Civic Intelligence

Words Alive

990 • Fiscal year 2024 • EIN 33-0857381

Jul 01, 2023 to Jun 30, 2024 • Filed on Mar 18, 2025

Organization Profilewww.wordsalive.org

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770 Park BlvdSan Diego, CA 92101

(858) 274-9673

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

41st percentile

0.03x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 41% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

50th percentile

0.08x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 50% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

25th percentile

-7.1%

Higher net margin than 25% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

75th percentile

$121,836

Higher top officer pay than 75% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 11.7% of source-year revenue.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

32nd percentile

-1.5%

Faster asset growth than 32% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

3rd percentile

-66%

Faster revenue growth than 3% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets41st percentile

Assets

Up

$2,975,175

Up $2,043,760 (+219%) from 2022

Net Assets

Up

$2,892,239

Up $2,025,527 (+234%) from 2022

Liabilities

Up

$82,936

Up $18,233 (+28%) from 2022

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue50th percentileNet Margin25th percentile

Revenue

Down

$1,039,643

Down $266,491 (-20%) from 2022

Expenses

Up

$1,113,432

Up $323,535 (+41%) from 2022

Net Income

Down

-$73,789

Down $590,026 (-114%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth32nd percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$4.0M$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Assets 2011: $238,290Liabilities 2011: $964Net Assets 2011: $237,3262011Assets 2015: $192,596Liabilities 2015: $7,319Net Assets 2015: $185,2772015Assets 2017: $198,568Liabilities 2017: $30,023Net Assets 2017: $168,5452017Assets 2019: $198,428Liabilities 2019: $95,549Net Assets 2019: $102,8792019Assets 2020: $251,119Liabilities 2020: $111,455Net Assets 2020: $139,6642020Assets 2022: $931,415Liabilities 2022: $64,703Net Assets 2022: $866,7122022Assets 2024: $2,975,175Liabilities 2024: $82,936Net Assets 2024: $2,892,2392024Assets 2025: $3,017,556Liabilities 2025: $81,233Net Assets 2025: $2,936,3232025

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$2,975,175
Liabilities$82,936
Net Assets$2,892,239
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth3rd percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KExpenses 2011: $314,5822011Revenue 2015: $610,136Expenses 2015: $605,002Net Income 2015: $5,1342015Revenue 2017: $738,486Expenses 2017: $735,377Net Income 2017: $3,1092017Revenue 2019: $686,740Expenses 2019: $800,281Net Income 2019: -$113,5412019Revenue 2020: $713,507Expenses 2020: $676,722Net Income 2020: $36,7852020Revenue 2022: $1,306,134Expenses 2022: $789,897Net Income 2022: $516,2372022Revenue 2024: $1,039,643Expenses 2024: $1,113,432Net Income 2024: -$73,7892024Revenue 2025: $1,164,791Expenses 2025: $1,137,715Net Income 2025: $27,0762025

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$1,039,643
Expenses$1,113,432
Net Income-$73,789
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2023 to Jun 30, 2024
Signed
Mar 18, 2025
Return Version
2023v6.0
Gross Receipts
$1,039,643
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

We envision a world where everyone is connected to the power of reading and the innumerable ways it enriches our lives. Our programs empower learners facing extraordinary life circumstances such as homelessness, poverty, foster care, impact by the justice system, and teen pregnancy.

At Words Alive, we envision a world where everyone is connected to the power of reading and the innumerable ways it enriches our lives.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$2,002,100$1,952,667▼ $49,433
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$362,037$632,595▲ $270,558
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$539,933$204,272▼ $335,661
Accounts Receivable$30,897$95,126▲ $64,229
Pledges and Grants Receivable$58,500$66,175▲ $7,675
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$13,889$15,078▲ $1,189
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$1,870$5,534▲ $3,664
Total Assets$3,020,301$2,975,175▼ $45,126
Other Assets Total$11,075$3,728▼ $7,347
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$44,387$79,208▲ $34,821
Other Liabilities$11,075$3,728▼ $7,347
Total Liabilities$55,462$82,936▲ $27,474
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$2,854,350$2,648,077▼ $206,273
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$110,489$244,162▲ $133,673
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$2,964,839$2,892,239▼ $72,600
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$3,020,301$2,975,175▼ $45,126

