Civic Intelligence

Island Readers & Writers An

EIN 75-3225744 • 501(c)3 • Mount Desert, ME

Profile

Island readers & writers' (irw) mission is to inspire a passion for reading and learning among maine children. Our book-based programs are designed to stretch imaginations, develop critical and reflective thinking skills, and expand perspectives and aspirations through hands-on learning about natural history, science, literature, and art.

PO Box 227Mount Desert, ME 04660

www.islandreadersandwriters.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

10th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 10% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

10th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 10% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

96th percentile

82%

Higher net margin than 96% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.

Asset Growth

96th percentile

101%

Faster asset growth than 96% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

74th percentile

24%

Faster revenue growth than 74% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets10th percentile

Assets

Up

$5,077,955

Up $2,549,216 (+101%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$938

Down $3,211 (-77%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$5,077,017

Up $2,552,427 (+101%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue10th percentileNet Margin96th percentile

Revenue

Up

$3,187,950

Up $610,026 (+24%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$581,976

Up $69,319 (+14%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$2,605,974

Up $540,707 (+26%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth96th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0Assets 2010: $113,620Liabilities 2010: $115Net Assets 2010: $113,5052010Assets 2011: $110,778Liabilities 2011: $2,369Net Assets 2011: $108,4092011Assets 2012: $129,763Liabilities 2012: $2,7012012Assets 2013: $167,581Liabilities 2013: $3,724Net Assets 2013: $163,8572013Assets 2014: $227,156Liabilities 2014: $4,730Net Assets 2014: $222,4262014Assets 2015: $255,353Liabilities 2015: $6,267Net Assets 2015: $249,0862015Assets 2016: $248,443Liabilities 2016: $6,737Net Assets 2016: $241,7062016Assets 2017: $354,678Liabilities 2017: $9,872Net Assets 2017: $344,8062017Assets 2018: $374,661Liabilities 2018: $2,973Net Assets 2018: $371,6882018Assets 2019: $418,125Liabilities 2019: $686Net Assets 2019: $417,4392019Assets 2020: $459,924Liabilities 2020: $430Net Assets 2020: $459,4942020Assets 2021: $526,395Liabilities 2021: $968Net Assets 2021: $525,4272021Assets 2022: $457,947Liabilities 2022: $982Net Assets 2022: $456,9652022Assets 2023: $2,528,739Liabilities 2023: $4,149Net Assets 2023: $2,524,5902023Assets 2024: $5,077,955Liabilities 2024: $938Net Assets 2024: $5,077,0172024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$5,077,955
Liabilities$938
Net Assets$5,077,017
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth74th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$4.0M$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MRevenue 2010: $119,362Expenses 2010: $91,925Net Income 2010: $27,4372010Revenue 2011: $130,043Expenses 2011: $134,670Net Income 2011: -$4,6272011Revenue 2012: $163,163Expenses 2012: $147,856Net Income 2012: $15,3072012Revenue 2013: $212,527Expenses 2013: $180,495Net Income 2013: $32,0322013Revenue 2014: $273,082Expenses 2014: $216,028Net Income 2014: $57,0542014Revenue 2015: $357,670Expenses 2015: $321,730Net Income 2015: $35,9402015Revenue 2016: $388,724Expenses 2016: $398,809Net Income 2016: -$10,0852016Revenue 2017: $474,300Expenses 2017: $375,914Net Income 2017: $98,3862017Revenue 2018: $454,923Expenses 2018: $424,073Net Income 2018: $30,8502018Revenue 2019: $480,329Expenses 2019: $440,058Net Income 2019: $40,2712019Revenue 2020: $423,080Expenses 2020: $387,445Net Income 2020: $35,6352020Revenue 2021: $440,800Expenses 2021: $383,287Net Income 2021: $57,5132021Revenue 2022: $380,241Expenses 2022: $437,865Net Income 2022: -$57,6242022Revenue 2023: $2,577,924Expenses 2023: $512,657Net Income 2023: $2,065,2672023Revenue 2024: $3,187,950Expenses 2024: $581,976Net Income 2024: $2,605,9742024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$3,187,950
Expenses$581,976
Net Income$2,605,974
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

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

Open filing
Assets
$5,077,955
Liabilities
$938
Net assets
$5,077,017
Revenue
$3,187,950
Expenses
$581,976
Net income
$2,605,974
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.08$0.00$5.08$3.19$0.58$2.61
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.53$0.00$2.52$2.58$0.51$2.07
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.46$0.00$0.46$0.38$0.44$0.06
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.53$0.00$0.53$0.44$0.38$0.06
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.46$0.00$0.46$0.42$0.39$0.04
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.42$0.00$0.42$0.48$0.44$0.04
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.37$0.00$0.37$0.45$0.42$0.03
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.35$0.01$0.34$0.47$0.38$0.10
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.25$0.01$0.24$0.39$0.40$0.01
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.26$0.01$0.25$0.36$0.32$0.04
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.23$0.00$0.22$0.27$0.22$0.06
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.17$0.00$0.16$0.21$0.18$0.03
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.13$0.00$0.16$0.15$0.02
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.11$0.00$0.11$0.13$0.13$0.00
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.11$0.00$0.11$0.12$0.09$0.03
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Jun 15, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$5,470,620
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Island readers & writers' (irw) mission is to inspire a passion for reading and learning among maine children. Our book-based programs are designed to stretch imaginations, develop critical and reflective thinking skills, and expand perspectives and aspirations through hands-on learning about natural history, science, literature, and art.

