Whatcom Literacy Council is located in Bellingham, WA. The organization was established in 1983. According to its NTEE Classification (B60) the organization is classified as: Adult Education, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Whatcom Literacy Council employed 11 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Whatcom Literacy Council 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, Whatcom Literacy Council generated $200.5k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $193.7k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 3.2% 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO TEACH ADULTS TO READ, WRITE AND SPEAK ENGLISH.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TUTOR RECRUITMENT, TRAINING AND SUPPORT, STUDENT RECRUITMENT, LEARNING PLAN, MATCHING STUDENT TO TUTOR PAIR. IN 2021, WLC COORDINATED OVER 100 VOLUNTEERS AND 10,800 VOLUNTEER HOURS AND SERVED 1,130 LEARNERS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Troy Buechler Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Tina Stacy President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Paqui Paredes Mendez Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Rocio Castillo-Foell Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Thom Barthelmess Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Emily Elkins Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $29,748 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $12,040 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $142,402 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $184,190 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $409 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $15,903 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $200,502 |
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. | $80,426 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $28,149 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $74,411 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $13,788 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $2,525 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $298 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $1,199 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $13,677 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $22 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $1,318 |
All other expenses | $1,093 |
Total functional expenses | $193,663 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $127,517 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $51,523 |
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 | $3,192 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $583,150 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $765,382 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $34,782 |
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 | $34,782 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $730,600 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $765,382 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Whatcom Literacy Council has recieved totaling $88,755.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
United Way Of Whatcom County Bellingham, WA PURPOSE: HEALTH & WELFARE | $30,000 |
Whatcom Community Foundation Bellingham, WA PURPOSE: EDUCATION | $23,445 |
Whatcom Educational Credit Union Bellingham, WA PURPOSE: EDUCATION GRANT | $20,000 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,201 |
Norcliffe Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING | $5,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $109 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Oregon And Southern Idaho Laborers- Employers Training Tr Portland, OR | $12,918,228 | $3,291,567 |
Casa Latina Seattle, WA | $6,519,798 | $3,396,235 |
Adult Learning Programs Of Alaska Inc Of Alaska Inc Fairbanks, AK | $287,244 | $2,168,739 |
Careerworks Inc Seattle, WA | $374,714 | $2,124,184 |
Partner In Employment Seatac, WA | $919,989 | $1,599,497 |
Faces Of America Salem, OR | $595,257 | $1,612,550 |
Carol Emmott Foundation Portland, OR | $2,241,132 | $1,767,775 |
Common Threads Farm Bellingham, WA | $966,574 | $1,251,132 |
Seattle Industry Foundation Seattle, WA | $120,630 | $1,031,802 |
Learning Lab Inc Garden City, ID | $2,467,190 | $977,356 |
The Commons Law Center Portland, OR | $251,737 | $784,072 |
Western Association Of College And University Business Officers Seattle, WA | $1,800,018 | $849,761 |