First Literacy Inc
- Assets
- $1.3m
- Revenue
- $615.9k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 7
- Location
- Boston, MA
- Founding
- 03/1988
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 04-2997446
Organization Overview
First Literacy Inc is located in Boston, MA. The organization was established in 1988. According to its NTEE Classification (B19) the organization is classified as: Support N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2022, First Literacy Inc employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. First Literacy Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2022, First Literacy Inc generated $615.9k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $730.0k during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 7.4% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, First Literacy Inc has awarded 56 individual grants totaling $333,362. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
FUNDING INNOVATION IN ADULT LITERACY TO CHANGE LIVES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS PROVIDE ADULT EDUCATORS WITH INFORMATION AND RESOURCES ON EVIDENCE-BASED TEACHING METHODOLOGY AND CURRICULUM DESIGN, CROSS-CULTURAL ISSUES, AND STUDENT ASSESSMENT APPROACHES RELEVANT TO THE ADULT EDUCATION CLASSROOM. TEACHERS WHO PARTICIPATE IN WORKSHOPS, FACILITATED BY KNOWLEDGEABLE PEERS OR EXPERT CONSULTANTS, ARE SUPPORTED IN TRYING OUT NEW IDEAS IN THEIR CLASSROOMS AND SHARING THEIR EXPERIENCES WITH PEERS ON SITE AND AT FOLLOW-UP WORKSHOPS. IN 2022, FIRST LITERACY HOSTED 32 WORKSHOP SESSIONS ON TOPICS SUCH AS:-IDENTIFYING AND TEACHING ADULT STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS-TRAUMA AND LEARNING-EMBEDDING DIGITAL LITERACY INTO THE CLASSROOM
SCHOLARSHIPS AND SUPPORT FOR ADULT LEARNERS WHO HAVE SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED BASIC STUDIES IN AN ABE PROGRAM AND ARE PURSUING COLLEGE OR TECHNICAL EDUCATION ARE ELIGIBLE FOR A FIRST LITERACY SCHOLARSHIP. RECIPIENTS ARE AWARDED SCHOLARSHIPS IN RECOGNITION OF THEIR EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS AND POTENTIAL, THEIR COMMITMENT TO COMMUNITY SERVICE, AND THEIR RESILIENCY AND PERSEVERANCE IN THE FACE OF HARDSHIP.TO SUSTAIN THIS ONGOING LEARNING COMMUNITY, WE HOST SCHOLAR NETWORKING EVENINGS, INVITE SCHOLARS TO ALL FIRST LITERACY EVENTS, ASK INTERESTED SCHOLARS TO SPEAK AT EVENTS, AND FIRST LITERACY REPRESENTATIVES ATTEND ALL COMMUNITY AND EDUCATIONAL EVENTS WHERE OUR SCHOLARS ARE HONORED. WE ALSO LOOK FOR WAYS IN WHICH WE CAN MORE DEEPLY INVOLVE THE SCHOLARS WITH THE BROADER COMMUNITY AND CULTURAL LIFE OF OUR CITY.
OUR FIRST LITERACY LAB INITIATIVE OFFERS SMALL GRANTS TO ADULT BASIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS TO IMPROVE PRACTICE AND TO STRENGTHEN PROGRAMS. THE FLEXIBILITY OF THESE GRANTS ALLOWS PROGRAMS TO MEET EMERGING STUDENT NEEDS IN A TIMELY FASHION. THE GRANTS ALSO ALLOW VENUES SUCH AS LIBRARIES AND VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATIONS TO INTRODUCE OR EXPAND THEIR SERVICES TO IMMIGRANTS. RECIPIENTS OF FIRST LITERACY GRANTS SHARE THE RESULTS OF THEIR WORK WITH THE GREATER ABE COMMUNITY AT AN ANNUAL EVENT AND ARE SUPPORTED AND MENTORED TO BECOME FACILITATORS OF WORKSHOPS FOR ABE TEACHERS. DURING 2022, FIRST LITERACY AWARDED 5 GRANTS TO PROGRAMS IN MASSACHUSETTS, IMPACTING 303 ADULT LEARNERS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Theresa B Witherell Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 50 | $148,674 |
Jeffrey P Beale Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 2.5 | $0 |
Donna Charpentier Vice President (until 4/2022) | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
James Nolan Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Holly Reeves Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Mayor Michelle Wu Ex Officio Board Member | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $57,945 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $465,674 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $1,725 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $523,619 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $18,101 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $74,180 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $615,900 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $46,250 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $52,500 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $184,386 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $36,877 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $204,387 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $7,908 |
| Other employee benefits | $6,119 |
| Payroll taxes | $26,107 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $32,364 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $12,674 |
| Fees for services: Other | $21,983 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $7,072 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $77,102 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $6,540 |
| Insurance | $1,224 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $729,964 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $153,055 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $9,506 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $36,000 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $1,889 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $32,700 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,030,332 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $5,000 |
| Total assets | $1,268,482 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $61,295 |
| Grants payable | $70,750 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $132,045 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,057,937 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $78,500 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,268,482 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, First Literacy Inc has awarded $37,500 in support to 3 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Boston, MA PURPOSE: RE-ENTRY YOUTH PROGRAM | $15,000 |
Dorchester, MA PURPOSE: FOR PROGRAM CONSULTANT TO IMPROVES HISET IN SPANISH AND ESOL PROGRAM | $15,000 |
Greenfield, MA PURPOSE: FOR READING CURRICULUM, "REALLY GREAT READING" | $7,500 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that First Literacy Inc has recieved totaling $250.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Alchemy Foundation Cambridge, MA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $250 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $50,000 |
| Earnings | $681 |
| Other Expense | $681 |
| Ending Balance | $50,000 |
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|---|---|---|
Worcester City Campus Corporation Shrewsbury, MA | $408,230,540 | $37,285,221 |
New Visions For Public Schools Inc New York, NY | $79,613,761 | $33,356,068 |
Naf New York, NY | $28,094,768 | $18,819,868 |
Zearn Inc New York, NY | $36,079,361 | $33,394,711 |
Uchcfc Circle Road Corp Farmington, CT | $184,016,128 | $11,665,579 |
United Community Schools Inc New York, NY | $17,599,679 | $9,226,471 |
Friends Of Hellenic Classical Charter Schools Inc Brooklyn, NY | $82,915,888 | $678,941 |
Massachusetts Green High Performance Computing Center Inc Holyoke, MA | $16,995,884 | $7,668,165 |
Student Achievement Partners Inc New York, NY | $8,247,794 | $7,455,301 |
Vmc Indemnity Company Inc Burlington, VT | $100,648,707 | $14,545,433 |
Uka Facilities Foundation Inc New York, NY | $167,163,417 | $25,000 |
Hill For Literacy Inc Woburn, MA | $4,985,114 | $5,142,068 |