Literacy Volunteers Of Illinois Inc
- Assets
- $466.2k
- Revenue
- $494.0k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 37
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Founding
- 08/1983
- Data as of
- 06/2023
- EIN
- 36-3244036
Organization Overview
Literacy Volunteers Of Illinois Inc is located in Chicago, IL. 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 06/2023, Literacy Volunteers Of Illinois Inc employed 37 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Literacy Volunteers Of Illinois Inc 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, Literacy Volunteers Of Illinois Inc generated $494.0k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (4.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $560.0k during the year ending 06/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (3.0%) per year over the past 8 years. 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
LITERACY VOLUNTEERS OF ILLINOIS IS A NON FOR PROFIT STATEWIDE ORGANIZATION COMMITTED TO DEVELOPING AND SUPPORTING VOLUNTEER LITERACY PROGRAMS THAT HELP FAMILIIES, ADULTS, AND OUT OF SCHOOL TEENS INCREASE THEIR LITERACY SKILLS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE VOLUNTEER OUTREACH FOR COMMUNITY ACTION IN LITERACY, HEREIN REFERRED TO AS VOCAL, IS A FEDERALLY FUNDED NATIONAL SERVICE PROGRAM THAT RECRUITS, TRAINS AND PLACES AMERICORPS MEMBERS IN COMMUNITY AND FAITH-BASED AGENCIES TO SERVE AS TUTORS, TUTOR RECRUITERS, AND CLASSROOM AIDES IN ADULT BASIC LITERACY AND ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE PROGRAMS. THROUGHOUT THE FISCAL YEAR, VOCAL RECEIVED $36,306 OF DONATED SERVICES.
JUMP START IS A ONE-TO-ONE TUTORING PROGRAM IN THE ILLINOIS YOUTH CENTERS, WHICH ARE STATE-OPERATED SECURE CENTERS FOR DELINQUENT YOUTH. THE PROGRAM SERVES TWO TYPES OF YOUTH - LOW LEVEL YOUTH PERFORMING BELOW A 6TH GRADE LEVEL AND HIGHER LEVEL YOUTH PURSUING A GED. YOUTH ARE REFERRED TO THE PROGRAM BY TEACHERS, BUT PARTICIPATION IS VOLUNTARY.
THE TRAINING CENTER INVOLVES RESEARCH, POLICY ADVISING, AND PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT AT THE LOCAL, STATE, AND NATIONAL LEVELS. IT ALSO SERVES AS A CLEARING HOUSE FOR INFORMATION AND REFERRAL, SPONSORS TWO ANNUAL CONFERENCES, AND PROVIDES EVALUATIVE SERVICES FOR THE UIC CENTER FOR LITERACYS FAMILY START LITERACY CENTERS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Dorothy Miaso Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 60 | $74,000 |
Madison Palmer Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Ruby Camacho Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Chamala Jordan Vice-President | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Donald Singer Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Blake Dunphy President | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $403,625 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $4,887 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $408,512 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $85,464 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| 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 | $493,976 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $74,000 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $3,154 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $297,245 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $28,662 |
| Payroll taxes | $26,261 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $18,000 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $9,418 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $18,000 |
| Travel | $12,103 |
| 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 | $0 |
| All other expenses | $39,582 |
| Total functional expenses | $560,029 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $359,103 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $107,057 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $466,160 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,209 |
| 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 | $2,209 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $463,951 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $466,160 |