irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2021
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $54KANNUAL CONFERENCE ON DYSLEXIA & RELATED LEARNING DISABILITIES The 2022 Mini - Everyone Reading Conference on Dyslexia and Related Learning Disabilities took place over ZOOM on Saturday, March 5, 2022.
- #2 $32KFREE AFTER SCHOOL AND SUMMER TUTORING FREE after-school and summer programs took place over ZOOM. The after-school program took place as planned, once a week, from November 2021 to May 2022. Materials were sent to students' homes. Worksheets and reminders were sent by email.
named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Annual Conference on Dyslexia & Related Learning Disabilities
Virtual conference held annually featuring expert sessions on dyslexia and related learning disabilities, aimed at educators, parents, and professionals.
Free After-School and Summer Tutoring
Free small-group tutoring for third and fourth graders struggling with reading, delivered remotely via Zoom with mailed materials and email support.
Professional Development Workshops
Workshops on foundational reading skills for educators, previously offered in person and paused during the pandemic.
activities · 2 groups
What they do
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Structured Literacy Instruction and Dyslexia Support 6 activities
- Advocate for policy improvements in literacy educationEngages in advocacy efforts to improve educational systems and promote effective instruction for individuals with learning differences, including support for legislation that advances dyslexia screening, teacher training, and equitable access to reading interventions.
- Conduct research and publish thought leadership on literacyProduces and publishes thought pieces, data communications, and educational content on dyslexia, reading pedagogy, and literacy, including the statistic that dyslexia affects approximately one in six people worldwide.
- Deliver after-school tutoring for struggling readersProvides free weekly after-school tutoring in phonics, fluency, and foundational reading skills to third and fourth-grade students who are struggling readers. Tutoring is delivered virtually or in-person and includes mailed instructional materials and reminders to families.
- Offer workshops and resources for parents supporting children's literacyConducts workshops, webinars, and summer series for parents to support their children’s reading development at home, including strategies for phonemic awareness, phonics, comprehension, vocabulary, and daily reading activities. Provides guidance and free resources for home use.
- Operate parent support hotline for learning needsRuns a hotline to provide parents with information, guidance, and referral services related to children’s learning challenges, including dyslexia and other reading difficulties.
- Provide professional development for educators in structured literacyOffers virtual and in-person training programs, workshops, and institutes for educators on dyslexia, neuroscience, and evidence-based reading instruction, including programs like Reading Go and Reading Ready. Training includes free curricular materials, manipulatives, and NYSED CTLE hours, and requires implementation with students.
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Teacher Professional Development 1 activity
- Host annual conferences on dyslexia and evidence-based literacyOrganizes an annual conference for educators, families, researchers, and advocates focused on dyslexia, equity, and evidence-based reading strategies. The conference includes expert-led sessions, teaching resources, and community-building around structured literacy and learning differences.
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financials · form 990 · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$680K
Contributions & grants$35K5%
Program service revenue$582K86%
Investment income$1100%
Other revenue$62K
expenses
Total expenses$625K
Program expenses0%
Admin / overhead100%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$108K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$452K
Cash$312K
Investments$0
Liabilities$148K
Net assets$304K
Liquid reserves6.0 mo
4 years on record · 2019–2022 · YoY revenue -40.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022
Who runs it
board members · 1
- Tamara Cella — Director
relationships · 7
Who they work with
- Board of Directors Network — Comprised of professionals from diverse backgrounds who provide governance and strategic direction.
- CUNY Graduate Center Partner — Host site for the 2026 Annual Everyone Reading Conference.
- NYSED Government — Provides CTLE hours for professional development through workshops.
- New York City Department of Education Government — Aligns program schedule with the NYC Department of Education calendar.
- Strong Learning Partner — Collaborates to incorporate the Strong Learning Reading Intervention Program into structured literacy training for educators.
- The Reading Institute (TRI) Partner — Collaborates with Everyone Reading to deliver a two-day literacy training workshop for educators.
- The Reading Institute (TRI) Partner — Collaborates with Everyone Reading to deliver the Reading Ready literacy training program for educators.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Confidence-Building Through Affirming Language and Support Systemsmethodology: confidence-building-through-languageBy using affirming language and equipping parents and educators with tools to support learners, we build learner confidence and promote success because psychological safety and adult allyship are critical enablers for students with learning differences.
- Educator and Parent Empowerment through Practice-Integrated Professional Developmentmethodology: hands-on professional developmentBy combining evidence-based theory with hands-on practice and fostering professional communities of learning, we improve educator implementation of literacy instruction because sustained, applied training increases fidelity and confidence, which in turn supports student outcomes.
- Multidisciplinary Intervention Modelmethodology: multidisciplinary-interventionBy integrating brain research, assistive technology, and social-emotional support, we address the full spectrum of needs for individuals with dyslexia and learning disabilities because effective intervention requires coordinated cognitive, technological, and emotional supports.
- Neurodiversity-Affirming and Inclusive Frameworkmethodology: neurodiversity-affirming educationBy reframing dyslexia and learning differences as alternative learning styles and communicating that these conditions exist across all intelligence levels, we reduce stigma and create more inclusive learning environments because affirmation and accurate understanding foster empowerment and belonging.
- Structured Literacy Instructionmethodology: structured_literacyBy using a multisensory, systematic, and explicit approach to teaching reading, we build foundational literacy skills in striving readers because this method aligns with the science of reading and addresses the cognitive needs of learners with dyslexia and other learning differences.