Room To Read
86% goes to programs $9 to raise $100 Strong reserves Declining revenue
Room To Read is a 501(c)(3) organization based in San Francisco, California, registered in 1999, with $66,520,184 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 86% of spending to programs.
465 California St Ste 1000, San Francisco, CA, 94104 EIN 91-2003533 Since 1999
Revenue (FY2024)
$66.5M
▲ 8.9% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$62.9M
Net assets
$68.2M
Employees
86
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
AProgram efficiency40% of the rating86% to programs · $9 to raise $100
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. For Room To Read: 86% to programs · $9 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating13 mo reserves · +5% 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 Room To Read: 13 mo reserves · +5% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
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. For Room To Read: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 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 Room To Read: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Room to read is creating a world free from illiteracy and gender inequality, through education.
What they do
Room to read's gender equality program portfolio supports all adolescents, particularly girls, to develop life skills that promote gender equality with curriculum that focuses on collaboration, resilience, leadership, decision-making and critical thinking.to date, room to read has benefited 4.03 mm children through its gender equality portfolio. (continued on schedule o)
Contact & location
- Address
- 465 California St Ste 1000, San Francisco, CA, 94104
- City
- San Francisco
- State
- California
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Educational Services
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $42.8M (FY2013) to $66.5M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $10.1MNet assets $68.2M
Operating margin
5.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$78.3M
Total liabilities
$10.1M
Net assets
$68.2M
Salaries & benefits
$35.4M
56% of expenses
Board members
23
22 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $66,520,184▲8.9% | $62,868,405▼3.3% | $68,161,888▲7.3% | $78,284,208▲5.5% | 990 |
| 2023 | $61,071,881▲2.9% | $65,007,854▼2.8% | $63,520,062 | $74,192,152▲2.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $59,353,421▼32.4% | $66,869,924▲12.5% | $63,529,113▼14.4% | $72,676,292▼9.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $87,854,551▲41.8% | $59,455,474▲23.8% | $74,229,822▲67.6% | $79,944,429▲55.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $61,954,261▲3.5% | $48,020,870▼9.6% | $44,294,257▲47.9% | $51,354,748▲42.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $59,837,695▲10.4% | $53,133,393▲8.4% | $29,942,569▲31.3% | $36,167,731▲21.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $54,196,876▲0.5% | $48,994,286▼7.7% | $22,812,368▲23.7% | $29,741,470▲22.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $53,928,945▲20.7% | $53,102,212▲9.5% | $18,440,225▲4.9% | $24,224,345▲12.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $44,679,630▲1.0% | $48,473,545▲11.7% | $17,578,927▼16.6% | $21,537,816▼8.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $44,239,922▲4.3% | $43,378,386▲3.6% | $21,082,471▲0.5% | $23,470,782▲3.7% | 990 |
| 2014 | $42,425,251▼0.9% | $41,876,082▲2.8% | $20,972,074▲5.7% | $22,622,753▲9.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $42,818,802 | $40,743,452▲16.9% | $19,845,185▼5.6% | $20,699,629▼6.8% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $34,865,835 | $21,022,391 | $22,219,059 | 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.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Geetha Murali — $361,002 (0.57% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geetha Murali | Ceo / Director | 40 | $361,002 |
| Shari Freedman | Cfo | 40 | $268,258 |
| Heather Simpson | Chief Program Officer | 40 | $260,714 |
| Laurie Mcmahon | Chief Devcom Officer | 40 | $253,057 |
| Cynthia Orme | Chief People and Technology Officer | 40 | $240,966 |
| Michael Bowers | Chief Program Implementation Officer | 40 | $237,746 |
| Nancy Shyer | Vice President Finance | 40 | $209,402 |
| Cicely Wootan | Vice President Global Partnership | 40 | $203,145 |
| Maria Mcglynn | Chief of Staff | 32 | $63,006 |
| Alan Mmiyasaki | Director | 1 | — |
| Andrew Balls | Director | 1 | — |
| Benjamin Piper | Director | 1 | — |
| Carl Huttenlocher | Director | 1 | — |
| Dr Luis Crouch | Director | 1 | — |
| Elizabeth King | Director | 1 | — |
| Frank Van Veenendaal | Director | 1 | — |
| John Lindfors | Board Chair | 1 | — |
| Lydie Hudson | Director | 1 | — |
| Marry Byron | Director | 1 | — |
| Mike Cannon-brookes | Director | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Grant Thornton LLP | Audit and Tax Consulting Services | $151,756 |
| Cloudelligent | It Counsulting Serivce | $149,700 |
| Bd Stanhope LLC | Event Venue | $109,400 |
| Books For Less LLC | Book Distribution | $103,889 |
Grants received · $81.1M total
244 grants to Room To Read totaling $81.1M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $302,462 |
| Communities Foundation of Texas | This grant is designated for general support. | 2024 | $292,750 |
| Hopewell Fund | Youth development and education | 2024 | $156,720 |
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | General support | 2024 | $155,836 |
| Ayco Charitable Foundation | Community & human services | 2024 | $105,000 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | General support | 2024 | $60,671 |
| Greater Horizons | Education | 2024 | $37,000 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Education | 2024 | $30,000 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $30,000 |
| Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc | General operating support | 2024 | $25,000 |
| Jewish Communal Fund | In furtherance of grantee's tax-exempt purpose | 2024 | $20,750 |
| Tides Foundation | Quality education | 2024 | $20,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $19,489 |
| Give2asia | Arts & culture | 2024 | $19,000 |
| The Skoll Fund | Community development | 2024 | $15,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Room To Read a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Room To Read is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 91-2003533, based in San Francisco, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Room To Read's EIN?
- Room To Read's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 91-2003533.
- How much revenue does Room To Read report?
- Room To Read reported $66,520,184 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Room To Read's spending goes to programs?
- Room To Read spends about 86% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Room To Read have?
- CharityIndex grades Room To Read A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Room To Read's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Room To Read's latest Form 990 is $361,002, paid to Geetha Murali (Ceo / Director).
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Data for Room To Read (EIN 91-2003533) 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.