The Palm Beach County Literacy Coalition Inc

Organization Overview

The Palm Beach County Literacy Coalition Inc, operating under the name Literacy Coalition of PBC, is located in Boynton Beach, FL. The organization was established in 1990. According to its NTEE Classification (B92) the organization is classified as: Remedial Reading & Encouragement, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Literacy Coalition of PBC employed 72 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Literacy Coalition of PBC 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 06/2023, Literacy Coalition of PBC generated $3.8m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (4.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.6m during the year ending 06/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (4.2%) per year over the past 8 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2015, Literacy Coalition of PBC has awarded 31 individual grants totaling $16,526,065. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

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DURING 2022-2023, THE LITERACY COALITION PROVIDED SERVICES TO OVER 55,967 PEOPLE IN OUR COMMUNITY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE LITERACY AMERICORPS:RECRUITS, TRAINS AND SUPERVISES RECENT COLLEGE GRADUATES FROM ACROSS THE UNITED STATES TO SPEND A YEAR TUTORING, MENTORING, AND TEACHING IN PALM BEACH COUNTY.- 309 ADULT LEARNERS WERE ASSISTED WITH READING, ENGLISH AND EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS. - 1,239 AT-RISK YOUTH WERE COACHED, TUTORED AND MENTORED FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS.- 199 CHILDREN RECEIVED TUTORING AND LITERACY ENRICHMENT TO IMPROVE READING SKILLS.- 124 CHILDREN AND YOUTH WERE PROVIDED WITH HOMEWORK HELP.


REACH OUT AND READ:PARTNERS WITH MEDICAL PROVIDERS TO BRING EARLY LITERACY INTO THE PEDIATRIC EXAMINATION ROOM. THE PEDIATRICIANS AND NURSE PRACTITIONERS ADVISE THE PARENTS ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF READING WITH THEIR CHILDREN AND GIVE BOOKS TO THE FAMILIES FROM THE BIRTH TO FIVE-YEAR WELL-CHILD CHECKUPS.- 54,461 BOOKS WERE DISTRIBUTED AT WELL CHILD CHECKUPS BY 103 PRACTITIONERS AT 39 CLINICS.


THE GLADES FAMILY EDUCATION PROGRAM:PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE LITERACY TRAINING FOR ADULTS AND THEIR PRESCHOOL CHILDREN IN THE RURAL WESTERN COMMUNITIES OF PALM BEACH COUNTY.THE PROGRAM SERVED A TOTAL OF 71 ADULTS AND 18 CHILDREN.- 86% OF ADULT STUDENTS WHO WERE PRE AND POST TESTED, MADE SIGNIFICANT GAINS IN ONE OR MORE TESTED SKILLS (READING, LISTENING AND SPEAKING).- 100% OF THE PRESCHOOL AGED CHILDREN FROM THE PROGRAM DEMONSTRATED IMPROVEMENT IN THEIR LANGUAGE, COGNITIVE AND EARLY READING SKILLS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Leonard Gray
Immediate Past President
$0
Mathew Criscuolo
President
$0
Bernadette O'grady
Member-At-Large
$0
Laurie Gildan
Parliamentarian
$0
Caleb T Bowser
Director
$0
Nancy Vera
Member-At-Large
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$391,312
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$335,619
Related organizations$0
Government grants $1,181,296
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,775,716
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $42,474
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$3,683,943
Total Program Service Revenue$185,792
Investment income $19,329
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$23
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$55,223
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $3,833,818

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, The Palm Beach County Literacy Coalition Inc has awarded $927,967 in support to 4 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

LAKE WORTH RESIDENCE

PURPOSE: Education and Literacy Enrichment

$141,389

GUATAMALYAN-MAYA CENTER

PURPOSE: Education and Literacy Enrichment

$222,946

BOYS TOWN SOUTH FLORIDA INC

PURPOSE: Education and Literacy Enrichment

$263,632

PALM BEACH COUNTY LITERACY COALITION FOUNDATION INC

PURPOSE: Education and Literacy Enrichment

$300,000
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