Form990
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Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations)
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2021
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2021 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2021 , and ending 12-31-2021
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
ROOM TO READ
 
 
Doing business as
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
465 CALIFORNIA STREET 1000
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
SAN FRANCISCO, CA94104
D Employer identification number

91-2003533
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 88,523,109
F Name and address of principal officer:
GEETHA MURALI
465 CALIFORNIA STREET 1000
SAN FRANCISCO,CA94104
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Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
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Website:MediumBullet
WWW.ROOMTOREAD.ORG
H(a)
Is this a group return for
subordinates?
H(b)
Are all subordinates
included?
If "No," attach a list. See instructions.
H(c)
Group exemption number MediumBullet  
K Form of organization:  
L Year of formation: 1999
M State of legal domicile: WA
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: ROOM TO READ IS CREATING A WORLD FREE FROM ILLITERACY AND GENDER INEQUALITY, THROUGH EDUCATION.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 19
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 17
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2021 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 90
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 10,000
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 0
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, Part I, line 11 ......... 7b 0
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 61,649,102 87,376,403
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 0 0
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 324,573 483,432
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) -19,414 -5,284
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 61,954,261 87,854,551
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 724,046 1,336,286
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4)..... 0 0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 29,261,399 29,798,897
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) ..... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet4,517,834    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 18,035,425 28,320,291
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 48,020,870 59,455,474
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 13,933,391 28,399,077
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 51,354,748 79,944,429
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 7,060,491 5,714,607
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 44,294,257 74,229,822
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2021)
Form 990 (2021)
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Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III..............
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: ROOM TO READ IS CREATING A WORLD FREE FROM ILLITERACY AND GENDER INEQUALITY, THROUGH EDUCATION.
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? .....................
If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program
services? ...........................
If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 40,866,994 including grants of $ 1,336,286 ) (Revenue $ 120,856 )
OUR LITERACY PROGRAM TRANSFORMS PRIMARY SCHOOLS TO ENABLE CHILDREN TO BECOME INDEPENDENT READERS AND LIFELONG LEARNERS. OUR LITERACY PROGRAM TRAINS AND COACHES TEACHERS, CREATES QUALITY BOOKS AND CURRICULAR MATERIALS AND ESTABLISHES LIBRARIES FILLED WITH DIVERSE CHILDREN'S BOOKS IN LOCAL LANGUAGES THAT CAN BE ENJOYED AT SCHOOL OR HOME. WE PARTNER WITH LOCAL COMMUNITIES, GOVERNMENTS AND THE PUBLISHING INDUSTRY TO TEST AND IMPLEMENT INNOVATIVE MODELS THAT HELP CHILDREN SUCCEED IN SCHOOL AND DEVELOP A LOVE OF READING.TO DATE, ROOM TO READ HAS BENEFITED 28.2MM CHILDREN AND MORE THAN 49,000 PARTNER SCHOOLS THROUGH ITS LITERACY PORTFOLIO. (CONTINUED IN SCHEDULE O)
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 11,831,926 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
OUR GIRLS' EDUCATION PROGRAM HELPS GIRLS BUILD THE SKILLS TO SUCCEED IN SCHOOL AND MAKE KEY LIFE DECISIONS. WE PREPARE GIRLS TO MAKE POSITIVE CHANGE BY PROVIDING LIFE SKILLS CURRICULUM, OPPORTUNITIES FOR MENTORSHIP AND PEER SUPPORT AND FAMILY AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT. OUR PROGRAM SUPPORTS YOUNG PEOPLE OF ALL GENDERS TO BUILD KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS WITH WHICH THEY CAN CREATE A GENDER[1]EQUAL WORLD. WE HELP GOVERNMENTS DELIVER SIMILAR PROGRAMS THROUGH THEIR OWN EDUCATION SYSTEMS.TO DATE, ROOM TO READ HAS BENEFITED 3.2MM GIRLS THROUGH ITS GIRLS' EDUCATION AND GENDER EQUALITY PORTFOLIO. (CONTINUED IN SCHEDULE O)
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
SEE SCHEDULE O
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet52,698,920
Form 990 (2021)
Form 990 (2021)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule AClick to see attachment.....................
1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors? See instructions. Click to see attachment...
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I.............
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II.........
4
 
No
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Rev. Proc. 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part III..
5
 
No
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment.........................
6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment....
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule D, Part IIIClick to see attachment..............
8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment..............
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part V......
10
 
No
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X, as applicable.
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D, Part VI. Click to see attachment...................
11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIClick to see attachment.......
11b
 
No
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIIClick to see attachment.......
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IXClick to see attachment............
11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11e
Yes
 
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11f
Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D, Parts XI and XIIClick to see attachment......................
12a
 
No
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
Yes
 
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? .....
14a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV.........Click to see attachment
14b
Yes
 
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV.....Click to see attachment
15
Yes
 
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...Click to see attachment
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I. See instructions. ....Click to see attachment
17
 
No
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II............ Click to see attachment
18
Yes
 
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III...................Click to see attachment
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.....
21
 
No
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
Yes
No
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........
22
 
No
23
Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5, about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes," complete Schedule J....................... Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a...............
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds? ...............
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I ....
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I.......................
25b
 
No
26
Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5 or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II...........
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity (including an employee thereof) or family member of any of these persons?
If "Yes," complete
Schedule L, Part III.........................
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see the Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, or substantial contributor? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV......................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of any individual described in line 28a? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....
28b
 
No
c
A 35% controlled entity of one or more individuals and/or organizations described in line 28a or 28b? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..Click to see attachment
29
Yes
 
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M .................Click to see attachment
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part I
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II........................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I............Click to see attachment
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1.........................Click to see attachment
34
Yes
 
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
Yes
 
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 ...Click to see attachment
35b
Yes
 
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2............. Click to see attachment
36
Yes
 
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VIClick to see attachment
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations on Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V...........
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
109
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included on line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
Yes
 
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance (continued)
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................
2a
90
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file. See instructions.
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...
3a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...
3b
 
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)? ..
4a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBulletAS , BG , CB , CA , HK , IN , JA , LA , NP , SZ , SN , SF , CE , TZ , UK , VM , ZA , NZ , NL
See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? ..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions? ...
6a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible? ......................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor? ....................
7a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? .....
7b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282? .........................
7c
 
No
d
If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? ......................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C? ..........................
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds. Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year? ........
8
 
 
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?........
9a
 
 
b
Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?...
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources. (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state? .........
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....
13b
 
c
Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
15
Is the organization subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or excess parachute payment(s) during the year? ....................
If "Yes," see the instructions and file Form 4720, Schedule N.
15
 
No
16
Is the organization an educational institution subject to the section 4968 excise tax on net investment income? ..
If "Yes," complete Form 4720, Schedule O.
16
 
No
17
Section 501(c)(21) organizations. Did the trust, any disqualified person, or mine operator engage in any activities that would result in the imposition of an excise tax under section 4951, 4952, or 4953? ..
If "Yes," complete Form 6069.
17
 
 
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Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure. For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI..............
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year
1a
19
If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent
1b
17
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? .
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
 
No
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................
7a
 
No
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
 
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .......................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
Yes
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe on Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe on Schedule O how this was done...................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
Yes
 
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process on Schedule O. See instructions.
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the states with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
AK , AL , AR , AZ , CA , CT , DC , FL , GA , HI , IL , KS , KY , LA , MA , MD , ME , MI , MN , MS , NC , NH , NJ , NM , NY , OH , OK , OR , PA , RI , SC , TN , UT , VA , WV
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (1024 or 1024-A, if applicable), 990, and 990-T (section 501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
MediumBulletSHARI FREEDMAN CFO465 CALIFORNIA ST STE 1000   SAN FRANCISCO,CA94104 (415) 839-4000
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Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII..............
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See the instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (box 5 of Form W-2, Form 1099-MISC, and/or box 1 of Form 1099-NEC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

See the instructions for the order in which to list the persons above.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(1) GEETHA MURALI......................................................................
CEO / DIRECTOR
 40.00
.................
0.00 		X   X       281,688 0 14,535
(2) SHARI FREEDMAN......................................................................
CFO
 40.00
.................
0.00 		    X       209,883 0 38,918
(3) NICOLE SAYRES......................................................................
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
 40.00
.................
0.00 		    X       211,078 0 23,593
(4) HEATHER SIMPSON......................................................................
CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER
 40.00
.................
0.00 		        X   204,181 0 22,731
(5) LAURIE MCMAHON......................................................................
CHIEF DEVCOM OFFICER
 40.00
.................
0.00 		        X   222,286 0 8,978
(6) NANCY SHYER......................................................................
VICE PRESIDENT, FINANCE
 40.00
.................
0.00 		        X   179,765 0 30,351
(7) CHRISTINE BEGGS......................................................................
VICE PRESIDENT, RME
 40.00
.................
0.00 		        X   184,211 0 28,521
(8) MICHAEL BOWERS......................................................................
VICE PRESIDENT, PROGRAM OPS
 40.00
.................
0.00 		        X   175,933 0 11,259
(9) JOHN WOOD......................................................................
FOUNDER / DIRECTOR
 5.00
.................
0.00 		X   X       15,737 0 0
(10) JOHN RIDDING......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
(11) YUSUF ALIREZA......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
(12) ANDREW BALLS......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
(13) MARY BYRON......................................................................
BOARD CHAIR
 1.00
.................
0.00 		X   X       0 0 0
(14) DR LUIS CROUCH......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
(15) CARL HUTTENLOCHER......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
(16) ELIZABETH KING......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
(17) JOHN LINDFORS......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
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Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(18) FRANK VAN VEENENDAAL........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(19) SUSAN WOJCICKI........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(20) STASIA OBREMSKEY........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(21) SABINE CHALMERS........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(22) MIKE CANNON-BROOKES........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(23) SCOTT KAPNICK........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(24) LYDIE HUDSON........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(25) NAJOH TITA-REID........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(26) VICKY TSAI........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0








1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........MediumBullet 1,684,762 0 178,886
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization MediumBullet29
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual ..............
3
 
