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Reading Between the Lines Nfp

990 • Fiscal year 2020 • EIN 82-0921310

Jul 01, 2019 to Jun 30, 2020 • Filed on Nov 05, 2020

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5614 S DorchesterChicago, IL 60637

(773) 947-9344

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

49th percentile

0.04x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 49% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Liabilities / Revenue

58th percentile

0.10x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 58% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Net Margin

42nd percentile

2.0%

Higher net margin than 42% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Top Officer Pay

66th percentile

$50,000

Higher top officer pay than 66% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 24.2% of source-year revenue.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Asset Growth

47th percentile

4.9%

Faster asset growth than 47% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Revenue Growth

6th percentile

-65%

Faster revenue growth than 6% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets49th percentile

Assets

Up

$502,501

Up $23,352 (+4.9%) from 2019

Net Assets

Up

$481,533

Up $4,039 (+0.8%) from 2019

Liabilities

Up

$20,968

Up $19,313 (+1167%) from 2019

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue58th percentileNet Margin42nd percentile

Revenue

Down

$206,193

Down $374,916 (-65%) from 2019

Expenses

Up

$202,154

Up $68,297 (+51%) from 2019

Net Income

Down

$4,039

Down $443,213 (-99%) from 2019

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth47th percentile

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

$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2018: $53,728Liabilities 2018: $22,9882018Assets 2019: $479,149Liabilities 2019: $1,655Net Assets 2019: $477,4942019Assets 2020: $502,501Liabilities 2020: $20,968Net Assets 2020: $481,5332020Assets 2021: $700,264Liabilities 2021: $34,019Net Assets 2021: $666,2452021Assets 2022: $807,099Liabilities 2022: $2,168Net Assets 2022: $804,9312022Assets 2023: $668,829Liabilities 2023: $14,297Net Assets 2023: $654,5322023Assets 2024: $422,926Liabilities 2024: $14,895Net Assets 2024: $408,0312024

Highlighted filing

2020

Assets$502,501
Liabilities$20,968
Net Assets$481,533
Open 2020 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth6th percentile

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

$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2018: $113,216Expenses 2018: $72,676Net Income 2018: $40,5402018Revenue 2019: $581,109Expenses 2019: $133,857Net Income 2019: $447,2522019Revenue 2020: $206,193Expenses 2020: $202,154Net Income 2020: $4,0392020Revenue 2021: $439,096Expenses 2021: $254,384Net Income 2021: $184,7122021Revenue 2022: $451,584Expenses 2022: $312,898Net Income 2022: $138,6862022Revenue 2023: $220,479Expenses 2023: $370,878Net Income 2023: -$150,3992023Revenue 2024: $166,047Expenses 2024: $412,548Net Income 2024: -$246,5012024

Highlighted filing

2020

Revenue$206,193
Expenses$202,154
Net Income$4,039
Open 2020 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2019 to Jun 30, 2020
Signed
Nov 5, 2020
Return Version
2019v5.0
Gross Receipts
$206,193
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Reading between the lines creates a unique space for the discussion of great literature with people who are incarcerated or transitioning back to their communities. By reading together and sharing insights, participants' voices are heard and valued as they build on their communication and leadership skills.

