to Raising a Reader's disaffiliation from Silicon Valley Community Foundation on 12/30/22. Form 990, Part VI, Line 1a Delegate broad authority to a committee The Executive Committee consists of the officers (Chair, Secretary, and Treasurer) of the governing board. The committee meets at the discretion of the President and CEO, no less than 4 times per year. The committee provides insight and guidance to management on issues related to the operations and notable strategic shifts in direction for the organization. In 2022, those operational issues were directly related to the organizations spin off from the parent organization. All request approvals are directed to the full board. Form 990, Part VI, Line 3 Delegation of management duties Human Resources and certain financial functions were managed by Silicon Valley Community Foundation at an annual rate of $42,281. Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b Review of form 990 by governing body THE FORM 990 IS PLACED ON A SECURED WEBSITE OR SENT BY EMAIL FOR THE GOVERNING BODY TO REVIEW AND COMMENT PRIOR TO 990 FILING. REVIEW IS VERIFIED BY EMAIL. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c Conflict of interest policy In connection with any actual or possible conflict of interest, all board members must disclose on an annual basis through the "Annual Form 990 Questionnaire for Prior Tax Year "Conflict of Interest for Current Year" questionnaires and upon discovery of a potential conflict within 30 days. Via the questionnaires, provided by the General Counsel, the interested person must disclose a list of offices and directorships he or she holds in charitable and business organizations that may pose a conflict of interest and to identify his or her place of employment or principal business activity as well as the organizations, corporations and other businesses with which his or her spouse or other relative may be affiliated that may post a conflict of interest. After disclosure by the interested person of all related financial interests and all related material facts, the board will discuss and make a determination if a conflict of interest exists. In the event the organization is considering a procurement of services from an organization in which an interested person is an officer, director, or is employed, the interested person shall so inform the governing board of the conflict. The interested person may be present during the deliberation to answer questions, but must recuse himself/herself from voting on the procurement. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a Process to establish compensation of top management official The organization utilizes a third party firm's market analysis of compensation data as a benchmark. The Board of Directors use this data to review the CEO's compensation during the annual performance review process for which there is contemporaneous documentation and recordkeeping. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b Process to establish compensation of other employees The organization utilizes a third party firm's market analysis of compensation data as a benchmark for all staff positions. This process was last undertaken in 2023. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Required documents available to the public The audited financial statements are posted on Raising A Reader's website. The governing and organizing documents can be reviewed through an email upon request. The conflict of interest policy is not made available to the public. 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