The Reading Institute
The Reading Institute (TRI) develops, implements, and expands the reach of science of reading-aligned early literacy instruction and interventions. We partner with schools, districts, universities and community organizations, to prepare future and current educators to deliver evidence-based literacy instruction to ensure emergent readers in grades k-2 develop the essential building blocks to become successful readers.our primary goal is to offer low or no cost access to our programs, training, and interventions including reading ready, reading go and our 10-hour science of reading microcredential intro course. These programs provide educators and caregivers support to build the skills and confidence of k-2 emergent readers.
The Reading Institute at a glance
In short: The Reading Institute gave $122K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $41K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $121,831
- -16.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- -25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $40,610
- +11.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,720
- Total assets
- $563,310
- -56.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (90% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Reading Institute funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Research Foundation of the City University of New York ($110K). Together the top 3 received $122K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 7 (71%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $122K (2025) to $145K (2024). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $122K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Research Foundation of the City University of New York New York, NY | Donated program kits to implement high impact tutoring programs | $109,963 |
| Throughline Learning Providence, RI | Donated program kits to implement high impact tutoring programs | $6,720 |
| Ashland University Ashland, OH | Donated program kits to implement high impact tutoring programs | $5,148 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $563,310 | $17,830 | $837,555 | $121,831 | 3 | $4,283 |
| 2024 | $1,296,337 | $2,087,529 | $823,822 | $145,314 | 4 | $49 |
About The Reading Institute
Based on IRS filings
The Reading Institute is a public charity, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2024 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $563K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $122K. Net investment income was $4K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Reading Institute is led by Christina Oliver, Executive Director on every filing since 2024; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Christina Oliver
Executive Director
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$88K (2024) → $0 (2025)
Jayne Bentzen
President
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Fletcher
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Diane Archer
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Katharine Pace Miles (2024) — President & Founder
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "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 $175K, to Katharine Pace Miles (President and Founder). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Reading Institute
How much does The Reading Institute give each year?
The Reading Institute gave $122K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $145K across 4 grants.
What is The Reading Institute's typical grant size?
The Reading Institute's median grant in 2025 was $6,720, and its average grant was $40,610, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Reading Institute give grants?
The Reading Institute gives mostly in New York: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Rhode Island (6%).
Does The Reading Institute give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on The Reading Institute's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is The Reading Institute?
The Reading Institute reported $563K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $18K.
What is The Reading Institute's EIN?
The Reading Institute's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-4843895. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 16, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
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