Proliteracy Worldwide
- Assets
- $17.6m
- Revenue
- $13.4m
- Investments
- $12.8m
- Employees
- 55
- Location
- Syracuse, NY
- Founding
- 11/1973
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 16-6076384
Organization Overview
Proliteracy Worldwide is located in Syracuse, NY. The organization was established in 1973. According to its NTEE Classification (B92) the organization is classified as: Remedial Reading & Encouragement, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Proliteracy Worldwide employed 55 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Proliteracy Worldwide 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, Proliteracy Worldwide generated $13.4m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $11.8m during the year ending 06/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Proliteracy Worldwide has awarded 53 individual grants totaling $646,829. 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
TO INCREASE ADULT LITERACY RATES THROUGH EDUCATIONAL CONTENT, PROGRAM TRAINING AND ADVOCACY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROGRAM AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES - DOMESTIC PROGRAMSASSISTED OVER 1200 LITERACY GROUPS AND THEIR VOLUNTEERS AND STUDENTS THROUGH TRAINING, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF THEIR PROGRAMS COMMON TO PROLITERACY'S MISSION.
PUBLISHING: FOR MORE THAN 40 YEARS, NEW READERS PRESS, PROLITERACY'S PUBLISHING DIVISION, HAS PROVIDED EDUCATORS WITH THE INSTRUCTIONAL TOOLS THEY NEED TO TEACH ADULT STUDENTS AND OLDER TEENS THE SKILLS FOR FUNCTIONING IN THE WORLD TODAY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Kevin Morgan President/ceo | OfficerTrustee | 60 | $289,605 |
Sonja Marianne Chernos VP Of Publishing | 40 | $185,278 | |
Karen Welch Supervisor | 40 | $168,424 | |
Daniel Helms Director Of Sales | 30 | $119,023 | |
Gregory Stultz Educational Consultant/training | 40 | $107,973 | |
Mark Vineis President/ceo | OfficerTrustee | 60 | $65,056 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Six Red Marbles Publishing Material Developer | 6/29/22 | $317,750 |
Near Westside Initiative Landlord | 6/29/22 | $306,435 |
Ann Beeson Outside Sales Representative | 6/29/22 | $288,831 |
Gjr Sales Outside Sales Representative | 6/29/22 | $217,782 |
Emp Edusales Outside Sales Representative | 6/29/22 | $170,770 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $139,554 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $546,840 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,425,751 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,112,145 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $8,090,097 |
| Investment income | $364,136 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $845,606 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $13,411,984 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $370,488 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $638,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $50,500 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $457,808 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $137,534 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,778,657 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $46,676 |
| Other employee benefits | $252,851 |
| Payroll taxes | $270,087 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $41,581 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $31,326 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $71,651 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,734,634 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $10,942 |
| Royalties | $99,224 |
| Occupancy | $683,880 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $146,961 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $98,625 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $13,185 |
| Total functional expenses | $11,781,100 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,186,695 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $471,797 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $1,443,244 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $1,160,361 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $309,515 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $191,979 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $12,819,064 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $21,600 |
| Total assets | $17,604,255 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,421,637 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $756,108 |
| 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 | $1,321,966 |
| Total liabilities | $3,499,711 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $11,364,983 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,739,561 |
| 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 | $17,604,255 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Proliteracy Worldwide has awarded $139,222 in support to 13 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
VALLEY ADULT SCHOOL PURPOSE: LITERACY PROGRAMS | $31,250 |
TENNESSEE COLLEGE OF APPLIED TECHNOLOGY PURPOSE: LITERACY PROGRAMS | $12,500 |
NYC DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION PURPOSE: LITERACY PROGRAMS | $12,500 |
Zanesville, OH PURPOSE: LITERACY PROGRAMS | $12,000 |
Ardmore, OK PURPOSE: LITERACY PROGRAMS | $12,000 |
Arlington Hts, IL PURPOSE: LITERACY PROGRAMS | $10,510 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 17 grants that Proliteracy Worldwide has recieved totaling $1,366,199.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Nora Roberts Foundation Inc Glenn Dale, MD PURPOSE: OPERATIONS | $750,000 |
Nora Roberts Foundation Inc Glenn Dale, MD PURPOSE: OPERATIONS | $100,000 |
Dollar General Literacy Foundation Goodlettsville, TN PURPOSE: ADULT LITERACY PARTNER | $88,273 |
The@pitney Bowes Employee Involvement Fund Inc Stamford, CT PURPOSE: EMPLOYABILITY IN A DIGITAL WORLD | $50,855 |
Dollar General Literacy Foundation Goodlettsville, TN PURPOSE: ADULT LITERACY PARTNER | $50,000 |
Dollar General Literacy Foundation Goodlettsville, TN PURPOSE: ADULT LITERACY PARTNER | $50,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $9,866,784 |
| Earnings | -$1,230,359 |
| Net Contributions | $25,100 |
| Other Expense | $45,763 |
| Grants | $345,460 |
| Ending Balance | $8,270,302 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Childrens Literacy Initiative Philadelphia, PA | $12,745,223 | $23,482,636 |
Reach Out And Read Inc Boston, MA | $10,124,014 | $15,173,728 |
Proliteracy Worldwide Syracuse, NY | $17,604,255 | $13,411,984 |
Urban Youth Alliance International Inc Bronx, NY | $4,354,975 | $6,995,942 |
Literacy Inc New York, NY | $4,595,330 | $3,899,705 |
Read Alliance Inc New York, NY | $3,368,825 | $3,674,607 |
Nj Leep Inc Newark, NJ | $3,780,662 | $2,866,137 |
Read To Grow Inc Branford, CT | $1,292,928 | $1,217,263 |
Mujeres Unidas Avanzando Inc Dorchester, MA | $2,346,284 | $1,432,208 |
Reach Out And Read Of Greater New York Inc New York, NY | $1,043,771 | $1,407,811 |
Reading Is Fundamental Pittsburg Pittsburgh, PA | $3,385,621 | $940,540 |
The Literacy Center Allentown, PA | $813,842 | $994,402 |