# Reading Legacies

Youth development programs nonprofit in San Diego, California 92106. EIN 27-0523331. Data as of November 8, 2026.

Page: https://backpr.com/find/nonprofit/270523331-reading-legacies

## Mission (the organization's own words)

> To facilitate supportive relationships for children through family and friends reading aloud with them.

Source: Form 990, year ending Dec 2025: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/270523331/202611279349303686/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Youth development programs (IRS activity code O50)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2010
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organizations-business-master-file-extract-eo-bmf

## Finances (IRS Form 990 e-file data)

| Year ending | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Employees | Volunteers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | $520,143 | $512,747 | $324,319 | $301,168 | 11 | 130 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/270523331/202611279349303686/full) |
| Dec 2024 | $483,724 | $410,950 | $314,351 | $293,772 | 13 | 130 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/270523331/202640369349301144/full) |
| Dec 2023 | $414,168 | $427,648 | $243,204 | $220,998 | 9 | 131 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/270523331/202431279349303243/full) |
| Dec 2021 | $409,720 | $317,125 | $200,825 | $191,915 | 8 | 192 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/270523331/202242029349301309/full) |

Expense split, year ending Dec 2025: programs $464,892 (91%), management $28,112 (5%), fundraising $19,743 (4%).

Revenue sources, year ending Dec 2025: gifts and grants $510,591, program fees $0, investment income $9,552.

Growth label: **Steady** (about +6% a year, Dec 2021 to Dec 2025). Growth label: we compare total revenue on the oldest and the newest return shown above. Growing means revenue rose by more than 10% a year on average, Shrinking means it fell by more than 10% a year, and Steady means a change between -10% and +10% a year. The rate is the compounded yearly average between the two returns, so it hides ups and downs in between (see the table). We only label groups with returns at least a year apart and at least $5,000 of revenue on the oldest one. This is our own calculation, not an IRS rating or a judgment of quality.

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 23 of 191 youth development nonprofits in San Diego.
- Revenue $520,143 is higher than roughly 70 to 80% of 1,664 youth development nonprofits in California; median $169,823.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- San Diego County, California: about 671,593 children under 18 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 1, 2024): https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/datasets/2020-2024/counties/asrh/cc-est2024-agesex-all.csv
- 1,271 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 1.9 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in San Diego: 342 licensed child care centers, 49 school-age programs: https://backpr.com/find/california/san-diego
- California rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/california

## Questions

**What is Reading Legacies's EIN?**

Reading Legacies's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-0523331. It is the nine-digit number the IRS uses to identify the organization. Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File posted October 13, 2026.

**Is Reading Legacies a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Reading Legacies in San Diego, California as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2010. This is from the IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026. Status can change, so check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**Are donations to Reading Legacies tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Reading Legacies as tax-deductible (IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026). How much you can deduct depends on your own taxes, and this is not tax advice. Check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**What does Reading Legacies do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2025: "To facilitate supportive relationships for children through family and friends reading aloud with them." The IRS classifies it as: Youth development programs.

**How much money does Reading Legacies take in?**

For the year ending Dec 2025, Reading Legacies reported total revenue of $520,143 and total expenses of $512,747 on its Form 990 (IRS Form 990 e-file data).

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Data as of November 8, 2026. Sources: IRS Business Master File, IRS Form 990 series e-file data, U.S. Census Bureau. No officer or staff names are published.