2026-06-25T11:19:28-04:00 2025-10-31 990 2024-11-01 934104956 Activating Reading Communities Organization ACTI 8063401867 512 W DAVIS ST Dallas TX 752084874 CLAUDIA VEGA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 2148832859 2026-06-26 false MARY G KENNEY P03344358 8063401867 2026-06-26 X 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X Claudia Vega 512 W DAVIS ST Dallas TX 752084874 260375 false X X Nonprofit 2023 TX ACTIVATE DALLAS READING CULTURE 8 6 1 0 0 0 124816 245673 0 14702 0 0 0 0 124816 260375 0 0 0 0 57981 56979 0 305 11203 67736 142029 125717 199313 -901 61062 3836 216610 4737 0 -901 216610 ARCO IS COMMITTED TO CHAMPIONING A ROBUST READING CULTURE BY ADDRESSING BARRIERS TO BOOK ACCESS BOOK OWNERSHIP AND BY PROVIDING READING EXPERIENCES THAT UPLIFT DALLAS READING CULTURE. THE ORGANIZATION AIMS TO CREATE POSITIVE AND ENGAGING READING EXPERIENCES WHILE ESTABLISHING COMMUNAL SPACES FOR INTERACTION WITH BOOKS AUTHORS AND THE EXCHANGE OF IDEAS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. false false 75537 64790 0 Through ARCOs Book Access Program we proudly donated 4,829 books to the community helping expand access to reading materials for individuals and families of all ages. These books were distributed through programming associated with ARCOs outreach initiatives in identified book deserts and to members of the community who expressed a desire to connect with books ensuring they reached readers who need them most. This effort reflects our ongoing commitment to removing barriers to books that celebrate diverse perspectives and to fostering access to inclusive stories for readers of all ages and backgrounds. 46947 51832 0 Through our Third Spaces program our book clubs author events Community Conversations and partnerships with local literature festivals engaged more than 8,000 people in meaningful literary experiences. By collaborating with community leaders and community-centered organizations we activated inclusive spaces where individuals could connect with books engage directly with authors and participate in thoughtful dialogue with one another. These gatherings fostered an open exchange of ideas strengthened relationships and cultivated a deeper sense of belonging and community. 35176 34555 4211 Our community story times part of our Positive Reading Experiences initiative help plant the seed for a lifelong positive bond with books by creating joyful shared moments around reading. Through engaging read-alouds and interactive activities children and families experience how stories can spark imagination build curiosity and strengthen connections with one another. By modeling expressive reading and highlighting books that reflect diverse voices and experiences we demonstrate how shared stories can shape a childs interest in reading and support families in building meaningful reading routines at home. To expand our impact we partnered with community organizations and other nonprofits to bring this programming across nine zip codes located within identified book deserts ensuring greater access to meaningful literary experiences. Designed to promote literacy and foster a genuine love of reading Positive Reading Experiences creates welcoming spaces where individuals can connect with books connect with each other and begin building a strong lasting reading culture within their community. 0 0 0 157660 true 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 false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 15 0 true 1 true false false false false false false false 0 false false 0 0 false false false 8 6 false false false false false false false true true false false true false false false false true false X CLAUDIA VEGA 4698858004 512 W DAVIS ST Dallas TX 752084874 CLAUDIA VEGA PRESIDENT 5.00 0.00 X X X 42230 0 0 MARENID PLANELL CA TRUSTEE 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 EVA CREEL SECRETARY 5.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 JOHN VEGA TRUSTEE 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 DR AMANDA DUDLEY TRUSTEE 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 DR MACARIO HERNANDEZ TRUSTEE 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 HAEWON PARK TRUSTEE 5.00 0.00 X 650 0 0 LIZ TERNES TRUSTEE 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 42880 0 0 0 false false false 0 0 0 0 0 245673 0 245673 Reading Events 900099 14702 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 14702 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 260375 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 52045 33422 11344 7279 0 0 0 0 4019 3014 804 201 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 915 686 183 46 3500 0 3500 0 0 0 0 0 3155 0 3155 0 0 0 0 0 305 305 0 0 0 0 33950 32921 874 155 826 797 0 29 3562 1429 1907 226 2074 303 1732 39 0 0 0 0 10416 6804 2251 1361 14701 9160 4213 1328 0 0 0 0 138 28 110 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Program Food 1218 1218 0 0 Event Supplies / Expenses 5007 4396 377 234 Books for Programs 63482 63482 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 199313 157660 30450 11203 0 0 0 0 2736 215245 0 0 1100 0 0 750 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 615 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3836 216610 4737 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4737 0 X 0 0 0 0 -901 216610 -901 216610 3836 216610 61062 0 0 0 0 156449 X false false X 0 0 0 124816 260375 385191 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 124816 260375 385191 287142 98049 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 385191 14702 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED Item B - Amended Return 1 Description for Part XI line 9 incorrect. 2 Corrected Reclassified Part IX Functional Expenses. 3 Corrected Expenses in Part III Program Service Accomplishments. Part VI, Line 11a Form 990 Part VI Section B Line 11b - WE WILL PROVIDE A COMPLETE COPY OF THIS FORM 990 TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY BEFORE FILING THE FORM. Part VI, Line 15 The compensation for the Executive Director and the Director of Development and Community Engagement was established by analyzing comparable positions within our geographical area. This market analysis considered factors such as role responsibilities organizational size and regional salary benchmarks. Based on this information compensation was then adjusted to reflect a part-time contract-based rate appropriate for each role. This process was most recently undertaken in fall of 2023. Part IX, Line 11g Author Fees = 25,026 Program Help = 4,430; Videographer = 3,465; Office Help = 874; Fundraising Help = 155 Part XI, Line 9 | Description:, Explanation:, Amount:| Change in Restricted Funds, Restricted Funds Received 192050 Less Restricted Funds Released 36031, $156019| Accrued Expenses, Accrued Expenses, $430|