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SEE SCHEDULE O FOR THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION STATEMENT.CHILDREN'S LITERACY INITIATIVE ("CLI") IS A NON-PROFIT THAT SEEKS TO DISMANTLE STRUCTURAL RACISM BY PROVIDING BLACK AND LATINX CHILDREN THE ANTI-RACIST INSTRUCTION, SUPPORT AND ADVOCACY NEEDED TO CREATE EQUITY IN EDUCATION.
Source: IRS Form 990 (Tax Year 2023)
Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (from the IRS e-File system), Tax Year 2022
Total Revenue
▼$12.1M
Program Spending
81%
of total expenses go to program services
Total Contributions
$7.3M
Total Expenses
▼$13.8M
Total Assets
$11.7M
Total Liabilities
▼$3.5M
Net Assets
$8.2M
Officer Compensation
→$737.2K
Other Salaries
$7.9M
Investment Income
$61.5K
Fundraising
▼N/A
Source: USAspending.gov · Searched by organization name
Total Federal Funding
$45.4M
Awards Found
5
| Awarding Agency | Description | Amount | Fiscal Year | Period | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Education | INVESTING IN INNOVATION -- VALIDATION GRANTS | $21.7M | FY2011 | Oct 2010 – Sep 2015 | Open → |
| Department of Education | INVESTING IN INNOVATION - SCALE UP | $19.5M | FY2016 | Jan 2016 – Sep 2020 | Open → |
| Department of Education | INTEGRATING CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR KINDERGARTEN READINESS | $3.9M | FY2019 | Oct 2018 – Sep 2023 | Open → |
| Department of Education | FIE EARMARK GRANT AWARDS | $200K | FY2010 | Jul 2010 – Nov 2010 | Open → |
| Department of Education | FIE EARMARK GRANT AWARDS | $95K | FY2009 | Sep 2009 – Jun 2010 | Open → |
Department of Education
$21.7M
INVESTING IN INNOVATION -- VALIDATION GRANTS
Department of Education
$3.9M
INTEGRATING CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR KINDERGARTEN READINESS
Source: Federal Audit Clearinghouse (fac.gov)
Total Audits
6
Clean Audits
6
Material Weakness
No
Noncompliance Issues
No
| Year | Status | Financial Report | Federal Expenditure | Low Risk | Accepted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $829.6K | Yes | 2023-02-01 |
| 2021 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $2.6M | Yes | 2021-12-05 |
| 2020 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $3.4M | Yes | 2020-12-10 |
| 2019 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $5.6M | Yes | 2019-11-19 |
| 2018 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $5.7M | No | 2018-10-03 |
| 2017 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $4.2M | No | 2017-10-10 |
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$829.6K
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$2.6M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$3.4M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$5.6M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$5.7M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$4.2M
Tax Year 2022 · Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990Schedule J available
Individuals serving as officers, directors, or trustees of the organization.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other |
|---|
Source: IRS Publication 78, Auto-Revocation List & e-Postcard Data
Tax-deductible contributions: Yes
Deductibility code: PC
Sources: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (XML) & ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
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| Year | Revenue | Contributions | Expenses | Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $12.1M | $7.3M | $13.8M | $11.7M | $8.2M |
| 2022IRS e-File | $12.1M | $7.3M | $13.8M | $11.7M | $8.2M |
| 2021 | $22.7M | $5.8M | $24.4M | $17.3M | $8.2M |
| 2020 | $30.2M | $7.2M | $30M |
Sources: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer & IRS e-File Index
| Tax Year | Form Type | Source | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 990 | IRS e-File | PDF not yet published by IRSView Filing → |
| 2023 | 990 | DataIRS e-File | |
| 2022 | 990 | DataIRS e-File |
Financial data: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (Tax Year 2022)
Leadership & compensation: IRS e-Filed Form 990, Part VII (Tax Year 2022)
Federal grants: USAspending.gov (live)
Organization info: IRS Business Master File
Tax-deductibility: IRS Publication 78
| Total |
|---|
| Reina Prowler | Chief Financial Officer | 40 | $252.4K | $0 | $29.8K | $282.2K |
| Sandra Louk Lafeur | Chairperson | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Gerald Mosely | Vice-chair | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Mary Klein | Secretary | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Victoria Raivitch | Treasurer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Reina Prowler
