A Time 2 Read Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
A Time 2 Read is a partnership with local school districts to strengthen 2nd-grade students and enable them to enter third-grade reading on grade level. A Time 2 Read takes an active role in the development of children in public schools through the presence of volunteers focused on literacy. Our volunteers serve for 1 hour a week during the school day supporting two 2nd-grade students, one each for 30 minutes using a simple sight word approach. We also provide books through the summer backpack program for the students to enhance literacy while not in school. We tutor 2nd grade students, not just to invest in their reading skills but to impact them for life. These consistent weekly sessions with the same adult provides them with encouragement and support that makes them feel valued and empowered. The organization has expanded to provide support for all four elementary schools and their staff. A Time 2 Read also offers senior scholarships for students attending college.
- Income
- $101,091
- Spending
- $90,688
- Reserves
- 18.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 94%
- Highest pay
- $37,460, executive director
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 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 35Spendable reserves would cover 18.4 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 1% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 10% of income.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 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 December 31, 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 (4)
- $16,395 spent. The summer backpack program provides each second grader in the school district with a bag of novels, word lists, word games, stickers, bookmarks, etc to foster their love of reading and hopes they will read over the summer to maintain reading level prior to 3rd grade. For 2025, provided backpacks to 450 second grade students.
- $3,438 spent. Teacher and school appreciation expenses are incurred to support 2nd grade teachers and administration in all 4 elementary schools in the district as we pull students from classrooms in an effort to tutor and support students. The teachers do so much work to encourage the students so it is our way to give back to them in the form of meals, gift cards and school supplies
- $58,326 spent. Salaries for one full time employee and 3 contract employees that run and manage the program. These employees facilitate pre and post testing to determine students in the program as well as the results. Employees and contract workers are essential for being the face on each of the 4 campuses as we show up throughout the week for tutoring. They each manage their own campus communicating with teachers, administration, and volunteers.
- $3,000 spent. The organization issues scholarships to graduating high school seniors within the district that have need and a plan to attend college. Students are selected by the board and hopefully soon will reward students who have been impacted by the A Time 2 Read Program. This year 3 scholarships were awarded for $1,000 each.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. 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)(3) charitable organization.
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? 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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
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 August 2019.
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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