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The Reading Is Fun Program Inc

EIN 99-4988221 • Schenectady, NY

Pub. 78 Eligible990-N CoverageNTEE B92

Profile

To promote literacy and educational enrichment for children and youth

PO Box 9437Schenectady, NY 12309

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Balance Sheet

Assets

$97,485

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Liabilities

-

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Net Assets

$97,485

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Operations

Revenue

$161,169

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Expenses

$63,684

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Net Income

$97,485

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$100K$50K$0Assets 2025: $97,485Net Assets 2025: $97,4852025

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2025

Assets$97,485
Liabilities-
Net Assets$97,485
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Operations Trend

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

$200K$150K$100K$50K$0Revenue 2025: $161,169Expenses 2025: $63,684Net Income 2025: $97,4852025

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2025

Revenue$161,169
Expenses$63,684
Net Income$97,485
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Filings

Most recent year

2025 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$97,485
Liabilities
-
Net assets
$97,485
Revenue
$161,169
Expenses
$63,684
Net income
$97,485
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.97$0.97$1.61$0.64$0.97
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025
Signed
Mar 13, 2026
Return Version
2025v4.1
Gross Receipts
$161,169
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To promote literacy and educational enrichment for children and youth

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
The organization provided literacy support programs, educational books,games, and reading-related activities to children and families$0$33,735
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
MARY LOU RUSSOChief Of OperationsPT$10,000-$10,000
VALERIE RIVERAVolunteer CoordinatorPT$5,000-$5,000
MARY CRIMP BATZINGERLibrary CoordinatorPT$5,000-$5,000
ALVIN MAGIDExecutive DirectorPT$0--
DEBRA CAREYTraining CoordinatorPT$0--
LAWRENCE PIERCETreasurerPT$0--
SABRINA RICCIOutreach CoordinatorPT$0--
JANET GALLASEvents CoordinatorPT$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Reading Is Fun Program Inc
EIN
99-4988221
Phone
9549331558
Address
PO BOX 9437, SCHENECTADY, NY 12309

Signing Officer

Name
Lawrence Pierce
Title
Treasurer
Phone
9549331558
Signed
2026-03-13

Preparer

Firm
Accountable Financial Services Group Inc
Address
461 E Hillsboro Blvd Suite 200, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Preparer
Lauryn Charles
Phone
9549331558
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Pt VI, Line 11B

“Board of directors reviews 990 prior to filing.”

Pt VI, Line 8B

“Board of directors reviews 990 prior to filing.”

Pt VI, Line 8A

“Board of directors reviews 990 prior to filing.”

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

“BOOKS AND GAMES 8697.”

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

“FALL EVENT 4515.”

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

“SPRING EVENT 20524.”

Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16

“INSURANCE 2915.”

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