No
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such
individual...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such person ........
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
NEXUS PRODUCTION LIMITED

25 CHART STREET N1 6FA
LONDON    
UK 		ANIMATION FILMS 400,000
ROBOSOFT TECHNOLOGIES INC

95 3RD ST 2ND FLOOR
SAN FRANCISCO,CA93103 		IT SERVICES 282,541
INNOVATIONS PSI

PO BOX 27157
SAN FRANCISCO,CA94127 		HIRING AGENCY 280,627
WORKDAY INC

STREET BOX 396106
SAN FRANCISCO,CA94139 		SOFTWARE 273,206
GRANT THORNTON

515 S FLOWER ST 7TH FLOOR
LOS ANGELES,CA90071 		AUDIT & TAXATION 221,276
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet23
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Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII.............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512 - 514
Contributions, Gifts, Grants, and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues..1b  
c Fundraising events..1c 601,686
d Related organizations1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e 2,403,596
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f 84,371,121
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a - 1f:$ 1g 7,813,921
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 87,376,403
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a
b
c
d
e
f All other program service revenue.        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f .....MediumBullet  
OtherAmtRevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ......MediumBullet 482,221     482,221
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceedsMediumBullet        
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet        
(ii) Personal (i) Real
6a Gross rents     6a
b Less: rental expenses     6b
c Rental income or (loss)     6c
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet        
(ii) Other (i) Securities
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory   568,107 7a
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses   566,896 7b
c Gain or (loss)   1,211 7c
d Net gain or (loss).........MediumBullet 1,211     1,211
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ 601,686of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
8a 17,586
b Less: direct expenses ... 8b 101,662
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet -84,076   -84,076
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
9a  
b Less: direct expenses ... 9b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..MediumBullet        
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances ..
10a  
b Less: cost of goods sold .. 10b  
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet        
Business Code Miscellaneous Revenue
11a CONTRACT REVENUE 900099 120,856 120,856    
b MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 900099 3,690     3,690
c CURRENCY EXCHANGE 900099 -45,754     -45,754
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet 78,792
12 Total revenue. See instructions.....MediumBullet 87,854,551 120,856 0 357,292
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Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising
expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 ....    
2 Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22 ...........    
3 Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16. ............. 1,336,286 1,336,286
4 Benefits paid to or for members .......    
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ........... 779,695 489,006 252,674 38,015
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .........        
7 Other salaries and wages........ 24,017,621 20,281,658 930,445 2,805,518
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 338,216 202,929 37,204 98,083
9 Other employee benefits ....... 4,003,155 3,658,223 92,500 252,432
10 Payroll taxes ........... 660,210 405,354 81,364 173,492
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal ......... 206,917 136,586 64,951 5,380
c Accounting ........... 433,595 228,614 157,443 47,538
d Lobbying ...........        
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17    
f Investment management fees ......        
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) 4,221,944 3,726,510 181,919 313,515
12 Advertising and promotion .... 39,370     39,370
13 Office expenses ....... 421,025 362,062 21,397 37,566
14 Information technology ...... 1,709,882 1,407,517 7,623 294,742
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ........... 1,858,396 1,477,948 162,663 217,785
17 Travel ............ 533,607 520,842 3,205 9,560
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 25,679 25,679    
20 Interest ...........        
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .. 14,552 8,785 2,595 3,172
23 Insurance ... 96,618 70,940 24,693 985
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a DONATED BOOKS 8,082,452 8,082,452    
b LITERACY PROGRAM 6,566,295 6,566,295    
c GIRLS EDUCATION PROGRAM 1,868,836 1,868,836    
d STAFF RECRUITMENT & DEV 705,881 525,333 160,470 20,078
e All other expenses 1,535,242 1,317,065 57,574 160,603
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 59,455,474 52,698,920 2,238,720 4,517,834
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here MediumBullet if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).        
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Part X
Balance Sheet
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing ........ 17,350,825 1 12,182,760
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 2,655,761 2 1,882,356
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ...... 16,401,115 3 21,568,442
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 204,425 4 281,467
5 Loans and other receivables from any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .......
  5  
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ...
  6  
7 Notes and loans receivable, net ...........   7  
8 Inventories for sale or use ............ 2,671,905 8 1,753,478
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ...... 852,383 9 1,022,538
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 589,632
b Less: accumulated depreciation 10b 516,035 88,149 10c 73,597
11 Investments—publicly traded securities . 10,837,238 11 40,916,968
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 .....   12  
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..   13  
14 Intangible assets ...............   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 292,947 15 262,823
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 33)... 51,354,748 16 79,944,429
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ..... 565,886 17 808,424
18 Grants payable ...   18  
19 Deferred revenue ......... 1,973,086 19 764,892
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities .........   20  
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D   21  
22 Loans and other payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .........
  22  
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..   23  
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ..   24  
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17 - 24). Complete Part X of Schedule D 4,521,519 25 4,141,291
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.. 7,060,491 26 5,714,607
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27, 28, 32, and 33.
27 Net assets without donor restrictions .......... 26,832,378 27 49,122,464
28 Net assets with donor restrictions ........... 17,461,879 28 25,107,358
Organizations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 29 through 33.
29 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....   29  
30 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ...   30  
31 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   31  
32 Total net assets or fund balances ........... 44,294,257 32 74,229,822
33 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 51,354,748 33 79,944,429
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Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI..............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
87,854,551
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
59,455,474
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
28,399,077
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 32, column (A)) ..
4
44,294,257
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
1,898,735
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
 
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
 
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
 
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
-362,247
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 32, column (B))
10
74,229,822
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII.............
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain on
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?
2a
 
No
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
Yes
 
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
c
If "Yes," to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
2c
Yes
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133?
3a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits.
3b
Yes
 
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Additional Data


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Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
SCHEDULE A
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
right arrow Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2021
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
ROOM TO READ
 
Employer identification number

91-2003533
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 12, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
a
b
c
d
e
f
Enter the number of supported organizations ...............................  
g
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization (ii) EIN (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 10 above (see instructions)) (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)
Yes No
Total
 
   
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for
Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990) 2021

Schedule A (Form 990) 2021
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Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization failed to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2017 (b) 2018 (c) 2019 (d) 2020 (e) 2021 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") .. 54,112,225 54,367,201 59,968,360 61,649,102 87,360,213 317,457,101
2 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf....            
3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3 54,112,225 54,367,201 59,968,360 61,649,102 87,360,213 317,457,101
5 The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f) .. 23,124,072
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. 294,333,029
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2017 (b) 2018 (c) 2019 (d) 2020 (e) 2021 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4.. 54,112,225 54,367,201 59,968,360 61,649,102 87,360,213 317,457,101
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... 140,033 188,528 201,538 283,526 482,221 1,295,846
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..            
10 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.).. 312,771 289,416 279,498 5,862 21,276 908,823
11 Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 319,661,770
12
12
120,856
13
First 5 years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here ........................................right arrow
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
92.080 %
15
15
96.510 %
16a
b
17a
b
18
Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ..................................................... right arrow
Schedule A (Form 990) 2021

Schedule A (Form 990) 2021
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 10 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2017 (b) 2018 (c) 2019 (d) 2020 (e) 2021 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .            
2 Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose            
3 Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513 .....            
4 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...            
5 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge            
6 Total. Add lines 1 through 5            
7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons            
b Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.            
c Add lines 7a and 7b..            
8 Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)  
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2017 (b) 2018 (c) 2019 (d) 2020 (e) 2021 (f) Total
9 Amounts from line 6...            
10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..            
b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.            
c Add lines 10a and 10b.            
11 Net income from unrelated business activities not included on line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.            
12 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) ..            
13 Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..            
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
 
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
 
18
18
 
19a
b
20
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Part IV
Supporting Organizations
(Complete only if you checked a box on line 12 of Part I. If you checked box 12a, of Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked box 12b, of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked box 12c, of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked box12d, of Part I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V.)
Section A. All Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Are all of the organization’s supported organizations listed by name in the organization’s governing documents?
If "No," describe in Part VI how the supported organizations are designated. If designated by class or purpose,
describe the designation. If historic and continuing relationship, explain.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination of status under section 509(a)(1) or (2)? If "Yes," explain in Part VI how the organization determined that the supported organization was described in section 509(a)(1) or (2).
2
 
 
3a
Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)? If "Yes," answer lines 3b and 3c below.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization confirm that each supported organization qualified under section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) and satisfied the public support tests under section 509(a)(2)? If "Yes," describe in Part VI when and how the organization made the determination.
3b
 
 
c
Did the organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes? If "Yes," explain in Part VI what controls the organization put in place to ensure such use.
3c
 
 
4a
Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization")? If “Yes” and if you checked box 12a or 12b in Part I, answer lines 4b and 4c below.
4a
 
 
b
Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion in deciding whether to make grants to the foreign supported organization? If “Yes,” describe in Part VI how the organization had such control and discretion despite being controlled or supervised by or in connection with its supported organizations.
4b
 
 
c
Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or (2)? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI what controls the organization used to ensure that all support to the foreign supported organization was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes.
4c
 
 
5a
Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? If “Yes,” answer lines 5b and 5c below (if applicable). Also, provide detail in Part VI, including (i) the names and EIN numbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed; (ii) the reasons for each such action; (iii) the authority under the organization's organizing document authorizing such action; and (iv) how the action was accomplished (such as by amendment to the organizing document).
5a
 
 
b
Type I or Type II only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class already designated in the organization's organizing document?
5b
 
 
c
Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control?
5c
 
 
6
Did the organization provide support (whether in the form of grants or the provision of services or facilities) to anyone other than (i) its supported organizations, (ii) individuals that are part of the charitable class benefited by one or more of its supported organizations, or (iii) other supporting organizations that also support or benefit one or more of the filing organization’s supported organizations? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
6
 
 
7
Did the organization provide a grant, loan, compensation, or other similar payment to a substantial contributor (defined in section 4958(c)(3)(C)), a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35% controlled entity with regard to a substantial contributor? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990) .
7
 
 
8
Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described on line 7? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990).
8
 
