Reading-Berks Association of Realtors Inc
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What it says it does
THE READING BERKS ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS PROMOTES A HIGH STANDARD OF PROFESSIONALISM, ADVOCATES FOR PRIVATE PROPERTY RIGHTS, AND STRIVES TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN OUR COMMUNITIES.
- Income
- $442,405
- Spending
- $520,202
- Employees
- 4
- Volunteers
- 100
- Highest pay
- $92,326, association executive
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (1)
- $520,202 spent. THE ASSOCIATION PROMOTES HIGH STANDARDS OF CONDUCT BY MEMBERS, THROUGH ENSURING MEMBERS MEET ESTABLISHED CRITERIA FOR PROFESSIONALISM TO HELP THEIR CLIENTS AND HAVE THE NECESSARY TOOLS TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THEIR WORK. MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO ABIDE BY A CODE OF ETHICS, AND MAINTAIN OTHER STANDARDS TO MAINTAIN REALTOR STATUS. THE ASSOCIATION ALSO CONNECTS LOCAL MEMBERS TO THE STATE AND NATIONAL REALTOR ASSOCIATIONS. SEE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON SCHEDULE O.IN 2024, THERE WERE TOTAL OF 1,285 MEMBERS, WITH 1,144 BEING INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS AND 141 MEMBERS SERVING AS REPRESENTATIVES OF LOCAL BUSINESSES. THE ASSOCIATION HOLDS VARIOUS EDUCATIONAL LUNCH AND LEARN AND OTHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SESSIONS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, PROVIDED FOR FREE TO MEMBERS. A QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER CALLED "PROPERTY LINES" IS PUBLISHED TO EDUCATE AND UPDATE MEMBERS ON REAL ESTATE RELATED ITEMS. THERE ARE NETWORKING EVENTS TO BRING MEMBERS TOGETHER SUCH AS THE HOLIDAY EVENT/ANNUAL MEETING/BOARD OF DIRECTORS INSTALLATION EVENT, SOCIAL HOURS, VOLUNTEER EVENTS, AND TOURS OF LOCAL VACANT PROPERTIES AND MAIN STREET PROGRAMS. THE ASSOCIATION ALSO CONDUCTED MANY COMMUNITY OUTREACH ACTIVITIES IN 2024 TO BENEFIT LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS INCLUDING FOOD DRIVES, PREPARING MEALS ON WHEELS FOR LOCAL SENIORS ON THANKSGIVING, HOLDING A BREAKFAST FOR VETERANS, AND PROVIDING EASTER AND CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR LOCAL CHILDREN IN NEED. THE SIGNATURE FUNDRAISING EVENT WAS A 5K TO FINANCIALLY BENEFIT NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING SERVICES AND OUR LOCAL HABITAT FOR HUMANITY ORGANIZATION.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(6) business league.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(6) business league as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since November 1975.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.
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