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.
Form
990
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:
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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.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Jimmie Williams President And Executive Direc | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $161,547 |
Mary Panetta Board Chair Commenced 7121 | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Daniel Hayden Board Chair End Date 63021 | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Laisha Dougherty Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Michelle Liber Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Francis Creighton Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 |
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. | $161,547 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $87,793 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $528,460 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $59,243 |
Payroll taxes | $57,926 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $32,242 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $46,253 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $195,120 |
Advertising and promotion | $11,399 |
Office expenses | $51,567 |
Information technology | $13,197 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $308,696 |
Travel | $6,085 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,026 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $6,968 |
Insurance | $6,454 |
All other expenses | $923 |
Total functional expenses | $1,977,994 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $63,221 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $216,021 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $25,000 |
Accounts receivable, net | $6,000 |
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 | $6,511 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $13,972 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $4,844 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $28,533 |
Total assets | $364,102 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $274,681 |
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 | $267,088 |
Other liabilities | $95,893 |
Total liabilities | $637,662 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | -$303,560 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $30,000 |
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 | $364,102 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Washington Literacy Center has recieved totaling $83,800.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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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 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Conservative Partnership Institute Washington, DC | $31,688,292 | $45,707,730 |
The Council For Professional Recognition Washington, DC | $70,372,041 | $16,997,488 |
Iuoe Training And Education Center Inc Washington, DC | $150,888,644 | $4,876,068 |
Umbc Training Enterprises Inc Columbia, MD | $4,982,165 | $14,677,321 |
Briya Public Charter School Washington, DC | $25,664,437 | $15,256,943 |
Council For A Strong America Washington, DC | $10,213,790 | $6,648,495 |
American Board For Certification In Orthotics & Prosthetics Inc Alexandria, VA | $27,674,862 | $8,130,856 |
International Womens Forum Washington, DC | $15,476,406 | $6,642,996 |
The Virginia Center For Policing Innovation Richmond, VA | $3,512,046 | $2,842,385 |
Montgomery Coalition For Adultenglish Literacy Inc Rockville, MD | $499,251 | $2,155,762 |
Washington Literacy Center Washington, DC | $364,102 | $2,001,216 |
Society Of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography Arlington, VA | $2,676,474 | $2,337,987 |