Civic Intelligence

Reading Works

990 • Fiscal year 2016 • EIN 45-4493786

Jul 01, 2015 to Jun 30, 2016 • Filed on Apr 26, 2017

Organization ProfileWWW.READINGWORKSDETROIT.ORG
645 Griswold No 2600Detroit, MI 48201

(313) 962-6202

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

65th percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 65% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2016

Liabilities / Revenue

69th percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 69% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2016

Net Margin

7th percentile

-57%

Higher net margin than 7% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2016

Top Officer Pay

75th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 75% of similar nonprofits.

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

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2016

Asset Growth

14th percentile

-33%

Faster asset growth than 14% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Revenue Growth

10th percentile

-48%

Faster revenue growth than 10% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets65th percentile

Assets

Down

$386,777

Down $193,288 (-33%) from 2015

Net Assets

Down

$380,355

Down $186,025 (-33%) from 2015

Liabilities

Down

$6,422

Down $7,263 (-53%) from 2015

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue69th percentileNet Margin7th percentile

Revenue

Down

$327,654

Down $307,643 (-48%) from 2015

Expenses

Up

$513,679

Up $132,255 (+35%) from 2015

Net Income

Down

-$186,025

Down $439,898 (-173%) from 2015

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth14th 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

2016

Assets$386,777
Liabilities$6,422
Net Assets$380,355
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth10th percentile

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

2016

Revenue$327,654
Expenses$513,679
Net Income-$186,025
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2015 to Jun 30, 2016
Signed
Apr 26, 2017
Return Version
2015v3.0
Gross Receipts
$327,654
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
Pledges and Grants Receivable$275,000$251,993▼ $23,007
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$295,242$131,859▼ $163,383
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$9,823$2,925▼ $6,898
Total Assets$580,065$386,777▼ $193,288
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$13,685$6,422▼ $7,263
Total Liabilities$13,685$6,422▼ $7,263
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$404,325$209,039▼ $195,286
Unrestricted Net Assets$162,055$171,316▲ $9,261
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$566,380$380,355▼ $186,025
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$580,065$386,777▼ $193,288
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay75th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Paul AngerChair
Cynthia PaskyCo-vice Chair
Elizabeth W BrooksCo-vice Chair
Ahmed MezzeddinephdDirector
Bankole ThompsonDirector
Chuck StokesDirector
Donald R WhiteDirector
Eve HaleyDirector
Gary DembsDirector
Ismael AhmedDirector
Jonathan D ParksDirector
Joni M ThrowerDirector
Joyce JenereauxDirector
Kendra HowardDirector
Michael CheathamDirector
Robert CohenDirector
Stephen HendersonDirector
Susie SchechterDirector
Thomas G McginnisDirector
Thomas LinnDirector
Tim SmithDirector
Paula BrownExecutive Director
Debora ScolaSecretary
Daniel F SmithTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$327,654
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$327,654
Change in Net Assets
$-186,025

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$327,654
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$0
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$327,654
Total Revenue per Form 990
$327,654
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$212,231
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$164,833
Other Expenses$136,615
Total Fundraising Expense$62,156
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$148,562$21,223$42,446$212,231
Grants to Domestic Orgs$164,833--$164,833
Fees for Services Management$25,475$17,275$1,875$44,625
Fees for Services Other$33,660$1,770-$35,430
Travel$10,961$1,300$1,110$13,371
Office Expenses$2,710$2,710$6,470$11,890
Advertising$3,487-$3,487$6,974
Information Technology$2,170$1,174$1,174$4,518
Occupancy$1,048$524$524$2,096
Other Expenses$2,026$1,147$1,560$1,560
Insurance-$1,234-$1,234
Total Functional Expenses$400,803$50,720$62,156$513,679

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$513,679
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$513,679
Total Expenses per Form 990$513,679
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Dominican Literacy CenterDetroit, MI501(c)(3)Literacy Assistance$44,063
Program Support - St Vincent Sarah Fisher HomeDetroit, MI501(c)(3)Literacy Assistance$30,513
Siena Literacy CenterDetroit, MI501(c)(3)Literacy Assistance$21,550
Mercy Education ProjectDetroit, MI501(c)(3)Literacy Assistance$16,996
Detroit Public LibraryDetroit, MI-Literacy Assistance$13,350
Southwest SolutionsDetroit, MI501(c)(3)Literacy Assistance$13,250
AccessDearborn, MI501(c)(3)Literacy Assistance$12,600
Miscellaneous Grants Under 5000 Peach--Literacy Assistance$12,511
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
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
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
No
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 11

“The internal committee will meet to review the draft 990 tax return before it is mailed. They will report to the full board of directors at their next scheduled meeting.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available to the public upon resonable request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Reading Works
EIN
45-4493786
Phone
3139626202
Address
645 GRISWOLD NO 2600, DETROIT, MI 48201

Signing Officer

Name
Paula Brown
Title
Executive Director
Phone
3139626202
Signed
2017-04-26
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Paula Brown
Formed
2012
Legal Domicile
Mi
Voting Board Members
24
Independent Board Members
23
Employees
0
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Baker Tilly Virchow Krause Llp
Address
2000 TOWN CENTER SUITE 900, SOUTHFIELD, MI 48075
Preparer
Michael F Fenberg
Phone
2483727300
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part XII, Line 2C

“Reading works has an audit committee that assummes responsibility for oversight of the audit and selection of an independent accounting firm. This process has not changed from prior years.”

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

“Reading works has received notification that it qualifies as a tax exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the u.s. Internal revenue code and corresponding provisions of state law and, accordingly, is not subject to federal or state income taxes.”

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2016 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$386,777
Liabilities
$6,422
Net assets
$380,355
Revenue
$327,654
Expenses
$513,679
Net income
-$186,025
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