Literacy Kansas City
- Assets
- $1.8m
- Revenue
- $2.8m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 63
- Location
- Kansas City, MO
- Founding
- 06/1987
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 43-1435729
Organization Overview
Literacy Kansas City is located in Kansas City, MO. The organization was established in 1987. According to its NTEE Classification (B60) the organization is classified as: Adult Education, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Literacy Kansas City employed 63 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Literacy Kansas City 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 06/2021, Literacy Kansas City generated $2.8m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 24.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.8m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 22.7% per year over the past 6 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
LITERACY KANSAS CITY'S MISSION IS TO ADVANCE LITERACY IN THE KANSAS CITY AREA AMONG ADULTS THROUGH DIRECT SERVICES, ADVOCACY, AND COLLABORATION. OUR VISION IS LITERACY FOR ALL.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
LITERACY KC OFFERS A WELCOMING COMMNITY FOR ADULTS AND FAMILIES TO IMPROVE LITERACY SKILLS AND ENHANCE QUALITY OF LIFE. WITH SUPPORT FROM VOLUNTEERS, DONORS, PARTNERS AND THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE, LITERACY KC INVESTS IN KANSAS CITY'S GREATEST ASSET - OUR PEOPLE. OUR COMPLEMENTARY, MUTUALLY REINFORCING SUITE OF PROGRAMS OFFERS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE. BASED ON RESEARCH AND A FOCUS ON BEST PRACTIVE AND COMMUNITY LEARNING, LITERACY KC IS REVOLUTIONIZING THE WAY ADULT EDUCATION IS DELIVERED THROUGH OUR TICKET TO READ PROGRAM. EACH CLASS IS LED BY A CERTIFIED INSTRUCTOR AND SUPPORTED BY A TEAM OF TRAINED VOLUNTEER TUTORS. CURRICUUM IS RELEVANT, RESPONSIVE, LEVEL-APPROPRIATE, AND DIFFERENTIATED FOR EACH STUDENT THROUGH THE HELP OF THE TUTORS. EACH STUDENT IDENTIFIES ACADEMIC AND PERSONAL GOALS AND INSTRUCTORS DESIGN LESSONS TO HELP THEM MEET THESE GOALS. LET'S READ, OUR FAMILY READING PROGRAM, IS A MULTI-GENERATIONAL APPROACH TO BUILDING A TRADITION OF READING IN THE HOME. THROUGH A NATIONALLY UNIQUE PARTNERSHIP WITH KANSAS CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY AND MID-CONTINENT PUBLIC LIBRARY, CAREER ONLINE HIGH SCHOOL ALLOWS STUDENTS TO EARNS AN ACCREDITED HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA WITH AN ATTACHED CAREER CERTIFICATE THROUGH A CONVENIENT ANYTIME, ANYWHERE ONLINE LEARNING PLATFORM. AND BECAUSE WE BELIEVE IN THE MULTIFACETED NATURE OF LITERACY, ALL TICKET TO READ PROGRAM STUDENTS COMPLETE A DIGITAL LIFE SKILLS CLASS WHERE STUDENTS REVIEW THE BASICS OF COMPUTERS, LEARN NEW SKILLS, AND BECOME FAMILIAR AND COMFORTABLE WITH USING OUR ON-SITE COMMUNITY COMPUTER LAB. DIGITAL LITERACY INSTRUCTION IS EMBEDDED IN ALL OF OUR PROGRAM.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Gillian Helm Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $108,999 |
Lynne O'connell Presidnet | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Mike Van Booven Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Nazyrah Naz Rogers Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
David Voorhees Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Paul Defoe Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $27,520 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $140,858 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $169,054 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,452,843 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,790,275 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $49,555 |
| 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 | -$17,673 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,841,106 |
| 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. | $108,999 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $1,679,712 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $20,360 |
| Other employee benefits | $86,629 |
| Payroll taxes | $131,121 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $44,033 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $51,291 |
| Advertising and promotion | $4,242 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $199,986 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $117,667 |
| Travel | $1,948 |
| 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 | $82,477 |
| Insurance | $17,148 |
| All other expenses | $36,631 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,801,880 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $799,203 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $408,450 |
| 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 | $12,963 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $542,822 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $19,608 |
| Total assets | $1,783,046 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $157,224 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $25,000 |
| 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 | $182,224 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,155,445 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $445,377 |
| 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 | $1,783,046 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Literacy Kansas City has recieved totaling $30,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Carrie J Loose Trust 216 1st Natl Bank Of Kansas City Dallas, TX PURPOSE: SUPPORT ADULT EDUCATION & | $30,000 |
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|---|---|---|
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American School Of Correspondence Lansing, IL | $11,965,469 | $5,386,399 |
Society For Academic Emergency Medicine Des Plaines, IL | $10,341,301 | $6,329,618 |
Helen Miller-Seiu Member Education And Training Center Chicago, IL | $1,177,324 | $3,731,145 |
Mid-South Carpenters Regional Council Training Trust Fund Chattanooga, TN | $11,869,784 | $4,623,435 |
Literacy Kansas City Kansas City, MO | $1,783,046 | $2,841,106 |
Peo Program For Continuing Education Des Moines, IA | $11,022,579 | $3,626,880 |
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