THE ORGANIZATION USES DISCUSSION OF LITERATURE TO BUILD CRITICAL THINKING AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS WITH THE CURRENTLY AND FORMERLY INCARCERATED. TO MEET THIS MISSION, THE ORGANIZATION FACILITATES DISCUSSIONS OF SHORT, POWERFUL POEMS, AND STORIES EVERY WEEK WITH MEN AND WOMEN LIVING IN TRANSITIONAL RESIDENCES OR HALFWAY HOUSES. THE ORGANIZATION RUNS THE PROGRAM AT FOUR SUCH FACILITIES IN CHICAGO. IN the FISCAL YEAR 2020, THE ORGANIZATION SERVED 681 PARTICIPANTS.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$155,840$332,654▲ $176,814
Pledges and Grants Receivable$278,683$152,650▼ $126,033
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$44,626$17,197▼ $27,429
Accounts Receivable-$0-
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$0-
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$0-
Total Assets$479,149$502,501▲ $23,352
Other Assets Total-$0-
Liabilities
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable-$18,690-
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$1,655$2,278▲ $623
Total Liabilities$1,655$20,968▲ $19,313
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$198,811$331,533▲ $132,722
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$278,683$150,000▼ $128,683
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$477,494$481,533▲ $4,039
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$479,149$502,501▲ $23,352
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay66th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Joan ShapiroExecutive DirectorFT$50,000$50,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Mary Frances O'ConnorPresident
Wilder Kendric BerryVice President
Andrea MartonffyDirector
Daniel GoldbergDirector
Deborah EpsteinDirector
James SchadDirector
Jan YouristDirector
Marquis MillerDirector
Mackenzie PhillipsSecretary
Robert P ScalesTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$200,649
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$5,128
Other Revenue
$416
All Other Contributions
$200,649
Change in Net Assets
$4,039

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$206,193
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$206,193
Total Revenue per Form 990
$206,193
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$138,600
Other Expenses$63,554
Total Fundraising Expense$59,424
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$30,618$26,833$21,300$78,751
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$25,000$7,500$17,500$50,000
Fees for Services Other$6,540$11,436$12,800$30,776
Payroll Taxes$3,761$2,585$3,503$9,849
Conferences and Meetings$442$2,679$1,940$5,061
Occupancy-$3,550-$3,550
Information Technology$733$609$1,796$3,138
Travel$227$709$163$1,099
Office Expenses-$825-$825
Other Expenses$5,002$163$297$460
All Other Expenses$190--$190
Interest-$31-$31
Total Functional Expenses$80,267$62,463$59,424$202,154

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$202,154
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$202,154
Total Expenses per Form 990$202,154
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
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
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 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, Part VI, Line 11B: Form 990 Review Process

“An independent certified public accounting firm cpa prepares the organization's form 990. Form 990 is reviewed by management and board of directors.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 15A: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management

“The executive director's salary is reviewed by the board on an annual basis.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available

“Governing documents disclosure explanation documents are available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Reading Between the Lines Nfp
EIN
82-0921310
Phone
7739479344
Address
5614 S DORCHESTER, CHICAGO, IL 60637

Signing Officer

Name
Joan Shapiro
Title
Executive Director
Signed
2020-11-05
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Joan Shapiro
Formed
2017
Legal Domicile
Il
Voting Board Members
10
Independent Board Members
10
Employees
3
Volunteers
10

Preparer

Firm
Il Nfp Audit and Tax Llp
Address
564 W RANDOLPH STREET SUITE 200, CHICAGO, IL 60661
Preparer
Alfredo Rodriguez CPA
Phone
3129985500
Supplemental Narrative

Financial Statement Notes

Part X : FIN48 Footnote

“Fin 48 - the organization is exempt from federal and state income taxes under section 501 c 3 of the internal revenue code, therefore, the financial statements do not include a provision for income taxes. The organization reviews income tax positions taken or expected to be taken in income tax returns to determine if there are any income tax uncertainties. This includes positions that the entity is exempt from income taxes or not subject to income taxes on unrelated business income. The organization recognizes tax benefits from uncertain tax positions only if it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained on examination by taking authorities, based on the technical merits of the positions. The organization files information returns as a tax-exempt organization. Should that status be challenged in the future, all years since inception could be subject to review by the irs.”

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2020 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$502,501
Liabilities
$20,968
Net assets
$481,533
Revenue
$206,193
Expenses
$202,154
Net income
$4,039
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.23$0.15$4.08$1.66$4.13$2.47
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.69$0.14$6.55$2.20$3.71$1.50
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$8.07$0.02$8.05$4.52$3.13$1.39
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$7.00$0.34$6.66$4.39$2.54$1.85
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.03$0.21$4.82$2.06$2.02$0.04
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.79$0.02$4.77$5.81$1.34$4.47
2018Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.54$0.23$1.13$0.73$0.41