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$1,942,857$57,143$2,000,000
Equipment$6,210$2,484$8,694
Leasehold Improvements$3,600$600$4,200

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2023$13,889-▲ $1,189-$15,078
2022$12,981-▲ $908-$13,889
2021$13,535-▼ $554-$12,981
2020$10,892-▲ $2,643-$13,535
2019$10,910-▼ $18-$10,892
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay75th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Rachael OroseExecutive Director 7/1/23-1/31/24FT$119,447$2,389$121,836
Laura KohnExecutive Director 2/1/24-6/30/24FT$46,420-$46,420

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Karen SilbermanChair 1/1/24-6/30/24
Meredith BaratzChair 7/1/23-12/31/23
Karen MalinImmediate Past Chair
Julia LomanVice Chair 1/1/24-6/30/24
-Director
Bijan NowroozianDirector
Brian FidlerDirector
Collen SmileyDirector
Jon YonemitsuDirector
Julie DubickDirector
Laura GalinsonDirector
Mike SkerlosDirector
Andrea MacDonaldDirector 7/1/23-12/31/23
Rick SeidenwurmDirector 7/1/23-12/31/23
Tammy CarpowichDirector 7/1/23-12/31/23
Sandra KorwekSecretary
Orville BrownTreasurer 1/1/24-6/30/24
Nick GiordanoTreasurer 7/1/23-12/31/23
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$880,008
Program Service Revenue
$143,252
Investment Income
$16,383
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$880,008
Change in Net Assets
$-73,789

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,039,643
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$1,189
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,040,832
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,039,643
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$708,880
Other Expenses$404,552
Total Fundraising Expense$181,257
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$378,220$25,678$100,974$504,872
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$79,483$18,342$24,456$122,281
Fees for Services Other$22,550$55,106-$77,656
Depreciation Depletion$39,148$9,034$12,045$60,227
Payroll Taxes$33,600$3,222$9,206$46,028
Information Technology$28,858$6,660$8,880$44,398
Office Expenses$23,327$10,354$6,905$40,586
Other Employee Benefits$21,333$1,262$5,649$28,244
Other Expenses$18,108$4,558$6,078$18,108
Occupancy$11,577$2,672$3,562$17,811
Insurance-$10,010-$10,010
Fees for Services Accounting$1,167$8,269$359$9,795
Pension Plan Contributions$4,846$1,118$1,491$7,455
Travel$2,859$639$991$4,489
Advertising--$661$661
Fees for Services Legal-$299-$299
Total Functional Expenses$771,724$160,451$181,257$1,113,432

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,113,432
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$1,113,432
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,113,432
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Federal income taxes$3,728
Operating lease liability-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“Form 990 is reviewed by the Board of Directors prior to filing.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12

“Each Board member upon joining the Board signs a document verifying their agreement to the terms and conditions. Conflict of Interest Certification form is signed annually.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15A

“The Board of Directors reviews the Executive Directors performance and considers pay scales of comparably sized nonprofits in determining salary recommendations to the Board for approval.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Words Alive
EIN
33-0857381
Phone
8582749673
Address
770 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101

Signing Officer

Name
Rachael Orose
Title
Executive Director
Phone
8582749673
Signed
2025-03-18
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Formed
1999
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
18
Independent Board Members
18
Employees
24
Volunteers
975

Preparer

Firm
Sonnenberg & Company CPAs
Address
5190 Governor Dr 201, San Diego, CA 92122
Preparer
Leonard C Sonnenberg
Phone
8584575252
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2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$2,975,175
Liabilities
$82,936
Net assets
$2,892,239
Revenue
$1,039,643
Expenses
$1,113,432
Net income
-$73,789
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$3.02$0.08$2.94$1.16$1.14$0.03
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.98$0.08$2.89$1.04$1.11$0.07
2022XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.93$0.06$0.87$1.31$0.79$0.52
2020Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.25$0.11$0.14$0.71$0.68$0.04
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.20$0.10$0.10$0.69$0.80$0.11
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.20$0.03$0.17$0.74$0.74$0.00
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.19$0.01$0.19$0.61$0.61$0.01
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.24$0.00$0.24$0.31