# Joyful Readers Inc

Youth development programs nonprofit in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19102. EIN 86-2200001. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> Ensure that all students gain the literacy skills they need to become successful readers.

Source: Form 990, year ending Jun 2025: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/862200001/202601039349300215/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Youth development programs (IRS activity code O50)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2021
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | $2,228,619 | $2,047,353 | $937,296 | $904,359 | 95 | 93 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/862200001/202601039349300215/full) |
| Jun 2023 | $1,308,932 | $1,173,327 | $278,927 | $239,770 | 6 | 75 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/862200001/202401309349302895/full) |
| Jun 2022 | $120,345 | $16,180 | $104,165 | $104,165 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/862200001/202311289349203091/full) |

Expense split, year ending Jun 2025: programs $1,793,668 (88%), management $111,096 (5%), fundraising $142,589 (7%).

Revenue sources, year ending Jun 2025: gifts and grants $1,589,848, program fees $633,333, investment income $0.

Growth label: **Growing** (about +165% a year, Jun 2022 to Jun 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: 12 of 348 youth development nonprofits in Philadelphia.
- Revenue $2,228,619 is in the top 10% of 502 youth development nonprofits in Pennsylvania; median $158,046.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania: about 326,963 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
- 702 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 2.1 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Philadelphia: 1,210 licensed child care centers: https://backpr.com/find/pennsylvania/philadelphia
- Pennsylvania rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/pennsylvania

## Questions

**What is Joyful Readers Inc's EIN?**

Joyful Readers Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-2200001. 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 Joyful Readers Inc a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Joyful Readers Inc in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2021. 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 Joyful Readers Inc tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Joyful Readers 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 Joyful Readers Inc do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Jun 2025: "Ensure that all students gain the literacy skills they need to become successful readers." The IRS classifies it as: Youth development programs.

**How much money does Joyful Readers Inc take in?**

For the year ending Jun 2025, Joyful Readers Inc reported total revenue of $2,228,619 and total expenses of $2,047,353 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.