Rar-Ma
BOSTON, MA · Education
Built from IRS filings (latest Form 990: tax year 2024). Rar-Ma has not reviewed or approved this page. Kindora is not affiliated with it.
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
$3.2M in foundation grants on record from 65 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Hospital | $498K | 4 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $407K | 4 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $248K | 4 |
| Boston Foundation | $248K | 4 |
| Liberty Mutual Foundation | $155K | 4 |
| American Online Giving Foundation | $146K | 4 |
| Essex County Community Foundation | $100K | 1 |
| Oneworld Boston | $90K | 3 |
| Reeder Foundation C/O Par Capital Management | $80K | 2 |
| Fordham Street Foundation | $80K | 4 |
Leadership
CHRISTINE WARD — EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (Principal officer)
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