Nonprofit · EIN 93-4104956
ACTIVATING READING COMMUNITIES ORGANIZATION
Tax-exempt · DALLAS, TX 75208
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 31, 2025 | 990 (amended) | $260,375 | $199,313 | $61,062 | $216,610 | $0 | $216,610 |
| October 31, 2024 | 990 | $124,816 | $125,717 | -$901 | $3,836 | $4,737 | -$901 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended October 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $245,673
- Program service revenue
- $14,702
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $52,045
- Other salaries and wages
- $4,019
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $56,979
- Professional fundraising fees
- $305
- Accounting fees
- $3,155
- Occupancy
- $10,416
- Travel
- $14,701
- Program services (functional)
- $157,660
- Management and general (functional)
- $30,450
- Fundraising (functional)
- $11,203
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $3,836
- Total assets, end of year
- $216,610
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $216,610
- Gross receipts
- $260,375
- Employees
- 1
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 2023
- State of legal domicile
- TX
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 October 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLAUDIA VEGA | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer, Key employee | 5 | $42,230 |
| HAEWON PARK | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 5 | $650 |
| MARENID PLANELL CA | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| EVA CREEL | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| JOHN VEGA | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| DR AMANDA DUDLEY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| DR MACARIO HERNANDEZ | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| LIZ TERNES | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended October 31, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLAUDIA VEGA | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer, Key employee | 5 | $7,812 |
| MARENID PLANELL CAMACHO | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 5 | $5,595 |
| EVA CREEL | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| JOHN VEGA | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| DR AMANDA DUDLEY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| DR MACARIO HERNANDEZ | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| HAEWON PARK | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| LIZ TERNES | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 512 W DAVIS ST, DALLAS, TX 75208-4874
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Claudia Vega, 512 W DAVIS ST, Dallas, TX 752084874
- Signed the 990
- CLAUDIA VEGA, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (806) 340-1867
Mission
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.
Program accomplishments
- 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.Expenses $75,537 · grants $64,790
- 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.Expenses $46,947 · grants $51,832
- 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.Expenses $35,176 · grants $34,555 · revenue $4,211
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 October, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | October 31, 2025 | March 16, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | October 31, 2024 | March 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2022 | October 31, 2023 | March 15, 2024 | Check at the IRS |
IRS record
- EIN
- 93-4104956
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2024
- Accounting year ends
- October
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B92)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $216,610
- Income (IRS master file)
- $260,375
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | October 2025 | $260,375 | $199,313 | $216,610 | XML |
| 990 | October 2024 | $124,816 | $125,717 | $3,836 | XML |
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 93-4104956).
Questions about ACTIVATING READING COMMUNITIES ORGANIZATION
- What is the EIN of ACTIVATING READING COMMUNITIES ORGANIZATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ACTIVATING READING COMMUNITIES ORGANIZATION is 93-4104956.
- Is ACTIVATING READING COMMUNITIES ORGANIZATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2024.
- Are donations to ACTIVATING READING COMMUNITIES ORGANIZATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ACTIVATING READING COMMUNITIES ORGANIZATION 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 ACTIVATING READING COMMUNITIES ORGANIZATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending October 31, 2026) is due March 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did ACTIVATING READING COMMUNITIES ORGANIZATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended October 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of ACTIVATING READING COMMUNITIES ORGANIZATION?
- The 990 for the year ended October 31, 2025 names Claudia Vega.
- Who are the officers and directors of ACTIVATING READING COMMUNITIES ORGANIZATION?
- The 990 for the year ended October 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $42,230 (CLAUDIA VEGA, PRESIDENT).
- How much revenue does ACTIVATING READING COMMUNITIES ORGANIZATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended October 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $260,375, expenses of $199,313 and total assets of $216,610 at year end.
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