From public IRS filings
WORDS ALIVE
SAN DIEGO, CA · Arts, Culture & Humanities
Mission
At Words Alive, we envision a world where everyone is connected to the power of reading and the innumerable ways it enriches our lives.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Total revenue
$1.2M
Total expenses
$1.1M
Total assets
$3M
Program expense ratio
61%
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2024.
Who funds WORDS ALIVE
$2.8M in foundation grants on record from 42 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| San Diego Foundation | $623K | 4 |
| Century Club of San Diego | $535K | 4 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $454K | 4 |
| Gumpert Foundation | $283K | 3 |
| Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego | $177K | 4 |
| Life Science Cares | $100K | 2 |
| Walter J & Betty C Zable Foundation | $80K | 4 |
| Conrad Prebys Foundation | $57K | 5 |
| Rice Family Foundation | $46K | 5 |
| Parker Foundation | $40K | 2 |
Leadership
Rachael Orose — Executive Director (Principal officer)
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