The Literacy Project
- Assets
- $252.1k
- Revenue
- $210.3k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Mount Rainier, MD
- Founding
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 20-5485155
Organization Overview
The Literacy Project is located in Mount Rainier, MD. According to its NTEE Classification (A31) the organization is classified as: Film & Video, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Literacy Project 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 12/2022, Literacy Project generated $210.3k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 2 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (21.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $182.4k during the year ending 12/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
WE PROMOTE THAT LITERACY IS POSSIBLE FOR ALL, THROUGH MULTIMEDIA ORAL HISTORY AND DOCUMENTARY PROJECTS THAT ARCHIVE AND SHARE STORIES OF LITERACY, EMPHASIZING THE ROLES OF LITERACY PROGRAMS IN SOCIAL JUSTICE MOVEMENTS THROUGHOUT THE AMERICAS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
IN 2022, THE LITERACY PROJECT ADVANCED RESEARCH AND PRODUCTION ON SEVERAL DIFFERENT DOCUMENTARY FILMS, FOR WHICH WE CONTRACTED WITH MULTIPLE FILM PROFESSIONALS IN DIVERSE CAPACITIES AND GEOGRAPHIES. WE FINISHED A 17-MINUTE SHORT FILM CALLED MAESTRAS VOLUNTARIAS WHICH WAS PICKED UP FOR DISTRIBUTION BY WOMEN MAKE MOVIES. WE MADE TWO TRIPS TO BRAZIL TO CONTINUE RESEARCH ON PAULO FREIRE. WE HAD TWO FILMS ON THE FILM FESTIVAL CIRCUIT THROUGHOUT THE YEAR AND A HANDFUL OF UNIVERSITY SCREENINGS. OUR WORK LIFTS UP THE STORIES OF THOSE WHO ARE TEACHING LITERACY TO OTHERS OR ARE STRUGGLING TO ACHIEVE LITERACY THEMSELVES. WE USE DOCUMENTARY STORYTELLING TO CONNECT WITH AND STRENGTHEN PRESENT-DAY MOVEMENTS FOR LITERACY AND EDUCATION JUSTICE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Susan Sillins Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Judith Murphy Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Catherine Murphy President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $208,215 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $208,215 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $2,105 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $210,320 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $100 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $700 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $4,736 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $63,201 |
| Advertising and promotion | $4,943 |
| Office expenses | $4,911 |
| Information technology | $2,351 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $48,845 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Insurance | $5,434 |
| All other expenses | $7,027 |
| Total functional expenses | $182,417 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $252,108 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $252,108 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $6,857 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| 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 | $6,857 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $245,251 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $252,108 |