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NEW YORK READING ASSOCIATION INC
ALBANY, NY · EIN 166098728 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · NTEE B90 · Education · Micro (<$100K) · nysreading.org
revenue
$78K
expenses
$79K
net assets
$289K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

IMPROVEMENT OF READING PROGRAMS

profile · synthesized from sources

New York Reading Association Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on improving reading programs. Based in Albany, NY, it supports literacy initiatives and recognizes individuals and institutions that contribute to reading education through awards and recognition programs. The organization operates primarily within New York State.

named programs · 1 · from sources

What they call their work

Friend of Reading Award
Honors individuals who have made significant contributions to promoting reading and literacy in New York State.
activities · 12 groups

What they do

  • Education Policy Advocacy & Reform 1 activity
    • Advocating for literacy policies and standards
      Advocates before governmental and professional bodies to shape state-wide policies on reading and literacy, including curriculum, certification, and instructional standards.
  • Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
    • Communicating with members and the public
      Produces and distributes multiple publications including the New York State Reading Scene newsletter, ReAD electronic newsletter, and updates on events and positions to inform members and the public.
  • Academic Research Dissemination 1 activity
    • Conducting and publishing literacy research
      Produces and publishes peer-reviewed research through the annual journal Language and Literacy Spectrum and maintains an online presence for scholarly work in literacy.
  • Community Capacity Building & Leadership Networks 1 activity
    • Coordinating and strengthening local reading councils
      Supports, coordinates, and strengthens local reading councils by facilitating communication, sharing ideas, and promoting mutual benefit across regions.
  • Professional Development for Fundraising and Philanthropy Practitioners 1 activity
    • Funding local chapter professional development
      Funds local chapters to procure speakers for professional development events, supporting capacity building at the regional level.
  • Storytelling and Literacy Resource Development 1 activity
    • Improving reading programs
      Works to improve reading programs across New York State through collaboration, resource sharing, and support for evidence-based practices.
  • Regional Chapter Network Support 1 activity
    • Operating a membership association with local affiliates
      Offers dual membership in local reading councils and the state-level organization, fostering a networked structure across New York State to support literacy educators.
  • Educator Conferences & Professional Development Events 1 activity
    • Organizing conferences and networking events
      Organizes and hosts an annual conference and facilitates networking opportunities at local, state, and national levels for literacy professionals.
  • Literacy Program Funding 1 activity
    • Recognizing contributions to literacy
      Provides grants, awards, and public recognition to individuals who contribute to reading and literacy education.
  • Teacher Professional Development 1 activity
    • Supporting educator professional development
      Encourages the professional growth of literacy educators through workshops, CLE-eligible training opportunities, leadership development, and access to research-based practices.
  • Educator Training in Equity and Inclusion 1 activity
    • Supporting inclusive and culturally responsive literacy education
      Provides resources and promotes practices that support culturally inclusive classrooms and foster a professional community grounded in equity, inclusion, and belonging.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Curating and sharing educational resources
      Collects, curates, and shares external resources and toolkits for distance learning and literacy instruction through newsletters, online platforms, and public groups.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$78K
Contributions & grants$14K18%
Program service revenue$58K74%
Investment income$7K8%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$79K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$290K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$289K
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -8.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 13
  • AMY DEBLASE — DIRECTOR
  • BARBARA VOKATIS — DIRECTOR
  • BONNIE YANKLOWITZ — DIRECTOR
  • CINDY WELLS — DIRECTOR
  • CONNIE MARTINC — DIRECTOR
  • ERIN MCCLOSKY — DIRECTOR
  • JOANNE JOYNER WELLS — DIRECTOR
  • JOHN STRONG — DIRECTOR
  • KATHERINE HINCHMAN — DIRECTOR
  • MARLENA PEDUZZI — DIRECTOR
  • MARY KLINE — DIRECTOR
  • MELISSA MACCORMAC — DIRECTOR
  • SHARON KELLY — DIRECTOR
relationships · 29

