To equip students for success through the power of reading.Readers 2 Leaders envisions a world where all students have equitable opportunities to thrive as readers and leaders. Literacy unlocks brighter futures for children, families, and communities. Thats why Readers 2 Leaders mission is to equip all students for success through the power of reading. With evidence-based tutoring methodologies at the heart of all we do, Readers 2 Leaders prepares children, caregivers, and educators with the tools to read and share reading with others. We reach children with crucial literacy intervention and enrichment at schools, in out-of-school time (OST), at partner nonprofits, and at home, and we prioritize reaching children of color and those who are economically disadvantaged to help close systemic resource gaps that affect these students most. Our diverse staff and leadership seek to integrate the experiences and concerns of our communities through consistent, culturally competent, and creative
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Youth Development organizations in Texas.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
President & CEO Median to 75th percentile | $123k $133k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 15 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at READERS 2 LEADERS equaled 5% of the organization's total expenses. The median for youth development organizations is 11%.
Based on 5,229 youth development 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 7%
from 2022
From $115k in 2022 to $123k in 2023.
Estimated with Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 7% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue rose 6%.
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 READERS 2 LEADERS
What does the Chief Executive Officer of READERS 2 LEADERS earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of READERS 2 LEADERS received $123,021 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Youth Development organizations in Texas, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at READERS 2 LEADERS compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Youth Development organizations in Texas, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at READERS 2 LEADERS falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2023, the highest total compensation at READERS 2 LEADERS equaled 5% of the organization's total expenses. The median for youth development organizations is 11%.
What are READERS 2 LEADERS's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, READERS 2 LEADERS reported $2.7M in total revenue and $2.4M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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