Literacy Council Of Highlands Inc
- Assets
- $735.0k
- Revenue
- $391.3k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Highlands, NC
- Founding
- 06/1995
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 56-1883637
Organization Overview
Literacy Council Of Highlands Inc, operating under the name The Literacy & Learning Center, is located in Highlands, NC. The organization was established in 1995. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Literacy & Learning Center 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 12/2021, Literacy & Learning Center generated $391.3k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $359.5k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 4.9% 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
ENRICH LIVES AND EXPAND THE KNOWLEDGE OF CHILDREN, ADULTS AND FAMILIES THROUGH DIVERSE EDUCATION PROGRAMS THAT ADVANCE LITERACY IN ITS MANY FORMS AND TO PROMOTE LIFELONG LEARNING, WHICH RESULTS IN AN INFORMED AND EMPOWERED COMMUNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT CHILDREN FROM GRADES K - 3 MEET MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR FOR HOMEWORK ASSISTANCE AND ENGAGING EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES. THESE ACTIVITIES ARE AVAILABLE IN PART BY PARTNERSHIPS WITH OTHER LOCAL NONPROFITS INCLUDING ART PROJECTS WITH THE BASCOM, SCIENCE PROJECTS WITH HIGHLANDS/CASHIERS LAND TRUST AND HIGHLANDS NATURE CENTER, AND YOGA WITH YOGA OF HIGHLANDS. HOMEWORK HELPERS STUDENTS FROM 4 - 12 GRADE MEET FIVE DAYS PER WEEK FOR ASSISTANCE WITH HOMEWORK, PAPERS, RESEARCH, AND OVERALL COMPREHENSION OF STUDENT CURRICULUM. STUDENTS ARE DIVIDED INTO AGE APPROPRIATE GROUPS FOR ONE-ON-ONE AND GROUP ASSISTANCE. THE LITERACY COUNCIL WORKS CLOSELY WITH THE TEACHERS TO ENSURE HOMEWORK COMPLETION, TEST PREPARATION, AND THE
BEST COURSE OF REMEDIATION IF A STUDENT IS STRUGGLING IN A PARTICULAR SUBJECT. INDIVIDUAL TUTORING ONE-ON-ONE AND/OR SMALL GROUP TUTORING IS DESIGNED TO BRING STUDENTS UP TO GRADE LEVEL IN READING, MATH, SOCIAL STUDIES, SCIENCE, ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE, OR ANY OTHER SUBJECT FOR PRIMARY, ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE SCHOOL, HIGH SCHOOL, COLLEGE, AND ADULT LEVELS. VOLUNTEER TUTORS WORK UNDER STAFF SUPERVISION AND HAVE ACCESS TO THE LITERACY COUNCIL LIBRARY OF RESEARCH-AND-SUCCESS-BASED METHODS AND MATERIALS. THE LITERACY COUNCIL WORKS CLOSELY WITH THE STUDENTS' TEACHERS AND PARENTS, IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING PLACEMENT TESTING, TO DETERMINE A LEARNING PLAN UNIQUE TO EACH STUDENTS' NEEDS.
