Appalachian Literacy Initiative is located in Bristol, TN. The organization was established in 2019. According to its NTEE Classification (A23) the organization is classified as: Cultural & Ethnic Awareness, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Appalachian Literacy Initiative 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 07/2022, Appalachian Literacy Initiative generated $238.1k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 3 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 43.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $143.4k during the year ending 07/2022. While expenses have increased by 21.2% per year over the past 3 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
PROVIDING SCHOOL AGE RURAL AND UNDER-PRIVILEGED CHILDREN WITH NEW BOOKS MULTIPLE TIMES PER SCHOOL YEAR INCREASING READING ACTIVITIES AND IMPROVING READING SCORES ON STATE STANDARDIZED TESTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROVIDED NEW BOOKS TO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN MULTIPLE TIMES PER YEAR WITHIN THE APPALACHIAN MOUNTAINS GEOGRAPHIC REGION. THESE BOOKS ENCOURAGES READING AND IMPROVES THE CHILDRENS SCORES ON STATE STANDARIZED TESTING.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Tracy Griffith Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Kimberly Brubaker Bradley Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Kathleen Carnell Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Shannon Robshaw Keck Director | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Jenny Hobson Director | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $238,050 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $238,050 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
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 | $238,050 |
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. | $132,079 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $500 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $52 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,547 |
Office expenses | $981 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $143,384 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $100,387 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
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 | $100,387 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $100,387 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $100,387 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Appalachian Literacy Initiative has recieved totaling $36,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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The Thompson Charitable Foundation Knoxville, TN PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $25,000 |
Massengill-Defriece Foundation Inc Bristol, TN PURPOSE: BOOKS FOR FAIRMOUNT ELEMENTARY | $6,000 |
Nora Roberts Foundation Inc Glenn Dale, MD PURPOSE: OPERATIONS | $5,000 |
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