The Literacy Center
- Assets
- $813.8k
- Revenue
- $994.4k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 37
- Location
- Allentown, PA
- Founding
- 10/1985
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 22-2458322
Organization Overview
The Literacy Center is located in Allentown, PA. The organization was established in 1985. 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 06/2021, Literacy Center employed 37 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Literacy Center 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 06/2021, Literacy Center generated $994.4k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $856.8k during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 2.0% per year over the past 6 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE LITERACY CENTER IS AN AWARD-WINNING LEADER IN COMMUNITY-BASED LITERACY EDUCATIONINSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES ARE ACCESSIBLE, INNOVATIVE, AND COST-EFFECTIVE. PRE-GED, GED, ESL, CIVICS INSTRUCTION, AND CAREER FOCUSED INSTRUCTION IS PROVIDED TO STUDENTS REGARDLESS OF ABILITY TO PAY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE LITERACY CENTER'S MISSION IS TO DELIVER HIGH-QUALITY INSTRUCTION, TRAINING AND SUPPORT FOR LEHIGH VALLEY ADULTS EXPERIENCING LANGUAGE, EDUCATION, AND EMPLOYMENT BARRIERS. THE LITERACY CENTER (TLC) HAS BEEN PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS THAT HELP LEHIGH VALLEY RESIDENTS IMPROVE THEIR LITERACY SKILLS SINCE 1977. THROUGH ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL), HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY (GED), WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, AND SUPPORT SERVICES, TLC IS SOLVING THE COMPLEX CHALLENGES OF LOW LITERACY IN OUR COMMUNITY - ONE STUDENT AND ONE FAMILY AT A TIME. DURING THE PAST FORTY-THREE YEARS, OVER 30,000 ADULTS HAVE BENEFITED FROM TLC'S PROGRAMS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jennifer Doyle Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $85,569 |
Nichola Gutgold President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Adriane Golden Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Brian Weldin Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Ilene Prokup Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Ramona Hollie-Major Board Member | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $28,120 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $486,055 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $469,562 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $983,737 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $4,263 |
| Investment income | $6,600 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $3,024 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$3,222 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $994,402 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| 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. | $96,896 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $19,379 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $438,270 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $42,274 |
| Payroll taxes | $50,605 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $73,654 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $2,070 |
| Fees for services: Other | $9,171 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $8,343 |
| Information technology | $3,724 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $94,973 |
| Travel | $417 |
| 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 | $14,737 |
| Insurance | $9,315 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $856,838 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $81 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $377,371 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $182,370 |
| 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 | $3,846 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $21,106 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $229,068 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $813,842 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $44,026 |
| 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 | $44,026 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $769,816 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $813,842 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that The Literacy Center has recieved totaling $4,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
De La Cour Family Foundation Glen Cove, NY PURPOSE: TO HELP FUND THE RECIPIENTS OPERATING BUDGET | $4,000 |
Endowment Analysis
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Childrens Literacy Initiative Philadelphia, PA | $12,745,223 | $23,482,636 |
Proliteracy Worldwide Syracuse, NY | $17,604,255 | $13,411,984 |
Civic Works Inc Baltimore, MD | $12,483,552 | $12,764,474 |
Urban Youth Alliance International Inc Bronx, NY | $4,354,975 | $6,995,942 |
Kids Read Now Troy, OH | $1,305,520 | $4,930,805 |
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 |
Reading Recovery Council Of North America Worthington, OH | $1,777,303 | $1,197,918 |
We Need Diverse Books Bethesda, MD | $1,284,821 | $1,729,399 |
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 |