Literacy Volunteers Of America- Bitterroot Inc, operating under the name Literacy Bitterroot, is located in Hamilton, MT. The organization was established in 2004. According to its NTEE Classification (B60) the organization is classified as: Adult Education, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Literacy Bitterroot employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Literacy Bitterroot 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 06/2021, Literacy Bitterroot generated $163.3k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $133.8k during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 4.4% per year over the past 6 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
WE PROVIDE FREE CONFIDENTIAL INSTRUCTION TO ENABLE RAVALLI COUNTY ADULTS TO BECOME LITERATE OR COMPLETE THEIR HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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108 PARTICIPANTS ENROLLED TO LEARN BASIC READING, WRITING AND MATH SKILLS THROUGH ONE-TO-ONE AND SMALL GROUP INSTRUCTION. STUDENTS ARE 16 OR OLDER AND ARE NOT ENROLLED IN PUBLIC SCHOOL. THEY SEEK TO IMPROVE THEIR LIVES AND THE LIVES OF THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH EDUCATION. 25 STUDENTS COMPLETED HIGH SCHOOL AND 18 ENTERED COLLEGE OR OTHER TRAINING. 48 STUDENTS RECEIVED SCHOLARSHIPS FOR TESTING FEES RANGING $15 TO $75 PER PERSON AND TOTALLING $2,581. CHECKS WERE WRITTEN TO THE TEST CENTER SO THEY COULD NOT BE USED FOR ANYTHING ELSE. SCHOLARSHIPS WERE FROM LOCAL DONATIONS AND NOT FROM GOVERNMENT FUNDS.
FAMILY LITERACY ACTIVITES INCLUDED THE DISTRIBUTION OF 586 NEW BOOKS TO LOW-INCOME CHILDREN 0-5 YEARS OLD AND ENROLLED IN HEAD START OR EARLY HEAD START. BOOKS WERE PURCHASED WITH FUNDS FROM THE KIWANIS AND DISTRIBUTIONS WERE STAFFED BY VOLUNTEERS. CHILDREN GET TO CHOOSE THEIR BOOKS AND TAKE THEM HOME TO READ OVER AND OVER WITH THEIR FAMILIES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Dixie S Stark Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $56,620 |
Chris King President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Joan Padmos Vicepresident | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Christina Dunbar Secretarytreasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $122,410 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $31,582 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $153,992 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $2,052 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $7,256 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $163,300 |
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. | $2,581 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $56,620 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $8,493 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $17,156 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $4,530 |
Other employee benefits | $2,300 |
Payroll taxes | $6,335 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $3,171 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $7,675 |
Information technology | $11,048 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $8,148 |
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 | $0 |
Insurance | $1,066 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $133,805 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $35,229 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $69,196 |
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 | $217,455 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $321,880 |
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 | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $104,425 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $217,455 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $321,880 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Literacy Volunteers Of America- Bitterroot Inc has recieved totaling $26,998.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
District Xi Human Resource Council Inc Missoula, MT PURPOSE: ASSISTANCE WITH PROJECT COSTS | $19,487 |
Headwaters Health Foundation Of Western Montana Missoula, MT PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING | $7,500 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $11 |
Beg. Balance | $159,062 |
Earnings | $61,564 |
Admin Expense | $3,171 |
Ending Balance | $217,455 |
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