Kern Literacy Council
- Assets
- $335.7k
- Revenue
- $349.7k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 4
- Location
- Bakersfield, CA
- Founding
- 06/1973
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 23-7312722
Organization Overview
Kern Literacy Council is located in Bakersfield, CA. 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 12/2021, Kern Literacy Council employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Kern Literacy Council 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, Kern Literacy Council generated $349.7k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $250.4k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 5.0% per year over the past 7 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
MISSION IS TO EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS TO IMPROVE THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE THROUGH LITERACY EDUCATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
9,948 HOURS OF TUTORING WERE PROVIDED BY VOLUNTEER TUTORS. THE FMV OF THESE HOURS IS $283,916.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Laura Wolfe Executive Dir. | Trustee | 40 | $65,215 |
Edwina Robin Fleming Executive Director | 40 | $17,821 | |
Dan Klingenberger Member At Large | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Valorie Sill Secretary | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Vernon Harper Member At Large | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Rita Sluga President | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $132,985 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $158,002 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $290,987 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $3,051 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $566 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $55,065 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $349,669 |
| 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. | $71,536 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $14,307 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $61,778 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $12,915 |
| Payroll taxes | $12,409 |
| Fees for services: Management | $11,500 |
| 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 | $8,185 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $2,311 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $4,269 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,057 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $4,737 |
| Insurance | $4,460 |
| All other expenses | $8,196 |
| Total functional expenses | $250,423 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $213,928 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $14,704 |
| 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 | $8,300 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $50 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $55,444 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $43,292 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $335,718 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $5,259 |
| 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 | $3 |
| Total liabilities | $5,262 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $322,979 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $7,477 |
| 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 | $335,718 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Kern Literacy Council has recieved totaling $21,155.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Patricia Crail Brown Foundation South Pasadena, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT OF CHARITY | $10,000 |
Kern Community Foundation Bakersfield, CA PURPOSE: CHARITABLE | $6,000 |
Cynthia Lake Charitable Trust Reno, NV PURPOSE: CARRY OUT CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF FOUNDATION | $5,000 |
Sempra Energy Foundation San Diego, CA PURPOSE: EDUCATION | $125 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $30 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Reading Partners Oakland, CA | $38,809,028 | $49,953,069 |
Institute For Native Pacific Education And Culture Kapolei, HI | $1,941,780 | $5,639,876 |
San Joaquin A Plus Inc Stockton, CA | $3,892,784 | $3,942,790 |
Make Way For Books Tucson, AZ | $2,670,198 | $2,705,326 |
United Through Reading San Diego, CA | $1,933,982 | $2,576,774 |
Tandem Partners In Early Learning San Francisco, CA | $1,207,894 | $2,135,047 |
Developments In Literacy Inc Irvine, CA | $1,716,599 | $2,242,453 |
The Riordan Foundation South Pasadena, CA | $13,591,111 | $7,320,901 |
Arpan Foundation Incorporated Diamond Bar, CA | $1,095,710 | $1,209,090 |
Read Better Be Better Phoenix, AZ | $1,920,458 | $1,563,168 |
Oakland Literacy Coalition Oakland, CA | $916,422 | $1,367,279 |
916 Ink Sacramento, CA | $593,574 | $1,036,980 |