Compensation 990

Raising A Reader

Fiscal year ending 2024. Filed on October 20, 2025.

489 Valley Way
Milpitas, California 95035

Raising A Reader (EIN: 94-3390149) has filed an IRS Form 990 since at least fiscal year 2016. In its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing, Raising A Reader, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, reported compensation for 7 out of 25 total employees. Among the employees shown here, the average compensation is $206,273. The highest compensated employee at Raising A Reader is Michelle Torgerson with fiscal year 2024 compensation of $355,717.

Revenue, expenses, and employee compensation

Revenue

$4,911,900

Expenses

$5,354,343

Employee compensation

$3,069,972
Revenue, expenses, and employee compensation over time

Reported Compensated Employees

Michelle Torgerson
President and Chief Executive Officer and Director
$355,717
$322,442 from orgNo related comp$33,275 other
Jonathan Thornton
Vice President, Strategic Growth and Revenue
$206,622
$167,212 from orgNo related comp$39,410 other
Michelle Hyman
Senior Vice President, Programs and Partnerships
$204,168
$150,892 from orgNo related comp$53,276 other
Rebecca Chrystal
Managing Director, Programs and Partnerships
$199,248
$154,044 from orgNo related comp$45,204 other
Jennifer Ford
Vice President, Finance and Operations
$189,376
$177,807 from orgNo related comp$11,569 other
Shelece Draper
Director, Business Operations (Until December 2024)
$165,717
$140,306 from orgNo related comp$25,411 other
Patricia Cogley
Deputy Director, Strategic Innovation and Impact (Until December 2024)
$123,061
$100,115 from orgNo related comp$22,946 other

Non-Employee Board Members

Carol Emig
Chair
Erica K Wood
Treasurer
Gihani Fernando
Director
Jennifer Blatz
Director
Karen Calloo
Director
Kirk Law
Director
Kris Perry
Director
Meredith Crooks
Director
Portia Kennel
Director
Sterling Speirn
Secretary

Mission Statement

Raising a Reader supports families and inspires the development of literacy skills and a lifelong love for reading. We help children attain brighter futures in which they can thrive and contribute in school, the workforce and society.

Revisions to this organization profile

October 20, 2025:
2024 Raising A Reader 990 filed
October 16, 2024:
2023 Raising A Reader 990 filed
November 4, 2023:
2022 Raising A Reader 990 filed

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