Civic Intelligence

Reading Works

990 • Fiscal year 2019 • EIN 45-4493786

Jul 01, 2018 to Jun 30, 2019 • Filed on May 14, 2020

Organization ProfileWWW.READINGWORKSDETROIT.ORG
2200 Hunt St No 458Detroit, MI 48207

(313) 962-6202

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

69th percentile

0.02x

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

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2019

Liabilities / Revenue

74th percentile

0.03x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 74% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2019

Net Margin

16th percentile

-20%

Higher net margin than 16% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2019

Top Officer Pay

99th percentile

$120,000

Higher top officer pay than 99% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 42.8% of source-year revenue.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2019

Asset Growth

26th percentile

-13%

Faster asset growth than 26% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Revenue Growth

12th percentile

-43%

Faster revenue growth than 12% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets69th percentile

Assets

Down

$361,753

Down $52,445 (-13%) from 2018

Net Assets

Down

$353,459

Down $55,406 (-14%) from 2018

Liabilities

Up

$8,294

Up $2,961 (+56%) from 2018

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue74th percentileNet Margin16th percentile

Revenue

Down

$280,410

Down $212,801 (-43%) from 2018

Expenses

Down

$335,816

Down $3,107 (-0.9%) from 2018

Net Income

Down

-$55,406

Down $209,694 (-136%) from 2018

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth26th 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

2019

Assets$361,753
Liabilities$8,294
Net Assets$353,459
Open 2019 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth12th 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

2019

Revenue$280,410
Expenses$335,816
Net Income-$55,406
Open 2019 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2018 to Jun 30, 2019
Signed
May 14, 2020
Return Version
2018v3.1
Gross Receipts
$288,886
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 helping detroiters develop foundational skills that lead to good jobs and career advancement. We foster relationships between quality adult education providers and companies, creating long-term employment opportunities for the people and businesses of detroit.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$259,125$361,089▲ $101,964
Pledges and Grants Receivable$152,777--
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$2,296$664▼ $1,632
Total Assets$414,198$361,753▼ $52,445
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$5,333$8,294▲ $2,961
Total Liabilities$5,333$8,294▲ $2,961
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$219,022$0▼ $219,022
Permanently Rstr Net Assets-$185,157-
Unrestricted Net Assets$189,843$168,302▼ $21,541
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$408,865$353,459▼ $55,406
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$414,198$361,753▼ $52,445
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay99th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Hilarie Chambers - FormerExecutive Director (through 12/2018)FT$120,000$120,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Thomas G McginnisChair
Paul AngerPast Chair
Ahmed M Ezzeddine PhdDirector
Alissa SevrioukovaDirector
Daniel CherrinDirector
Eve HaleyDirector
Gary DembsDirector
Keith MobleyDirector
Michael CheathamDirector
Robert Shanerm PhdDirector
Tanise HillDirector
Marita Grobbel - ExecutiveDirector (03/2019 - Present)
Gabrielle GeorgeDirector (part-year)
Joni M ThrowerDirector (part-year)
Kendra HowardDirector (part-year)
Debora ScolaSecretary
Daniel F SmithTreasurer

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Southwest Economic SolutionsDesc Program Services2835 BAGLEY STE 800, Detroit, MI 48216$146,516
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$284,233
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$-3,823
All Other Contributions
$284,233
Change in Net Assets
$-55,406

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$280,410
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$14,280
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$294,690
Total Revenue per Form 990
$280,410
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$168,409
Other Expenses$90,410
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$76,997
Total Fundraising Expense$6,156
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$117,480$840$1,680$120,000
Grants to Domestic Orgs$76,997--$76,997
Other Salaries and Wages$47,389$340$680$48,409
Fees for Services Other$26,741$17,100$2,131$45,972
Fees for Services Accounting$20,260--$20,260
Travel$12,865$130-$12,995
Office Expenses$703$800$653$2,156
Information Technology$1,404$334$334$2,072
Insurance-$1,680-$1,680
Occupancy$650$324$325$1,299
Other Expenses$354$354$353$1,061
Total Functional Expenses$304,843$24,817$6,156$335,816

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$350,096
Expenses per Audited Statements$335,816
Total Expenses per Form 990$335,816
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$14,280
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Southwest SolutionsDetroit, MI501(c)(3)Literary Assistance$64,444
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$8,476
Fundraising Gross Income$4,653
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
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
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, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“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 B, Line 15A

“The organization engages financial one to benchmark salaries in the nfp market.”