 
9a
Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or more disqualified persons, as defined in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or (2))? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9a
 
 
b
Did one or more disqualified persons (as defined on line 9a) hold a controlling interest in any entity in which the supporting organization had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9b
 
 
c
Did a disqualified person (as defined on line 9a) have an ownership interest in, or derive any personal benefit from, assets in which the supporting organization also had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9c
 
 
10a
Was the organization subject to the excess business holdings rules of section 4943 because of section 4943(f) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations)? If “Yes,” answer line 10b below.
10a
 
 
b
Did the organization have any excess business holdings in the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine whether the organization had excess business holdings).
10b
 
 
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Part IV
Supporting Organizations (continued)
Yes
No
11
Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
a
A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described on lines 11b and 11c below, the governing body of a supported organization?
11a
 
 
b
A family member of a person described on 11a above?
11b
 
 
c
A 35% controlled entity of a person described on line 11a or 11b above? If “Yes” to 11a, 11b, or 11c, provide detail in Part VI.
11c
 
 
Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the officers, directors, trustees, or membership of one or more supported organizations have the power to regularly appoint or elect at least a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees at all times during the tax year? If “No,” describe in Part VI how the supported organization(s) effectively operated, supervised, or controlled the organization’s activities. If the organization had more than one supported organization, describe how the powers to appoint and/or remove directors or trustees were allocated among the supported organizations and what conditions or restrictions, if any, applied to such powers during the tax year.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization operate for the benefit of any supported organization other than the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised, or controlled the supporting organization? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI how providing such benefit carried out the purposes of the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised or controlled the supporting organization.
2
 
 
Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Were a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees during the tax year also a majority of the directors or trustees of each of the organization’s supported organization(s)? If “No,” describe in Part VI how control or management of the supporting organization was vested in the same persons that controlled or managed the supported organization(s).
1
 
 
Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the organization provide to each of its supported organizations, by the last day of the fifth month of the organization’s tax year, (i) a written notice describing the type and amount of support provided during the prior tax year, (ii) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and (iii) copies of the organization’s governing documents in effect on the date of notification, to the extent not previously provided?
1
 
 
2
Were any of the organization’s officers, directors, or trustees either (i) appointed or elected by the supported organization(s) or (ii) serving on the governing body of a supported organization? If "No," explain in Part VI how the organization maintained a close and continuous working relationship with the supported organization(s).
2
 
 
3
By reason of the relationship described in line 2 above, did the organization’s supported organizations have a significant voice in the organization’s investment policies and in directing the use of the organization’s income or assets at all times during the tax year? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role the organization’s supported organizations played in this regard.
3
 
 
Section E. Type III Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations
1
Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions):
a
b
c
2
Activities Test. Answer lines 2a and 2b below.
Yes
No
a
Did substantially all of the organization’s activities during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of the supported organization(s) to which the organization was responsive? If "Yes," then in Part VI identify those supported organizations and explain how these activities directly furthered their exempt purposes, how the organization was responsive to those supported organizations, and how the organization determined that these activities constituted substantially all of its activities.
2a
 
 
b
Did the activities described on line 2a, above constitute activities that, but for the organization’s involvement, one or more of the organization’s supported organization(s) would have been engaged in? If "Yes," explain in Part VI the reasons for the organization’s position that its supported organization(s) would have engaged in these activities but for the organization’s involvement.
2b
 
 
3
Parent of Supported Organizations. Answer lines 3a and 3b below.
a
Did the organization have the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the officers, directors, or trustees of each of the supported organizations?If "Yes" or "No", provide details in Part VI.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization exercise a substantial degree of direction over the policies, programs and activities of each of its supported organizations? If "Yes," describe in Part VI. the role played by the organization in this regard.
3b
 
 
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Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations
1
Section A - Adjusted Net Income (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year
(optional)
1 Net short-term capital gain 1    
2 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 2    
3 Other gross income (see instructions) 3    
4 Add lines 1 through 3 4    
5 Depreciation and depletion 5    
6 Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) 6    
7 Other expenses (see instructions) 7    
8 Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) 8    
Section B - Minimum Asset Amount (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year
(optional)
1 Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): 1
a Average monthly value of securities 1a    
b Average monthly cash balances 1b    
c Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets 1c    
d Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) 1d    
e Discount claimed for blockage or other factors
(explain in detail in Part VI):  
2 Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets 2    
3 Subtract line 2 from line 1d 3    
4 Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 0.015 of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). 4    
5 Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) 5    
6 Multiply line 5 by 0.035 6    
7 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 7    
8 Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) 8    
Section C - Distributable Amount Current Year
1 Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) 1  
2 Enter 85% of line 1 2  
3 Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) 3  
4 Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 4  
5 Income tax imposed in prior year 5  
6 Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) 6  
7
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Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations(continued)
Section D - Distributions Current Year
1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes 1  
2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in
excess of income from activity 		2  
3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations 3  
4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets 4  
5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required - provide details in Part VI) 5  
6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions 6  
7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6. 7  
8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide
details in Part VI). See instructions 		8  
9 Distributable amount for 2021 from Section C, line 6 9  
10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount 10  
Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) (i)
Excess Distributions 		(ii)
Underdistributions
Pre-2021 		(iii)
Distributable
Amount for 2021
1 Distributable amount for 2021 from Section C, line 6  
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2021 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI).
See instructions.		  
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2021:
a From 2016.......  
b From 2017.......  
c From 2018.......  
d From 2019.......  
e From 2020.......  
fTotal of lines 3a through e  
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
h Applied to 2021 distributable amount  
i Carryover from 2016 not applied (see
instructions) 		 
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from line 3f.  
4Distributions for 2021 from Section D, line 7:
$  
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
b Applied to 2021 distributable amount  
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from line 4.  
5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to
2021, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2.
If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI.
See instructions. 		 
6 Remaining underdistributions for 2021. Subtract
lines 3h and 4b from line 1. If the amount is greater
than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. 		 
7 Excess distributions carryover to 2022. Add lines
3j and 4c. 		 
8 Breakdown of line 7:
a Excess from 2017.....  
b Excess from 2018.....  
c Excess from 2019.....  
d Excess from 2020.....  
e Excess from 2021.....  
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Part VI
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part III, line 12; Part IV, Section A, lines 1, 2, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5a, 6, 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line 1e; Part V Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8; and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
Return Reference Explanation
SCHEDULE A, PART II, LINE 10, EXPLANATION OF OTHER INCOME: OTHER INCOME - 2017 AMOUNT: $ 50,912. 2018 AMOUNT: $ 92,480. 2019 AMOUNT: $ 61,937. 2020 AMOUNT: $ 5,862. 2021 AMOUNT: $ 3,690. GROSS INCOME FROM FUNDRAISING - 2017 AMOUNT: $ 261,859. 2018 AMOUNT: $ 196,936. 2019 AMOUNT: $ 217,561. 2021 AMOUNT: $ 17,586.
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Schedule B
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors

Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
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Name of the organization
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Employer identification number

91-2003533
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ






Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note: Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule
Special Rules
......... Arrow Bullet $  
Caution: An organization that isn't covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules doesn't file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its Form 990-EZ
or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it doesn't meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
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Name of organization
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  		Employer identification number
91-2003533
Part I
Contributors
Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
 
 
 
 
  ,    

$ RESTRICTED


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
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Name of organization
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  		Employer identification number

91-2003533
Part II
Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
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Name of organization
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Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
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Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990.
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Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
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Employer identification number

91-2003533
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year .........    
2 Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)    
3 Aggregate value of grants from (during year)    
4 Aggregate value at end of year ........    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised funds are the organization’s property, subject to the organization’s exclusive legal control? ............
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ...................................
Part II
Conservation Easements.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ...................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................... 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 7/25/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register ... 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the
tax year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? ............
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .............................
9
In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under FASB ASC 958, not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under FASB ASC 958, to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .........................SchDMd Bullet $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under FASB ASC 958 relating to these items:
a
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?...
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table: Amount
c Beginning balance ............................. 1c  
d Additions during the year ............................ 1d  
e Distributions during the year .......................... 1e  
f Ending balance ................................ 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability? ...
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ....
Part V
Endowment Funds.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a) Current year (b) Prior year (c) Two years back (d) Three years back (e) Four years back
1a Beginning of year balance ....          
b Contributions ...          
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses          
d Grants or scholarships ...          
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ... 		         
f Administrative expenses ....          
g End of year balance ......          
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet  
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet  
c
Term endowment SchDMd Bullet  
The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) Unrelated organizations .................
3a(i)
 
 
(ii) Related organizations .................
3a(ii)
 