IN-SCHOOL TUTORING FRANKLIN AREA VOLUNTEERS (FORMER EDUCATORS) GO INTO FOUR ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS DURING THE SCHOOL DAY TO WORK WITH STRUGGLING K - 3 GRADERS BOTH INDIVIDUALLY AND IN SMALL GROUP SETTINGS AS DIRECTED BY THE CLASSROOM TEACHER. ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL) CLASSES ARE DESIGNED FOR BOTH CHILDREN AND ADULTS FROM NUMEROUS NATIVE LANGUAGES TO TEACH READING AND WRITING PROFICIENCY IN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE. CLASSES ARE CONVENIENTLY HELD AFTER REGULAR WORK HOURS AND INCLUDE A FREE DINNER AND CHILDCARE. HIGH-SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY DIPLOMA (GED AND HI-SET) WEEKLY CLASSES ARE AVAILABLE FOR STUDENTS WISHING TO OBTAIN THEIR GENERAL EQUIVALENCY DIPLOMA AND TO BETTER PREPARE THEM FOR THE WORKFORCE. THE GED INSTRUCTOR FACILITATES PRE- TESTING AND INDIVIDUALIZED INSTRUCTION IN ADDITION TO AN ONLINE PRACTICE PROGRAM FOR THE STUDENT TO WORK ON AT HOME. DINNER AND CHILDCARE ARE PROVIDED FOR FREE. ADULT LITERACY ONE-ON-ONE TUTORING IS AVAILABLE FOR ADULTS WANTING TO BUILD AND/OR STRENGTHEN THEIR LITERACY SKILLS. THIS PROGRAM INCLUDES RESUME BUILDING, COLLEGE ENTRANCE EXAM PREPARATION AND MORE. EARLY LEARNERS THE LITERACY COUNCIL WORKS WITH SEVERAL ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE FREE LITERACY OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDING MACON COUNTY PROGRAM FOR PROGRESS, HIGHLANDS CHILD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CENTER, AND THE SUNSHINE SCHOOL. SENIOR BOOK EXCHANGE THE LITERACY COUNCIL PROVIDES LARGE PRINT BOOKS TO SENIOR CARE FACILITIES IN MACON COUNTY. BOOKS ARE DELIVERED TO THE FACILITIES AND EXCHANGED ON A REGULAR BASIS. DOLLY PARTON IMAGINATION LIBRARY BOOKS ARE SENT MONTHLY TO CHILDREN FROM BIRTH TO THEIR FIFTH BIRTHDAY, ALL FREE OF COST TO THE FAMILIES. THIS VITAL EDUCATION PROGRAM IS NOW SERVING MORE THAN 1,000 CHILDREN IN MACON COUNTY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Bonnie Potts Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $55,223 |
Kirk Dornbush President | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Chesley Garrett Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Robin Canady Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Vickie Betts Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
John Golwen Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $124,089 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $33,600 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $208,389 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $52,938 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $366,078 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $4,393 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $18,849 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $1,980 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $391,307 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $60,113 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $13,403 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $105,188 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $1,686 |
| Payroll taxes | $13,283 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $22,074 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $16,817 |
| Information technology | $8,086 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $48,576 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $32,204 |
| Insurance | $2,290 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $359,463 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $280,109 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $242,600 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $1,630 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $208,354 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $2,333 |
| Total assets | $735,026 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $4,194 |
| 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 | $30,900 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $35,094 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $442,015 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $257,917 |
| 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 | $735,026 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Literacy Council Of Highlands Inc has recieved totaling $3,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Brighton Foundation Trust Cashiers, NC PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT DIVERSE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS THAT ADVANCE LITERACY AND PROMOTE LIFELONG LEARNING | $2,000 |
Swift Family Foundation Inc Sarasota, FL PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE DONATION | $1,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $17,857 |
| Earnings | $2,517 |
| Ending Balance | $20,374 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Nashville Adult Literacy Council Inc Nashville, TN | $533,226 | $1,446,503 |
Rita Welsh Adult Literacy Program Inc Williamsburg, VA | $1,303,508 | $895,456 |
Literacy Council Of Highlands Inc Highlands, NC | $735,026 | $391,307 |
Peninsula Literacy Council Inc Newport News, VA | $135,230 | $174,862 |
Florence Area Literacy Council Florence, SC | $42,262 | $0 |
Columbus Literate Community Program Inc Columbus, GA | $55,978 | $0 |
Gainesville-Hall County Alliance For Literacy Inc Gainesville, GA | $130,094 | $0 |
North Family Community School Inc North, SC | $0 | $0 |
Clarksville-Montgomery County Adult Literacy Council Clarksville, TN | $13,556 | $37,776 |
Hoke County Reading-Literacy Council Inc Raeford, NC | $43,614 | $12,980 |