READ TO SUCCEED ASHEVILLE Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

READ TO SUCCEED ASHEVILLE

EIN 27-2581580 · Remedial Reading & Encouragement (B92)

What they do

to HELP CLOSE THE RACE-BASED OPPORTUNITY GAP THROUGH COMMUNITY- POWERED LITERACY PROGRAMMING THAT ENGAGES CHILDREN, FAMILIES, and COMMUNITY PARTNERS.

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Look at where the money went

Of every $100 spent, about $71.00 was reported for mission work. Use the spending picture below and ask what results that work produced.

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Basic facts we verified

IRS warning checkNo IRS revocation warning appears in this data.

Money report from 2024The charity has a recent tax report to read.

They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.

They name their leaders18 people are listed in the latest report.

You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.

Money made simple

62.79%of revenue went to mission work71.0% of expenses · Program services

5.46%of revenue went to fundraising6.2% of expenses

$88.49spent for every $100 of revenueRevenue covered expenses this year.

20.24%of revenue went to management and office costs22.9% of expenses

$0.24in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

100.0%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $74,691 for ASHLEY ALLEN (EXECUTIVE DIR.). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2024

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

$100revenue

How each $100 of revenue was used

The large number compares each expense with revenue. The smaller number shows its share of total expenses.

Total reported revenue$591,834

Mission workProgram services$371,62262.79% of revenue71.0% of expenses

ManagementOffice and general costs$119,80220.24% of revenue22.9% of expenses

FundraisingAsking for donations$32,3125.46% of revenue6.2% of expenses

Revenue left after expensesReported annual surplus$68,09811.51% of revenueShown in gray on the chart

Total expenses$523,73688.49% of revenue

Gray means reported revenue left after expenses for this filing year. It does not necessarily mean cash sitting in a bank account.

Has the pattern changed?

Colored bars = expense mix: how each year’s expenses were divided. Total expenses vs. revenue shows whether the charity spent less or more than it received. The current filing is first.

YearExpense mixDetails

2024CurrentExpense mix: 71.0% mission · 22.9% management · 6.2% fundraisingTotal expenses: 88.49% of revenue

2023Expense mix: 75.8% mission · 20.7% management · 3.4% fundraisingTotal expenses: 99.11% of revenue

2022Expense mix: 78.4% mission · 18.5% management · 3.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 103.94% of revenue

2021Expense mix: 69.5% mission · 21.5% management · 8.9% fundraisingTotal expenses: 89.96% of revenue

2020Expense mix: 78.0% mission · 17.3% management · 4.8% fundraisingTotal expenses: 125.53% of revenue

Money in and money out

Revenue$591,834

Expenses$523,736

Annual surplus $68,098 Revenue was higher than expenses for this filing year.

Reported spending amounts

Mission work means the Form 990 category called program services. These are reported accounting categories—not an independent measurement of results.

Mission work (program services)$371,622 · 71.0% of expenses

Management and office costs$119,802 · 22.9% of expenses

Fundraising$32,312 · 6.2% of expenses

See all reported dollar amounts

Revenue$591,834

Expenses$523,736

Assets$125,147

Income$591,834

Contributions$591,834

Mission work (program services)$371,622

Fundraising$32,312

Management and general$119,802

Executive compensation (total)$47,410

Accounting fees$4,250

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2024

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

ASHLEY ALLENEXECUTIVE DIR. · 40 hrs/week $74,691

JESSICA MCLEANEXECUTIVE DIR. · 40 hrs/week $74,691

Compensation alone does not tell whether pay is reasonable. Consider the charity’s size, work, location, and results.

See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (18)

ASHLEY ALLENEXECUTIVE DIR.

JESSICA MCLEANEXECUTIVE DIR.

JULIE ADKINSBOARD VICE PRE

VICTORIA ROBERBOARD PRESIDEN

THOMAS PRIESTEBOARD MEMBER

TERIKA PEARCYBOARD MEMBER

TERA COFFEYBOARD MEMBER

STEPHEN EDGEBOARD TREASURE

ROBERT BUTLERBOARD MEMBER

LINDA FRESHWATBOARD VICE PRE

KATHERINE BAGGBOARD MEMBER

JUSTIN THOMPSOBOARD MEMBER

HEIDI CLARKBOARD TREASURE

GERRI STOVERBOARD PRESIDEN

CHRISTINA HUGHBOARD MEMBER

BETTY YOUNGBOARD VICE PRE

BETH KICKERTBOARD SECRETAR

ANNA HERRINGBOARD SECRETAR

About this charity

Recognized since: January 2011
Location: PO BOX 18652, ASHEVILLE, NC 28814
County: Buncombe
In care of: STEPHEN EDGE
Primary officer: STEPHEN EDGE, TREASURER

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Emailinfo@r2sasheville.org Phone(828) 747-2277

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2024
Tax period began: July 1, 2024
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: BP BOOKKEEPING LLC
NTEE classification: Remedial Reading & Encouragement (B92)
IRS tax category: Remedial Reading & Encouragement