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EIN 91-1220307

The Whatcom Literacy Council

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
11
City
Bellingham
State
Washington
Year formed
1983
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
B60: Adult, Continuing Education
Description
The Whatcom Literacy Council teaches adults to read, write and speak English through tutor recruitment, training and support, student recruitment, learning plan creation and matching student to tutor pair. In 2021, they coordinated over 100 volunteers who provided 10,800 volunteer hours and served 1,130 learners.
Total revenues
$231,326
2023
Total expenses
$246,432
2023
Total assets
$731,228
2023
Num. employees
11
2023

Program areas at The Whatcom Literacy Council

Tutor recruitment, training and support, student recruitment, learning plan, matching student to tutor pair. In 2023, wlc coordinated 102 volunteers and served 1,443 learners.

Who funds The Whatcom Literacy Council

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
United Way Of Whatcom CountyHealth & Welfare$27,000
Medina FoundationGeneral Operating$15,000
Mightycause Charitable Foundation$11,134
...and 9 more grants received

Personnel at The Whatcom Literacy Council

NameTitleCompensation
Katherine FreimundExecutive Director$92,603

Financials for The Whatcom Literacy Council

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$172,554
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$20,862
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$37,810
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$100
Total revenues$231,326

Form 990s for The Whatcom Literacy Council

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-05-20990View PDF
2022-122023-07-26990View PDF
2021-122022-06-15990View PDF
2020-122021-06-03990View PDF
2019-122021-02-05990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

Organizations like The Whatcom Literacy Council

OrganizationLocationRevenue
Oakland Literacy CouncilPontiac, MI$523,218
The Literacy ConnectionElgin, IL$236,641
Literacy DelawareWilmington, DE$492,412
Literacy Volunteers of Broome-Tioga CountiesBinghamton, NY$190,861
Orange County Literacy CouncilCarrboro, NC$411,163
Literacy RochesterRochester, NY$482,863
Literacy WorksChicago, IL$733,421
Ulster Literacy AssociationKingston, NY$293,107
Literacy Volunteers Fox ValleySaint Charles, IL$170,277
Literacy ChicagoChicago, IL$632,404
Data update history
November 26, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $3,000 from Puget Sound Energy Foundation
July 18, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
July 12, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $27,000 from United Way Of Whatcom County
July 11, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $11,626 from American Online Giving Foundation
Nonprofit Types
SchoolsAdult education providersFamily service centersCharities
Issues
Education
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 1292
Bellingham, WA 98227
Metro area
Bellingham, WA
County
Whatcom County, WA
Website URL
whatcomliteracy.org/ 
Phone
(360) 752-8678
IRS details
EIN
91-1220307
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1983
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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