READ AHEAD IS DEDICATED TO HELPING NEW YORK CITY YOUTH STRENGTHEN THE LITERACY AND SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL SKILLS THEY NEED TO THRIVE IN SCHOOL AND BEYOND. SINCE 1991, READ AHEAD HAS CONNECTED PUBLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS WITH CARING MENTORS FROM LEADING CORPORATE AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS. DURING WEEKLY VIRTUAL SESSIONS, MENTORS AND MENTEES READ TOGETHER, DISCUSS BOOKS AND THEIR LIVES, AND ENGAGE IN FUN AND EDUCATIONAL GAMES AND ACTIVITIES. READ AHEAD SESSIONS ARE DESIGNED TO HELP CHILDREN GROW THEIR CONFIDENCE, LOVE OF READING, LITERACY SKILLS, AND OTHER SKILLS ESSENTIAL FOR SUCCESS.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 3 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $149k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $16k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Former Executive Director Director (Operational) 75th to 90th percentile | $149k | — | — | $16k | $165k $186k |
Managing Director Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to medianvs Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking peers in New York | — | — | — | — | $147k $165k |
Senior Director, Program & Impact Director (Operational) Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $122k $137k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 23 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at READ AHEAD INC equaled 8% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
Based on 35,946 philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Up 16%
from 2022
From $143k in 2022 to $165k in 2023.
Estimated with New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Director (Operational) pay rose 42% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue fell 1%.
- Highest Compensated Employee pay rose 8% from 2022 to 2023.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2022 and 2023.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about READ AHEAD INC
What does the Director (Operational) of READ AHEAD INC earn?
In 2023, the Director (Operational) of READ AHEAD INC received $165,384 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Director (Operational) roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Director (Operational) pay at READ AHEAD INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Director (Operational) at READ AHEAD INC falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at READ AHEAD INC equaled 8% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are READ AHEAD INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, READ AHEAD INC reported $1.9M in total revenue and $2M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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