Words Alive

Mission

Words Alive connects children, teens, and families with the power of reading. Our mission is to open opportunities for life success by inspiring a commitment to reading.

Vision

At Words Alive, we envision a world where everyone is connected to the power of reading.

Goals

1.An ongoing increase in the number of children, teens, and families who develop an enduring commitment to reading.
2.An ongoing increase in the number of children, teens, and families who become life-long learners.
3.An ongoing increase in the number of children, teens, and families who become advocates for themselves and their future.

San Diego CA | EIN: 33-0857381

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501(c)(3) organization

770 Park Blvd,
San Diego CA 92101

https://www.wordsalive.org

858-274-9673

Words Alive

Mission

Words Alive connects children, teens, and families with the power of reading. Our mission is to open opportunities for life success by inspiring a commitment to reading.

Vision

At Words Alive, we envision a world where everyone is connected to the power of reading.

Goals

1.An ongoing increase in the number of children, teens, and families who develop an enduring commitment to reading.
2.An ongoing increase in the number of children, teens, and families who become life-long learners.
3.An ongoing increase in the number of children, teens, and families who become advocates for themselves and their future.

San Diego CA | EIN: 33-0857381

Profile managed by nonprofit | Is this your nonprofit?

501(c)(3) organization

770 Park Blvd,
San Diego CA 92101

https://www.wordsalive.org

858-274-9673

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Additional Information

Program Expense Ratio:68.17% of total expenses

SCORE91%

Average percentage of expenses on programs and services over the past three years. A ratio greater than 70.00% receives full credit.

ExpensesFY2022

Administrative: 14.9%
Fundraising: 16.2%
Program: 68.9%

ExpensesFY2023

Administrative: 16.8%
Fundraising: 16.9%
Program: 66.3%

ExpensesFY2024

Administrative: 14.4%
Fundraising: 16.3%
Program: 69.3%

Administrative
Fundraising
Program

Source: Public data from IRS Form 990

Liabilities to Assets Ratio:2.79% of total assets

SCORE100%

Evaluation area metrics
Score	Metric
91%	Program Expense Ratio:68.17% of total expenses Average percentage of expenses on programs and services over the past three years. A ratio greater than 70.00% receives full credit. ExpensesFY2022 Administrative: 14.9% Fundraising: 16.2% Program: 68.9% ExpensesFY2023 Administrative: 16.8% Fundraising: 16.9% Program: 66.3% ExpensesFY2024 Administrative: 14.4% Fundraising: 16.3% Program: 69.3% Administrative Fundraising Program Source: Public data from IRS Form 990
100%	Liabilities to Assets Ratio:2.79% of total assets

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