Wisconsin Literacy Inc

Organization Overview

Wisconsin Literacy Inc is located in Madison, WI. The organization was established in 1994. 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 06/2023, Wisconsin Literacy Inc employed 24 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wisconsin Literacy 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 06/2023, Wisconsin Literacy Inc generated $2.6m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 18.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.7m during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 18.6% per year over the past 8 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.

Since 2023, Wisconsin Literacy Inc has awarded 18 individual grants totaling $739,383. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO CREATE A STRONG, EFFECTIVE STATEWIDE NETWORK OF LOCAL ADULT, FAMILY, AND WORKPLACE LITERACY PROVIDERS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

LITERACY SERVICES - THROUGH OUR REGIONAL LITERACY CONSULTANTS AND THE WISCONSIN LITERACY OFFICE IN MADISON, WISCONSIN LITERACY PROMOTES ADULT AND FAMILY LITERACY BY PROVIDING SUPPORT, RESOURCES, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND CAPACITY-BUILDING TO 76 MEMBER LITERACY AGENCIES ACROSS WISCONSIN. THROUGH OUR MEMBER AGENCIES AND ASSISTANCE FROM WISCONSIN LITERACY, OVER 11,000 ADULT STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES IN 88% OF THE STATE'S COUNTIES RECEIVED LITERACY SERVICES.


WISCONSIN HEALTH LITERACY (WHL), A DIVISION OF WISCONSIN LITERACY, FOCUSES ON PROVIDING HEALTH EDUCATION TO INDIVIDUALS WITH LOW LITERACY SKILLS AND TRAINING DOCTORS, PHARMACISTS AND CLINICS ON HOW TO PROVIDE HEALTH INFORMATION IN A HEALTH LITERACY WAY. THIS ENABLES INDIVIDUALS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY TO BETTER UNDERSTAND AND ACT ON HEALTH INFORMATION. THE PRIMARY FOCUS IS ON COVID-19 INFORMATION. WHL WORKED WITH 14 COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE EASY TO UNDERSTAND COVID-19 INFORMATION FROM TRUSTED COMMUNITY LEADERS. WHL CONTINUED ITS PROJECT, ADOPTING A PATIENT-CENTERED PRESCRIPTION LABEL. PHASE IV OF THIS PROJECT FOCUSES ON HEALTH CARE SYSTEM ADOPTION OF PATIENT-CENTERED, EASY TO UNDERSTAND PRESCRIPTION LABELS. FINALLY, WHL PROVIDED WORKSHOPS ON DIABETES, MENTAL HEALTH AND COPING ISSUES.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$6,091
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $2,164,550
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$327,399
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$2,498,040
Total Program Service Revenue$69,139
Investment income $10
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 $2,567,189

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Wisconsin Literacy Inc has awarded $739,383 in support to 18 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

A&S UNLIMITED SOLUTIONS

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT COVID-19 VACCINE COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAM.

$46,595

AFRICAN HERITAGE INC

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT COVID-19 VACCINE COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAM.

$53,514

BLACK AND BROWN WOMYN POWER COALITION INC

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT COVID-19 VACCINE COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAM.

$33,389

BURMESE ROHINGYA COMMUNITY OF WISCONSIN

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT COVID-19 VACCINE COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAM.

$48,770

COMMUNITY CENTER FOR IMMIGRANTS INC

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT COVID-19 VACCINE COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAM.

$45,897

EBENEZER FAMILY WORSHIP CENTER

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT COVID-19 VACCINE COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAM.

$40,219
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Peer Organizations

Organization NameAssets
Literacy Minnesota
St Paul, MN
$5,962,310
Communities In Schools Of Michigan Inc
Lansing, MI
$8,847,770
Great Books Foundation
Streamwood, IL
$3,453,370
Children And Nature Network
Saint Paul, MN
$3,235,726
Wisconsin Literacy Inc
Madison, WI
$2,567,189
La Crosse Medical Health Science Consortium Inc
La Crosse, WI
$1,679,469
Dyslexia Institute Of Minnesota Inc
Rochester, MN
$1,706,393
Literacy Network Inc
Madison, WI
$2,002,520
Scalelit Fka Chicago Citywide Literacy Coalition
Chicago, IL
$1,225,090
Chicago Heightening Opportunity And Potential For Educational Success
Chicago, IL
$1,254,548
Seedlings Braille Books For Children
Livonia, MI
$979,787
Altrusa International Foundation Inc
Des Plaines, IL
$68,261
Kalamazoo Literacy Council
Kalamazoo, MI
$802,319
Network For The Development Of Children Of African Descent
Minneapolis, MN
$791,818
Wisconsin State Reading Association Inc
Milwaukee, WI
$305,116
826 Msp
Minneapolis, MN
$450,319
Sit Stay Read Inc
Chicago, IL
$435,258
Wisconsin Institute For Learning Disabilites Dyslexia Inc
Madison, WI
$505,661
Oakland Literacy Council
Pontiac, MI
$596,855
Friends Of Whitney M Young High School
Chicago, IL
$563,951
Dyslexia Reading Connection Inc
Appleton, WI
$422,337
We Shall Read
Farmington, MI
$543,873
Erik Jones Foundation
Birmingham, MI
$175,047
Read Association Of Saginaw County
Saginaw, MI
$256,333
Capital Area Literacy Coalition
Lansing, MI
$251,622

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