Literacy Lubbock

Organization Overview

Literacy Lubbock is located in Lubbock, TX. The organization was established in 1990. According to its NTEE Classification (B99) the organization is classified as: Education N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Literacy Lubbock employed 12 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Literacy Lubbock 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 Lubbock generated $284.3k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $288.2k during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 1.9% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

LITERACY LUBBOCK EXECUTES AND SUPPORTS PROGRAMS THAT ENABLE PEOPLE TO BECOME LITERATE.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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"LITERACY LUBBOCK VOLUNTEERS AND STAFF HAVE PROVIDED OVER 4,000 HOURS OF INSTRUCTION TO GED, ESL, AND ADULT EDUCATION STUDENTS THIS FISCAL YEAR.FAMILY LITERACY - TINY TOTSFOR CHILDREN BIRTH THROUGH 4 YEARS OLD. CHILDREN ARE READ A STORY EACH WEEK AND CAN TAKE HOME THE BOOK TO BEGIN THEIR HOME LIBRARY. THE WEEKLY STORYTIMES ARE CONDUCTED IN LOCAL LIBRARIES AND CHILD CARE CENTERS. EVENTS ARE HELD AT PARTNER NON-PROFIT AGENCIES TO DISTRIBUTE BOOKS TO CHILDREN. THESE EVENTS ARE CALLED BOOKS FOR BREAKFAST. LITERACY LUBBOCK PRESENTS PROGRAMS ON THE IMPORTANCE OF READING TO YOUR CHILDREN AT AREA HEAD START PROGRAMS.GED LITERACY LUBBOCK PROVIDES INDIVIDUAL VOLUNTEER TUTORS OR SMALL CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION, AND ONLINE INSTRUCTION TO ADULT LEARNERS WHO REQUEST OUR HELP IN OBTAINING THEIR GED. BY CAREFULLY MATCHING TRAINED LITERACY VOLUNTEERS WITH ADULT LEARNERS IN BOTH TUTOR AND STUDENT PAIRED SETTINGS AND CLASSROOM SETTINGS, LITERACY LUBBOCK CAN PROVIDE PERSONALIZED STUDY THROUGH HIGH IMPACT INDIVIDUALIZED LESSONS, BOOKS, AND TRAINING. GED STUDENTS CAN OBTAIN JOBS AND SEEK HIGH EDUCATION. RESEARCH CONDUCTED BY BROWN UNIVERSITY CONCLUDED THAT HIGH SCHOOL DROPOUTS CAN INCREASE THEIR EARNING POTENTIAL FROM 5-25% BY EARNING A GED. ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGELITERACY LUBBOCK PROVIDES INDIVIDUAL VOLUNTEER TUTORS, ONLINE AND IN-PERSON OR SMALL CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION TO ADULT LEARNERS WHO REQUEST OUR HELP TO ENABLE THEM TO IMPROVE THEIR ENGLISH SKILLS SO THEY CAN ENTER THE WORKFORCE, ATTAIN CONSUMER SKILLS, INCREASE INVOLVEMENT IN CHILDREN'S EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES, INCREASE PRONUNCIATION, INCREASE ORAL COMPREHENSIONS AND FLUENCY, AND OBTAIN CITIZENSHIP. ESL STUDENTS CAN SPEAK ENGLISH AND RELATE THEIR KNOWLEDGE TO OTHERS IN THE COMMUNITY AS WELL AS CONTRIBUTE TO THE LUBBOCK COMMUNITY. IMMIGRANTS WHO ARE ENGLISH PROFICIENT EARN BETWEEN 13%-24% MORE THAN IMMIGRANTS WHO ARE NOT ENGLISH PROFICIENT.ADULT BASIC EDUCATIONBY CAREFULLY MATCHING TRAINED LITERACY VOLUNTEERS WITH ADULTS IN BOTH TUTOR AND ADULT LEARNER PAIRED SETTINGS LITERACY LUBBOCK CAN PROVIDE PERSONALIZED STUDY THROUGH HIGH IMPACT INDIVIDUALIZED LESSONS, BOOKS, AND TRAINING FOR INTERESTED ADULT STUDENTS. IF THE LEARNERS SHOW DYSLEXIC TENDENCIES, WE CAN CUSTOMIZE A PROGRAM USING THE SUSAN BARTON READING PROGRAM. ADULT STUDENTS CAN FILL IN THE MISSING PARTS OF THEIR EDUCATION GIVING THEM AN IMPROVED SELF-IMAGE AND ALLOWING THEM TO SUCCEED WITH THEIR PERSONAL GOALS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Julie Laughlin
Executive Director
$61,870
Susan Snead 721 - 222
Past Chair
$0
Josh Salmans 921 - 622
Vice Chair
$0
Tena Gonzales
Treasurer
$0
Terry Handley
Chair
$0
Stacy Mckenzie
Secretary
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$128,465
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$19,300
Related organizations$0
Government grants $34,054
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$105,315
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$287,134
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $2,148
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$6,012
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $284,325

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 7 grants that Literacy Lubbock has recieved totaling $191,725.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Lubbock Area United Way Inc

Lubbock, TX

PURPOSE: TO DEVELOP AND SUPPORT ADULT AND FAMILY LITERACY SERVICES.

$110,120
Ch Foundation

Lubbock, TX

PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR LITERACY SUPPLIES AND OP

$41,000
Helen Jones Foundation Inc

Lubbock, TX

PURPOSE: GRANT

$20,000
Dollar General Literacy Foundation

Goodlettsville, TN

PURPOSE: ADULT LITERACY

$10,000
Community Foundation Of West Texas

Lubbock, TX

PURPOSE: SECOND CHANCES, SPANISH TOOLS AND RESOURCES FOR GED

$5,574
Hds Foundation

Lubbock, TX

PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE FUNDS TO FURTHER THE CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE ENTITY.

$5,000
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