The Literacy Council is located in Rockford, IL. The organization was established in 1986. 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 06/2022, Literacy Council employed 20 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. 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 06/2022, Literacy Council generated $356.9k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $419.3k during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 2.3% 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE LITERACY COUNCIL EXISTS TO PROVIDE LITERACY INSTRUCTION TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES TO STRENGTHEN COMMUNITIES, TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR INDIVIDUALS AND TO ADVOCATE FOR LITERACY AWARENESS AND SERVICES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE LITERACY COUNCIL WAS FOUNDED IN 1985 TO MEET THE NEED FOR ADULT LITERACY SERVICES IN WINNEBAGO, BOONE, AND NORTHEAST OGLE COUNTIES. THE COUNCIL PROVIDES LITERACY INSTRUCTION TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES TO STRENGTHEN COMMUNITIES. PROGRAMS INCLUDE ONE-ON-ONE VOLUNTEER TUTORING IN ADULT BASIC LITERACY AND ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL), SMALL GROUP CLASSES IN ADULT BASIC EDUCATION AND ESL AND FAMILY LITERACY PROGRAMS. DURING THE FISCAL YEAR 116 ADULTS RECEIVED INTENSIVE ONE-ON-ONE VOLUNTEER TUTORING AND 201 ADULTS TOOK CLASSES. ALL SERVICES ARE PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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William Grennell Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $71,050 |
Nicole Fasano President | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Tyler Pickering Vice Preside | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Fran Baze Secretary | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Brian Hintzsche Treasurer | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Sophia Darr Bod | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $25 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $267,459 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $47,523 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $315,007 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $13,270 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $22,250 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $4,671 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $356,909 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $62,853 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $6,237 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $187,157 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $2,644 |
Payroll taxes | $19,708 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $10,450 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $11,658 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $47,660 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $31,286 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $113 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $17,278 |
Insurance | $8,067 |
All other expenses | $6,886 |
Total functional expenses | $419,252 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $52,741 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $79,721 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $16,498 |
Accounts receivable, net | $1,160 |
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 | $3,182 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $98,551 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $251,853 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $21,124 |
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 | $850 |
Total liabilities | $21,974 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $207,375 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $22,504 |
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 | $251,853 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that The Literacy Council has recieved totaling $5,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Gloyd Family Foundation Peoria, IL PURPOSE: LITERACY SERVICES | $5,000 |
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 |