Island readers & writers' mission is to inspire a passion for reading and learning. We do this by bringing children's books and the authors and illustrators who created them together with children and providing professional development conferences and workshops to rural educators in maine and new england.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$2,177,921$4,706,947▲ $2,529,026
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$242,214$220,650▼ $21,564
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$98,195$107,912▲ $9,717
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$34,000-
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$8,409$6,446▼ $1,963
Total Assets$2,528,739$5,077,955▲ $2,549,216
Other Assets Total$2,000$2,000→ $0
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$4,149$938▼ $3,211
Total Liabilities$4,149$938▼ $3,211
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$2,407,590$5,013,517▲ $2,605,927
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$117,000$63,500▼ $53,500
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$2,524,590$5,077,017▲ $2,552,427
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$2,528,739$5,077,955▲ $2,549,216

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$6,446$16,817$23,263
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Lauren JenningsPresident
Alexandra HinrichsDirector
Elizabeth Hodder CorbusDirector
Jan CoatesExecutive Di
Susan PeckSecretary
Andrea GilmoreTreasurer
Dr Debohah JamiesonVice Preside
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$3,032,637
Program Service Revenue
$8,180
Investment Income
$147,133
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$3,032,637
Change in Net Assets
$2,605,974
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$328,778
Other Expenses$253,198
Total Fundraising Expense$80,720
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$183,218$42,174$52,300$277,692
Other Employee Benefits$21,402$3,634$3,579$28,615
Occupancy$19,575$8,389-$27,964
Payroll Taxes$14,733$3,454$4,284$22,471
Fees for Services Accounting-$10,713-$10,713
Office Expenses$494$6,637$1,464$8,595
Other Expenses$4,861$26,539$9,722$4,861
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees-$4,124-$4,124
Advertising$2,158$655-$2,813
Depreciation Depletion$1,963--$1,963
Insurance-$1,595-$1,595
All Other Expenses$349$441$409$1,199
Total Functional Expenses$392,815$108,441$80,720$581,976
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
Credit Card Payable$613
Sales Taxes Payable$325
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
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
Yes
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

“Reviewed by president and vice president/treasurer prior to filing.”

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

“Use maine association of nonprofits survey results to guide the setting of compensation, and consider years of experience and education. The executive committee makes recommendation to the full board for approval.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“Contact the executive director at 207-288-2211 and request access and state purpose for the request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Island Readers & Writers an
EIN
75-3225744
Phone
2072445111
Address
PO BOX 227, MOUNT DESERT, ME 04660

Signing Officer

Name
Andrea Gilmore
Title
Treasurer
Phone
2072445111
Signed
2025-06-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Lauren Jennings
Formed
2007
Legal Domicile
Me
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
7
Employees
6

Preparer

Firm
Hmv LLC
Address
PO BOX 543, ELLSWORTH, ME 04605
Preparer
Ellen Cleveland
Phone
2076675529
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

“Island readers & writers' mission is to inspire a passion for reading and learning. We do this by bringing children's books and the authors and illustrators who created them together with children and providing professional development conferences and workshops to rural educators in maine and new england.”

Form 990, Page 2, Part III, Line 4A

“We partner with 26 elementary schools - (12) on coastal islands and (14) in remote communities in washington county to bring great stories to life. We work closely with teachers and school administrators to ensure that our programs meet curricular interests and the needs of the children and families we serve. We lead and collaborate with others in building healthy communities that support and value children reading and exploring areas of inquiry and explorations about self, community and the world - the possibilities in life. We provide innovative programs for early learners and parents that advance literacy skill development. In 2020, irw was recognized by the library of congress with an award for literacy for "its effective implementation of best practices in literacy and reading promotion."”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1WE PARTNER WITH 26 ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS - (12) ON COASTAL ISLANDS AND (14) IN REMOTE COMMUNITIES IN WASHINGTON COUNTY TO BRING GREAT STORIES TO LIFE. WE WORK CLOSELY WITH TEACHERS AND SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS TO ENSURE THAT OUR PROGRAMS MEET CURRICULAR INTERESTS AND THE NEEDS OF THE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WE SERVE. WE LEAD AND COLLABORATE WITH OTHERS IN BUILDING HEALTHY COMMUNITIES THAT SUPPORT AND VALUE CHILDREN READING AND EXPLORING AREAS OF INQUIRY AND EXPLORATIONS ABOUT SELF, COMMUNITY AND THE WORLD - THE POSSIBILITIES IN LIFE. WE PROVIDE INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS FOR EARLY LEARNERS AND PARENTS THAT ADVANCE LITERACY SKILL DEVELOPMENT. IN 2020, IRW WAS RECOGNIZED BY THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS WITH AN AWARD FOR LITERACY FOR "ITS EFFECTIVE IMPLEMENTATION OF BEST PRACTICES IN LITERACY AND READING PROMOTION."
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