 
b
If "Yes" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis
(investment) 		(b) Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land .....      
b Buildings ....        
c Leasehold improvements   118,083 46,599 71,484
d Equipment ....   234,088 234,036 52
e Other .....   237,461 235,400 2,061
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..SchDMdBullet 73,597
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Part VII
Investments - Other Securities.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1) Financial derivatives.........    
(2) Closely-held equity interests........    
(3)Other
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet  
Part VIII
Investments - Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet  
Part X
Other Liabilities.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of liability (b) Book value
(1) Federal income taxes  
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 4,141,291
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII
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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1  
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .... 2a  
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e  
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1.................. 3  
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b.................... 4c  
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5  
Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ........... 1  
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2a  
b Prior year adjustments ............ 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d.................... 2e  
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1................... 3  
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b..................... 4c  
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5  
Part XIII
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b; Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART X, LINE 2: FIN 48 (ASC 740) FOOTNOTE THE ORGANIZATION WAS INCORPORATED UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON AND GRANTED TAX-EXEMPT STATUS BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND BY THE CALIFORNIA FRANCHISE TAX BOARD UNDER SECTION 23701D OF THE REVENUE AND TAXATION CODE. ACCORDINGLY, THE ORGANIZATION IS NOT SUBJECT TO U.S FEDERAL OR STATE INCOME TAX ON ITS INCOME OTHER THAN UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME, AND NO PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES HAS BEEN INCLUDED IN THESE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE ORGANIZATION FOLLOWS GUIDANCE THAT CLARIFIES THE ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN TAX POSITIONS TAKEN OR EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN IN A TAX RETURN, INCLUDING ISSUES RELATING TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENT RECOGNITION AND MEASUREMENT. THIS GUIDANCE PROVIDES THAT THE TAX EFFECTS FROM AN UNCERTAIN TAX POSITION CAN ONLY BE RECOGNIZED IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS IF THE POSITION IS MORE LIKELY THAN NOT TO BE SUSTAINED IF THE POSITION WERE TO BE CHALLENGED BY A TAXING AUTHORITY. THE ASSESSMENT OF THE TAX POSITION IS BASED SOLELY ON THE TECHNICAL MERITS OF THE POSITION, WITHOUT REGARD TO THE LIKELIHOOD THAT THE TAX POSITION MAY BE CHALLENGED. THE ORGANIZATION IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAX UNDER INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 501(C)(3), THOUGH IT IS SUBJECT TO TAX ON INCOME UNRELATED TO ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE, UNLESS THAT INCOME IS OTHERWISE EXCLUDED BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. THE ORGANIZATION HAS PROCESSES PRESENTLY IN PLACE TO ENSURE THE MAINTENANCE OF ITS TAX-EXEMPT STATUS, TO IDENTIFY AND REPORT UNRELATED INCOME, TO DETERMINE ITS FILING AND TAX OBLIGATIONS IN JURISDICTIONS FOR WHICH IT WAS NEXUS, AND TO IDENTIFY AND EVALUATE OTHER MATTERS THAT MAY BE CONSIDERED TAX POSITIONS. THE ORGANIZATION HAS DETERMINED THAT THERE ARE NO MATERIAL UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT REQUIRE RECOGNITION OR DISCLOSURE IN THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM (PPP) LOAN: LOAN OF OF $ 1,391,132 RECEIVED UNDER THE PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM ( PPP) IN APRIL , 2020 WAS FORGIVEN BY US SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION , FEDERAL GOVERNMENT IN JANUARY 2021. IN 2021 THIS AMOUNT IS RECOGNISED AS REVENUE.
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SCHEDULE F(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Statement of Activities Outside the United States
Right pointing arrow large image Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 14b, 15, or 16.Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990.Right pointing arrow large image Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
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Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
ROOM TO READ
 
Employer identification number

91-2003533
Part I
General Information on Activities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 14b.
1
For grantmakers. Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of its grants and
other assistance, the grantees’ eligibility for the grants or assistance, and the selection criteria used
to award the grants or assistance? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2
For grantmakers. Describe in Part V the organization’s procedures for monitoring the use of its grants and other assistance outside the United States.
3
Activites per Region. (The following Part I, line 3 table can be duplicated if additional space is needed.)
(a) Region (b) Number of offices in the region (c) Number of employees, agents, and independent contractors in the region (d) Activities conducted in region (by type) (such as, fundraising, program services, investments, grants to recipients located in the region) (e) If activity listed in (d) is a program service, describe specific type of
service(s) in the region		 (f) Total expenditures
for and investments
in the region
SOUTH ASIA - AFGHANISTAN, BANGLADESH, BHUTAN, INDIA, MALDIVES, NEPAL, 28 882 PROGRAM SERVICES LITERACY & GEP 16,002,441
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA - ANGOLA, BENIN, BOTSWANA, BURKINA FASO, 8 110 PROGRAM SERVICES LITERACY & GEP 8,578,377
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC - AUSTRALIA, BRUNEI, BURMA, CAMBODIA, 28 316 PROGRAM SERVICES LITERACY & GEP 9,534,906
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND) - ALBANIA, ANDORRA, AUSTRIA, BELGIUM 1 8 FUNDRAISING FUNDRAISING 494,442
NORTH AMERICA - CANADA AND MEXICO, BUT NOT THE UNITED STATES 1 0 FUNDRAISING FUNDRAISING 53,541
SOUTH ASIA - AFGHANISTAN, BANGLADESH, BHUTAN, INDIA, MALDIVES, NEPAL, 1 5 FUNDRAISING FUNDRAISING 136,999
SOUTH ASIA - AFGHANISTAN, BANGLADESH, BHUTAN, INDIA, MALDIVES, NEPAL, 1 25 SUPPORT SERVICES SUPPORT SERVICES 1,445,885
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC - AUSTRALIA, BRUNEI, BURMA, CAMBODIA, 4 6 FUNDRAISING FUNDRAISING 700,166
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC - AUSTRALIA, BRUNEI, BURMA, CAMBODIA,     GRANTMAKING GRANT MAKING 516,055
SOUTH ASIA - AFGHANISTAN, BANGLADESH, BHUTAN, INDIA, MALDIVES, NEPAL,     GRANTMAKING GRANT MAKING 369,545
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA - ANGOLA, BENIN, BOTSWANA, BURKINA FASO,     GRANTMAKING GRANT MAKING 185,829
MIDDLE EAST     GRANT MAKING GRANT MAKING 264,858
           
           
           
           
           
3a Sub-total .... 72 1,352 36,946,757
b Total from continuation sheets to Part I ... 0 0 1,336,287
c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b) 72 1,352 38,283,044
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.Cat. No. 50082W Schedule F (Form 990) 2021
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Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations or Entities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 15, for any recipient who received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
1 (a) Name of organization (b) IRS code section
and EIN (if applicable)		 (c) Region (d) Purpose of
grant 		(e) Amount of
cash grant 		(f) Manner of
cash
disbursement 		(g) Amount
of noncash
assistance 		(h) Description
of noncash
assistance 		(i) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC - AUSTRALIA, BRUNEI, BURMA, CAMBODIA, PROGRAM SUPPORT 516,055   0    
SOUTH ASIA - AFGHANISTAN, BANGLADESH, BHUTAN, INDIA, MALDIVES, NEPAL, PROGRAM SUPPORT 369,545   0    
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA - ANGOLA, BENIN, BOTSWANA, BURKINA FASO, PROGRAM SUPPORT 185,829   0    
MIDDLE EAST PROGRAM SUPPORT 264,858   0    
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
2 Enter total number of recipient organizations listed above that are recognized as charities by the foreign country, recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS, or for which the grantee or counsel has provided a section 501(c)(3) equivalency letter .......MediumBullet
4
3 Enter total number of other organizations or entities .......................MediumBullet
 
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 16.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Region (c) Number of recipients (d) Amount of
cash grant 		(e) Manner of cash
disbursement 		(f) Amount of
noncash
assistance 		(g) Description
of noncash
assistance 		(h) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
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Part IV
Foreign Forms
1 Was the organization a U.S. transferor of property to a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 926, Return by a U.S. Transferor of Property to a Foreign Corporation (see Instructions for Form 926). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 Did the organization have an interest in a foreign trust during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to separately file Form 3520, Annual Return to Report Transactions with Foreign Trusts and Receipt of Certain Foreign Gifts, and/or Form 3520-A, Annual Information Return of Foreign Trust With a U.S. Owner (see Instructions for Forms 3520 and 3520-A; don't file with Form 990). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5471, Information Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Corporations. (see Instructions for Form 5471). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 Was the organization a direct or indirect shareholder of a passive foreign investment company or a qualified electing fund during the tax year? If “Yes,” the organization may be required to file Form 8621, Information Return by a Shareholder of a Passive Foreign Investment Company or Qualified Electing Fund. (see Instructions for Form 8621) .
5 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign partnership during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8865, Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Partnerships (see Instructions for Form 8865). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6 Did the organization have any operations in or related to any boycotting countries during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to separately file Form 5713, International Boycott Report (see Instructions for Form 5713; don't file with Form 990).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Part V
Supplemental Information
Provide the information required by Part I, line 2 (monitoring of funds); Part I, line 3, column (f) (accounting method; amounts of investments vs. expenditures per region); Part II, line 1 (accounting method); Part III (accounting method); and Part III, column (c) (estimated number of recipients), as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information. See instructions.
ReturnReference Explanation
PART I, LINE 2: THE COUNTRY OFFICES AND THE GLOBAL OFFICES COLLABORATE TO MANAGE GLOBAL RESOURCE ALLOCATION, COMPLIANCE, AND REGIONAL INSIGHTS/SHARING. ANNUAL BUDGET DEVELOPED JOINTLY BY THE COUNTRY AND GLOBAL OFFICES ARE APPROVED BY THE BOARD. LITERACY PROGRAM FUNDS ARE PROVIDED BASED ON THESE BUDGETS TO THE SCHOOLS SELECTED FOR THE PROGRAM. SCHOOLS ARE SELECTED BASED ON GRADES SUPPORTED AND THE ECONOMIC CONDITIONS OF THE STUDENTS. ORGANIZATION REPRESENTATIVES MEET WITH THE FAMILIES, COMMUNITY LEADERS AND SCHOOL TEACHERS ON A REGULAR BASIS TO ENSURE PROPER UTILIZATION OF BOOKS AND MATERIALS PROVIDED. PROGRAM TEAMS FROM THE GLOBAL OFFICES AND THE COUNTRY OFFICES COLLABORATIVELY REVIEW THE PROGRESS OF PROGRAM TO ENSURE ACHIEVEMENT OF THE OUTCOMES ENVISAGED.
PART I, LINE 3: ACCOUNTING METHOD ALL APPLICABLE SECTIONS ARE PRESENTED BASED ON THE ACCRUAL METHOD OF ACCOUNTING, WHICH IS CONSISTENT WITH THE METHOD USED IN THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
PART III ACCOUNTING METHOD:  
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
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SCHEDULE G (Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information Regarding
Fundraising or Gaming Activities
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 17, 18, or 19, or if the organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. right arrowAttach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
right arrowGo to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2021
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
ROOM TO READ
 
Employer identification number

91-2003533
Part I
Fundraising Activities.Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 17.
Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this part.
1
Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities. Check all that apply.
a e
b f
c g
d
2a
Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any individual (including officers, directors, trustees
or key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity in connection with professional fundraising services?
b
If "Yes," list the 10 highest paid individuals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser is
to be compensated at least $5,000 by the organization.


