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.
Form
990
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.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Julie Laughlin Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $61,870 |
Susan Snead 721 - 222 Past Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Josh Salmans 921 - 622 Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Tena Gonzales Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Terry Handley Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Stacy Mckenzie Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 |
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. | $67,868 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $2,661 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $98,603 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $13,768 |
Payroll taxes | $15,678 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $9,446 |
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 | $16,870 |
Information technology | $109 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
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 | $1,899 |
Insurance | $2,382 |
All other expenses | $1,608 |
Total functional expenses | $288,151 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $183,115 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $119,322 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $43,800 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
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 | $6,854 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,135 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $103,264 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $458,490 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,223 |
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 | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $3,223 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $366,046 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $89,221 |
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 | $458,490 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 7 grants that Literacy Lubbock has recieved totaling $191,725.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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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 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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Education Service Center Region Xiii Austin, TX | $57,202,932 | $81,882,395 |
Life School Of Dallas Red Oak, TX | $119,776,308 | $72,202,880 |
Austin Achieve Public Schools Inc Austin, TX | $59,873,760 | $31,154,261 |
National Math And Science Initiative Inc Dallas, TX | $26,216,573 | $26,013,416 |
Wayside Schools Austin, TX | $44,220,999 | $24,827,897 |
Arkansas Connections Academy Inc Bentonville, AR | $3,114,083 | $20,599,824 |
Heritage Hall Oklahoma City, OK | $29,893,924 | $20,863,460 |
Austin Trinity School Austin, TX | $48,197,793 | $16,908,197 |
Arlington Classics Academy Arlington, TX | $32,317,939 | $15,087,121 |
Northlake Christian School Covington, LA | $15,559,549 | $15,961,975 |
Texas Coalition For Animal Protection Fort Worth, TX | $9,140,859 | $14,917,183 |
Covenant Knights School Dallas, TX | $65,440,145 | $15,652,987 |