Nonprofit · EIN 31-1227489
GREATER INDIANAPOLIS LITERACY LEAGUE INC
Also known as INDY READS
Tax-exempt · INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46203
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $1,444,513 | $1,650,252 | -$205,739 | $1,226,552 | $86,593 | $1,139,959 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $1,304,225 | $1,447,671 | -$143,446 | $1,449,975 | $118,372 | $1,331,603 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $1,520,689 | $1,296,782 | $223,907 | $1,652,449 | $196,924 | $1,455,525 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,195,213
- of which government grants
- $288,500
- Program service revenue
- $96,570
- Investment income
- $25,170
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $2,316
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$3,186
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $130,746
- Other revenue
- $127,560
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $280,143
- Other salaries and wages
- $694,223
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,190,580
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $33,242
- Occupancy
- $83,673
- Depreciation
- $21,175
- Program services (functional)
- $1,184,592
- Management and general (functional)
- $292,551
- Fundraising (functional)
- $173,109
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,449,975
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,226,552
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $86,593
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,139,959
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $195,692
- Publicly traded securities
- $210,920
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $952,918
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $187,041
- Gross receipts
- $1,551,668
- Employees
- 46
- Volunteers
- 473
- Year formed
- 1984
- State of legal domicile
- IN
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RUBA MARSHOOD | CEO Officer | 40 | $146,555 | $16,418 |
| RAQUEL RAVINET | SR. DIR. OF FINANCE & ENGAGEMENT Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $76,839 | $5,741 |
| ADARSH MANTRAVADI | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 12 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON BEARCE | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 12 | $0 | $0 |
| KENNETH MAGEZI | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM TURNER JR | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RACHEL SPEHLER | IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| MATTHEW BRUHN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SARA BANGERT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| NATALIE CARTER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 6 | $0 | $0 |
| KIM COMPTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARISOL GOUVEIA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARIANN MCGEE-BEMLOHR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 14 | $0 | $0 |
| SHERRY MOORE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIEL ROJAS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
1 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GHINA SADEK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RUBA MARSHOOD | CEO Officer | 40 | $158,000 | $12,800 |
| RACHEL SPEHLER | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| ADARSH MANTRAVADI | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| MATTHEW BRUHN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON BEARCE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| CHAD SCHENKEL | IMMEDIATE PAST BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| MARIANN MCGEE-BEMLOHR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SARA BANGERT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS SCOTT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KENNETH MAGEZI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDSAY GRAMLICH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARISOL GOUVEIA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NATALIE CARTER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHERRY MOORE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM TURNER JR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RUBA MARSHOOD | CEO Officer | 40 | $145,000 | $7,586 |
| CHAD SCHENKEL | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| RACHEL SPEHLER | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON BEARCE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| ADARSH MANTRAVADI | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| LORI HALL | IMMEDIATE PAST BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| MATTHEW BRUHN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHERRY MOORE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS SCOTT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM TURNER JR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDSAY GRAMLICH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARISOL GOUVEIA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARIANN MCGEE-BEMLOHR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KENNETH MAGEZI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SARA BANGERT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1066 VIRGINIA AVE, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46203-1754
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- RUBA MARSHOOD, 1066 VIRGINIA AVENUE, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46203
- Signed the 990
- RUBA MARSHOOD, CEO
- Phone
- (317) 275-4040
- Website
- HTTPS://INDYREADS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- KSM BUSINESS SERVICES INC
Mission
INDY READS' MISSION IS TO BUILD THE LITERACY, ENGLISH LANGUAGE, AND JOB READINESS SKILLS TO EMPOWER ADULTS AND THEIR FAMILIES TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL. THE VISION IS SIMPLE: 100% LITERACY FOR ALL
Program accomplishments
- INDY READS' PROGRAM INCLUDES LITERACY AND ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNER, HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY, JOB CERTIFICATION, FAMILY LITERACY, WORKFORCE LITERACY, AND LITERACY IN ACTION PROGRAMS FOR ADULT LEARNERS THROUGHOUT CENTRAL INDIANA AREA. THE INSTRUCTOR-LED AND VOLUNTEER-SUPPORTED CLASSES PROVIDE RESOURCES AND TOOLS NEEDED FOR LEARNERS TO INCREASE LITERACY AND ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY AS WELL AS COMPLETE HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY TESTING. OUR WORKFORCE LITERACY PROGRAM PROVIDES ADULT LEARNERS WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO PREPARE FOR AND EARN INDUSTRY-RECOGNIZED CREDENTIALS THROUGH INSTRUCTION AND GUIDANCE FROM INDY READS' STAFF.Expenses $1,043,317 · revenue $96,570
- INDY READS' BOOKSTORE SELLS NEW AND USED BOOKS IN ADDITION TO PROMOTING LITERACY THROUGH MORE THAN 250 FREE LITERACY, ARTS AND CULTURAL EVENTS, INCLUDING CHILDREN'S READING TIME.Expenses $141,275 · revenue $130,746
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 31-1227489
- 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
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,226,552
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,551,668
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $1,444,513 | $1,650,252 | $1,226,552 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $1,304,225 | $1,447,671 | $1,449,975 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $1,520,689 | $1,296,782 | $1,652,449 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $1,398,861 | $1,256,418 | $1,288,255 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | 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 31-1227489).
Questions about GREATER INDIANAPOLIS LITERACY LEAGUE INC
- What is the EIN of GREATER INDIANAPOLIS LITERACY LEAGUE INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of GREATER INDIANAPOLIS LITERACY LEAGUE INC is 31-1227489.
- Is GREATER INDIANAPOLIS LITERACY LEAGUE INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1988.
- Are donations to GREATER INDIANAPOLIS LITERACY LEAGUE INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does GREATER INDIANAPOLIS LITERACY LEAGUE INC 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 GREATER INDIANAPOLIS LITERACY LEAGUE INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did GREATER INDIANAPOLIS LITERACY LEAGUE INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of GREATER INDIANAPOLIS LITERACY LEAGUE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names RUBA MARSHOOD.
- Who are the officers and directors of GREATER INDIANAPOLIS LITERACY LEAGUE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 16 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $146,555 (RUBA MARSHOOD, CEO).
- How much revenue does GREATER INDIANAPOLIS LITERACY LEAGUE INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,444,513, expenses of $1,650,252 and total assets of $1,226,552 at year end.
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