Learningquest-Stanislaus Literacy Centers is located in Modesto, CA. The organization was established in 1992. According to its NTEE Classification (T40) the organization is classified as: Voluntarism Promotion, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Learningquest-Stanislaus Literacy Centers employed 80 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Learningquest-Stanislaus Literacy Centers 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 06/2023, Learningquest-Stanislaus Literacy Centers generated $2.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.5m during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 4.1% per year over the past 8 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
LEARNINGQUEST - STANISLAUS LITERACY CENTERS, A NON-PROFIT CORPORATION IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE COMMUNITY - BUSINESS, EDUCATION AND GOVERNMENT - TEACHES ADULTS AND THEIR FAMILIES BASIC EDUCATION SKILLS- HELPS PARENTS BECOME THEIR CHILD'S FRIST AND BEST TEACHER AND PREPARES A MORE PRODUCTIVE WORKFORCE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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FAMILY LITERACY - ADULTS WHO NEED TO IMPROVE THEIR ENGLISH HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN IN ONE OF SEVEN CLASSES OFFERED IN THE COMMUNITY. A TOTAL OF 24 ADULTS WERE TUTORED IN ENGLISH WITH THE FOLLOWING RESULTS: 140 READ A BOOK OR NEWSPAPER, 15 FILLED OUT A JOB APPLICATION, 14 GOT A DRIVER'S LICENSE, 66 LEARNED THE ALPHABET, 33 INCREASED INVOLVEMENT IN CHILDREN'S LITERACY AND 28 SHARED A BOOK WITH A CHILD.
HIGH SCHOOL EQUIALENCY PREPARATION - ADULTS WHO NEED A DIPLOMA AND WANT TO PASS A TEST FOR THEIR HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY (ALSO KNOWN AS A GED) ARE PREPARED THROUGH CLASSROOM AND ONLINE INSTRUCTION. THERE ARE EIGHT LOCATIONS WHERE CLASSES ARE OFFERED INCLUDING A CLASS TAUGHT IN SPANISH. CLASSES ARE ALSO TAUGHT AT THE COUNTY JAIL. RESULTS FROM THIS PROGRAM INCLUDE: 745 WERE TUTORED, 165 ATTAINED THEIR GED, 86 ENROLLED IN COLLEGE OR VOCATIONAL EDUCATION, AND 31 GOT A JOB.
LITERACY PROGRAM - ADULT LITERACY IS OFFERED BY VOLUNTEERS WO PROVIDE INDIVIDUAL TUTORING FOR ADULTS 3-4 HOURS PER WEEK IN A PUBLIC PLACE. THIS PROGRAM IS OFFERED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE STANISLAUS COUNTY LIBRARY WITH ITS MAIN OFFICE IN THE MODESTO LIBRARY. ADULT LITERACY STUDENTS ARE ADULTS WHO READ AT OR BELOW A 7TH GRADE LEVEL. THERE WERE 149 ADULTS GIVEN INSTRUCTION BY 104 VOLLUNTEERS WHO WERE RECRUITED AND TRAINED BY LEARNINGQUEST STAFF. RESULTS FOR THESE ADULTS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING; 29 LEARNED THE ALPHABET, 30 READ A BOOK OR NEWSPAPER, 8 WROTE A LETTER, 7 SHARED A BOOK WITH A CHILD, 5 HELPED THEIR CHILDREN WITH HOMEWORK AND 34 FOUND A JOB OR A BETTER JOB.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Ridge Sutter Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Gorden Grimes Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Stu Gilman Director | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
George Boodrookas Director | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Susan Neufeld Director | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Fatima Seward President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $1,119,905 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $192,548 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,312,453 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $775,167 |
Investment income | $3,013 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $169,716 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $2,575,234 |
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. | $89,681 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,963 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,405,005 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $172,525 |
Payroll taxes | $117,229 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $54,643 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $436 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $181,301 |
Travel | $15,101 |
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 | $2,130 |
Insurance | $4,226 |
All other expenses | $156,300 |
Total functional expenses | $2,546,144 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $189,794 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $484,257 |
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 | $23,939 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $17,524 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $140,261 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $180,707 |
Total assets | $1,036,482 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $97,494 |
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 | $155,434 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $252,928 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $773,259 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $10,295 |
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 | $1,036,482 |