Civic Intelligence

Reading Works

990 • Fiscal year 2014 • EIN 45-4493786

Jul 01, 2013 to Jun 30, 2014 • Filed on Jan 05, 2015

Organization ProfileWWW.READINGWORKSDETROIT.ORG
645 GriswoldRoom/Suite 2600Highland, MI 48201

(313) 962-6202

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

66th percentile

0.03x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 66% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2014

Liabilities / Revenue

71st percentile

0.03x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 71% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2014

Net Margin

22nd percentile

-12%

Higher net margin than 22% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2014

Top Officer Pay

82nd percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 82% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2014

Asset Growth

33rd percentile

-6.5%

Faster asset growth than 33% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2013 to 2014

Revenue Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2014

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets66th percentile

Assets

Down

$321,552

Down $22,516 (-6.5%) from 2013

Net Assets

Up

$312,507

Up $18,797 (+6.4%) from 2013

Liabilities

Down

$9,045

Down $41,313 (-82%) from 2013

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue71st percentileNet Margin22nd percentile

Revenue

$267,584

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Expenses

Up

$298,360

Up $23,709 (+8.6%) from 2013

Net Income

-$30,776

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth33rd percentile

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

$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2013: $344,068Liabilities 2013: $50,358Net Assets 2013: $293,7102013Assets 2014: $321,552Liabilities 2014: $9,045Net Assets 2014: $312,5072014Assets 2015: $580,065Liabilities 2015: $13,685Net Assets 2015: $566,3802015Assets 2016: $386,777Liabilities 2016: $6,422Net Assets 2016: $380,3552016Assets 2017: $260,108Liabilities 2017: $5,531Net Assets 2017: $254,5772017Assets 2018: $414,198Liabilities 2018: $5,333Net Assets 2018: $408,8652018Assets 2019: $361,753Liabilities 2019: $8,294Net Assets 2019: $353,4592019Assets 2022: $0Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $02022

Highlighted filing

2014

Assets$321,552
Liabilities$9,045
Net Assets$312,507
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Operations Trend

Revenue GrowthScore unavailable

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

$1.0M$500K$0-$500KExpenses 2013: $274,6512013Revenue 2014: $267,584Expenses 2014: $298,360Net Income 2014: -$30,7762014Revenue 2015: $635,297Expenses 2015: $381,424Net Income 2015: $253,8732015Revenue 2016: $327,654Expenses 2016: $513,679Net Income 2016: -$186,0252016Revenue 2017: $313,091Expenses 2017: $438,869Net Income 2017: -$125,7782017Revenue 2018: $493,211Expenses 2018: $338,923Net Income 2018: $154,2882018Revenue 2019: $280,410Expenses 2019: $335,816Net Income 2019: -$55,4062019Revenue 2022: $42,300Expenses 2022: $6,021Net Income 2022: $36,2792022

Highlighted filing

2014

Revenue$267,584
Expenses$298,360
Net Income-$30,776
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2013 to Jun 30, 2014
Signed
Jan 5, 2015
Return Version
2013v4.0
Gross Receipts
$267,584
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Reading works is dedicated to raising the level of adult literacy in metro detroit and promoting the idea that reading works in the family and in the workplace.

Reading works is dedicated to raising the level of adult literacy in metro detroit and promoting the idea that reading works-in the family and in the workplace.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$332,269$320,202▼ $12,067
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$1,372$850▼ $522
Pledges and Grants Receivable$10,000$500▼ $9,500
Total Assets$343,641$321,552▼ $22,089
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$358$9,045▲ $8,687
Total Liabilities$358$9,045▲ $8,687
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$254,068$290,024▲ $35,956
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$89,215$22,483▼ $66,732
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$343,283$312,507▼ $30,776
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$343,641$321,552▼ $22,089
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay82nd percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Paul AngerChair
Ahmed MezzeddinephdDirector
Bankole ThompsonDirector
Chuck StokesDirector
Eve HaleyDirector
Gary DembsDirector
Ismael AhmedDirector
Joni MthrowerDirector
Joyce JenereauxDirector
Michael CheathamDirector
Revgeorgia HillDirector
Robert CohenDirector
Susie SchechterDirector
Thomas LinnDirector
Tim SmithDirector
Cynthia PaskyCo-vice Chai
Elizabeth WbrooksCo-vice-chai
Paula BrownExecutive Di
Debora ScolaSecretary
Daniel FsmithTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$267,584
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$267,584
Change in Net Assets
$-30,776
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$228,360
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$70,000
Total Fundraising Expense$31,563
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$97,449$31,462$28,401$157,312
Grants to Domestic Orgs$70,000--$70,000
Fees for Services Management$4,500$18,949-$23,449
Office Expenses-$1,380$1,500$2,880
Travel$2,587--$2,587
Insurance-$1,234-$1,234
Other Expenses$7,270$966$1,000$966
Advertising-$475-$475
Total Functional Expenses$210,664$56,133$31,563$298,360
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
38-3233472---$10,000
38-3209556---$10,000
38-2894271---$10,000
38-3195962---$10,000
38-7444497---$10,000
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
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Backup withholding compliance
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
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

“The finance committee will review and approve the form 990 and provide a copy to the governing board prior to filing.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 12C

“Board members are required to disclose any conflicts of interest and any disclosures are documentd.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15A

“The governing board reviews requirements and determines the compensation of executive director.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 18

“Governing documents such as the conflict of interest policy,and financial statements of the organization will be made available upon written request.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“No documents available to the public”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

EIN
45-4493786
Phone
3139626202

Signing Officer

Name
Paula Brown
Title
Executive Director
Phone
3139626202
Signed
2015-01-05
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Paula Brown
Formed
2012
Legal Domicile
Mi
Voting Board Members
24
Independent Board Members
24
Employees
0

Preparer

Preparer
Anil Sakhuja
Phone
3138737500
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Subcontractors 97,449 31,462 28,401”

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IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0DURING THE YEAR READING WORKS ALSO PROVIDED GRANTS TO: 1-DETROIT PUBLIC LIBRARY 5,000 2-FOCUS:HOPE 5,000 3-SOUTHWEST SOLUTIONS 5,000 4-ST.VINCENT AND SARAH FISHER CENTER 5,000
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE FINANCE COMMITTEE WILL REVIEW AND APPROVE THE FORM 990 AND PROVIDE A COPY TO THE GOVERNING BOARD PRIOR TO FILING.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1BOARD MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AND ANY DISCLOSURES ARE DOCUMENTD.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE GOVERNING BOARD REVIEWS REQUIREMENTS AND DETERMINES THE COMPENSATION OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3GOVERNING DOCUMENTS SUCH AS THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY,AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE ORGANIZATION WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE UPON WRITTEN REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4NO DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5SUBCONTRACTORS 97,449 31,462 28,401
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2014 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$321,552
Liabilities
$9,045
Net assets
$312,507
Revenue
$267,584
Expenses
$298,360
Net income
-$30,776
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.42$0.06$0.36
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$3.62$0.08$3.53$2.80$3.36$0.55
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$4.14$0.05$4.09$4.93$3.39$1.54
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.60$0.06$2.55$3.13$4.39$1.26
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.87$0.06$3.80$3.28$5.14$1.86
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.80$0.14$5.66$6.35$3.81$2.54
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.22$0.09$3.13$2.68$2.98$0.31
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$3.44$0.50$2.94$2.75