(i) Name and address of individual
or entity (fundraiser) 		(ii) Activity (iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions? (iv) Gross receipts
from activity 		(v) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
fundraiser listed in
col. (i) 		(vi) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
organization
Yes No
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . right arrow      
3
List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit contributions or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensing.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50083H
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Part II
Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15,000 of fundraising event contributions and gross income on Form 990-EZ, lines 1 and 6b. List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000.









VerticalRevenue
(a) Event #1

SWITZERLAND GALA
(event type) 		(b) Event #2

LONDON GALA
(event type) 		(c) Other events

 
(total number) 		(d) Total events
(add col. (a) through col. (c))

1
Gross receipts . . . . .
437,789
181,483
 
619,272

2
Less: Contributions . . . .
420,203
181,483
 
601,686
3 Gross income (line 1 minus
line 2) . . . . . .
17,586
 
 
17,586



VerticalDirectExpenses
4 Cash prizes . . . . .        
5 Noncash prizes . . . .        
6 Rent/facility costs . . . .        
7 Food and beverages . . .        
8 Entertainment . . . .        
9 Other direct expenses . . .     101,662 101,662
10 Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) . . . . . . . . . . right arrow 101,662
11 Net income summary. Subtract line 10 from line 3, column (d). . . . . . . . . . right arrow -84,076
Part III
Gaming. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.
VerticalRevenue
(a) Bingo (b) Pull tabs/Instant
bingo/progressive bingo 		(c) Other gaming (d) Total gaming (add col.(a) through col.(c))

1
Gross revenue . . . . .
 
 
 
 
VerticalDirectExpenses

2
Cash prizes . . . . .
 
 
 
 

3
Noncash prizes . . . .
 
 
 
 

4
Rent/facility costs . . . .
 
 
 
 

5
Other direct expenses . . .
 
 
 
 


6

Volunteer labor . . . .
%
%
%


7
Direct expense summary. Add lines 2 through 5 in column (d) . . . . . . . . . . right arrow
 

8
Net gaming income summary. Subtract line 7 from line 1, column (d). . . . . . . . . right arrow
 

9
Enter the state(s) in which the organization conducts gaming activities:
a
Is the organization licensed to conduct gaming activities in each of these states? . . . . . . . .
b
If "No," explain:
 
10a
Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? . . .
b
If "Yes," explain:
 
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11
Does the organization conduct gaming activities with nonmembers? . . . . . . . . . . .
12
Is the organization a grantor, beneficiary or trustee of a trust or a member of a partnership or other entity
formed to administer charitable gaming? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13
Indicate the percentage of gaming activity conducted in:
a
The organization's facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13a
%
b
An outside facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13b
%
14
Enter the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
15a
Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming
revenue? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization right arrow $   and the
amount of gaming revenue retained by the third party right arrow $   .
c
If "Yes," enter name and address of the third party:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
16
Gaming manager information:
Name right arrow
Gaming manager compensation right arrow $  
Description of services provided right arrow
 
17
Mandatory distributions:
a
Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to
retain the state gaming license? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b
Enter the amount of distributions required under state law distributed to other exempt organizations or spent
in the organization's own exempt activities during the tax year right arrow$  
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part I, line 2b, columns (iii) and (v); and Part III, lines 9, 9b, 10b, 15b, 15c, 16, and 17b, as applicable. Also provide any additional information. See instructions.
Return Reference Explanation
SCHEDULE G, PART II EXCEPT FOR THE FUNDRAISING EVENTS HELD IN SWITZERLAND AND UNITED KINGDOM, ALL THE OTHER EVENTS WERE CONDUCTED IN VIRTUAL MODE.
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990.
SchJMediumBullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2021
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
ROOM TO READ
 
Employer identification number

91-2003533
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed on Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes on Line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain .....
1b
 
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked on Line 1a? ....
2
 
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.
4
During the year, did any person listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? .............
4a
 
No
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........
4b
 
No
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ....................
5a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .......................
5b
 
No
If "Yes," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization? ..................
6a
 
No
b
Any related organization? ......................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any nonfixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
Yes
 
8
Were any amounts reported on Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III ..........................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50053T
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Schedule J (Form 990) 2021
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Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported on Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.
(A) Name and Title (B) Breakdown of W-2, 1099-MISC compensation, and/or 1099-NEC (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits		 (E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D) 		(F) Compensation in column (B) reported as deferred on prior Form 990
(i) Base
compensation 		(ii) Bonus & incentive
compensation 		(iii) Other reportable compensation
1GEETHA MURALI
CEO / DIRECTOR 		(i)

(ii)		 273,342
-------------
0 		8,346
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		5,190
-------------
0 		9,345
-------------
0 		296,223
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
2SHARI FREEDMAN
CFO 		(i)

(ii)		 202,996
-------------
0 		6,887
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		12,070
-------------
0 		26,848
-------------
0 		248,801
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
3NICOLE SAYRES
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 		(i)

(ii)		 204,419
-------------
0 		6,659
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		12,706
-------------
0 		10,887
-------------
0 		234,671
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
4HEATHER SIMPSON
CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER 		(i)

(ii)		 197,761
-------------
0 		6,420
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		12,251
-------------
0 		10,480
-------------
0 		226,912
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
5LAURIE MCMAHON
CHIEF DEVCOM OFFICER 		(i)

(ii)		 215,846
-------------
0 		6,440
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		8,978
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		231,264
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
6NANCY SHYER
VICE PRESIDENT, FINANCE 		(i)

(ii)		 174,328
-------------
0 		5,437
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		10,786
-------------
0 		19,565
-------------
0 		210,116
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
7CHRISTINE BEGGS
VICE PRESIDENT, RME 		(i)

(ii)		 178,763
-------------
0 		5,448
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		11,218
-------------
0 		17,303
-------------
0 		212,732
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
8MICHAEL BOWERS
VICE PRESIDENT, PROGRAM OPS 		(i)

(ii)		 172,298
-------------
0 		3,635
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		11,259
-------------
0 		187,192
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
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Schedule J (Form 990) 2021
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Part III
Supplemental Information
Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II. Also complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART I, LINE 7 NON-FIXED PAYMENTS ROOM TO READ PROVIDES PERFORMANCE BONUSES THAT ARE NONFIXED PAYMENTS AS THEY ARE NOT GUARANTEED TO BE PAID EVERY YEAR. THE BONUSES ARE PAID TO EMPLOYEES AFTER THEY HAVE MET PERFORMANCE CRITERIA SET BY MANAGEMENT BASED ON THEIR EVALUATIONS.
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Noncash Contributions
Right pointing arrow large imageComplete if the organizations answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 29 or 30.
Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990.
Right pointing arrow large imageGo to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2021
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
ROOM TO READ
 
Employer identification number

91-2003533
Part I
Types of Property
(a)
Check if applicable 		(b)
Number of contributions or items contributed 		(c)
Noncash contribution amounts reported on
Form 990, Part VIII, line 1g 		(d)
Method of determining
noncash contribution amounts
1 Art—Works of art ....        
2 Art—Historical treasures .        
3 Art—Fractional interests ..        
4 Books and publications .. X 6,816,465 FMV
5 Clothing and household
goods ....... 		     
6 Cars and other vehicles ..        
7 Boats and planes ....        
8 Intellectual property ...        
9 Securities—Publicly traded . X 1 566,896 FMV
10 Securities—Closely held stock .        
11 Securities—Partnership, LLC,
or trust interests .... 		       
12 Securities—Miscellaneous ..        
13 Qualified conservation
contribution—Historic
structures ..... 		       
14 Qualified conservation
contribution—Other ... 		       
15 Real estate—Residential .        
16 Real estate—Commercial ..        
17 Real estate—Other ...        
18 Collectibles .....        
19 Food inventory ...        
20 Drugs and medical supplies .        
21 Taxidermy ......        
22 Historical artifacts ....        
23 Scientific specimens ..        
24 Archeological artifacts ...        
25 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( SOFTWARE DONATION ) X 4 430,560 FMV
26 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
27 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
28 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
29
Number of Forms 8283 received by the organization during the tax year for contributions
for which the organization completed Form 8283, Part IV, Donee Acknowledgement
29
 
Yes
No
30a
During the year, did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part I, lines 1 through 28, that it must hold for at least three years from the date of the initial contribution, and which isn't required to be used for exempt purposes for the entire holding period? ...................
30a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe the arrangement in Part II.
31
Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review of any nonstandard contributions?
31
Yes
 
32a
Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell noncash
contributions? ..........................
32a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe in Part II.
33
If the organization didn't report an amount in column (c) for a type of property for which column (a) is checked,
describe in Part II.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 51227J
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Part IISupplemental Information. Provide the information required by Part I, lines 30b, 32b, and 33, and whether the organization is reporting in Part I, column (b), the number of contributions, the number of items received, or a combination of both. Also complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART I, LINE 30B: SCHEDULE M, PART I, COLUMN (B): NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTIONS OR ITEMS ROOM TO READ IS REPORTING THE NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED.
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Department of the Treasury
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Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
MediumBullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2021
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
ROOM TO READ
 
