GiveReads Charity Incorporated holds IRS Letter 947, dated March 12, 2024. Donors sometimes treat that PDF as a gold seal. It is more useful if you read it like a form.
What it confirms
- Exempt status under IRC §501(c)(3).
- Public charity classification under §170(b)(1)(A)(vi) — a publicly supported organization, not a private foundation.
- Effective date of exemption: July 13, 2023, the same date as our New York incorporation.
- Contributions may be deductible under §170; bequests and similar transfers under §2055, §2106, or §2522.
- We must file a Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-N. Our accounting period ends December 31.
- EIN 93-2383547. DLN 26053464007464.
What it does not confirm
It does not grade our programs. It does not list officers. It does not guarantee that your personal gift is deductible in full. That depends on your tax situation. We do not give tax advice.
If we fail to file a required return for three consecutive years, exemption is automatically revoked. That is why the Accountability page exists.