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 reasonable request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Reading Works
EIN
45-4493786
Phone
3139626202
Address
2200 HUNT ST NO 458, DETROIT, MI 48207

Signing Officer

Name
Marita Grobbel
Title
Executive Director
Phone
3139626202
Signed
2020-05-14
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Marita Grobbel
Formed
2012
Legal Domicile
Mi
Voting Board Members
15
Independent Board Members
14
Employees
2
Volunteers
18

Preparer

Firm
Baker Tilly Virchow Krause Llp
Address
777 E WISCONSIN AVENUE FL 32, MILWAUKEE, WI 53202
Preparer
Troy E Marine CPA
Phone
4147775500
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Other: program service expenses 26,741. Management and general expenses 17,100. Fundraising expenses 2,131. Total expenses 45,972.”

FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:

“Reading works has an audit committee that assumes 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:

“The organization 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. The organization follows the standard relating to the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes. The tax effects from an uncertain tax position can be recognized in the financial statements, only if the position is more likely than not to be sustained on audit, based on the technical merits of the position. The organization recognizes the financial statement benefit of a tax position only after determining that the relevant tax authority would be more likely than not to sustain the position following an audit. For tax positions meeting the more likely than not threshold, the amount recognized in the financial statements is the largest benefit that has a greater than 50 percent likelihood of being realized, upon ultimate settlement with the relevant tax authority. The organization applied the accounting standard to all tax positions for which the statute of limitations remained open. Based on its evaluation, the organization has concluded that there are no significant uncertain tax positions requiring recognition in its financial statements.”

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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE ORGANIZATION 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. THE ORGANIZATION FOLLOWS THE STANDARD RELATING TO THE ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES. THE TAX EFFECTS FROM AN UNCERTAIN TAX POSITION CAN BE RECOGNIZED IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, ONLY IF THE POSITION IS MORE LIKELY THAN NOT TO BE SUSTAINED ON AUDIT, BASED ON THE TECHNICAL MERITS OF THE POSITION. THE ORGANIZATION RECOGNIZES THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT BENEFIT OF A TAX POSITION ONLY AFTER DETERMINING THAT THE RELEVANT TAX AUTHORITY WOULD BE MORE LIKELY THAN NOT TO SUSTAIN THE POSITION FOLLOWING AN AUDIT. FOR TAX POSITIONS MEETING THE MORE LIKELY THAN NOT THRESHOLD, THE AMOUNT RECOGNIZED IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS IS THE LARGEST BENEFIT THAT HAS A GREATER THAN 50 PERCENT LIKELIHOOD OF BEING REALIZED, UPON ULTIMATE SETTLEMENT WITH THE RELEVANT TAX AUTHORITY. THE ORGANIZATION APPLIED THE ACCOUNTING STANDARD TO ALL TAX POSITIONS FOR WHICH THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS REMAINED OPEN. BASED ON ITS EVALUATION, THE ORGANIZATION HAS CONCLUDED THAT THERE ARE NO SIGNIFICANT UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS REQUIRING RECOGNITION IN ITS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0SMALL GRANTS ARE MADE TO PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS FOR ADULT STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES. GUIDELINES ARE PROVIDED AS TO THE ELIGIBLE EXPENSES AND REIMBURSEMENT IS MADE OF VERIFIED INVOICES. WHERE WE ARE THE LEAD APPLICANT WE REIMBURSE PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS WHO WE HAVE SUBCONTRACTED WITH TO PROVIDE THE PROGRAM SERVICES.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE 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.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE ORGANIZATION ENGAGES FINANCIAL ONE TO BENCHMARK SALARIES IN THE NFP MARKET.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REASONABLE REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3OTHER: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 26,741. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 17,100. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 2,131. TOTAL EXPENSES 45,972.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4READING WORKS HAS AN AUDIT COMMITTEE THAT ASSUMES RESPONSIBILITY FOR OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT AND SELECTION OF AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM. THIS PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM PRIOR YEARS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:
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2019 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$361,753
Liabilities
$8,294
Net assets
$353,459
Revenue
$280,410
Expenses
$335,816
Net income
-$55,406
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
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$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