2024-08-15T11:42:37-04:00 2023-12-31 454439291 Major CPA Tax & Accounting Services 17515 W Nine Mile Rd 515 Southfield MI 480753429 990 2023-01-01 861665696 We Shall Read WESH PO Box 785 Farmington MI 48332 Lauren Stevenson Board Chair 7348129136 2024-07-31 false true Renaldo J Major CPA P01510379 2486212080 2024-08-15 2023 2024-08-08 14:25:15Z 543873 false X www.weshallread.org X 2021 MI To train and mentor teachers, tutors, and parents in brain friendly instructional strategies that improve childrens reading, spelling, and writing regardless of their age, ability, or background. 8 8 0 8 0 0 250935 456608 29247 87265 0 4511 0 284693 543873 2300 0 67855 229152 0 15396 104645 158476 172500 389928 112193 153945 228273 377421 25931 16759 202342 360662 To train and mentor teachers, tutors, and parents in brain friendly instructional strategies that improve childrens reading, spelling, and writing regardless of their age, ability, or background. false false 201866 87265 We Shall Read (WSR) is dedicated to training and mentoring educators, tutors, non-profit teams, and parents in brain-friendly instructional strategies aimed at enhancing childrens reading, spelling, and writing skills, irrespective of age, grade, ability, or background. WSRs vision is to achieve a 95% or higher proficiency in grade-level reading among children. In 2023, WSR awarded $107,100 in scholarships to MentorMe! participants and certified 38 new BFR Reading Interventionists. Over 260 teachers have been equipped with BFR strategies, benefiting more than 4,000 students annually. With over 7,380 hours of professional development provided, including 2,000+ hours of personalized mentoring, WSR bridges the gap from theory to practice. WSRs commitment is evident in allocating 89% of revenue towards program implementation and long-term support, ensuring sustained growth and impact. WSR hosted four in-person 30-hour MentorMe! programs with a total of 85 participants and saw 37 trainees become certified professional BFR Reading Interventionists. WSR hosted 44 Monday Night Group Coaching Calls averaging 25 attendees each, and created 18 new Tools in 10! videos for professional development, which are shared globally via their YouTube channel. 201866 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 0 0 0 false false false false false false false false false false X 8 8 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true false false true false false X Kristin Dwyer 3135906238 PO Box 785 Farmington MI 48332 X Ebony Matthews Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Lisa Wolfinger Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Farah Jalloul Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Jennifer Arnold Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Lauren Stevenson Board Chair 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Rychee Vetor Treasurer 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Nicole St Laurent Secretary 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Kristin Dwyer Executive Director 40.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 false false false 456608 456608 Education Facilitation 611430 87265 87265 87265 543873 87265 0 0 X 2300 2300 229152 133144 94155 1853 66217 12306 41861 12050 53698 43886 9812 1834 35 1799 19786 3714 14608 1464 3000 3000 7505 6262 1214 29 3663 219 3444 530 530 2223 2223 Taxes and Licenses 20 20 389928 201866 172666 15396 217088 290703 75000 9110 7840 2333 2649 1104 2075 1545 228273 377421 931 16759 25000 25931 16759 X 202342 330662 30000 202342 360662 228273 377421 X 153945 4375 X true X true X X 164792 250935 426608 842335 164792 250935 426608 842335 398289 444046 842335 0.52720 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 2649 1104 1545 1545 543873 543873 543873 389928 389928 389928 Committee meeting documentation Part VI line 8b There are no committees with the authority to act on behalf of the governing board. Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11 A full copy of the form 990 is provided to the board ptior to filing with the Internal Revenue Service. Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12c Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c - In connection with any actual or possible conflict of interest, an interested person must disclose the existence of a possible conflict of interest and/or financial interest and be given the opportunity to disclose all material facts to the directors and members of committees with governing board delegated powers considering the proposed transaction or arrangement. After disclosure of the financial interest and all material facts, and after any discussion with the interested person, he/she shall leave the governing board or committee meeting while the determination of a conflict of interest is discussed and voted upon. The remaining board or committee members shall decide if a conflict of interest exists and take corrective action if necessary. CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15a The executive director compensation review process was conducted by the board based on achievement across departmental areas, key objectives and overall leadership. Compensation was reviewed and external data searches for comparison were discussed. The board votes on the compensation for the executive director. The organization does not compensate any other officers or key employees. Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19 The organization makes its governing documents and financial statements available upon request. Explanation of other changes in net assets or fund balances Part XI line 9 Opening Balance Adjustment per 2023 Audited Financial Statements. List of other fees for services expenses Part IX line 11g This balances relates to expeses paid for educationsal trainers, mentor services, health & wellness services, and staff development services.