Washington Literacy Center

Organization Overview

Washington Literacy Center, operating under the name Same As Above, is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1965. According to its NTEE Classification (B60) the organization is classified as: Adult Education, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Same As Above employed 16 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Same As Above 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 06/2021, Same As Above generated $2.0m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 32.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.0m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 21.0% per year over the past 6 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE MISSION OF THE WASHINGTON LITERACY CENTER IS TO RAISE THE LITERACY LEVEL OF ADULTS IN WASHINGTON, D C SUCH THAT THEY MAY FUNCTION ON THE JOB, IN THE FAMILY AND IN SOCIETY. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

THE WASHINGTON LITERACY CENTER PROVIDES SMALL GROUP INSTRUCTION TO DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA ADULTS TO IMPROVE THEIR BASIC READING SKILLS, MATH, AND WORKFORCE THE WLC ACCOMPLISHES THIS GOAL WITH A SMALL PROFESSIONAL STAFF TO DELIVER DIRECT SERVICES AND VOLUNTEERS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SUPPORT APPROXIMATELLY 80 STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN THE PROGRAM.


WLC IS A VENDOR FOR THE TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES (TANF), A DC DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES CONTRACT THAT PROVIDES INCOME ASSISTANCE, EDUCATLONL TRAINING, AND OTHER SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO LOW-INCOME FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Jimmie Williams
President And Executive Direc
$161,547
Mary Panetta
Board Chair Commenced 7121
$0
Daniel Hayden
Board Chair End Date 63021
$0
Laisha Dougherty
Secretary
$0
Michelle Liber
Vice Chair
$0
Francis Creighton
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $1,849,410
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$151,740
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$2,001,150
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $0
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 $2,001,216

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Washington Literacy Center has recieved totaling $83,800.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Congressional Sports For Charity

Alexandria, VA

PURPOSE: TO FUND THE MISSION AND PURPOSE OF WASHINGTON LITERACY CENTER.

$80,000
Miller & Chevalier Charitable Foundation

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: EDUCATION

$3,300
Green Charitable Foundation Inc

New York, NY

PURPOSE: GENERAL

$500
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