# The Russell Life Skills and Reading Foundation Inc

Youth development programs nonprofit in Plantation, Florida 33317. EIN 65-0922490. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> Eradicate literacy among inner city youth, thereby empowering, inspiring and encouraging at-risk youth to become successful and productive citizens.

Source: Form 990, year ending Jul 2025: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/650922490/202601669349301370/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Youth development programs (IRS activity code O50)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2000
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | $535,875 | $599,467 | $333,511 | $186,128 | 35 | - | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/650922490/202601669349301370/full) |
| Jul 2023 | $457,022 | $446,591 | $349,044 | $333,400 | 41 | 20 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/650922490/202421699349301167/full) |
| Jul 2021 | $480,943 | $353,937 | $334,302 | $256,866 | 34 | 45 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/650922490/202231669349302418/full) |

Expense split, year ending Jul 2025: programs $415,467 (69%), management $133,634 (22%), fundraising $50,366 (8%).

Revenue sources, year ending Jul 2025: gifts and grants $387,370, program fees $9,720, investment income $3,591.

Growth label: **Steady** (about +3% a year, Jul 2021 to Jul 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: 1 of 27 youth development nonprofits in Plantation.
- Revenue $535,875 is higher than roughly 70 to 80% of 838 youth development nonprofits in Florida; median $137,544.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Broward County, Florida: about 415,514 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
- 953 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 2.3 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Plantation: 32 licensed child care centers, 6 school-age programs: https://backpr.com/find/florida/plantation
- Florida rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/florida

## Questions

**What is The Russell Life Skills and Reading Foundation Inc's EIN?**

The Russell Life Skills and Reading Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-0922490. 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 The Russell Life Skills and Reading Foundation Inc a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists The Russell Life Skills and Reading Foundation Inc in Plantation, Florida as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2000. 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 The Russell Life Skills and Reading Foundation Inc tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to The Russell Life Skills and Reading Foundation Inc 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 The Russell Life Skills and Reading Foundation Inc do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Jul 2025: "Eradicate literacy among inner city youth, thereby empowering, inspiring and encouraging at-risk youth to become successful and productive citizens." The IRS classifies it as: Youth development programs.

**How much money does The Russell Life Skills and Reading Foundation Inc take in?**

For the year ending Jul 2025, The Russell Life Skills and Reading Foundation Inc reported total revenue of $535,875 and total expenses of $599,467 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.