Make Way for Books

“Two board members (Mary Jan and Paul Bancroft) are married.”

“The 990 is reviewed by the Executive Director, the Finance Manager, the Board President, and the Treasurer prior to its filing.”

“The organization adopted a conflict of interest policy that requires board and staff to review, no less frequently than annually, any potential conflicts of interest. No potential conflicts have been identified. Should a potential conflict arise, the governing body will evaluate and determine the appropriate course of action.”

“The Board uses Forms 990 from other similarly sized organizations when establishing the compensation of the CEO. The full board approves the CEOs compensation package on an annual basis.”

“Upon request, the organizations governing documents and financial statements may be viewed at the organizations office.”

“Statement of Program Accomplishments, continued:Make Way for Books Professional Development Programs (The Story Project and Cuntame), continued:As a result of the program, 98% of educators gained skills, confidence, strategies, and resources to better support young children in their care. In 2022-23, the program served over 7,500 young children, their parents, and more than 580 educators through professional development programming and services. More than 21,000 quality books were provided to childrens classrooms and homes through this programming. As a result of programming, 97% of early education sites became more literacy-rich. Make Way for Books has impacted thousands of children, families, and educators in southern Arizona through this strategy for a quarter of a century. Make Way for Books Family Education and Literacy Programs, continued:These programs feature a strong parent engagement focus, empowering parents with skills and resources to support their childrens literacy development. Programs provide engaging family literacy activities, regular access to high-quality books, and parent education. As a result, last year 98% of children made gains in literacy skills and 98% of parents/caregivers gained skills, confidence, and tools to support their childrens early development. In 2022-23, our Family Education and Literacy Strategy provided a variety of programs that impacted nearly 22,000 young children and families. More than 25,000 books were distributed to families through these programs.”