Beyond Literacy
- Assets
- $1.9m
- Revenue
- $2.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 37
- Location
- Philadelphia, PA
- Founding
- 10/1969
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 23-7043544
Organization Overview
Beyond Literacy is located in Philadelphia, PA. The organization was established in 1969. According to its NTEE Classification (B60) the organization is classified as: Adult Education, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Beyond Literacy employed 37 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Beyond Literacy 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, Beyond Literacy generated $2.1m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 6 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.1m during the year ending 06/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (1.7%) per year over the past 6 years. 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
TO UNLEASH THE POWER OF LITERACY TO IMPROVE LIVES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ADULT EDUCATION: BEYOND LITERACY'S ADULT EDUCATION CLASSES IMPROVE THE LITERACY AND WORKFORCE SKILLS OF OUR LEARNERS. LEARNERS ARE PROVIDED COUNSELING AND CASE MANAGEMENT THAT HELP THEM REDUCE OR ELIMINATE BARRIERS, AND TRANSITION TO POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION AND/OR EMPLOYMENT.
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE: BEYOND LITERACY HOLDS ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL) CLASSES IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE FREE LIBRARY OF PHILADELPHIA AND OTHER COMMUNITY PARTNERS THROUGHOUT PHILADELPHIA. THE PROGRAM INCORPORATES TECHNOLOGY AND OFFERS MULTIPLE LEVELS OF BASIC ENGLISH AND CITIZENSHIP PREPARATION, AS WELL AS ENGLISH FOR WORK AND ENGLISH FOR POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION.
FAMILY LITERACY: BEYOND LITERACY PARTNERS WITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS IN PHILADELPHIA TO PROVIDE FAMILY LITERACY ENGLISH AS SECOND LANGUAGE SERVICES TO IMMIGRANT PARENTS OF CHILDREN ATTENDING THE SCHOOLS. IN ADDITION TO TEACHING THE PARENT ENGLISH, THESE SERVICES HELP PARENTS COMMUNICATE WITH THE SCHOOL AND SUPPORT THEIR CHILDREN'S LEARNING OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL. THE PROGRAM ALSO FACILITATES A TIME EACH WEEK FOR PARENTS AND CHILDREN TO LEARN TOGETHER.THE LEARNING OF TECHNOLOGY, SELF-MANAGEMENT, PROBLEM SOLVING, INTERPERSONAL RELATIONS, DECISION MAKING, LIFELONG LEARNING SKILLS, HEALTH AND FINANCIAL LITERACY ARE INCLUDED IN ALL OF THE ABOVE PROGRAMS.
Get More from Intellispect for FreeCreate a free account to get more data, nonprofit salaries, advanced search and more.
PDF Copies of 990 Filings
Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Enrico Crispo Chairperson (from 6/14/21) | OfficerTrustee | 6 | $0 |
Fareeha Arshad Chairperson (till 6/14/21) | OfficerTrustee | 6 | $0 |
Ashley Del Bianco Board Member (till 6/14/21) | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jennifer Mantini Vice Chairperson (till 6/14/21) | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Jonathan Hill Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Marion Sindoni Board Member (from 6/14/21) | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $20,000 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,699,184 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $172,929 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $10,626 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,892,113 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $186,913 |
| Investment income | $33,449 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| 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 | $2,112,475 |
| 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. | $6,862 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $304 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,195,387 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $306,740 |
| Payroll taxes | $91,463 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $214,270 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $21,461 |
| Information technology | $58,688 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $90,235 |
| 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 | $5,599 |
| Insurance | $20,508 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,094,982 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $75,153 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $411,571 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $76,150 |
| 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 | $29,721 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $16,776 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $552,361 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $704,836 |
| Total assets | $1,866,568 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $343,837 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $8,009 |
| 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 | $23,683 |
| Total liabilities | $375,529 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,094,210 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $396,829 |
| 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 | $1,866,568 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Beyond Literacy has recieved totaling $178,054.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
United Way Of Greater Philadelphia And Southern New Jersey Philadelphia, PA | | $111,950 |
Philanthropitch Austin, TX PURPOSE: PROVIDES ACCESS AND OPPORTUNITY CREATING A MORE EQUITABLE, EDUCATED, AND PRODUCTIVE PHILADELPHIA. | $40,504 |
Stanley And Lucy Lopata Foundation St Louis, MO PURPOSE: YOUTH EDUCATION | $15,000 |
Dollar General Literacy Foundation Goodlettsville, TN PURPOSE: ADULT LITERACY | $10,000 |
Comisky Family Foundation Tr Philadelphia, PA PURPOSE: GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $500 |
Performing Arts Foundation Inc Philadelphia, PA PURPOSE: SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE | $100 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Umbc Training Enterprises Inc Columbia, MD | $4,982,165 | $14,677,321 |
Workforce Development Institute Inc Albany, NY | $2,796,326 | $10,204,057 |
United For Respect Education Fund Brooklyn, NY | $7,552,270 | $7,410,651 |
1st Street Foundation Inc Brooklyn, NY | $4,623,074 | $8,726,760 |
Local Union 164 Electrical Joint Apprenticeship And Training Trust Paramus, NJ | $19,017,559 | $4,299,279 |
Leading Edge Alliance Inc New York, NY | $10,397,327 | $8,264,467 |
Chronic Liver Disease Foundation Inc Clark, NJ | $1,027,147 | $3,658,520 |
Read To Lead Inc New York, NY | $3,901,385 | $3,177,958 |
Resource Training Center Inc Staten Island, NY | $1,509,183 | $2,732,050 |
Institute Of Classical Architecture And Art Inc New York, NY | $5,800,944 | $3,154,717 |
Literacy West Ny Inc Belmont, NY | $671,461 | $2,695,039 |
Institute Foundation Inc New York, NY | $1,481,430 | $2,888,520 |