THE READING INSTITUTE (TRI) DEVELOPS, IMPLEMENTS, AND EXPANDS THE REACH OF SCIENCE OF READING-ALIGNED EARLY LITERACY INSTRUCTION AND INTERVENTIONS. WE PARTNER WITH SCHOOLS, DISTRICTS, UNIVERSITIES AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, TO PREPARE FUTURE AND CURRENT EDUCATORS TO DELIVER EVIDENCE-BASED LITERACY INSTRUCTION TO ENSURE EMERGENT READERS IN GRADES K-2 DEVELOP THE ESSENTIAL BUILDING BLOCKS TO BECOME SUCCESSFUL READERS.OUR PRIMARY GOAL IS TO OFFER LOW OR NO COST ACCESS TO OUR PROGRAMS, TRAINING, AND INTERVENTIONS INCLUDING READING READY, READING GO AND OUR 10-HOUR SCIENCE OF READING MICROCREDENTIAL INTRO COURSE. THESE PROGRAMS PROVIDE EDUCATORS AND CAREGIVERS SUPPORT TO BUILD THE SKILLS AND CONFIDENCE OF K-2 EMERGENT READERS.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 2 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Education organizations in New York.
- Base
- $175k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
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| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
President and Founder Median to 75th percentile | $175k | — | — | — | $175k $189k |
Executive Director 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $90k $97k |
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 3 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE READING INSTITUTE equaled 21% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
Based on 26,320 education 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.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about THE READING INSTITUTE
What does the Chief Executive Officer of THE READING INSTITUTE earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of THE READING INSTITUTE received $175,002 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Education organizations in New York, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at THE READING INSTITUTE compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations in New York, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at THE READING INSTITUTE falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE READING INSTITUTE equaled 21% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
What are THE READING INSTITUTE's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, THE READING INSTITUTE reported $2.1M in total revenue and $824k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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