About
To give young children a foundation for success by incorporating books into pediatric care and encouraging families to read aloud together.
Donations are tax-deductible
Financial Snapshot
FY ending 2024-06-30Financial history
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RevenueExpenses
Latest FY2024: $26.8M · Peak FY2023: $29.2M · Avg: $18.2M
501(h) election
This 501(c)(3) has NOT elected 501(h) — lobbying is permitted but limited under the vaguer "no substantial part of activities" test.
Political & Grant Activity
Address
89 South Street
Boston, MA, 02111-265
Governance
Voting board members23
Independent members23
Conflict-of-interest policyYes
Whistleblower policyYes
Doc-retention policyYes
Audit committeeYes
990 reviewed by boardYes
Compensation practices
Severance paymentsNo
Equity-based compNo
Supplemental retirement planNo
Compensation committeeYes
Used comp surveyYes
Board approved compYes
Initial contract exceptionNo
Financial detail (Schedule D)
Permanent endowment %100.0%
Endowment held by related orgNo
Fundraising activity (Schedule G)
Uses professional fundraisersYes
Gross fundraising receipts$775K
Net to org$650K
Retained by contractors$125K
ChannelsMail · Email · Grant solicitation
Public records
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