Literacy New Jersey Inc is located in Edison, NJ. The organization was established in 2003. According to its NTEE Classification (B60) the organization is classified as: Adult Education, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Literacy New Jersey Inc employed 37 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Literacy New Jersey 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 06/2022, Literacy New Jersey 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 5.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.2m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 5.8% 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
LITERACY NEW JERSEY, INC. EXISTS SO ALL ADULTS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO READ, WRITE, AND COMMUNICATE EFFECTIVELY. THIS IS DONE BY TRAINING VOLUNTEER TUTORS TO HELP ADULT LEARNERS AND BY SUPPORTING A NETWORK OF LITERACY PROGRAMS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES FREE INSTRUCTION TO ADULTS WHO NEED HELP WITH READING, WRITING, MATH AND SPEAKING ENGLISH. TRAINED VOLUNTEER TUTORS WORK WITH ADULTS ONE-TO-ONE OR IN SMALL GROUPS TO HELP THEM IMPROVE THEIR LITERACY AND LITERACY SKILLS SO THEY CAN REACH THEIR LIFE GOALS. THE ORGANIZATION:PROVIDES FREE ADULT LITERACY SERVICES IN TEN COUNTIES: ATLANTIC, BURLINGTON, CAPE MAY, GLOUCESTER, MERCER, MIDDLESEX, MONMOUTH, OCEAN, SUSSEX, UNION, WEST HUDSON; PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE TRAINING TO PREPARE COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS TO TUTOR ADULTS; PROVIDES PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, TRAINING AND OTHER SUPPORT SERVICES TO AFFILIATE MEMBER PROGRAMS; DEVELOPS AND DISSEMINATES INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS AND TRAINING ON KEY TOPICS IN ADULTLITERACY; AND, ADVOCATES ON BEHALF OF A STATEWIDE NETWORK OF PROGRAMS FOR INCREASED FUNDING ANDINCREASED VISIBILITY FOR THE NEED OF ADULT LITERACY SERVICES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Christine D'agostino President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Patrick Richards President Elect | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Alexander Dundara Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Vicki Beyer ESQ Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Denise Keyser ESQ Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Junel Hutchinson Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $600 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $840,406 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $318,235 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,159,241 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $56,267 |
Investment income | $386 |
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 | $1,216,240 |
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. | $186,814 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $5,448 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $637,231 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $3,404 |
Payroll taxes | $72,039 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $61,485 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $25,669 |
Advertising and promotion | $10,171 |
Office expenses | $7,852 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $73,119 |
Travel | $3,405 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $5,737 |
Interest | $17,610 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $12,645 |
Insurance | $14,446 |
All other expenses | $17,997 |
Total functional expenses | $1,231,028 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $5,836 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $750,962 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $149,838 |
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 | $7,419 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $158,681 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $5,450 |
Total assets | $1,078,186 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $58,171 |
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 | $516,800 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $574,971 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $490,500 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $12,715 |
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 | $1,078,186 |