Worldreaderorg
WORLDREADER IS A GLOBAL TECH NONPROFIT, PROVIDING AWARD-WINNING FREE-DIGITAL READING APP, BOOKSMART, TO HELP FAMILIES PREPARE YOUNG CHILDREN FOR LEARNING, BY FOSTERING READING ROUTINES-A PROVEN FORMULA TO BUILD SCHOOL-READINESS AND LIFELONG LEARNING HABITS.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$6.2M
-30.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$72K
-34.7% YoY
Grant Count
5
-66.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$14K
+95.8% YoY
About Worldreaderorg
Based on IRS filings
Worldreaderorg is a nonprofit organization focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in SEATTLE, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $6.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $72K. Net investment income was $209K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $6,197,388 | $8,926,695 | $10,778,368 |
| Revenue | $5,206,426 | $5,008,152 | $6,797,738 |
| Expenses | $5,738,206 | $8,432,593 | $7,661,348 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $208,869 | $213,730 | $-80,330 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Children's Services Council of Florida Inc ($25,000), The Literacy Cooperative ($18,135), Broward Education Foundation ($11,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BROWARD EDUCATION FOUNDATION FORT LAUDERDALE, FL | BOOKSMART IMPLEMENTATIPON | $11,000 |
| CHILDREN'S SERVICES COUNCIL OF FLORIDA INC TALLAHASSEE, FL | BOOKSMART IMPLEMENTATIPON | $25,000 |
| PLAY SMART LITERACY EVERGREEN PARK, IL | BOOKSMART IMPLEMENTATIPON | $10,000 |
| THE LITERACY COOPERATIVE CLEVELAND, OH | BOOKSMART IMPLEMENTATIPON | $18,135 |
| VOCEL VIEWING OUR CHILDREN AS EMERGING LEADERS CHICAGO, IL | BOOKSMART IMPLEMENTATIPON | $8,055 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| REBECCA CHANDLER-LEEGE | CHIEF EEXECUTIVE OFFICER | 40 | $242,958 |
| PETER SPIRO | CHAIR OF THE BOARD | 1 | — |
| PRASANNA KRISHNAN | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| KARTIK RAGHAVAN | SECRETARY (THRU 3/31/24) | 1 | — |
| CHARLES BRIGHTON | TREASURER (THRU 3/31/24) | 1 | — |
| DAVID RISHER | FOUNDING BOARD CHAIR | 1 | — |
| ELIZABETH KHURI CHANDLER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KATE JAMES | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL JENSEN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RACHEL KLAUSNER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| NEEN KOENIGSBAUER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CHRIS CAPOSSELA | DIRECTOR (THRU 3/31/24) | 1 | — |
| ELIZABETH DOLLAR | DIRECTOR (THRU 3/31/24) | 1 | — |
| DANA REID | DIRECTOR (THRU 3/31/24) | 1 | — |
| ALISON RICH | DIRECTOR (THRU 3/31/24) | 1 | — |
| GRETCHEN SORENSON | DIRECTOR (THRU 3/31/24) | 1 | — |
| KEDEST TESFAGIORGIS | DIRECTOR (THRU 3/31/24) | 1 | — |
| SHANNON ATKINSON | CFO (THRU 1/12/24) | 40 | $37,275 |
| VERONICA GUTIERREZ | SR.DIRECTOR, HUMAN RESOURCES | 40 | $170,744 |
| HEIDI WILIAMS | DIRECTOR, ACCOUNTING & ADMIN | 40 | $120,264 |
| MATTHEW TROY | DIRECTOR, STRATEGIC ENGAGEMENT | 40 | $120,226 |
| KATHRINA WARDRIP | DIRECTOR, MAJOR GIFTS | 40 | $117,914 |
| WENDI HUESTIS | CHIEF ADV OFFICER (THRU 6/3/24) | 40 | $116,453 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Worldreaderorg?
Worldreaderorg is a nonprofit organization focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in SEATTLE, WA. It holds $6.2M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Worldreaderorg?
As of 2024, Worldreaderorg holds $6.2M in total assets with $5.2M in annual revenue. It awarded 5 grants totaling $72K in 2024.
Where does Worldreaderorg operate?
Worldreaderorg has awarded grants in Florida, Georgia, Illinois, New Jersey, Ohio, Tennessee.
What size grants does Worldreaderorg award?
In 2024, Worldreaderorg awarded 5 grants totaling $72K — an average of about $14K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Worldreaderorg's EIN?
Worldreaderorg's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-2092468. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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