Literacy Minnesota
- Assets
- $3.6m
- Revenue
- $6.0m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 90
- Location
- St Paul, MN
- Founding
- 01/1973
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 23-7217182
Organization Overview
Literacy Minnesota is located in St Paul, MN. The organization was established in 1973. 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 06/2022, Literacy Minnesota employed 90 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Literacy Minnesota 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 06/2022, Literacy Minnesota generated $6.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.6m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 3.8% 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO SHARE THE POWER OF LEARNING THROUGH EDUCATION, COMMUNITY BUILDING AND ADVOCACY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
MINNESOTA PROGRAMS OPEN DOOR LEARNING CENTERS: FOUR TWIN CITIES SITES OFFERING ENGLISH, GED, COMPUTER, CITIZENSHIP, JOB-READINESS AND OTHER BASIC-SKILLS CLASSES FOR ADULTS. OUR ARLINGTON HILLS LOCATION IN SAINT PAUL ALSO HAS A PRESCHOOL PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN OF ADULT STUDENTS. PARENTING PROGRAM: PROVIDES FAMILIES WITH TOOLS TO BREAK THROUGH INEQUITABLE POWER STRUCTURES AND CREATE A MORE JUST EDUCATION SYSTEM.ADULT LITERACY HOTLINE: ONLINE AND PHONE REFERRAL SERVICE TO ADULT LITERACY PROGRAMS ACROSS MINNESOTA.TUTOR TRAINING: PRE-SERVICE AND IN-SERVICE WORKSHOPS FOR LITERACY VOLUNTEERS AND EDUCATORS. TECHNOLOGY SERVICES: COACHING FOR TEACHERS ON CLASSROOM TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION AND ONLINE TOOLS FOR VOLUNTEERS AND STUDENTS. AMERICORPS VISTA: SUMMER READS PROVIDES READING TUTORS AND MENTORS FOR CHILDREN ENTERING GRADES K-4.VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT: RECRUITS AND PLACES VOLUNTEERS INTO SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS ACROSS MINNESOTA.
NATIONAL PROGRAMSNORTHSTAR DIGITAL LITERACY: ASSESSES DIGITAL SKILLS THROUGH ONLINE MODULES AND PROVIDES CLASSROOM CURRICULUM AND SELF-DIRECTED ONLINE LEARNING.AMERICORPS VISTA: LITERACY FOR ALL AND DIGITAL LITERACY PROVIDES TWO TRACKS/COHORTS THAT ENGAGE VISTA MEMBERS TO DESIGN AND CARRY OUT LITERACY INITIATIVES IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS.ADVOCACY: MOBILIZES TO INFLUENCE POLICY AND LEGISLATION AROUND THE LITERACY CAUSE. CURRICULUM & RESOURCES: SEARCHABLE ONLINE LIBRARY OF LITERACY CURRICULUM AND TEACHING TOOLS. JOURNEYS: AN ANTHOLOGY OF ADULT STUDENT WRITING WITH ACCOMPANYING CLASSROOM RESOURCES. LITERACY STRATEGIES: CONSULTING SERVICES TO HELP ORGANIZATIONS LAUNCH AND DEVELOP LITERACY PROGRAMMING. OPEN DOOR COLLECTIVE: COMBATS POVERTY THROUGH LITERACY EDUCATION, POLICY AND RESEARCH.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Eric Nesheim Executive Director (part Year) | Officer | 40 | $108,905 |
Ted Hewes Finance Manager (part Year) | Officer | 40 | $73,300 |
James Afdahl Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ravi Krishnan Executive Cmte Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jennifer Holte Finance And Audit Cmte Cha | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Caroline Casey Hr Committee Co-Chair | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Urban Planet Database Management And Programming Serv | 6/29/22 | $159,372 |
Tended Solutions Computer Programming Services | 6/29/22 | $150,926 |
Raymond Partners Llc Landlord For Organization Headquarters | 6/29/22 | $147,978 |
Tom Cytron-hysom Adult Basic Education Consulting | 6/29/22 | $110,185 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $26,550 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $3,348,510 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $875,741 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,250,801 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,678,554 |
| Investment income | $32,955 |
| 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 | $5,962,310 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $4,200 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $217,477 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $123,324 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,197,229 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $53,136 |
| Other employee benefits | $426,344 |
| Payroll taxes | $205,745 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $52,708 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $1,602 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,046,525 |
| Advertising and promotion | $7,091 |
| Office expenses | $50,799 |
| Information technology | $45,591 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $328,794 |
| Travel | $20,407 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $72,881 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $27,935 |
| Insurance | $13,166 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $5,550,744 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $350,824 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,550,621 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $672,792 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $19,946 |
| 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 | $167,587 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $20,507 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $857,098 |
| Total assets | $3,639,375 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $298,106 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $479,885 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $55,486 |
| 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 | $833,477 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,169,375 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $636,523 |
| 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 | $3,639,375 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Literacy Minnesota has recieved totaling $10,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Philotimo Foundation Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $926,037 |
| Earnings | -$35,660 |
| Net Contributions | $202 |
| Other Expense | $33,481 |
| Ending Balance | $857,098 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Literacy Minnesota St Paul, MN | $3,639,375 | $5,962,310 |
Children And Nature Network Saint Paul, MN | $9,265,394 | $2,175,019 |
La Crosse Medical Health Science Consortium Inc La Crosse, WI | $13,920,244 | $1,509,206 |
Wisconsin Literacy Inc Madison, WI | $355,424 | $1,313,626 |
Literacy Network Inc Madison, WI | $4,205,047 | $2,002,520 |
Network For The Development Of Children Of African Descent Minneapolis, MN | $796,449 | $705,257 |
Wisconsin Institute For Learning Disabilites Dyslexia Inc Dodgeville, WI | $561,057 | $518,567 |
Dyslexia Reading Connection Inc Appleton, WI | $165,786 | $439,184 |
826 Msp Minneapolis, MN | $345,375 | $529,305 |
Wisconsin State Reading Association Inc Sussex, WI | $722,119 | $127,183 |
Literacy Leadership Inc Davenport, IA | $122,608 | $181,671 |
Ritecare Of Minneapolis-St Paul Inc Minneapolis, MN | $876,035 | $238,734 |