Education : Other Education Programs and Services
Reading Is Fundamental
Discovering the joy of reading
Rating
| Overall Rating |  |
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| (46.98) | |||
| Organizational Efficiency | |||
| Program Expenses | 89.8% | ||
| Administrative Expenses | 7.0% | ||
| Fundraising Expenses | 3.1% | ||
| Fundraising Efficiency | $0.03 | ||
| Efficiency Rating |  |
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| (38.84) | |||
| Organizational Capacity | |||
| Primary Revenue Growth | -0.5% | ||
| Program Expenses Growth | -1.1% | ||
| Working Capital Ratio (years) | 0.28 | ||
| Capacity Rating |  |
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| (8.14) |
Income Statement (FYE 09/2006)
Contact Information
Reading Is Fundamental
1825 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Suite 400
Washington, DC 20009
tel: (888) 725-4801
Leadership (FYE 09/2006)
| Name | Title | Compensation | % of Expenses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carol H. Rasco | President, CEO (The person identified as holding the highest position of management, and therefore who would normally be responsible for carrying out the mission of the charity and leading the organization on a day-to-day basis.) | $182,223 | 0.59% |
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Mission
Reading Is Fundamental (RIF) prepares and motivates children to read by delivering free books and literacy resources to those children and families who need them most. Founded in 1966, RIF is the oldest and largest children's and family nonprofit literacy organization in the United States. RIF's highest priority is reaching underserved children from birth to age eight. Through a national, grassroots network of community volunteers at 21,000 program sites, RIF provides five million children with 17 million new, free books and literacy resources each year. All RIF programs combine three essential elements to foster children's literacy: reading motivation, family and community involvement, and the excitement of choosing free books to keep.
Charities Performing Similar Types of Work
| Charity Name | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Reading Is Fundamental - DC | 46.98 |  |
| Reading Excellence and Discovery Foundation - NY | 63.34 | |
| First Book - DC | 62.27 | |
| United Through Reading - CA | 65.57 | |
| Literacy Assistance Center - NY | 61.09 | |
| Charity Name | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Reading Is Fundamental - DC | 46.98 | |
| First Book - DC | 62.27 | |
| United Through Reading - CA | 65.57 | |
| Beginning with Books - PA | 54.33 |  |
| Reading Excellence and Discovery Foundation - NY | 63.34 | |
