Nonprofit · EIN 25-1558336
READING IS FUNDAMENTAL PITTSBURG
Tax-exempt · PITTSBURGH, PA 15212
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2025 | 990 | $1,800,640 | $1,623,844 | $176,796 | $3,699,845 | $80,720 | $3,619,125 |
| May 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,745,022 | $1,551,558 | $193,464 | $3,560,876 | $119,476 | $3,441,400 |
| May 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,284,111 | $1,381,766 | -$97,655 | $3,401,219 | $153,451 | $3,247,768 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,579,949
- Program service revenue
- $60,237
- Investment income
- $160,454
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $251,690
- Other salaries and wages
- $671,918
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,079,256
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $15,154
- Occupancy
- $30,498
- Travel
- $14,495
- Depreciation
- $29,406
- Program services (functional)
- $1,353,816
- Management and general (functional)
- $87,002
- Fundraising (functional)
- $183,026
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $3,560,876
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,699,845
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $80,720
- Net assets, end of year
- $3,619,125
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $54,401
- Publicly traded securities
- $3,795
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $3,071,264
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $547,861
- Gross receipts
- $1,800,640
- Employees
- 16
- Volunteers
- 183
- Year formed
- 1987
- State of legal domicile
- PA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FLORRI LADOV | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $229,100 | $18,394 |
| MACALUS V HOGAN MD MBA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN ACKLIN | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| JORDAN S BLASK | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| SYLVIA OWUSU-ANSAH MD MPH FAAP | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICK DUFFY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN BRUNO | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| REBECCA BACHMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| ALISON MCGEE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended May 31, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FLORRI LADOV | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $217,538 | $17,880 |
| MACALUS HOGAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN ACKLIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| JORDAN S BLASK | VICE PRESIDENT/SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| SYLVIA OWUSU-ANSAH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICK DUFFY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN BRUNO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| FRANCIS X SOLANO JR MD FACP | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended May 31, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FLORRI LADOV | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $216,882 | $17,382 |
| FRANCIS X SOLANO JR MD FACP | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| MACALUS HOGAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| VINCENT O'SULLIVAN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN ACKLIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| JORDAN S BLASK | VICE PRESIDENT/SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| SYLVIA OWUSU-ANSAH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICK DUFFY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 10 CHILDRENS WAY STE 300, PITTSBURGH, PA 15212-5250
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- FLORRI LADOV, 10 CHILDRENS WAY, PITTSBURGH, PA 15212
- Signed the 990
- FLORRI LADOV, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (412) 321-8022
- Website
- WWW.RIFPITTSBURGH.ORG
- Return prepared by
- SISTERSON & CO LLP
Mission
TO PROVIDE CHILDREN WITH THE BOOKS, RESOURCES, MOTIVATION AND OPPORTUNITIES TO DEVELOP A LIFE-LONG LOVE OF READING.
Program accomplishments
- BOOKS FOR KEEPS: FEATURES FUN, EDUCATIONAL READING CELEBRATIONS THAT COMBINE STORYTIMES, MOTIVATIONAL LITERACY ACTIVITIES, AND THE OPPORTUNITY TO SELECT A BOOK TO TAKE HOME AND KEEP. CHILDREN AT SCHOOLS, EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTERS, AND AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS PARTICIPATE IN 3-5 INTERACTIVE READING CELEBRATIONS DESIGNED TO ENGAGE CHILDREN IN THE JOY OF READING AND LEARNING.Expenses $440,568 · revenue $37,057
- STORYMOBILE: THESE LENDING LIBRARIES-ON-WHEELS TAKE BOOKS AND LITERACY RESOURCES TO EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTERS, PRE-K AND KINDERGARTEN CLASSROOMS, AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS, PUBLIC HOUSING COMMUNITIES, AND COMMUNITY EVENTS ACROSS OUR CITY.Expenses $740,975 · revenue $23,180
- EVERYBODY WINS!: EVERYBODY WINS! IS A LITERACY AND MENTORING PROGRAM THAT STRIVES TO BUILD LITERACY SKILLS AND A LOVE OF READING IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS. THIS PROGRAM PAIRS PRE-K THROUGH THIRD GRADERS WITH VOLUNTEERS FROM LOCAL COMPANIES AND ORGANIZATIONS TO SHARE CONVERSATION AND GOOD BOOKS.Expenses $172,273
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in May, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | May 31, 2026 | October 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | May 31, 2025 | October 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | May 31, 2024 | October 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 25-1558336
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1988
- Accounting year ends
- May
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B920)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,699,845
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,800,640
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | May 2025 | $1,800,640 | $1,623,844 | $3,699,845 | XML |
| 990 | May 2024 | $1,745,022 | $1,551,558 | $3,560,876 | XML |
| 990 | May 2023 | $1,284,111 | $1,381,766 | $3,401,219 | XML |
| 990 | May 2022 | $940,540 | $1,121,275 | $3,385,621 | IRS |
| 990 | May 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | May 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | May 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | May 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 25-1558336).
Questions about READING IS FUNDAMENTAL PITTSBURG
- What is the EIN of READING IS FUNDAMENTAL PITTSBURG?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of READING IS FUNDAMENTAL PITTSBURG is 25-1558336.
- Is READING IS FUNDAMENTAL PITTSBURG tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1988.
- Are donations to READING IS FUNDAMENTAL PITTSBURG tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does READING IS FUNDAMENTAL PITTSBURG file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of READING IS FUNDAMENTAL PITTSBURG due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending May 31, 2026) is due October 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did READING IS FUNDAMENTAL PITTSBURG last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended May 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of READING IS FUNDAMENTAL PITTSBURG?
- The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 names FLORRI LADOV.
- Who are the officers and directors of READING IS FUNDAMENTAL PITTSBURG?
- The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $229,100 (FLORRI LADOV, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does READING IS FUNDAMENTAL PITTSBURG have?
- On its 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,800,640, expenses of $1,623,844 and total assets of $3,699,845 at year end.
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