Employer identification number

91-2003533
Return Reference Explanation
FORM 990 IN ORDER TO BE AS TRANSPARENT AS POSSIBLE ON THE OPERATIONS OF THE ORGANIZATION, ROOM TO READ (THE ORGANIZATION") HAS ELECTED TO FILE FORM 990 ON A CONSOLIDATED BASIS TO BE CONSISTENT WITH ITS CONSOLIDATED AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS INCLUDE ACCOUNTS OF THE ORGANIZATION, ONE REGIONAL OFFICE AND SEVEN COUNTRY OFFICES REGISTERED UNDER ROOM TO READ, AS WELL AS ACCOUNTS OF ROOM TO READ AUSTRALIA FOUNDATION, ROOM TO READ AUSTRALIA LIMITED, ROOM TO READ CANADA, ROOM TO READ (HONG KONG) LIMITED, ROOM TO READ INDIA PRIVATE COMPANY LIMITED, ROOM TO READ INDIA TRUST, ROOM TO READ GLOBAL SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED, ROOM TO READ JAPAN, ROOM TO READ NEPAL, ROOM TO READ NETHERLANDS, ROOM TO READ (NEW ZEALAND) CHARITABLE TRUST, ROOM TO READ SINGAPORE LIMITED, ROOM TO READ SOUTH AFRICA ASSOCIATION, ROOM TO READ-SWITZERLAND, ROOM TO READ UNITED KINGDOM LIMITED, AND ROOM TO READ ZAMBIA LIMITED IN WHICH THE ORGANIZATION EFFECTIVELY HAS CONTROL AND AN ECONOMIC INTEREST. ALL INTERCOMPANY ACCOUNTS AND TRANSACTIONS HAVE BEEN ELIMINATED. FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1, DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION MISSION: ROOM TO READ IS CREATING A WORLD FREE FROM ILLITERACY AND GENDER INEQUALITY, THROUGH EDUCATION. ROOM TO READ TRANSFORMS THE LIVES OF MILLIONS OF CHILDREN THROUGH EDUCATION, CREATING A WORLD FREE FROM ILLITERACY AND GENDER INEQUALITY.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4 A THE ORGANIZATION ESTABLISHES SCHOOL LIBRARIES AND STOCKS THEM WITH LOCAL LANGUAGE BOOKS, ENGLISH BOOKS, AND ORIGINAL ROOM TO READ CHILDREN'S BOOKS. BRIGHTLY COLORED FURNITURE, PUZZLES AND GAMES FOSTER A CHILD-FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT AND ENCOURAGE A LOVE OF READING. 1,132 SCHOOL LIBRARIES WERE ESTABLISHED DURING 2021. TO DATE WE HAVE COMPLETED A CUMULATIVE TOTAL OF 30,751 SCHOOL LIBRARY PROJECTS. NEW LANGUAGES ACROSS AFRICA OUR TEAM IN AFRICA HAS LONG BEEN FOCUSED ON CREATING MATERIALS IN UNDERREPRESENTED LANGUAGES IN THE CHILDREN'S PUBLISHING INDUSTRY. IN 2021, THEY CONTINUED PRODUCING MATERIALS IN SEPEDI AND ISIZULU IN SOUTH AFRICA AND KISWAHILI IN TANZANIA. THEY ALSO BEGAN THE CREATION OF LEARNING MATERIALS IN FOUR NEW LANGUAGES: XITSONGA AND ISINDEBELE IN SOUTH AFRICA AND LUGANDA AND RUYANKORE-RUKIGA IN UGANDA. SCALING OUR WORK IN CAMBODIA IN EARLY 2021, OUR CAMBODIA LITERACY TEAM AND THE COUNTRY'S MINISTRY OF EDUCATION WORKED TOGETHER TO CREATE A NATIONAL PRIMARY SCHOOL LIBRARY PACKAGE. THE NATIONAL PACKAGE IS MODELED ON ROOM TO READ'S LIBRARY APPROACH. ALSO IN 2021, ROOM TO READ'S CAMBODIA TEAM DISTRIBUTED HOME LIBRARY PACKAGES TO PRIMARY SCHOOL STUDENTS ACROSS THE COUNTRY. THE PACKAGES INCLUDED CURATED SETS OF STORYBOOKS AND ACCOMPANYING GUIDANCE FOR PARENTS. THIS INITIATIVE RESULTED IN THE DISTRIBUTION OF MORE THAN 1.5 MILLION BOOKS TO 95,000 STUDENTS IN GRADES 1-6. DURING A VIRTUAL EVENT, THE CAMBODIAN MINISTER OF EDUCATION PRAISED ROOM TO READ'S EFFORTS TO SUPPORT CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. READING CAMPAIGNS AND DIGITAL LEARNING INITIATIVES IN INDIA TO FACILITATE LEARNING AT HOME DURING THE PANDEMIC, OUR TEAM IN INDIA LAUNCHED A CAMPAIGN, "INDIA GETS READING AT HOME." THROUGH THIS INITIATIVE, ROOM TO READ CREATED A VARIETY OF INNOVATIVE MOBILE LIBRARIES INCLUDING LIBRARIES VIA CAMEL CART, BOATS AND BIKES ACROSS NINE DIFFERENT STATES TO ENSURE THAT LEARNING CONTINUED REGARDLESS OF LOCATION. IN ADDITION, ROOM TO READ PARTICIPATED IN SEVERAL STATE AND NATIONAL WEBINARS ON EDUCATION AND PROVIDED TECHNICAL SUPPORT FOR GOVERNMENTAL DIGITAL LEARNING INITIATIVES AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR TEACHERS. LAOS NATIONAL CURRICULUM SUPPORT OUR LAOS TEAM HAS BEGUN TO IMPLEMENT AN UPDATED INSTRUCTIONAL MODEL TO SUPPORT THE NATIONAL READING CURRICULUMS FOR GRADES 1 AND 2. UNDER THIS UPDATED MODEL, THE LITERACY PROGRAM TEAM FOCUSES ON CULTIVATING PRINCIPALS' LITERACY EXPERTISE AND COACHING SKILLS SO THAT THEY ARE WELL EQUIPPED TO DIRECTLY SUPPORT TEACHERS WITH IMPLEMENTING THE NATIONAL CURRICULUM. THE TEAM WILL ALSO SUPPORT PRINCIPALS TO FACILITATE MONTHLY TEACHER LEARNING CIRCLES, WHERE TEACHERS COME TOGETHER IN SMALL GROUPS TO LEARN AND PRACTICE NEW TEACHING TECHNIQUES. SUPPORTING BURMESE CHILDREN IN BANGLADESH OVER THE PAST TWO YEARS, OUR BOOKS HAVE HELPED CHILDREN COPE WITH THE IMPACT OF COVID-19 BY SUPPORTING YOUNG LEARNERS' SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL NEEDS WHILE DEVELOPING THEIR LITERACY SKILLS. IN BANGLADESH, OUR TEAM SELECTED 10 STORYBOOKS THAT TOUCH ON PANDEMIC-RELATED CHALLENGES AND TRANSLATED THEM INTO BURMESE FOR CHILDREN IN THE ROHINGYA REFUGEE CAMPS. THIRTY MORE QUALITY STORYBOOKS WERE TRANSLATED INTO BURMESE AND ENGLISH SO CHILDREN IN THE CAMPS COULD BENEFIT FROM A VARIETY OF ENGAGING CONTENT. INFLUENCING NATIONAL CURRICULUM IN TANZANIA OUR LITERACY TEAM IN TANZANIA LED TWO WORKSHOPS WITH THE TANZANIA INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION IN PREPARATION FOR THE COUNTRY'S REVISION OF THE NATIONAL LITERACY CURRICULUM. THE FIRST WORKSHOP LED PARTICIPANTS THROUGH A COLLABORATIVE PROCESS TO DETERMINE THE LETTER TEACHING ORDER FOR GOVERNMENT TEXTBOOKS. THE SECOND CRAFTED A TOOL THAT STAKEHOLDERS WILL USE TO IDENTIFY THE GAPS IN CURRENT TEXTBOOKS. ROOM TO READ THEN FACILITATED A FOUR-DAY WORKSHOP TO USE THE TOOL TO REVIEW GOVERNMENT BOOKS. ONCE NEW TEXTBOOKS ARE COMPLETED, THEY WILL BE DISTRIBUTED TO MORE THAN 16,000 SCHOOLS ACROSS THE COUNTRY. PARTNERING WITH THE SUNDAY TIMES IN SRI LANKA ROOM TO READ SRI LANKA PARTNERED WITH THE SUNDAY TIMES, A LEADING SRI LANKAN NEWSPAPER, TO PUBLISH A SERIES OF STORIES TITLED "LET'S READ WITH ROOM TO READ." YOUNG READERS WERE ALSO GIVEN A CHANCE TO WIN A BOOK BY ROOM TO READ BY ANSWERING TRIVIA QUESTIONS EVERY WEEK. BOOK PUBLISHING IN 2021, WE CONTINUED TO EXPAND LITERACY CLOUD, OUR DIGITAL LIBRARY, TO INCLUDE MORE OF OUR HARD COPY TITLES AND MAKE OUR BOOKS AVAILABLE IN MORE LOCAL LANGUAGES. TO DATE, LITERACY CLOUD HAS MORE THAN 2,128 DIGITAL TITLES IN 32 LANGUAGES. WE ALSO EXPANDED OUR QUALITY READING MATERIALS, WHICH INCLUDED: DISTRIBUTING MORE THAN 2 MILLION BOOKS IN 2021 PUBLISHING 102 ORIGINAL AND ADAPTED BOOK TITLES ADDING FIVE NEW LANGUAGES (RUNYANKORE RUKIGA, JARAI, SINDHI, GARIFUNA AND MISKITO) 2021 COVID-19 PANDEMIC RESPONSES BY THE NUMBERS LITERACY ROOM TO READ PROGRAMS BROADCAST VIA RADIO - 415 CHILDREN RECEIVING NON-DIGITAL MATERIALS - 292,799 ROOM TO READ PROGRAMS BROADCAST VIA TV - 178 HOURS OF VIRTUAL TRAINING FOR TEACHERS, AUTHORS AND ILLUSTRATORS - 50,501 DIRECT MESSAGES SENT THAT FURTHER LITERACY PROGRAM PROGRAMMATIC OBJECTIVES - 24,632,088
FORM 990, PART III, 4C GOVERNMENT ENGAGEMENT IN TANZANIA IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE TANZANIA INSTITUTE FOR EDUCATION (TIE), ROOM TO READ HELPED CREATE NATIONAL LIFE SKILLS EDUCATION (LSE) GUIDELINES. MUCH OF THIS NEW CURRICULUM IS BASED ON ROOM TO READ'S LSE FRAMEWORK, AND, WITH THE SUPPORT OF TIE, WILL REACH MANY MORE STUDENTS BEYOND OUR DIRECT PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION. ALSO IN TANZANIA, ROOM TO READ SIGNED AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CHALINZE DISTRICT COUNCIL IN JUNE 2021 TO LAUNCH A NEW PROJECT CENTERED ON SUPPORTING GIRLS THROUGH LIFE SKILLS AND FINANCIAL LITERACY. THE TWO-YEAR PROJECT WILL BE CARRIED OUT THROUGH JULY 2023 AND WILL BENEFIT MORE THAN 8,000 GIRLS ACROSS THE DISTRICT. GENDER EQUALITY CURRICULUM FOR BOYS IN CAMBODIA WE KNOW THAT ACHIEVING GENDER EQUALITY IS A PURSUIT THAT EVERYONE, NOT JUST WOMEN AND GIRLS, MUST WORK TOWARD TOGETHER. WE HAVE, THEREFORE, BEEN WORKING WITH PROMUNDO AND GENDER AND DEVELOPMENT FOR CAMBODIA TO DEVELOP AND DELIVER A LIFE SKILLS CURRICULUM FOR BOYS. THE CURRICULUM IS SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO HELP BOYS EXAMINE GENDER NORMS AND STEREOTYPES AND IS THE RESULT OF EXTENSIVE RESEARCH AND PILOT ASSESSMENTS THAT OUR TEAM IN CAMBODIA HAS CARRIED OUT ACROSS THE COUNTRY IN RECENT YEARS. IN 2021, OUR TEAM PROVIDED TRAINING TO TEACHERS AND OTHER PROGRAM FACILITATORS SO THAT THE CURRICULUM CAN BE DELIVERED AT SCALE. TALKING ABOUT MENSTRUAL HEALTH IN INDIA OUR INDIA TEAM CONDUCTED A WEEK-LONG CAMPAIGN TO NORMALIZE THE CONVERSATION AROUND MENSTRUAL HEALTH AND HYGIENE. ACTIVITIES INCLUDED DOCUMENTING MENSTRUATION EXPERIENCES ACROSS SEVERAL GENERATIONS AND HOLDING VIRTUAL DISCUSSIONS WITH GEP PARTICIPANTS AND THEIR FAMILIES AS WELL AS PROMINENT REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH