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Authors in April Incorporated

EIN 38-3128631 · Rochester, MI

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

Authors in April brings award winning authors and illustrators to visit the students in grades K-8 in the Rochester, MI school district. Authors participate in career presentations to students in grades 9-12. Books by the visiting authors and illustrators are sold and autographed as a part of the program. Over 10,000 students benefit from this program in an effort to promote a life long love of reading and writing. Outreach and books are also provided to low income students in Rochester and Pontiac.

Income
$84,637
Spending
$74,562
Reserves
13.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 65%

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2026, 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 13.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 12% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2026, 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, 2026, 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 (3)
  1. $48,559 spent. Each author/illustrator makes 13-15 presentations to groups of age appropriate school children over the span of one week. Over 10,000 children, grades k-12, are reached at 13 elementary, 4 middle, and 4 high schools. Books are incorporated into the curriculum at the schools and teachers and staff are provided with curricular resources.
  2. $6,538 spent. Distributed books from our visiting authors to approx 600 students in Rochester who may not be able to purchase books of their own. At Whitman Elementary in Pontiac we provided resources for 2 book clubs for 25 students in grades 4 and 5 as well a visit with one of the visiting authors for approx 50 students.
  3. $17,440 spent. Authors speak to members of the community at an dinner. Over 300 tickets are sold to this event, allowing adult members of the community to learn from the visiting authors.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2026, 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 November 6, 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 2026.

    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 March 1996.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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