The Children’s Reading Foundation is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to improving early childhood literacy. They support parents, caregivers, schools, and communities by providing proven programs and resources focused on fostering children's reading skills and school readiness, especially from birth through third grade.
1996
91-1731315
$2.542 million
This organization contributes to the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. See the SDG page for more information.

The READY! for Kindergarten program equips parents with tools to foster learning at home.

Achieving grade-level reading by the end of third grade is a crucial milestone for children.

Everyone can contribute to supporting young readers through programs and workshops.
Increase in Kindergarten Readiness
In the Mankato School District, the percentage of students testing ready for kindergarten rose from 49% to 73% within five years of implementing the READY! program.
Improved Reading Proficiency
In the Lake Pend Oreille School District, over 86% of READY! graduates entered school testing at or above kindergarten readiness levels.
Impact on Early Literacy
Children exposed to the READY! program achieved higher average DIBELS Letter Naming scores in a controlled study.

A program that empowers parents as their children's first and most influential teachers, focusing on early childhood education.
Learn More"I cannot say enough AMAZING things about READY! for Kindergarten. I have absolutely LOVED this FREE program! They are quick, easy, and you get all of the educational materials for FREE when you complete the course."
Natalie Kinkel-Moody
Parent
Overall Score
60
58
/100
Program Expense Ratio
92.41%
20
/20
Program Revenue Growth
0.00%
2
/20
Leverage Ratio
0.009266
20
/20
Working Capital Ratio
2.178
14
/20
Fundraising Efficiency
0
2
/20
Fiscal Year:2022
Source:Source: Self-reported by organization
| Category | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions, Gifts, and Grants | 1.61K | 0.13% |
| Program Services | 0 | 0.00% |
| Investment Income | 4.336K | 0.35% |
| Sales of Non-Inventory Assets | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Notable Sources | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Revenue | 1.246M | 100.00% |