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Worldreader Org · International, Foreign Affairs & National Security · $5.2M budget · 12 staff · Since 2010

Why Worldreader Org

FY2025 · Form 990Its mission and biggest programs, as filed

Helps people worldwide access and read books.

  • Worldreader.Org (Worldreader or the organization) is a global tech nonprofit on a mission to get families reading. By supporting parents and caregivers with free, accessible digital tools and resources, we build reading routines that improve children's learning outcomes and social-emotional…$2.8M spent in FY2025

Before you apply

FY2024 · Form 990Independent: from IRS data, not the org
Pays its leaders
$102K–$264K
5 officers reported
Fine: from the org's Form 990.
Pt VII · Sec A
Budget
$5.7M
spent in FY2024
Fine: from the org's Form 990.
Pt I · Ln 18
Staff
12
employees
12 volunteers
Fine: from the org's Form 990.
Pt I · Ln 5–6
Spent on programs
74%
of spending
Fine: 74% of spending went to programs; 65% to 75%.
Pt IX · Ln 25 · col B
Surplus or deficit
−10%
of revenue, FY2024
Concern: revenue was below expenses in the latest filing.
Pt I · Ln 19
Cash reserves
13 mo
of spending, in cash and securities
Looks good: 12.6 months of spending in cash; 3 or more.
Pt X · Ln 1–2 · Pt I · Ln 18
Latest return
FY2024
latest Form 990
Looks good: the latest return is for FY2024, 2 tax years back; within 2 tax years.
IRS e-file
IRS status
501(c)(3)
tax-exempt since 2010
Looks good: listed by the IRS.
IRS BMF
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About the role

In short, from the org's own posting
  • This is an open application, not a specific job, so no duties or reporting line are listed.
  • The only stated requirement is a CV submitted in English.
  • Typical hiring locations are Atlanta, GA, San Francisco, CA, New York, NY, and Nairobi, Kenya.
  • No pay or schedule is listed; Worldreader says it will contact candidates if a good fit appears.
  • Volunteer and internship interest can be submitted through the same form.

Read the original listing on worldreader.bamboohr.com

Summary written by AI from the posting. The original listing is the final word.

The full posting, as written

Background Worldreader gets families reading through our award-winning app, BookSmart. It’s an equitable, subscription-free, and often data-free app that helps families prepare young children for learning by fostering reading routines with culturally representative storybooks and play-based activities. Since 2010, we’ve delivered 80+ million digital books and reached 22+ million readers in 100 countries, giving young children around the world the pre-literacy and social-emotional skills they need to be ready to start school and succeed in the future.

Worldreader typically hires in the following regions: North America Atlanta, GA San Francisco, CA New York, NY Africa Nairobi, Kenya Introduce Yourself Don't see the dream job you are looking for? Do you want to partner with Worldreader for a volunteer or internship opportunity? Fill in your contact information, upload your CV/resume, and we will reach out to you if we find the perfect fit! Please submit your CV in English. Your personal data will be processed in accordance with Worldreader's candidate privacy notice.

About Worldreader Org

From its Form 990
  • Budget $5.2M · International, Foreign Affairs & National Security
  • Staff 12 · founded 2010
  • Pays its leaders $102K–$264K (5 reported)
  • Open jobs 2 · Jobs at Worldreader Org · Full 990 report