READ-ALOUD VOLUNTEER PROGRAM
EIN 91-1839165 · Parent & Teacher Groups (B94)
What they do
School Year: Read-Aloud Volunteer Program Matches Volunteers to Read 1:1 With K-2 Students Weekly; Kids Also Receive Free Books of Their Choosing. We Operate In West Contra Costa County CA. This is A Relationship Based Program Designed to Support Young Childrens Curiosity & Joy In Learning. A Volunteer Meets Weekly With The Same Child to Read With and Listens to Their Questions Comments On The Reading. Deep Friendships Are Formed and The Child Has The Opportunity to Discover The Joys of Reading & The Love of Books. Teachers Select Children to Participate In The Program Choosing Those They Think Will Benefit Most From This Individual Attention 1:1 Reading & Exposure to Books. Teachers End of Year Evals Demonstrate That Children Thrive In The Program. Read-Aloud is Based On The SMART Program In Oregon. The 2022-23 School Year Was Conducted In Person Contributing 1500+ Reading & Prep Hours By 40+ Vols & Provided 2180 Books Directly to The Kids 118 Reg 65 Subs; & 100 for Schools
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Reported spending amounts
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Leadership and board
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Board and leadership roster (5)
GEORGE FRUEHANMEMBER AT LARGE
JAQUELINE LEESECRETARY
QIANA RILEYPRESIDENT
SHARON COFFERTREASURER
TIRSA ST FORTMEMBER AT LARGE
About this charity
- Recognized since
- January 1997
- Location
- 13857 SAN PABLO AVE, SAN PABLO, CA 94806-3703
- County
- Contra Costa
- In care of
- % CRYSTAL MERRILL
- Primary officer
- Crystal Merrill, Executive Director
How to reach them
Filing and classification
- Latest tax year
- 2023
- Tax period began
- January 1, 2023
- Return type
- 990EZ
- NTEE classification
- Parent & Teacher Groups (B94)
- IRS tax category
- Parent & Teacher Groups