Nonprofit · EIN 87-0511408
PROJECT READ
Also known as SHAUNA K BROWN
Tax-exempt · PROVO, UT 84601
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $397,391 | $366,064 | $31,327 | $392,742 | $32,678 | $360,064 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $309,463 | $259,285 | $50,178 | $273,814 | $17,785 | $256,029 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990-EZ | $195,298 | $217,200 | -$21,902 | $218,787 | $12,936 | $205,851 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $370,814
- of which government grants
- $22,670
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $10,094
- Net income from fundraising events
- $7,553
- Other revenue
- $16,483
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $46,573
- Other salaries and wages
- $192,728
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $266,051
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $1,700
- Occupancy
- $39,750
- Travel
- $7,598
- Program services (functional)
- $260,976
- Management and general (functional)
- $88,462
- Fundraising (functional)
- $16,626
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $273,814
- Total assets, end of year
- $392,742
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $32,678
- Net assets, end of year
- $360,064
- Publicly traded securities
- $124,024
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $293,314
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $66,750
- Gross receipts
- $416,611
- Employees
- 22
- Volunteers
- 286
- Year formed
- 2006
- State of legal domicile
- UT
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shauna Brown | Executive Director Officer | 25 | $46,573 | $2,460 |
| Michael Baum | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Carla Gordon | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mike Christensen | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dave Franz | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Natalie Grecu | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Sherri Hafen | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Heather Hogue | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Amber McGuire | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Matt McLain | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Angela Shewan | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Angela Smedley | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shauna K Brown | Executive Director | 25 | $43,590 | $7,860 |
| Aleah Spencer | Executive Assistant | 0 | $15,186 | $0 |
| Ashlen Lemon | Assistant Director | 0 | $7,555 | $600 |
| Dave Franz | Past Chair Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Baum | Vice Chair Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Carla Gordon | Treasurer Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Natalie Grecu | Chair Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Amber McGuire | Trustee Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Matt Mclain | Trustee Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Mike Christensen | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Angela Shewan | Trustee Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Angela Smedley | Trustee Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Sherri Hafen | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Heather Hogue | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shauna K Brown | Executive Director | 25 | $40,702 | $2,660 |
| Dave Franz | Vice Chair | 1 | $0 | – |
| Michael Baum | Trustee | 1 | $0 | – |
| Carla Gordon | Treasurer | 1 | $0 | – |
| Jason Nelson | Trustee | 1 | $0 | – |
| Natalie Grecu | Trustee | 1 | $0 | – |
| Matt McLain | Trustee | 1 | $0 | – |
| Christian Brinton | Trustee | 1 | $0 | – |
| Mike Christensen | Past Chair | 1 | $0 | – |
| Wendy Chase | Trustee | 1 | $0 | – |
| Sherri Hafen | Chair | 1 | $0 | – |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 550 N UNIVERSITY AVE 215, PROVO, UT 84601-1618
- In care of
- % BBSI PREFERRED PAYROLL
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Shauna Brown, 550 N University Ave 215, Provo, UT 84601
- Signed the 990
- Shauna Brown, Executive Director
- Phone
- (801) 852-6654
- Website
- www.projectreadutah.org
- Return prepared by
- Squire & Company PC
Mission
Building bright futures through literacy, digital skills, math, and conversation.
Program accomplishments
- Tutoring and small group instruction to help individuals achieve education, literacy, employment, lifestyle and digital skills goals.Expenses $260,976
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
- 87-0511408
- 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
- 1994
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B82Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $392,742
- Income (IRS master file)
- $416,611
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $397,391 | $366,064 | $392,742 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $309,463 | $259,285 | $273,814 | XML |
| 990-EZ | June 2023 | $195,298 | $217,200 | $218,787 | XML |
| 990-EZ | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2019 | – | – | – | 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 87-0511408).
Questions about PROJECT READ
- What is the EIN of PROJECT READ?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of PROJECT READ is 87-0511408.
- Is PROJECT READ tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1994.
- Are donations to PROJECT READ tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does PROJECT READ 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 PROJECT READ 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 PROJECT READ 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 PROJECT READ?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Shauna Brown.
- Who are the officers and directors of PROJECT READ?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 12 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $46,573 (Shauna Brown, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does PROJECT READ have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $397,391, expenses of $366,064 and total assets of $392,742 at year end.
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