RAR-MA INC
BOSTON, MA · Education
Mission
EARLY LITERACY PROGRAM SUPPORTING FAMILIES OF YOUNG CHILDREN IN HIGH NEED COMMUNITIES.RAISING A READER MA IS AN EVIDENCE-BASED EARLY LITERACY ORGANIZATION THAT HELPS FAMILIES OF YOUNG CHILDREN (BIRTH THROUGH AGE 6) DEVELOP, PRACTICE, AND MAINTAIN HOME-BASED LITERACY ROUTINES. OUR GOAL IS TO END THE CYCLE OF LOW LITERACY BY HELPING FAMILIES ACROSS MASSACHUSETTS DEVELOP HIGH IMPACT HOME READING ROUTINES THAT LAY THE GROUNDWORK FOR A LIFETIME OF LEARNING, SUCCESS, AND PRODUCTIVE, RESPONSIBLE CITIZENSHIP.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2024.
Who funds RAR-MA INC
$1.8M in foundation grants on record from 16 funders — from IRS 990 grant line items.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| National Philanthropic Trust | $407K | 4 |
| Children'S Hospital | $367K | 3 |
| Boston Foundation | $248K | 4 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $168K | 3 |
| American Online Giving Foundation | $136K | 3 |
| Essex County Community Foundation | $100K | 1 |
| Raising A Reader | $57K | 3 |
| Greenlight Fund | $50K | 1 |
| Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston | $41K | 4 |
| American Endowment Foundation | $35K | 2 |
Leadership
CHRISTINE WARD — EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (Principal officer)
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