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Reading Center, The   (Detailed Report)
Meets all standards
847 5th St. N.W.
Rochester, MN  55901

Principal Staff:Nancy Sears, Executive Director
President: Larry Peterson
EIN: 41-1633734

Phone: 507-288-5271
Fax: 507-288-6424

Website: www.thereadingcenter.org
IRS Code: 501(c)(3)
Giving Guide Categories
  • All Charities (Reviewed by the Council)
  • Children & Families
  • Education
  • Elementary & Secondary Schools


MISSION
The mission of the Reading Center is to meet the needs of people with dyslexia.


990 SNAPSHOT (2005-2007)
Programs and Expenses (2007)
  • Educational Therapy (tutoring): $441,412
  • Educator Training: $49,046

  • 3-Year Average Charity Expenses % of total expenses
    Program Services: $481,517 83.7%
    Management: $85,205 14.8%
    Fundraising: $8,364 1.5%

    CHARITY RESPONSE TO REVIEW:
    Since 1951, the Reading Center/Dyslexia Institute of Minnesota has been helping children and individuals with reading disabilities to overcome their learning challenges and succeed. This past year, we provided 8,873 sessions of Educational Therapy to 140 students. We provided over $50,000 in scholarships to children whose families could not afford our services. We trained 63 educators in the Orton-Gillingham approach and outreach presentations, so that more students could be helped. Our donors make this possible. The Reading Center is committed to transparency, and we affirm the process of accountability made accessible to the community through the Charities Review Council. Our students, Educational Therapists, friends, supporters and the community-at-large can be confident that we are guided by ethical standards. We invite you to learn more about the Reading Center by visiting us at www.TheReadingCenter.org or by contacting us at 507-288-5271.

    NON-CASH DONATIONS
    507-288-5271

    Type of Goods Accepted:
    N/A
    Goods Donation Instructions/Restrictions:
    Donations of office equipment are accepted on an as-needed basis. Currently Rochester-only for office equipment.


    CHARITY DETAILS
    Number of FTE (Full-Time Equivalent): 5
    Number of Volunteers: 45
    Number of clients served in the last fiscal year: 140



    Affiliations:
  • United Way funded organization
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