Catch Up & Read Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Catch Up & Read Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Dallas, Texas, registered in 2012, with $3,015,832 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
3001 Knox St Ste 405, Dallas, TX, 75205 EIN 45-3533496 Since 2012
Revenue (FY2023)
$3.0M
▲ 103.5% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2023)
$2.1M
Net assets
$2.9M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Catch Up & Read Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating16 mo reserves · +29% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Catch Up & Read Inc: 16 mo reserves · +29% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Catch Up & Read Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Catch Up & Read Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 3001 Knox St Ste 405, Dallas, TX, 75205
- City
- Dallas
- State
- Texas
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Educational Services
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $36K (FY2013) to $3.0M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $449KNet assets $2.9M
Operating margin
29.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$3.4M
Total liabilities
$449K
Net assets
$2.9M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3,015,832▲104% | $2,136,860▲40.9% | $2,906,660▲42.5% | $3,355,356▲60.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,481,863▲3.4% | $1,517,104▲23.5% | $2,039,602▼2.2% | $2,089,878▼2.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,433,460▲56.2% | $1,227,979▲12.7% | $2,085,151▲10.5% | $2,133,746▲7.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $917,650▼33.3% | $1,089,748▲53.5% | $1,887,837▲61.6% | $1,980,832▲67.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,375,727▲90.4% | $709,716▲48.6% | $1,167,969▲134% | $1,182,155▲128% | 990 |
| 2018 | $722,684▲57.9% | $477,755▲51.4% | $500,197▲95.5% | $517,800▲93.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $457,545▲168% | $315,621▲42.5% | $255,876▲127% | $267,163▲137% | 990 |
| 2016 | $170,891▼21.0% | $221,527▲27.9% | $112,782▼31.0% | $112,782▼31.0% | 990 |
| 2015 | $216,347▼7.3% | $173,191▲46.8% | $163,418▲35.9% | $163,418▲35.9% | 990 |
| 2014 | $233,340▲551% | $117,963▲128% | $120,262▲2362% | $120,262▲2362% | 990 |
| 2013 | $35,820 | $51,737▲19.1% | $4,885▼76.5% | $4,885▼77.1% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $43,427 | $20,802 | $21,367 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $3.9M total
42 grants to Catch Up & Read Inc totaling $3.9M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communities Foundation of Texas | This grant is designated for general support. | 2024 | $423,567 |
| United Way of Metropolitan Dallas Inc | Program ops cost | 2024 | $107,500 |
| Stonier Scholarship Inc | General support to further the organization's purpose. | 2024 | $75,000 |
| The Dallas Foundation | General support | 2024 | $11,000 |
| The Us Charitable Gift Trust | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $6,231 |
| Communities Foundation of Texas | This grant is designated for general support. | 2023 | $260,241 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $125,600 |
| Texas Mutual Insurance Company | Generational learning | 2023 | $100,000 |
| United Way of Metropolitan Dallas Inc | Program ops cost | 2023 | $56,250 |
| The Dallas Foundation | General support | 2023 | $36,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2023 | $10,950 |
| Communities Foundation of Texas | This grant is designated for general support. | 2022 | $155,408 |
| The Dallas Foundation | General support | 2022 | $38,300 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $13,350 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Catch Up & Read Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Catch Up & Read Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 45-3533496, based in Dallas, Texas. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Catch Up & Read Inc's EIN?
- Catch Up & Read Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 45-3533496.
- How much revenue does Catch Up & Read Inc report?
- Catch Up & Read Inc reported $3,015,832 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Catch Up & Read Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Catch Up & Read Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Catch Up & Read Inc (EIN 45-3533496) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.