Who they work with

  • Adirondack Literacy Council Partner — Local council supported by NYS Reading Association in the Eastern region
  • Albany City Area Reading Council Partner — Local council supported by NYS Reading Association in the Eastern region
  • Binghamton Area Reading Council Partner — Local council supported by NYS Reading Association in the Central NY region
  • Brooklyn Reading Council Partner — Local council supported by NYS Reading Association in the New York City region
  • Buffalo State University Partner — Hosts the journal's digital archive through its institutional repository
  • Central NY Reading Council Partner — Local council supported by NYS Reading Association in the Central NY region
  • Columbia-Greene Reading Council Partner — Local council supported by NYS Reading Association in the Eastern region
  • Greater 1000 Islands Literacy Council Partner — Local council supported by NYS Reading Association in the Northern region
  • International Literacy Association Network — NY State Reading Association is affiliated with the International Literacy Association and aligns its mission with ILA.
  • K-12 Online Learning Collective Partner — Curated Facebook group for K-12 instruction resources, led by NYS Reading Association members.
  • Literacy Council of Long Island Partner — Local council supported by NYS Reading Association in the Long Island region
  • Mid-Hudson Reading Council Partner — Local council supported by NYS Reading Association in the Hudson Valley region
  • Mohawk Valley Reading Council Partner — Local council supported by NYS Reading Association in the Central NY region
  • NYSED English Language Arts Advisory Panel Partner — Collaborates on the Write on, NY! statewide writing initiative.
  • NYSRA Network — Member of the New York State Reading Association network.
  • NYSRA Network — Member organization within a network of local reading affiliates across New York State.
  • New York State Department of Education Government — Collaborates with the New York State Department of Education to support literacy initiatives
  • New York State Reading Association local chapters Network — Local chapters receive mini-grants to support speaker procurement for professional development events.
  • New York State’s teachers Partner — Partners with teachers across New York State on the Write on, NY! writing initiative.
  • Niagara Frontier Reading Council Partner — Local council supported by NYS Reading Association in the Western region
  • North Country Reading Council Partner — Local council supported by NYS Reading Association in the Northern region
  • Rochester Area Literacy Council Partner — Local council supported by NYS Reading Association in the Western region
  • Seven Valley Reading Council Partner — Local council supported by NYS Reading Association in the Central NY region
  • Staten Island Reading Council Partner — Local council supported by NYS Reading Association in the New York City region
  • Westchester Reading Council Partner — Local council supported by NYS Reading Association in the Hudson Valley region
  • districts Partner — Collaborates with school districts on the Write on, NY! statewide writing initiative.
  • educational organizations Partner — Partners with educational organizations on the Write on, NY! writing initiative.
  • local council Network — Offers dual membership through local councils
  • statewide ELA and literacy professional organizations Partner — Collaborates with statewide ELA and literacy professional organizations on the Write on, NY! initiative.
strategies · 4

How they approach the work

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  • Advocacy and Policy Engagement to Advance Literacy
    methodology: policy_advocacy
    By promoting supportive policies and practices, the organization advances literacy at systemic levels, because institutional and policy change enables broader, sustainable improvements in reading education across diverse communities.
  • Federated Network Model for Statewide Capacity Building
    methodology: federated_network
    By organizing through a regional network of local councils and affiliates, the organization expands its reach and impact, because decentralized, locally-rooted structures increase engagement, responsiveness, and sustainability of literacy initiatives across diverse regions of New York State.
  • Integration of Research and Practice to Improve Literacy Instruction
    methodology: research-practice-integration
    By bridging literacy research and classroom practice through publication, dissemination, and professional learning, the organization ensures that evidence-based methods inform teaching, because alignment with research improves instructional effectiveness and student outcomes.
  • Professional Development as Leverage for Literacy Improvement
    methodology: capacity_building_through_professional_development
    By providing educators with professional development opportunities, the organization improves literacy instruction and practice, because skilled and knowledgeable educators are better equipped to deliver effective reading education.