Civic Intelligence

Read and Write Kalamazoo

990 • Fiscal year 2024 • EIN 47-5372831

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

Organization ProfileWWW.READANDWRITEKZOO.ORG
802 South WestnedgeKalamazoo, MI 49008

(269) 743-7005

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

47th percentile

0.05x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 47% of similar nonprofits.

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

Liabilities / Revenue

64th percentile

0.18x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 64% of similar nonprofits.

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

Net Margin

9th percentile

-34%

Higher net margin than 9% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

56th percentile

$75,500

Higher top officer pay than 56% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 15.7% of source-year revenue.

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

Asset Growth

17th percentile

-8.1%

Faster asset growth than 17% of similar nonprofits.

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

Revenue Growth

2nd percentile

-70%

Faster revenue growth than 2% of similar nonprofits.

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

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets47th percentile

Assets

Down

$1,863,362

Down $163,964 (-8.1%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$1,776,855

Down $165,589 (-8.5%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$86,507

Up $1,625 (+1.9%) from 2023

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue64th percentileNet Margin9th percentile

Revenue

Down

$481,189

Down $1,124,556 (-70%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$646,778

Up $264,815 (+69%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$165,589

Down $1,389,371 (-114%) from 2023

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth17th percentile

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

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Assets 2018: $72,274Liabilities 2018: $327Net Assets 2018: $71,9472018Assets 2019: $114,832Liabilities 2019: $4,919Net Assets 2019: $109,9132019Assets 2020: $215,624Liabilities 2020: $23,900Net Assets 2020: $191,7242020Assets 2021: $334,528Liabilities 2021: $165Net Assets 2021: $334,3632021Assets 2022: $437,151Liabilities 2022: $1,075Net Assets 2022: $436,0762022Assets 2023: $2,027,326Liabilities 2023: $84,882Net Assets 2023: $1,942,4442023Assets 2024: $1,863,362Liabilities 2024: $86,507Net Assets 2024: $1,776,8552024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$1,863,362
Liabilities$86,507
Net Assets$1,776,855
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth2nd percentile

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

$2.0M$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2018: $244,951Expenses 2018: $190,257Net Income 2018: $54,6942018Revenue 2019: $161,214Expenses 2019: $123,248Net Income 2019: $37,9662019Revenue 2020: $262,150Expenses 2020: $180,339Net Income 2020: $81,8112020Revenue 2021: $326,928Expenses 2021: $184,289Net Income 2021: $142,6392021Revenue 2022: $333,017Expenses 2022: $231,304Net Income 2022: $101,7132022Revenue 2023: $1,605,745Expenses 2023: $381,963Net Income 2023: $1,223,7822023Revenue 2024: $481,189Expenses 2024: $646,778Net Income 2024: -$165,5892024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$481,189
Expenses$646,778
Net Income-$165,589
Open 2024 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2023 to Jun 30, 2024
Signed
May 1, 2025
Return Version
2023v6.0
Gross Receipts
$487,650
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Read and write kalamazoo exists to celebrate and amplify youth voices through the cultivation of reading and writing skills via joy, creativity, equity, and access.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Pledges and Grants Receivable$702,000$1,298,930▲ $596,930
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$252,427$410,997▲ $158,570
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$72,455$68,746▼ $3,709
Total Assets$2,027,326$1,863,362▼ $163,964
Other Assets Total$1,000,444$84,689▼ $915,755
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$83,728$83,728→ $0
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$1,154$2,779▲ $1,625
Total Liabilities$84,882$86,507▲ $1,625
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$1,621,755$1,621,755→ $0
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$320,689$155,100▼ $165,589
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,942,444$1,776,855▼ $165,589
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$2,027,326$1,863,362▼ $163,964

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Leasehold Improvements$68,079$10,638$78,717
Other Land Buildings$667$13,235$13,902
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay56th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Kandace R LavenderExecutive DiFT$75,500$75,500

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Jen StrovenPresident
Aaron MasonMember
Amanda BidingerMember
Amari SmithMember
Andrew GraysonMember
Christine KindyMember
Dionna RobertsMember
Shannon BronsinkMember
Marissa HarringtonPast Preside
Andrew VorbrichPast Treasur
Bridget TimmeneySecretary
Tatiyana MurraySecretary
Chris BurnsTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$476,813
Program Service Revenue
$9,788
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$-5,412
All Other Contributions
$450,813
Change in Net Assets
$-165,589

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$487,650
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$-6,461
Other Revenue Adjustments
$-6,461
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$487,650
Total Revenue per Form 990
$481,189
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$482,854
Other Expenses$163,924
Total Fundraising Expense$19,289
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$160,630$202,936-$363,566
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$30,200$37,750$15,100$83,050
Payroll Taxes-$36,238-$36,238
Occupancy-$27,781-$27,781
Insurance-$15,508-$15,508
Information Technology$9,051$4,736-$13,787
Office Expenses$244$7,835-$8,079
Other Expenses$4,970$3,014-$7,984
Advertising--$4,189$4,189
Depreciation Depletion-$3,710-$3,710
All Other Expenses-$1,140-$1,140
Fees for Services Accounting-$500-$500
Total Functional Expenses$283,283$344,206$19,289$646,778

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$653,239
Expenses per Audited Statements$646,778
Total Expenses per Form 990$646,778
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$6,461
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
Operating Lease Liability$83,728
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
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
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, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

“A copy of the form 990 is given to the board of directors to review and approve before filing the return.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“Governing documents are made available to the public through guidestar.org and upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Read and Write Kalamazoo
EIN
47-5372831
Phone
2697437005
Address
802 SOUTH WESTNEDGE, KALAMAZOO, MI 49008

Signing Officer

Name
Kandace R Lavender
Title
Executive Director
Phone
2697437005
Signed
2025-05-01

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Kandace R Lavender
Formed
2016
Legal Domicile
Mi
Voting Board Members
12
Independent Board Members
12
Employees
14
Volunteers
54

Preparer

Firm
Seber Tans Plc
Address
555 W CROSSTOWN PARKWAY STE 304, KALAMAZOO, MI 49008
Preparer
Thomas J Horwath
Phone
2693438180
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part XI, Line 9

“Fundraising expenses 6,461 fundraising expenses -6,461”

Financial Statement Notes

Schedule D, Page 4, Part XI, Line 4B

“Fundraising expenses -6,461”

Schedule D, Page 4, Part XII, Line 2D

“Fundraising expenses 6,461”

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Filings

Displayed year

2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,863,362
Liabilities
$86,507
Net assets
$1,776,855
Revenue
$481,189
Expenses
$646,778
Net income
-$165,589
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.86$0.09$1.78$0.48$0.65$0.17
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.03$0.08$1.94$1.61$0.38$1.22
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.44$0.00$0.44$0.33$0.23$0.10
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.33$0.00$0.33$0.33$0.18$0.14
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.22$0.02$0.19$0.26$0.18$0.08
2019Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.11$0.00$0.11$0.16$0.12$0.04
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.07$0.00$0.07$0.24$0.19$0.05