EIN 35-1710780

The Literacy Alliance

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
19
State
Year formed
1972
Most recent tax filings
2022-08-01
Description
The Literacy Alliance empowers people and strengthens community through education, with a mission to change lives through literacy. Its programs include free instruction in adult basic education skills, high school equivalency preparation, and Project Reads for K-3 students to help them attain grade-level reading. The Alliance offers adult basic education in reading, writing, and math under the guidance of its educators.
Total revenues
$746,302
2022
Total expenses
$958,419
2022
Total assets
$841,733
2022
Num. employees
19
2022

Program areas at The Literacy Alliance

The Literacy Alliance began operating project reads in fy 21-22. Project reads serves k-3 students to help them attain grade-level reading. All other programs serve adults by offering adult basic education in reading, writing and math under The guidance of teachers, site coordinators and volunteer tutors. Project build assists in basic skill building; project graduate offers high school equivalency preparation and project connect offers english language learning. All programs are free of cost to students. In 2021-22, 273 total students were served. Staff was assisted by 124 volunteers providing 5,121 hours of service.

Who funds The Literacy Alliance

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne (CFGFW)Charitable Support$31,000
Lincoln Financial FoundationEducation Programs$30,000
Network for GoodUnrestricted$25,805
...and 22 more grants received totalling $218,740

Personnel at The Literacy Alliance

NameTitleCompensation
Melinda HainesChief Executive Officer$73,459
Brian SchlichtenmyerChief Operating Officer
Matt WireChief Marketing and Communications Officer
Deb DuttonProgram Director
Francine LiebhauserAssociate Operations Manager
...and 8 more key personnel

Financials for The Literacy Alliance

RevenuesFYE 08/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$691,752
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$3,944
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$50,606
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$746,302

Form 990s for The Literacy Alliance

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2021-082021-12-10990View PDF
2020-082021-04-06990View PDF
2019-082021-03-04990View PDF
2018-082019-05-07990View PDF
2017-082018-05-16990View PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s
Data update history
May 6, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $31,000 from Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne (CFGFW)
March 29, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 2 new vendors, including , and
March 2, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 10 new personnel
August 3, 2022
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $38,693 from Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne (CFGFW)
September 24, 2021
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $5,000 from M E Raker Foundation
Nonprofit Types
SchoolsAdult education providersFamily service centersCharities
Issues
Education
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donations
General information
Address
1005 W Rudisill Blvd Ste 307
Fort Wayne, IN 46807
Metro area
Fort Wayne, IN
County
Allen County, IN
Website URL
literacyalliance.org/contact/ 
Phone
(260) 426-7323
IRS details
EIN
35-1710780
Fiscal year end
August
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1972
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
B60: Adult, Continuing Education
NAICS code, primary
624190: Individual and Family Services
Parent/child status
Independent
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