Literacy Connexus Inc
- Assets
- $51.8k
- Revenue
- $115.5k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 2
- Location
- Fort Worth, TX
- Founding
- 11/2004
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 76-0764561
Organization Overview
Literacy Connexus Inc is located in Fort Worth, TX. The organization was established in 2004. 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 12/2021, Literacy Connexus Inc employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Literacy Connexus Inc 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 Connexus Inc generated $115.5k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 6 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $109.8k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (0.6%) per year over the past 6 years. 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 LITERACY CONNEXUS - WHICH WAS FOUNDED IN 2004 - IS TO HELP CHURCHES HELP PEOPLE WITH LITERACY NEEDS. FOUR MILLION ADULTS LIVING IN TEXAS QUALIFY FOR ADULT BASIC EDUCATION-MANY OF THESE NEED HELP WITH ENGLISH LANGUAGE ACQUISITION. ADDITIONALLY, LITERACY CONNEXUS HELPS CHURCHES ADDRESS THE LITERACY NEEDS OF CHILDREN FOR SCHOOL READINESS AND BEGINNING HOME LIBRARIES. WE PROVIDE TRAINING, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHURCHES ENGAGE IN LITERACY MINISTRY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
USING AN ORIGINAL MODEL KNOWN AS TEX (TEACHING ENGLISH WITH EXCELLENCE), A TEAM OF NINE EXPERIENCED VOLUNTEER LEADERS TRAIN APPROXIMATELY THREE HUNDRED NEW TEACHERS ANNUALLY. THESE VOLUNTEERS JOIN HUNDREDS OF OTHERS IN MORE THAN ONE HUNDRED CHURCHES IN TEXAS TEACHING ENGLISH TO SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES. PARTICIPATING ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS ARE COMPRISED OF REFUGEES,INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS PERSONS, AND IMMIGRANTS. MORE THAN EIGHTY COUNTRIES ARE REPRESENTED IN CHURCHES AFFILIATED WITH LITERACY CONNEXUS ESL PROGRAMS. DUE TO THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC WE SHIFTED OUR PROGRAMMING TO VIRTUAL TRAINING AND SUPPORT FOR CHURCHES PROVIDING ELS INSTRUCTION.
WHAT'S FOR LUNCH? IS A PROGRAM DEVELOPED BY LITERACY CONNEXUS TO PROVIDE RESOURCES IN AN ATTEMPT TO DEFEAT WHAT IS KNOWN AS THE SUMMER READING SLIDE. WHEN CHILDREN DO NOT CONTINUE READING THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER, THEY REGRESS IN THEIR LITERACY CAPACITY. MANY OF THESE CHILDREN RECEIVE FREE LUNCHES IN THE SUMMER. WE COLLABORATE WITH CHURCHES WHO PARTNER WITH FEEDING SITES. THESE CHURCHES ACT AS MOBILE LIBRARIES DURING MEAL TIMES, ENSURING THAT CHILDREN READ ENOUGH TO AVOID ENTERING THE SLIDE. LITERACY CONNEXUS HAS BEEN WORKING WITH PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITIES IN TEXAS TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO BOOKS FOR CHILDREN IN SUMMER MEALS PROGRAM FOR THE PAST SEVERAL YEARS. IN THE SUMMER OF 2020, THIS PROGRAM WAS ON HIATUS DUE TO THE CORONAVIRUS PAMDEMIC.
READY FOR SCHOOL HELPS PREPARE THE CHILDREN OF REFUGEES FOR KINDERGARTEN. FOR THE PAST TWO YEARS, LITERACY CONNEXUS HAS PARTNERED WITH THE COOPERATIVE BAPTIST FELLOWSHIP TO PREPARE CHILDREN THROUGH READY FOR SCHOOL BASED ON GUIDELINES FROM THE FORT WORTH INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, THIS EARLY LEARNING PROGRAM TAKES PLACE IN APARTMENT COMPLEXES IN FORT WORTH WITH HIGH CONCENTRATIONS OF REFUGEE FAMILIES. IN 2020, WE MODIFIED THIS PROGRAM TO PROVIDING RESOURCES TO CHILDREN VIRTUALLY AFTER SHUTDOWN IN MARCH.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Angela Childers Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Lynda Bertram Secretary | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Caroline Bell President | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Gerald Arredondo Board Member | Trustee | $0 | |
Shelly Lowe Board Member | Trustee | $0 | |
Jana Marbut-Ray Treasurer | Trustee | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $12,600 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $98,298 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $110,898 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $4,585 |
| Investment income | $5 |
| 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 | $115,488 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $50,850 |
| Other salaries and wages | $15,304 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $2,260 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $3,608 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $3,689 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,386 |
| Office expenses | $19,992 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $6,608 |
| Travel | $2,851 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Insurance | $2,258 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $109,806 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $51,806 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $51,806 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $31,380 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $20,426 |
| 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 | $51,806 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Literacy Connexus Inc has recieved totaling $66,818.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Eula Mae And John Baugh Foundation Jersey Village, TX PURPOSE: OPERATING | $60,000 |
Communities Foundation Of Texas Dallas, TX PURPOSE: THIS GRANT IS DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT. | $6,818 |
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