Literacy Council Of Alaska is located in Fairbanks, AK. The organization was established in 1975. 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 06/2024, Literacy Council Of Alaska employed 50 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Literacy Council Of Alaska 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 06/2024, Literacy Council Of Alaska generated $1.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 5 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 06/2024. While expenses have increased by 3.7% per year over the past 5 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
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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OUR MISSION IS TO PROMOTE LITERACY FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES IN FAIRBANKS AND THE INTERIOR OF ALASKA. SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES INCLUDE ADULT AND SCHOOL-AGE LITERACY AS WELL AS BOOK RECYCLING.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAMPROVIDED CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION AND TUTORING FOR ADULTS IN ELL AND GED PREPARATION. PROVIDE EDUCATION, CREDENTIALING, AND PRE-EMPLOYMENT TRAINING FOR INDIVIDUALS AGE 16-24.ELL STUDENTS - 139; ABE/GED STUDENTS - 153; WIOA PARTICIPANTS - 64GED GRADUATES - 56VOLUNTEER INSTRUCTORS AND TUTORS - 29
SCHOOL-AGE LITERACY PROGRAMPROVIDE TUTORING AND INSTRUCTION FOR SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN THAT BUILDS STRONG EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS AND FOSTERS A LIFE-LONG LOVE OF LEARNING.BIRCH PARK AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMSTUDENTS ENROLLED - 73;PARENTS & OTHER ADULTS - 21
BOOK RECYCLING PROGRAMFREE BOOKS DONATED AND GIVEN AWAY - 14,496 BOOKS DONATED AND SOLD - 50,417 AT VALUE OF $50,417VOLUNTEERS - 34WORKPLACE LITERACY STUDENTS - 13
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Lisa Baker President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Bradley Mcginnity Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Megan Kittelman Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Karalee Watts Vice-President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Courtney Havrilek Secretary - Outgoing | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Meryem Udden Secretary - Incoming | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $21,494 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $677,257 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $94,499 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $6,920 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $793,250 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $222,476 |
Investment income | $1 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $1,707 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$5,231 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,015,134 |
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. | $52,846 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $59,383 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $14,252 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $671,032 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $18,089 |
Payroll taxes | $72,101 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $28,084 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $5,086 |
Advertising and promotion | $5,801 |
Office expenses | $5,603 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $65,182 |
Travel | $10,814 |
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 | $14,862 |
Insurance | $14,362 |
All other expenses | $15 |
Total functional expenses | $1,097,841 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $141,905 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $81,304 |
Accounts receivable, net | $1,686 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $43,259 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $7,452 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $61,860 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $41,414 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $378,880 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $66,106 |
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 | $66,106 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $309,311 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $3,463 |
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 | $378,880 |