Literacy Kansas City
- Assets
- $2.2m
- Revenue
- $2.9m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 84
- Location
- Kansas City, MO
- Founding
- 06/1987
- Data as of
- 06/2024
- EIN
- 43-1435729
Organization Overview
Literacy Kansas City is located in Kansas City, MO. The organization was established in 1987. According to its NTEE Classification (B60) the organization is classified as: Adult Education, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2024, Literacy Kansas City employed 84 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Literacy Kansas City 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 06/2024, Literacy Kansas City generated $2.9m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 15.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $3.7m during the year ending 06/2024. While expenses have increased by 18.1% per year over the past 9 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
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO ADVANCE LITERACY WITHIN THE KANSAS CITY METROPOLITAN AREA THROUGH DIRECT SERVICES, ADVOCACY, AND COLLABORATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
LITERACY KC OFFERS A WELCOMING COMMUNITY FOR ADULTS AND FAMILIES TO IMPROVE LITERACY SKILLS AND ENHANCE QUALITY OF LIFE. EACH TERM, STAFF, TUTORS, VOLUNTEERS, AND INSTRUCTORS BUILD A COLLABORATIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT WHERE ADULT STUDENTS EXPAND THEIR READING, WRITING, MATH, AND DIGITAL SKILLS. THIS PERSONALIZED APPROACH ALLOWS STUDENTS TO SHAPE THE INSTRUCTION THEY RECEIVE AND DELIVERS A BALANCED CURRICULUM, LEADING TO IMPROVED LITERACY AND LIFE SKILLS. OUR MODEL HAS THREE KEY PARTS. INSTRUCTOR LED: QUALIFIED INSTRUCTORS TEACH RELEVANT, RESPONSIVE, AND LEVEL-APPROPRIATE CURRICULUM. TUTOR-DRIVEN: TRAINED VOLUNTEER TUTORS SUPPORT THE INSTRUCTORS AND HELP MEET INDIVIDUAL STUDENT NEEDS. STUDENT-CENTERED: EACH STUDENT IDENTIFIES ACADEMIC AND PERSONAL GOALS AND INSTRUCTORS DESIGN LESSONS TO HELP THEM MEET THESE GOALS. OUR PROGRAMMING INCLUDES HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY PREPARATION CLASSES, ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNING, EXCEL ADULT HIGH SCHOOL (IN PARTNERSHIP WITH KC PUBLIC LIBRARY AND MID-CONTINENT PUBLIC LIBRARY), DIGITAL LITERACY CLASSES, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, AND THE LET'S READ FAMILY READING PROGRAM. DURING 2023-2024, LKC RAN 45 CLASSES WITH 1,353 STUDENTS. OF THESE STUDENTS, 898 DEMONSTRATED A GAIN IN PROFICIENCY THROUGH TESTING, PASSED THEIR HISET/GED, OR RECEIVED A CERTIFICATION.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Gillian Helm CEO | Officer | 40 | $151,383 |
Michael Ganheart President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Lynne O'connell Past Preside | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Paul Defoe Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Paul Ewing Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Ann Tinsman Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $25,000 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $139,928 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,642,221 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $998,495 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,805,644 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $61,435 |
| Investment income | $3,198 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $2,868 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,873,145 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $19,618 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $156,190 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $62,476 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,266,022 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $28,517 |
| Other employee benefits | $141,493 |
| Payroll taxes | $188,534 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $58,175 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $122,725 |
| Advertising and promotion | $28,620 |
| Office expenses | $133,106 |
| Information technology | $105,253 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $146,849 |
| Travel | $26,124 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $21,677 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $54,288 |
| Insurance | $55,592 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,678,398 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $921,388 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $429,413 |
| 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 | $199,968 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $389,886 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $131,001 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $110,652 |
| Total assets | $2,182,308 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $197,552 |
| 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 | $110,652 |
| Total liabilities | $308,204 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $979,800 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $894,304 |
| 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 | $2,182,308 |