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Readability Matters at a glance
In short: Readability Matters gave $33K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $33K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $33,448
- -40.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $33,448
- +19.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $33,448
- Total assets
- $141,961
- -52.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Oregon (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Readability Matters funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Univ of Oregon ($33K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 5 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Readability Matters gives
- Giving grew 103% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $16K (2021) to $175K (2020). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $33K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Univ of Oregon Eugene, OR | Readability Research | $33,448 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $141,961 | $20,412 | $179,689 | $33,448 | 1 |
| 2023 | $301,238 | $24,541 | $209,368 | $56,000 | 2 |
| 2022 | $486,065 | $449,663 | $164,559 | — | — |
| 2021 | $200,966 | $243,605 | $107,228 | $16,444 | 1 |
| 2020 | $64,629 | $250,000 | $179,915 | $175,000 | 1 |
About Readability Matters
Based on IRS filings
Readability Matters is a public charity focused on Education, based in Fort Collins, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $142K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $33K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Readability Matters is led by Marjorie Jordan, Chair on every filing since 2020; 2 of 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Marjorie Jordan
Chair
On filings since 2020
32 hrs/week
$43K (2021) → $60K (2024)
Tanya Monsef
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen Crowley
Secretary Treasurer
On filings since 2020
32 hrs/week
$43K (2021) → $60K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Tanya Monsef Bunger (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $60K, to Marjorie Jordan (Chair). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Readability Matters
How much does Readability Matters give each year?
Readability Matters gave $33K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $56K across 2 grants.
How large is Readability Matters?
Readability Matters reported $142K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $20K.
What is Readability Matters?
Readability Matters is a public charity focused on Education, based in Fort Collins, CO. It holds $142K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Readability Matters operate?
Readability Matters has awarded grants in California, New York, Oregon.
What is Readability Matters's EIN?
Readability Matters's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-4462479. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 27, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 6, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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