EIN 65-0169781

Literacy Coalition of PBC

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
72
State
Year formed
1989
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
Description
Promotes literacy and improves quality of life in the community by providing academic services and literature-based STEM programs for children.
Also known as...
Palm Beach County Literacy Coalition
Total revenues
$3,833,818
2023
Total expenses
$3,613,412
2023
Total assets
$5,441,114
2023
Num. employees
72
2023

Program areas at Literacy Coalition of PBC

The Literacy Americorps:Recruits, trains and supervises recent college graduates from across the United States to spend a year tutoring, mentoring, and teaching in Palm Beach County.- 309 adult learners were assisted with reading, English and employability skills. - 1,239 at-risk youth were coached, tutored and mentored for academic success.- 199 children received tutoring and literacy enrichment to improve reading skills.- 124 children and youth were provided with homework help.
The Glades Family Education Program:Provides comprehensive literacy training for adults and their preschool children in the rural western communities of Palm Beach County.The program served a total of 71 adults and 18 children.- 86% of adult students who were pre and post tested, made significant gains in one or more tested skills (reading, listening and speaking).- 100% of the preschool aged children from the program demonstrated improvement in their language, cognitive and early reading skills.
Reach Out and Read:Partners with medical providers to bring early literacy into the pediatric examination room. The pediatricians and nurse practitioners advise the parents about the importance of reading with their children and give books to the families from the birth to five-year well-child checkups.- 54,461 books were distributed at well child checkups by 103 practitioners at 39 clinics.
Building Better Readers:Recruits, trains and supports volunteers to provide tutoring in reading for children who are reading below grade level.- 328 first and second grade students in 28 elementary schools were tutored by 152 volunteer tutors. Almost all of the tutoring was conducted in person in classrooms during 2022-2023 school year.- 51 volunteers tutored 88 children in first through fourth grade after school, both virtually and in person at the Literacy Coalition.- Of the 416 students tutored in 2022-2023, 78% of them ended the year at least 50% closer to grade level than when they began the year and 30% actually ended the year on grade level reading.
Early Literacy Book Distribution:Provides children's books for families who participate in home-visiting and other early childhood programs.- 31,278 books were provided to 19 Healthy Beginning Programs through 12 partners.
Village Readers Family Education:Provides literacy instructions for adults and their elementary school-age children in the Delray Beach area.- 154 Adults and 33 children participated in the evening program.- 28 children received afternoon tutoring in reading and comprehension.- 89% of the children tutored made significant improvement in reading.- 80% of adults tested demonstrated significant gains in their English language skills.- 423 books were distributed.
Stories & STEM: Provides literature-based, activity-driven STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)lessons for children in after school programs and summer camps.- More than 4,449 books were distributed to children and afterschool sites.- 1,156 K-5 children were enriched by the program throughout Palm Beach County.- 273 interactive sessions were held at 17 sites.Read-Lead-Succeed:Educates children in afterschool programs and summer camps through a literature based, social-emotional learning program; Children read to learn facts, discuss ideas and then lead a collaborative project to experience success in addressing an important social issue, such as bullying, violence, hunger or loneliness in senior citizens.- 22 sites participated in the program.- 218 sessions were provided.- 973 children received direct instruction.Other Programs & Initiatives: Includes smaller programs or literacy initiatives, such as Read for the Record, Adult Essay Contest, Mayors' Literacy Luncheon, Read Together, and the Palm Beach County Literacy Coalition Foundation.

Who funds Literacy Coalition of PBC

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Prime Time Palm Beach CountyTo Improve the Quality of Life in Our Community By Promoting and Achieving Literacy.$275,020
National Philanthropic TrustEducation$207,000
Town of Palm Beach United WayGrants To Support Program Operation$166,725
...and 16 more grants received

Personnel at Literacy Coalition of PBC

NameTitleCompensation
Kristin CalderChief Executive Officer$213,953
Michele BurkaDirector of Finance and Operations
John Landry-OdellDevelopment Director
Megan BobDirector of Education and Family Literacy
Christopher ThompsonLiteracy Americorps Director
...and 22 more key personnel

Financials for Literacy Coalition of PBC

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$3,683,943
Program services$185,792
Investment income and dividends$19,329
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-23
Net income from fundraising events$-55,223
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$3,833,818

Form 990s for Literacy Coalition of PBC

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-03-07990View PDF
2022-062022-11-15990View PDF
2021-062021-12-12990View PDF
2020-062021-04-06990View PDF
2019-062020-08-20990View PDF
...and 11 more Form 990s

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ProLiteracy WorldwideSyracuse, NY$10,528,380
BookSpringAustin, TX$1,717,772
Pregnancy Support NetworkCanton, OH$2,579,212
Literacy ConnectsTucson, AZ$3,461,579
Literacy for Environmental JusticeSan Francisco, CA$1,607,577
The Literacy Cooperative of Greater ClevelandCleveland, OH$1,059,896
Children's Literacy CenterColorado Springs, CO$1,130,113
Data update history
May 27, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
May 21, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
May 19, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $95,724 from United Way of Palm Beach County
April 1, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
February 4, 2024
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $166,725 from Town of Palm Beach United Way
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsSchoolsEducational service providersHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Education
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
3651 Quantum Blvd
Boynton Beach, FL 33426
Metro area
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL
County
Palm Beach County, FL
Website URL
literacypbc.org/ 
Phone
(561) 279-9103
Facebook page
LiteracyPBC 
Twitter profile
@literacypbc 
IRS details
EIN
65-0169781
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1989
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
B92: Remedial Reading, Reading Encouragement Programs
NAICS code, primary
813319: Social Advocacy Organizations
Parent/child status
Central organization
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