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EIN 34-1935776 · South Euclid, OH

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF DAILY DOSE OF READING IS TO IMPROVE LITERACY IN CHILDREN BY EMPOWERING FAMILIES THROUGH READING AND LANGUAGE.

Income
$110,223
Spending
$96,282
Reserves
18.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
other income, 47%

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 82% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 18.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 13% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. 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 (2)
  1. DAILY DOSE OF READING STRIVES TO SUPPORT LITERACY-RICH HOME ENVIRONMENTS FROM BIRTH, RESULTING IN CHILDREN DEVELOPING THE SKILLS NEEDED TO BE READY FOR SUCCESS IN KINDERGARTEN AND BEYOND; AS WELL AS CREATE GENERATIONS OF LIFE-LONG READERS. THE PRESCRIPTIONS FOR READING PROGRAM OFFERED THROUGH DAILY DOSE OF READING SUPPORTS THE DEVELOPMENT OF EARLY LITERACY SKILLS AND READING AT HOME BY PROVIDING PARENTS/CAREGIVERS WITH DEVELOPMENTIALLY APPROPRIATE READING LISTS AT WELL CHILD CHECK-UPS. THESE "PRESCRIPTIONS" ARE DESIGNED FOR CHILDREN AGES 6 MONTHS TO 18 YEARS AND CAN BE OFFERED IN MANY PEDIATRIC AND ADOLESCENT HEALTHCARE PRACTICES IN NORTHEAST OHIO.
  2. THE PLAY AND LEARN PROGRAM PROVIDES HIGH-QUALITY, EARLY LITERACY PROGRAMMING TO CHILDREN 6 WEEKS TO 5 YEARS OF AGE. ENGAGING, MULTI-SENSORY LESSONS THAT STIMULATE BRAIN DVELOPMENT AND EARLY LEARNING ARE IMPLEMENTED USING THE PROGRAMS SPECIALLY DESIGNED CURRICULUM THAT COMBINES TALKING, SINGING, READING AND PLAYING.CHILDREN RECEIVE NEW BOOKS TO READ AT HOME WITH PARENTS/CAREGIVERS, AS WELL AS THE "TRY-IT" LITERACY GUIDE THAT IS A RESOURCE WITH ACTIVITIES AND MATERIALS RELATING TO EACH BOOK. AS AN ADDITIONAL RESOURCE, PARENTS HAVE OPPORTUNITIES TO PARTICIPATE IN PARENT EDUCATION SESSIONS FACILITED BY DAILY DOSE OF READING THAT FOCUS ON TOPICS RELATED TO EARLY LITERACY SUCH AS VOCABULARY, DEVELOPMENT AND KINDERGARTEN READINESS. THEY CAN LEARN HOW TO READ WITH THEIR CHILDREN.TEACHERS ALSO RECEIVE EARLY LITERACY INFORMATION THROUGH THE PLAY AND LEARN PROGRAM AND HAVE OPPORTUNITIES TO OBSERVE LITERACY SPECIALISTS AND INTEGRATE THE PROGRAM CURRICULUM INTO THEIR CLASSROOMS. CONNECTING THE TEACHER, PARENT AND CHILD, ALONG WITH THE LITERACY SPECIALIST CREATES A PARTNERSHIP THAT SUPPORTS THE DEVELOPMENT OF LANGUAGE AND EARLY LITERACY SKILLS DEVELOPMENT IN YOUNG CHILDREN LIVING IN AT-RISK COMMUNITIES IN NORTHEAST OHIO.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. 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 October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since April 2003.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. 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 October 21, 2026.

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