Downtown English is located in Springfield, OR. The organization was established in 2005. According to its NTEE Classification (P80) the organization is classified as: Centers to Support the Independence of Specific Populations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Downtown English employed 23 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Downtown English 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 12/2021, Downtown English generated $49.0k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (17.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $69.3k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (14.3%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MISSION OF DOWNTOWN LANGUAGES (DTL) IS TO INCREASE OPPORTUNITIES FOR IMMIGRANTS AND BUILD RESPECT AND UNDERSTANDING ACROSS CULTURES BY PROVIDING LANGUAGE, LITERACY, AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
SPECIALIZED LANGUAGE CLASSES ARE OFFERED TO NON-NATIVE SPEAKERS WHO HAVE EMERGING LANGUAGE SKILLS. THE CLASSES HAVE SERVED AN AVERAGE OF 200 STUDENTS ANNUALLY.
PILAS: FAMILY LITERACY PROGRAM: THE PROGRAM IS OFFERED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE MIGRANT EDUCATION PROGRAM, SPRINGFIELD SCHOOL DISTRICT AND BETHEL SCHOOL DISTRICT. IT IS DESIGNED TO PROMOTE EARLY LITERACY AND LIFELONG LEARNING FOR SPANISH SPEAKING FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN UNDER AGE 13. THIS PROGRAM SERVES 500 PEOPLE ANNUALLY.
GED READINESS FOR NON-NATIVE SPEAKERS TO ACQUIRE SKILLS TO PASS THE GED EXAMINATIONS AND OBTAIN A DIPLOMA.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Brook Edwards Executive Dir. | 20 | $4,357 | |
Becky-Jo Samples President | 10 | $0 | |
Marilyn Kelly Director | 5 | $0 | |
Alex Arruda Treasurer | 5 | $0 | |
Madison Stewart Secretary | 15 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $49,006 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Investment income | $8 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
Other Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $49,014 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $13,995 |
Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $11,355 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $1,200 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $0 |
Other expenses | $42,711 |
Total expenses | $69,261 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash, savings, and investments | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets or fund balances | $0 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Downtown English has recieved totaling $67,767.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Collins Foundation Portland, OR PURPOSE: SUPPORT PILAS, A FAMILY LITERACY PROGRAM IN A DISTANCE LEARNING FORMAT TO LOW-INCOME, IMMIGRANT, AND REFUGEE LATINO FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN IN LANE COUNTY | $25,000 |
United Way Of Lane County Springfield, OR PURPOSE: PROGRAM SERVICES | $21,267 |
Oregon Community Foundation Portland, OR PURPOSE: Adult Education | $7,500 |
Oregon Country Fair Eugene, OR | | $7,000 |
Oregon Country Fair Eugene, OR | | $7,000 |
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