EXPERTS. RADIO PROGRAMMING IN NEPAL OUR NEPAL TEAM CREATED AND RELEASED MORE THAN 100 UNIQUE RADIO EPISODES TO PROVIDE LIFE SKILLS LESSONS AND ANSWER QUESTIONS FROM ADOLESCENT GIRLS AND THEIR FAMILIES ON TOPICS SUCH AS MANAGING EMOTIONS, CREATING HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS, DELAYING MARRIAGE, STUDYING AT HOME AND SETTING GOALS. THIS CONTENT HAS ENABLED US TO BENEFIT GIRLS WHO DON'T HAVE ACCESS TO TV AND THE INTERNET DURING THE PANDEMIC. VIDEO LIFE SKILLS LESSONS IN VIETNAM THE VIETNAM TEAM INTRODUCED A SERIES OF LIFE SKILLS VIDEOS FOR GIRLS IN GRADES 7 AND 8 THAT HAVE KEPT THEM LEARNING AND CONNECTED WITH THEIR TEACHERS DURING THE PANDEMIC. THE VIDEOS WERE MADE AVAILABLE VIA YOUTUBE AND COVER TOPICS RANGING FROM CRITICAL THINKING TO REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH. GIRLS WOULD THEN WATCH THE VIDEOS AND THEN PARTICIPATE IN VIRTUAL DISCUSSION GROUPS MANAGED BY TEACHERS. EVALUATING DISTANCE LEARNING METHODS TO ASSESS THE IMPACT OF OUR ADAPTED ACTIVITIES, OUR RESEARCH, MONITORING AND EVALUATION (RM&E) TEAM IS PARTNERING WITH OXFORD MEASURED AND FAB INC. TO CONDUCT A STUDY, STARTING WITH CAMBODIA, INDIA AND NEPAL. THE RESEARCH, WHICH BEGAN IN 2021 AND WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THE FIRST HALF OF 2022, INCLUDES INTERVIEWS WITH OUR GEP PARTICIPANTS AND SOCIAL MOBILIZERS AIMED AT GAUGING HOW EFFECTIVE OUR ADAPTED PROGRAMMING HAS BEEN IN MEETING THE UNIQUE NEEDS PRESENTED BY THE GLOBAL PANDEMIC. 2021 COVID-19 PANDEMIC RESPONSE BY THE NUMBERS: I. ROOM TO READ PROGRAMS BROADCAST VIA TV - 210 II. ROOM TO READ PROGRAMS BROADCAST VIA RADIO - 159 III. UNIQUE GIRLS RECEIVING INDIVIDUAL REMOTE MENTORING- 31,322 IV. GIRLS RECEIVING NON-DIGITAL MATERIALS - 11,175 V. REMOTE INDIVIDUAL MENTORING SESSIONS - 282,242
FORM 990, PART III, 4C (CONTINUED) STRATEGIC INVESTMENT AREAS CLIMATE JUSTICE ROOM TO READ'S STRATEGIC PLAN INCLUDES A COMMITMENT TO STRENGTHENING ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES THROUGH OUR OPERATIONS AND PROGRAMS. AS AN ORGANIZATION, WE ARE IMPLEMENTING AN IMPACTFUL AND SUSTAINABLE STRATEGY THAT WILL INSTITUTIONALIZE ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY PRACTICES AT ROOM TO READ. PROGRAMATICALLY, OUR GIRLS' EDUCATION PROGRAM TEAM HAS STUDIED THE STRONG RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN GIRLS' EDUCATION AND CLIMATE JUSTICE BASED ON RESEARCH BY ACADEMICS AND PRACTITIONERS. AS A RESULT, WE ARE DEVELOPING A TWO-YEAR GENDER AND CLIMATE JUSTICE CURRICULUM THAT WILL HELP GIRLS BUILD ADAPTIVE CAPACITY AND BECOME ACTIVE LEADERS IN CLIMATE ACTION. IN 2021, WE COMPLETED THE TWO-YEAR CURRICULUM AND IN 2022 WE WILL FOCUS ON DEVELOPING THE ACCOMPANYING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT MATERIALS, AS WELL AS BUILDING OUT A MONITORING AND EVALUATION SYSTEM BEFORE PILOTING THE CURRICULUM IN SEVERAL COUNTRIES. WITH THIS PROGRAM EXPANSION AND OUR CLIMATE CHANGE BOOK SERIES WE ARE ESTABLISHING ROOM TO READ AS A THOUGHT LEADER IN CHILDREN'S CLIMATE EDUCATION. GLOBAL LEADER IN QUALITY LEARNING MATERIALS IN OUR STRATEGIC PLAN, WE COMMITTED TO UNDERSTANDING WHAT ROLE ROOM TO READ CAN PLAY IN OUR CORE PROGRAMS WITHIN HISTORICALLY LOW-INCOME COMMUNITIES. AFTER A FEASIBILITY STUDY IN OUR LITERACY WORK, WE HAVE TAKEN ON A BOOK PUBLISHING PROJECT IN THE UNITED STATES. SIMILARLY, FOR OUR GIRLS' EDUCATION AND GENDER EQUALITY FOCUS, WE INITIATED A PROJECT IN ITALY, WHICH HAS ONE OF THE HIGHEST GENDER GAPS IN EMPLOYMENT IN EUROPE. IN ADDITION, WE ARE CONTINUING TO PUBLISH OUR STORIES IN MINORITY LANGUAGES TO PROVIDE ALL CHILDREN WITH QUALITY LEARNING MATERIALS. THE FOLLOWING INCLUDES SOME PROJECT DETAILS: UNITED STATES TO PROVIDE HIGH-QUALITY, DIVERSE CHILDREN'S BOOKS TO CHILDREN IN THE U.S. WHO HAVE LIMITED ACCESS TO ENGAGING READING MATERIALS, WE BEGAN DISTRIBUTING 6,805 PRINTED SETS OF OUR 10-BOOK PEACE & EQUALITY BOOK COLLECTION TO MORE THAN 40,000 CHILDREN ACROSS UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES IN CALIFORNIA'S CENTRAL VALLEY AND THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA IN 2021. IN 2022, WE WILL CONTINUE TO DISTRIBUTE DIVERSE BOOKS TO CHILDREN IN UNDERSERVED AREAS. ITALY IN ITALY, WE ARE DEVELOPING A CONTENT STRATEGY TO REACH ADOLESCENT GIRLS AND SHARE OUR LIFE SKILLS CURRICULUM. THIS WILL INCLUDE ENGAGING WITH THE EXISTING LEARNING FRAMEWORK, AS WELL AS CREATING GRAPHIC COMICS THAT CAN BE DESIGNED TO MOTIVATE GIRLS TO CONTINUE THEIR EDUCATION AND PLAN A LIFE OF FUTURE EMPLOYMENT. PUBLISHING IN MORE MINORITY LANGUAGES IN 2021, OUR QUALITY READING MATERIALS TEAM WORKED WITH TRANSLATORS TO PUBLISH OUR PEACE & EQUALITY BOOK COLLECTION IN JARAI, AN INDIGENOUS LANGUAGE OF THE MONTAGNARD JARAI PEOPLE, AND A MINORITY LANGUAGE IN VIETNAM AND CAMBODIA. THIS IS PART OF OUR OVERALL GOAL OF EXPANDING STORYBOOK LANGUAGES TO BE INCLUSIVE OF MINORITY CULTURES. FORM 990, PART V, LINE 2A: TOTAL EMPLOYEES ROOM TO READ HAS 90 U.S. EMPLOYEES THAT WERE ISSUED A 2021 W-2 BUT HAVE A TOTAL OF 1,442 EMPLOYEES WORLDWIDE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B FORM 990 REVIEW PROCESS ROOM TO READ'S FORM 990 UNDERGOES A NUMBER OF INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL REVIEWS PRIOR TO BEING FILED WITH THE IRS. THE RETURN IS REVIEWED BY ROOM TO READ'S PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM, GRANT THORNTON LLP, AND REVIEWED BY ROOM TO READ'S ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT, CEO, AND CFO. THEN COPIES OF THE FORM 990 ARE PROVIDED TO THE AUDIT COMMITTEE AND TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS FOR THEIR REVIEW AND APPROVAL. ANY QUESTIONS THE AUDIT COMMITTEE AND BOARD MEMBERS HAVE ARE DIRECTED TO ROOM TO READ'S CONTROLLER.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C PROCESS FOR MONITORING OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY OUR CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS INCLUDED IN ROOM TO READ'S EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK. WORLDWIDE THE EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK IS DISTRIBUTED TO NEW EMPLOYEES UPON HIRE. IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS POLICY, SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ARE MAINTAINED IN INDIVIDUAL EMPLOYEE FILES BY HUMAN RESOURCES. ANNUALLY THE MANAGEMENT TEAM AND BOARD SIGN CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENTS AND DURING THE YEAR ANY CHANGES IN CONFLICT OF INTEREST ARE REPORTED TO THE BOARD. IF A SITUATION OF CONFLICT ARISE ON ANY MATTER, THE INTERESTED MEMBER/S ABSTAIN FROM VOTING ON THAT MATTER.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 PROCESS FOR DETERMINING COMPENSATION OF CEO AND KEY EMPLOYEES THE BOARD HAS A HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE WHICH INCLUDES AT LEAST TWO INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS AND THE CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER. THE ORGANIZATION USES AN INDEPENDENT ADVISORY PARTY TO BENCHMARK ALL SALARY RANGES AT LEAST EVERY 2 YEARS. THE HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE REVIEWS AND APPROVES IN GENERAL THE ORGANIZATION'S SALARY RANGES. SEPARATELY, BASED ON THESE BENCHMARKS AND ON INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE REVIEWS, THE HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE SUBMITS RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TOP MANAGEMENT SALARIES (INCLUDING THE CEO AND CFO) TO THE BOARD, WHICH ARE REVIEWED AND DOCUMENTED BY THE BOARD AS PART OF THE ANNUAL BUDGET DISCUSSION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC THE ORGANIZATION MAKES FINANCIAL DOCUMENTS SUCH AS AN ANNUAL AUDIT, FORM 990, FORM 990-T, AND ANNUAL REPORT AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC ON THE ROOM TO READ WEBSITE OR UPON REQUEST. ALL OTHER GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC VIA THE ORGANIZATIONAL WEBSITE BUT CAN BE ISSUED UPON REQUEST IF APPROPRIATE. THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS SHARED AND UPDATED ANNUALLY WITH THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND KEY EMPLOYEES.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9: CURRENCY TRANSLATION ADJUSTMENT -362,247.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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SCHEDULE R
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships
MediumBulletComplete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37.
MediumBulletAttach to Form 990.
MediumBullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047
2021
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
ROOM TO READ
 
