Wisconsin Literacy Inc
- Assets
- $355.4k
- Revenue
- $1.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 16
- Location
- Madison, WI
- Founding
- 01/1994
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 39-1628898
Organization Overview
Wisconsin Literacy Inc is located in Madison, WI. The organization was established in 1994. 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, Wisconsin Literacy Inc employed 16 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wisconsin Literacy 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 06/2022, Wisconsin Literacy Inc generated $1.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.5m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 11.3% 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 CREATE A STRONG, EFFECTIVE STATEWIDE NETWORK OF LOCAL ADULT, FAMILY, AND WORKPLACE LITERACY PROVIDERS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
LITERACY SERVICES - THROUGH OUR REGIONAL LITERACY CONSULTANTS AND THE WISCONSIN LITERACY OFFICE IN MADISON, WISCONSIN LITERACY PROMOTES ADULT AND FAMILY LITERACY BY PROVIDING SUPPORT AND RESOURCES TO APPROXIMATELY70 MEMBER AGENCIES ACROSS WISCONSIN. THROUGH OUR MEMBER AGENCIES AND ASSISTANCE FROM WISCONSIN LITERACY, NEARLY 14,000 ADULT STUDENTS IN 88% OF THE STATE'S COUNTIES RECEIVED LITERACY SERVICES.
HEALTH LITERACY WISCONSIN HEALTH LITERACY (WHL), A DIVISION OF WISCONSIN LITERACY FOCUSES ON PROVIDING HEALTH EDUCATION TO INDIVIDUALS WITH LOW LITERACY SKILLS AND TRAINING DOCTORS, PHARMACISTS AND CLINICS ON HOW TO PROVIDE HEALTH INFORMATION IN A HEALTH LITERACY WAY. THE ENABLES INDIVIDUALS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY TO BETTER UNDERSTAND AND ACT ON HEALTH INFORMATION. THE PRIMARY FOCUS IS ON COVID-19 INFORMATION. WHL WORKED WITH 14 COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE EASY TO UNDERSTAND COVID-19 INFORMATION FROM TRUSTED COMMUNITY LEADERS. WHL CONTINUED ITS PROJECT, ADOPTING A PATIENT-CENTERED PRESCRIPTION LABEL. PHASE IV OF THIS PROJECT FOCUSES ON HEALTH CARE SYSTEM ADOPTION OF PATIENT-CENTERED, EASY TO UNDERSTAND PRESCRIPTION LABELS. FINALLY, WHL PROVIDED WORKSHOPS ON DIABETES, MENTAL HEALTH AND COPING ISSUES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Michele Erikson Executive Director | Officer | 60 | $89,184 |
Debbie Kutchin Director Of Finance & Administration | Officer | 30 | $32,550 |
Christine Buentello Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Aaron Mccann Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Melinda Orebaugh Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Steve Mundt Chair | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $5,271 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $874,026 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $188,703 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,068,000 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $245,595 |
| Investment income | $31 |
| 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 | $1,313,626 |
| 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. | $134,490 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $77,969 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $613,810 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $36,811 |
| Payroll taxes | $59,456 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $84,358 |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,251 |
| Office expenses | $55,882 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $35,964 |
| Travel | $17,138 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $73,560 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $3,258 |
| All other expenses | $1,031 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,455,251 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $74,264 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $51,283 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $224,751 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $1,729 |
| 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 | $2,998 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $399 |
| Total assets | $355,424 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $68,595 |
| 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 | $14,475 |
| Total liabilities | $83,070 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $241,574 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $30,780 |
| 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 | $355,424 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 8 grants that Wisconsin Literacy Inc has recieved totaling $196,953.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Otto Bremer Trust St Paul, MN PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS | $125,000 |
Community Shares Of Wisconsin Inc Madison, WI PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $26,300 |
Security Health Plan Of Wisconsin Inc Marshfield, WI PURPOSE: ABCS FOR HEALTHY COMMUNITIES | $25,954 |
Henry J Kaiser Family Foundation San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $11,000 |
Only In Wisconsin Giving Inc New Glarus, WI PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
Green Bay Packers Foundation Green Bay, WI PURPOSE: INCREASING DIGITAL LITERACY SKILLS OF WISCONSINS ADULT STUDENTS | $3,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Literacy Minnesota St Paul, MN | $3,639,375 | $5,962,310 |
Communities In Schools Of Michigan Inc Lansing, MI | $5,757,124 | $8,847,770 |
Great Books Foundation Chicago, IL | $3,063,168 | $3,289,304 |
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 |
Chicago Citywide Literacy Coalition Chicago, IL | $1,103,489 | $1,225,090 |
Chicago Heightening Opportunity And Potential For Educational Success Chicago, IL | $1,173,887 | $1,219,506 |
Kalamazoo Literacy Council Kalamazoo, MI | $565,019 | $856,187 |
Seedlings Braille Books For Children Livonia, MI | $4,243,634 | $799,029 |
Altrusa International Foundation Inc Chicago, IL | $4,173,978 | $400,810 |