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EIN 72-1113592

The Literacy Council of Southwest LA

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
21
City
Lake Charles
State
Louisiana
Year formed
1988
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
B60: Adult, Continuing Education
Description
The Literacy Council of Southwest LA provides instructional programs to improve educational skill levels in Southwest Louisiana and works to increase public awareness of literacy related issues. Its mission is to raise functional literacy levels in Southwest Louisiana through a combination of preventative, remedial, and community awareness programs.
Total revenues
$663,828
2023
Total expenses
$664,917
2023
Total assets
$225,567
2023
Num. employees
21
2023

Program areas at The Literacy Council of Southwest LA

To raise functional literacy levels in Southwest Louisiana through a combination of preventative, remedial, and community awareness programs.

Who funds The Literacy Council of Southwest LA

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
United Way of Southwest LouisianaTo Support Program Funded By Uw$23,982

Financials for The Literacy Council of Southwest LA

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$643,680
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$0
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$20,148
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$663,828
Data update history
August 31, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
August 30, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
December 31, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $17,498 from United Way of Southwest Louisiana
August 26, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
August 24, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsSchoolsAdult education providersCharities
Issues
Education
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
809 Kirby St Ste 126
Lake Charles, LA 70601
Metro area
Lake Charles, LA
County
Calcasieu Parish, LA
Website URL
literacyswla.org/ 
IRS details
EIN
72-1113592
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1988
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
B60: Adult, Continuing Education
NAICS code, primary
813319: Social Advocacy Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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