Employer identification number

91-2003533
Part I
Identification of Disregarded Entities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN (if applicable) of disregarded entity


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Total income


 		(e)
End-of-year assets


 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity










Part II
Identification of Related Tax-Exempt Organizations. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related tax-exempt organizations during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of related organization


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Exempt Code section


 		(e)
Public charity status
(if section 501(c)(3))

 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity

 		(g)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No
(1)ROOM TO READ JAPAN
CHIBA OFFICE 24-5 SOYA 1-CHROME
CHIBA,ICHIKAWA-SHI6024
JA
FUNDRAISING JA     ROOM TO READ
 
Yes
 
(2)ROOM TO READ SINGAPORE
101C TELOK AYER STREET
    068574
SN
FUNDRAISING SN     ROOM TO READ
 
Yes
 
(3)ROOM TO READ SWITZERLAND
AM SCHANZENGRABEN 25 PO BOX 2660
ZURICH   8022
SZ
FUNDRAISING SZ     ROOM TO READ
 
Yes
 
(4)ROOM TO READ UNITED KINGDOM
BRACKEN HOUSE 1 FRIDAY STREET
LONDON   EC4M 9BT
UK
FUNDRAISING UK     ROOM TO READ
 
Yes
 
(5)ROOM TO READ HONG KONG
13/F GLOUCESTER TOWER THE LANDMAR
HK
FUNDRAISING HK     ROOM TO READ
 
Yes
 
(6)ROOM TO READ ZAMBIA
PO BOX R1017
LUSAKA    
ZA
PROGRAMS ZA     ROOM TO READ
 
Yes
 
(7)ROOM TO READ SOUTH AFRICA
POSTNET SUITE 172 PBAG X15 MENLO
BLOCK C FERHSEN STREET BROOKLY,PRETORIA0081
SF
PROGRAMS SF     ROOM TO READ
 
Yes
 
(8)ROOM TO READ CANADA
390 BAY STREET SUITE 1202
TORONTO,ONTARIO2Y2
CA
FUNDRAISING CA     ROOM TO READ
 
Yes
 
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50135Y
Schedule R (Form 990) 2021
Schedule R (Form 990) 2021
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Part III
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization



 		(b)
Primary activity




 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)


 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity



 		(e)
Predominant income(related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets



 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations?




 		(i)
Code V-UBI
amount in box 20 of
Schedule K-1
(Form 1065)
 		(j)
General or
managing
partner?



 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No












Part IV
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization
 		(b)
Primary activity
 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)
 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity
 		(e)
Type of entity
(C corp, S corp,
or trust) 		(f)
Share of total income
 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets
 		(h)
Percentage
ownership
 		(i)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No
(1) ROOM TO READ AUSTRALIA LIMITED

166 GLEBE POINT RD GLEBE SUITE 201
NEW SOUTH WALES   2037
AS
FUNDRAISING AS ROOM TO READ
  		C 6,395,631 5,295,467 100.000 % Yes  
(2) ROOM TO READ AUSTRALIA FOUNDATION

166 GLEBE POINT RD GLEBE SUITE 201
NEW SOUTH WALES   2037
AS
FUNDRAISING AS RTR AU LTD
  		T 35,020   100.000 % Yes  
(3) ROOM TO READ INDIA PRIVATE COMPANY

NO 517 DOUBLE STORYNEW RAJINDRA
NEW DELHI   110075
IN
PROGRAM IN ROOM TO READ
  		C   824 100.000 % Yes  
(4) ROOM TO READ INDIA TRUST

D-21 CORPORATE PARK DWARKA NEW DEL
DWARKA   110075
IN
PROGRAM IN IN PVT CO
  		T 2,355,311 1,542,555 100.000 % Yes  
(5) ROOM TO READ NEW ZEALAND

89 THE TERRACE WELLINGTON
CENTRAL WELLINGTON   6011
NZ
FUNDRAISING NZ ROOM TO READ
  		C   4,592 100.000 % Yes  
(6) ROOM TO READ GLOBAL SERVICES PVT LTD

COWRKS GRND FLR 1ST FLR WORLDMA
NEW DELHI   110075
IN
SUPPORT SERVICES IN ROOM TO READ
  		C   174,388 100.000 % Yes  


Schedule R (Form 990) 2021
Schedule R (Form 990) 2021
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Part V
Transactions With Related Organizations. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35b, or 36.
Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III, or IV of this schedule.
Yes
No
1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?
a Receipt of (i) interest, (ii) annuities, (iii) royalties, or (iv) rent from a controlled entity .....................
1a
 
No
b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) ............................
1b
 
No
c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) ............................
1c
 
No
d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) ............................
1d
 
No
e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) ............................
1e
 
No
f Dividends from related organization(s) ............................
1f
 
No
g Sale of assets to related organization(s) ............................
1g
 
No
h Purchase of assets from related organization(s) ............................
1h
 
No
i Exchange of assets with related organization(s) ............................
1i
 
No
j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) .......................
1j
 
No
k Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) ......................
1k
 
No
l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) .....................
1l
Yes
 
m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) .................
1m
Yes
 
n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) ...................
1n
 
No
o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) ............................
1o
Yes
 
p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1p
Yes
 
q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1q
Yes
 
r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) ............................
1r
Yes
 
s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) ............................
1s
Yes
 
2
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.
(a)
Name of related organization 		(b)
Transaction
type (a-s) 		(c)
Amount involved 		(d)
Method of determining amount involved
(1) ROOM TO READ JAPAN

 B 89,777 FMV
(2) ROOM TO READ SINGAPORE

 B 19,403 FMV
(3) ROOM TO READ INDIA TRUST

 B 2,298,531 FMV
(4) ROOM TO READ UK

 C 1,587,422 FMV
(5) ROOM TO READ GLOBAL SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED

 B 1,472,569 FMV
(6) ROOM TO READ JAPAN

 C 33 FMV
(7) ROOM TO READ HONG KONG

 B 73,829 FMV
(8) ROOM TO READ SINGAPORE

 C 16,427 FMV
Schedule R (Form 990) 2021
Schedule R (Form 990) 2021
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Part VI
Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37.
Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of entity 		(b)
Primary activity 		(c)
Legal domicile
(state or foreign
country) 		(d)
Predominant income (related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(e)
Are all partners
section
501(c)(3)
organizations? 		(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of
end-of-year
assets 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations? 		(i)
Code V-UBI
amount in box 20
of Schedule K-1
(Form 1065) 		(j)
General or
managing
partner? 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No Yes No






























Schedule R (Form 990) 2021
Schedule R (Form 990) 2021
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Part VII
Supplemental Information
Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule R. See instructions.
Return Reference Explanation
SCHEDULE R, PART V, LINE 2: TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED ORGANIZATIONS AS DESCRIBED IN SCHEDULE O, THE ORGANIZATION IS REPORTING ITS FORM 990 ON A CONSOLIDATED BASIS TO BE CONSISTENT WITH THE CONSOLIDATED AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THEREFORE, THE TRANSACTIONS REQUIRED TO BE DISCLOSED ON SCHEDULE R ARE SHOWN ON A NONCONSOLIDATED BASIS TO BE TRANSPARENT IN OUR OPERATIONS.
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