The Literacy Alliance Inc
- Assets
- $1.0m
- Revenue
- $1.2m
- Investments
- $96.0k
- Employees
- 15
- Location
- Fort Wayne, IN
- Founding
- 02/1977
- Data as of
- 08/2021
- EIN
- 35-1710780
Organization Overview
The Literacy Alliance Inc is located in Fort Wayne, IN. The organization was established in 1977. 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 08/2021, Literacy Alliance Inc employed 15 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Literacy Alliance Inc 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 08/2021, Literacy Alliance Inc generated $1.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $694.7k during the year ending 08/2021. While expenses have increased by 1.0% 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
THE LITERACY ALLIANCE'S MISSION IS "TO END ILLITERACY BY TEACHING ADULTS THROUGH LEARNING CENTERS, LITERACY PROGRAMS AND TUTORING SERVICES THAT EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS TO SUCCEED AT WORK, AT HOME AND IN THE COMMUNITY." IN SUPPORT OF ITS MISSION, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES INSTRUCTION FOR ADULTS THROUGH COMMUNITY-BASED HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY (HSE) LEARNING CENTERS, PRE-HSE CLASSES HELD IN INTERNET-CONNECTED COMPUTER LABS, SMALL GROUPS WORKING ON PRE-READING SKILLS AND ENGLISH FOR SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES (ESOL) CLASSES. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES JOB CERTIFICATION TRAINING AND CAREER ADVISING IN ITS HSE CLASSROOMS AND COLLABORATES WITH LOCAL SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE ON-SITE INSTRUCTION AND MUTUAL REFERRALS. THE LITERACY ALLIANCE PLACES A FAMILY LIBRARY IN EACH NEW HABITAT FOR HUMANITY HOME AT THE TIME OF DEDICATION. VOLUNTEERS ARE AN ESSENTIAL PART OF THE INSTRUCTION TEAM IN ALL PROGRAM AREAS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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ADULT INSTRUCTION - ADULT LEARNERS STUDY BASIC SKILLS IN READING, WRITING AND MATH UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF CERTIFIED TEACHERS AND VOLUNTEER TUTORS. INSTRUCTION OCCURS THROUGH ONE-ON-ONE TUTORING, IN SMALL GROUPS, IN INTERNET CONNECTED COMPUTER LABS AND IN HSE LEARNING CENTER CLASSROOMS. 121 ADULTS TESTING BETWEEN 5TH AND 10TH GRADE PREPARED FOR THE HSE IN 5 LEARNING CENTERS. 189 ADULTS STUDIED IN 5 LEARNING CENTERS. TOTAL VOLUNTEER HOURS FOR THE ORGANIZATION AMOUNTS TO 2,000.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Melinda Haines CEO | Officer | 40 | $73,459 |
Corey Porter Chair | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Ashley Miller Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Michaela Baldwin Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Tim Vanhouten Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Kara Densmore Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,160,306 |
| Investment income | $4,950 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $36,522 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,201,778 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $73,459 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $376,238 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $16,505 |
| Payroll taxes | $35,859 |
| 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 | $417 |
| Fees for services: Other | $35,024 |
| Advertising and promotion | $7,113 |
| Office expenses | $20,071 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $33,483 |
| Travel | $158 |
| 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 | $18,745 |
| Insurance | $3,589 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $694,720 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $150 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $408,217 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $470,265 |
| 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 | $19,259 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $96,027 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $4,923 |
| Total assets | $1,049,795 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $15,374 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $17,000 |
| 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 | $27,105 |
| Total liabilities | $59,479 |
| 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 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $990,316 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 18 grants that The Literacy Alliance Inc has recieved totaling $203,485.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Lincoln Financial Foundation Inc Radnor, PA PURPOSE: FINANCIAL WELLNESS PROGRAMS | $35,000 |
Community Foundation Of Greater Fort Wayne Inc Fort Wayne, IN PURPOSE: CHARITABLE SUPPORT | $31,000 |
Network For Good Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $25,805 |
Mcmillen Foundation Inc Fort Wayne, IN PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $25,000 |
Rifkin Family Foundation Fort Wayne, IN PURPOSE: ACADEMIC SERVICES | $20,000 |
Dr Louis A And Anne B Schneider Foundation Pittsburgh, PA PURPOSE: ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAMMING | $15,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $73,286 |
| Earnings | $23,158 |
| Admin Expense | $417 |
| Ending Balance | $96,027 |
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| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
National Center For Families Learning Inc Louisville, KY | $16,159,024 | $7,570,588 |
Simon Youth Foundation Inc Indianapolis, IN | $13,534,989 | $1,991,502 |
Great Books Foundation Chicago, IL | $3,063,168 | $3,289,304 |
Turnk The Page Kc Inc Kansas City, MO | $555,932 | $3,146,244 |
La Crosse Medical Health Science Consortium Inc La Crosse, WI | $13,920,244 | $1,509,206 |
Wisconsin Literacy Inc Madison, WI | $355,424 | $1,313,626 |
Literacy Network Inc Madison, WI | $4,205,047 | $2,002,520 |
Ready Readers St Louis, MO | $1,581,585 | $1,585,720 |
School On Wheels Corp Indianapolis, IN | $2,488,592 | $1,690,910 |
Chicago Citywide Literacy Coalition Chicago, IL | $1,103,489 | $1,225,090 |
Carnegie Literacy Center Inc Lexington, KY | $1,003,564 | $1,222,449 |
Chicago Heightening Opportunity And Potential For Educational Success Chicago, IL | $1,173,887 | $1,219,506 |