Ar Kids Read

“Form 990-ez, part iii, line 28, program service accomplishments: ar kids read (the "organization"), originally a ministry of the nehemiah network nonprofit, incorporated on november 21, 2012, and is a nonprofit child literacy effort. The organization is a community volunteer-based program designed to provide struggling readers and their families with access to trained tutors who donate time on a regular basis. Tutors work in small groups or one-on-one, building relationships between student and tutor that create an environment that is ideal for learning and encourages reading. The focus of these volunteer tutors are children who need to improve basic literacy language skills to proficiently read at grade level. Key components of the ar kids read tutor program are: student relationship-based, low tutor-to-student ratio, mentor commitment (for at least one semester), reading level-based curriculum, and effective program coordination, tutor training, and support. The organization also works to build partnerships with agencies and organizations to increase awareness of children's literacy issues, promote the availability of reading support services, and reach potential students and volunteer tutors. Ar kids read works to recruit, train and provide tutors to participating school districts, non-profits, churches and other agencies to help children read at grade level. Participating school districts, agencies, churches and other organizations are responsible for providing appropriate tutor background checks for all tutors prior to placement with children. 98% of tutors are currently placed at an "in school" environment with elementary schools. As of the audit date, ar kids read works with elementary schools within the little rock school district , north little rock school district, and pulaski county special school district. Ar kids read partners with orgainizations throughout the community in areas of tutor recruitment and children's literacy awareness. Partner organizations provide five or more ar kids read tutor volunteers and an ar kids read contact. Partner organizations represent multiple sectors in the community including business, faith and general community partners.”

“Form 990 is reviewed by the board of directors”

“The executive director's salary is determined by the board of directors”

“The board of directors determines and reviews all personnel salaries”

“Line 9 - loss on disposal of assets”

“Printing & copying 915. 458. 457. 0.”

“Sponsor fundraising 8769. 0. 0. 8769.”

“Supplies 2345. 1173. 1172. 0.”

“Technology/telephone 6818. 5454. 1364. 0.”

“Contract labor 20320. 20320. 0. 0.”

“In-kind goods & services 65250. 65250. 0. 0.”

“Vista cost share 2861. 2861. 0. 0.”