Chief Financial Officer
$282.2K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$252.4K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$29.8K
Sandra Louk Lafeur
Chairperson
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Gerald Mosely
Vice-chair
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Mary Klein
Secretary
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Victoria Raivitch
Treasurer
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Highest compensated employees who are not officers or directors.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erica Holmes-Ware | Chief Program Officer | 40 | $212.6K | $0 | $29.4K | $242.1K |
| Naimah Bilal | Chief Development Officer | 40 | $210.1K | $0 | $13.1K | $223.2K |
| Michelle Allen | Regional Executive Director | 40 | $175.6K | $0 |
Erica Holmes-Ware
Chief Program Officer
$242.1K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$212.6K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$29.4K
Naimah Bilal
Chief Development Officer
$223.2K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$210.1K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$13.1K
Michelle Allen
Regional Executive Director
$195.3K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$175.6K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$19.7K
Members of the governing board. Board members often serve without compensation.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frank London Gettridge | Member | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Henri Crockett | Member | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jackie Woolley | Member | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| John Bonow | Member | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Lori Taylor | Member | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Nelson Flores | Member | 0.5 |
Frank London Gettridge
Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Henri Crockett
Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Jackie Woolley
Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Individuals who previously served as officers or key employees.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Zarrow | Former CEO (thru 06/11/22) | 40 | $152.1K | $0 | $4,757 | $156.9K |
Joel Zarrow
Former CEO (thru 06/11/22)
$156.9K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$152.1K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$4,757
| $17.4M |
| $9.6M |
| 2019 | $33.7M | $9.6M | $31.4M | $12.5M | $9.4M |
| 2018 | $24.7M | $8.3M | $25.1M | $9.3M | $7.1M |
| 2017 | $20.5M | $8.7M | $20.1M | $10.7M | $7.5M |
| 2016 | $14.4M | $5.8M | $12.9M | $8.1M | $7M |
| 2015 | $10.5M | $6.6M | $11.1M | $6.8M | $5.4M |
| 2014 | $9.1M | $8M | $8.1M | $6.6M | $6M |
| 2013 | $11M | $9.8M | $11.4M | $5.6M | $5.1M |
| 2012 | $10.1M | $8.3M | $11.3M | $6.3M | $5.5M |
| 2011 | $10.4M | $8.3M | $6.7M | $7.2M | $6.7M |
| 2021 | 990 | Data |
| 2020 | 990 | Data |
| 2019 | 990 | Data |
| 2018 | 990 | Data | PDF not yet published by IRS |
| 2017 | 990 | Data |
| 2016 | 990 | Data |
| 2015 | 990 | Data |
| 2014 | 990 | Data |
| 2013 | 990 | Data |
| 2012 | 990 | Data |
| 2011 | 990 | Data |
| 2010 | 990 | — |
| 2009 | 990 | — |
| 2008 | 990 | — |
| 2007 | 990 | — |
| 2006 | 990 | — |
| 2005 | 990 | — |
| 2004 | 990 | — |
| 2003 | 990 | — |
| 2002 | 990 | — |
| 2001 | 990 | — |
| 1989 | 990-EZ | — |
| $19.7K |
| $195.3K |
| Caryn Henning | Director Of Professional Development | 40 | $176.6K | $0 | $15.8K | $192.5K |
| Kristen Brown | Director Of Operations | 40 | $167.5K | $0 | $14.2K | $181.7K |
| Jill Valunas | Regional Executive Director | 40 | $149.6K | $0 | $727 | $150.3K |
Caryn Henning
Director Of Professional Development
$192.5K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$176.6K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$15.8K
Kristen Brown
Director Of Operations
$181.7K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$167.5K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$14.2K
Jill Valunas
Regional Executive Director
$150.3K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$149.6K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$727
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| Steve Piltch | Member | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
John Bonow
Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Lori Taylor
Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Nelson Flores
Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Steve Piltch
Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0