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Reading Between the Lines Nfp

990 • Fiscal year 2021 • EIN 82-0921310

Jul 01, 2020 to Jun 30, 2021 • Filed on Nov 24, 2021

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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

57th percentile

0.05x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 57% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Liabilities / Revenue

61st percentile

0.08x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 61% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Net Margin

82nd percentile

42%

Higher net margin than 82% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Top Officer Pay

66th percentile

$47,500

Higher top officer pay than 66% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 10.8% of source-year revenue.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Asset Growth

79th percentile

39%

Faster asset growth than 79% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Revenue Growth

88th percentile

113%

Faster revenue growth than 88% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets57th percentile

Assets

Up

$700,264

Up $197,763 (+39%) from 2020

Net Assets

Up

$666,245

Up $184,712 (+38%) from 2020

Liabilities

Up

$34,019

Up $13,051 (+62%) from 2020

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue61st percentileNet Margin82nd percentile

Revenue

Up

$439,096

Up $232,903 (+113%) from 2020

Expenses

Up

$254,384

Up $52,230 (+26%) from 2020

Net Income

Up

$184,712

Up $180,673 (+4473%) from 2020

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth79th 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

2021

Assets$700,264
Liabilities$34,019
Net Assets$666,245
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth88th 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

2021

Revenue$439,096
Expenses$254,384
Net Income$184,712
Open 2021 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2020 to Jun 30, 2021
Signed
Nov 24, 2021
Return Version
2020v4.0
Gross Receipts
$439,096
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 2021, THE ORGANIZATION SERVED 206 PARTICIPANTS.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$332,654$449,825▲ $117,171
Pledges and Grants Receivable$152,650$165,000▲ $12,350
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$17,197$84,081▲ $66,884
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$1,358-
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-
Total Assets$502,501$700,264▲ $197,763
Other Assets Total-$0-
Liabilities
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable$18,690$31,943▲ $13,253
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$2,278$2,076▼ $202
Total Liabilities$20,968$34,019▲ $13,051
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$331,533$475,895▲ $144,362
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$150,000$190,350▲ $40,350
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$481,533$666,245▲ $184,712
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$502,501$700,264▲ $197,763
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay66th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Joan ShapiroExecutive DirectorFT$47,500$47,500
Andrea MartonffyDirector-$1,500$1,500
Jan YouristDirector-$1,100$1,100

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Wilder Kendric BerryChairman
Mackenzie PhillipsVice-chairman
Daniel GoldbergDirector
Deborah EpsteinDirector
Marquis MillerDirector
Mary Frances O'ConnorDirector
James SchadTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$438,729
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$367
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$420,039
Change in Net Assets
$184,712

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$439,096
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$16,152
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$455,248
Total Revenue per Form 990
$439,096
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$170,256
Other Expenses$84,128
Total Fundraising Expense$58,773
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$59,243$29,164$22,250$110,657
Fees for Services Other$21,060$22,538$12,680$56,278
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$23,750$7,125$16,625$47,500
Payroll Taxes$4,497$3,670$3,932$12,099
Information Technology$590$1,719$1,965$4,274
Occupancy-$4,250-$4,250
Office Expenses$544$3,142-$3,686
Advertising-$1,556-$1,556
Insurance-$1,358-$1,358
Conferences and Meetings-$896$55$951
Other Expenses$3$353$576$576
Travel-$99-$99
Total Functional Expenses$113,611$82,000$58,773$254,384

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$270,536
Expenses per Audited Statements$254,384
Total Expenses per Form 990$254,384
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$16,152
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
2021-11-24
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
5
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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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
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2021 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$700,264
Liabilities
$34,019
Net assets
$666,245
Revenue
$439,096
Expenses
$254,384
Net income
$184,712
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