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THE ORGANIZATION WORKS WITH ADULTS WHO WISH TO READ, WRITE, SPEAK AND UNDERSTAND ENGLISH, HELPING THEM TO INCREASE THEIR COMMUNICATION SKILLS AND TO PARTICIPATE MORE FULLY IN SOCIETY. THE COUNCIL USES VOLUNTEERS TO ENSURE THAT PROGRAMS ARE FREE AND ACCESSIBLE TO EVERYONE. DURING THE 2023-2024 FISCAL YEAR, THE LITERACY COUNCIL SERVED 774 ADULTS IN DELAWARE COUNTY OF SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA. AS A RESULT OF WORKING WITH THE LITERACY COUNCIL, ADULT STUDENTS ACHIEVED QUANTITATIVE IMPROVEMENTS IN THEIR LIVES INCLUDING IMPROVED BASIC SKILLS, GED ATTAINMENT, EMPLOYMENT OR RETAINED EMPLOYMENT, U.S. CITIZENSHIP, AND POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION ENROLLMENT. ALL ADULTS SERVICES BY THE LITERACY COUNCIL IMPROVE THEIR LIVES IN SOME WAY INCLUDING READING TO CHILDREN, BECOMING BETTER INFORMED CITIZENS, AND BECOMING ENGAGED IN THEIR COMMUNITY.
Source: IRS Form 990 (Tax Year 2024)
Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (from the IRS e-File system), Tax Year 2023
Total Revenue
▼$1.2M
Program Spending
87%
of total expenses go to program services
Total Contributions
$1.2M
Total Expenses
▼$1.3M
Total Assets
$1.1M
Total Liabilities
▼$129.6K
Net Assets
$935.8K
Officer Compensation
→$99.8K
Other Salaries
$835.9K
Investment Income
$8,009
Fundraising
▼N/A
Source: USAspending.gov
No federal awards found for this organization.
USAspending.gov tracks federal grants, cooperative agreements, and other financial assistance. Not all nonprofits receive federal funding.
Source: Federal Audit Clearinghouse (fac.gov)
Total Audits
6
Clean Audits
5
Material Weakness
No
Noncompliance Issues
No
| Year | Status | Financial Report | Federal Expenditure | Low Risk | Accepted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $875.7K | No | 2026-06-18 |
| 2023 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $780.4K | No | 2024-08-29 |
| 2022 | Minor Findings | Unmodified (Clean) | $874.8K | No | 2024-04-11 |
| 2021 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $969.7K | No | 2022-10-03 |
| 2020 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $883.1K | No | 2021-03-24 |
| 2019 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $882.1K | No | 2020-08-12 |
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$875.7K
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$780.4K
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$874.8K
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$969.7K
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$883.1K
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$882.1K
Tax Year 2024 · Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990
Individuals serving as officers, directors, or trustees of the organization.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other |
|---|
Source: IRS Publication 78, Auto-Revocation List & e-Postcard Data
Tax-deductible contributions: Yes
Deductibility code: PC
Sources: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (XML) & ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
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| Year | Revenue | Contributions | Expenses | Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023IRS e-File | $1.2M | $1.2M | $1.3M | $1.1M | $935.8K |
| 2022 | $1.6M | $1.6M | $1.5M | $1.1M | $631.9K |
| 2021 | $1.4M | $1.4M | $1.5M | $1M | $563.9K |
| 2020 | $1.5M | $1.5M | $1.4M |
Sources: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer & IRS e-File Index
Financial data: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (Tax Year 2023)
Leadership & compensation: IRS e-Filed Form 990, Part VII (Tax Year 2024)
Organization info: IRS Business Master File
Tax-deductibility: IRS Publication 78
| Total |
|---|
| Colleen Duran | Executive Director | 40 | $42.3K | $0 | $2,788 | $45.1K |
Colleen Duran
Executive Director
$45.1K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$42.3K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$2,788
Members of the governing board. Board members often serve without compensation.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Don Garfinkel | Co-president | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Joy Karsner | Secretary | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Leah Kulikowski | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Lois Snyder | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Marie Feindt | Vice President | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Matt Conner | Board Member |
Don Garfinkel
Co-president
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Joy Karsner
Secretary
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Leah Kulikowski
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
| $845K |
| $591.2K |
| 2019 | $1.4M | $206.2K | $1.2M | $735.4K | $531.1K |
| 2018 | $686.5K | $138.2K | $629K | $484.1K | $335.1K |
| 2017 | $778.3K | $274.3K | $621.3K | $421.4K | $277.7K |
| 2016 | $611.5K | $127.6K | $611.8K | $278.3K | $120.7K |
| 2015 | $731.3K | $176.1K | $695.2K | $320.2K | $121.1K |
| 2014 | $613.8K | $610.1K | $604.1K | $241.6K | $84.9K |
| 2013 | $655K | $649.2K | $648.5K | $248K | $75.3K |
| 2012 | $571.9K | $567.4K | $649.9K | $248.1K | $55.7K |
| 2021 | 990 | Data |
| 2020 | 990 | Data |
| 2019 | 990 | Data |
| 2018 | 990 | Data |
| 2017 | 990 | Data |
| 2016 | 990 | Data |
| 2015 | 990 | Data |
| 2014 | 990 | Data |
| 2013 | 990 | Data |
| 2012 | 990 | Data |
| 2011 | 990 | — |
| 2010 | 990 | — |
| 2009 | 990-EZ | — |
| 2008 | 990 | — |
| 2007 | 990 | — |
| 2006 | 990 | — |
| 2005 | 990 | — |
| 2004 | 990 | — |
| 2003 | 990 | — |
| 2002 | 990 | — |
| 2001 | 990 | — |
| 1 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| Nichole Kistler | Treasurer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Patricia L Rizzo | Co-president | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Peter Matthews | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Rick Durante | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Rosemary Duffy | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Lois Snyder
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Marie Feindt
Vice President
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Matt Conner
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Nichole Kistler
Treasurer
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Patricia L Rizzo
Co-president
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Peter Matthews
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Rick Durante
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Rosemary Duffy
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0