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EIN 35-1710780

The Literacy Alliance

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
32
City
Fort Wayne
State
Indiana
Year formed
1972
Most recent tax filings
2023-08-01
NTEE code, primary
B60: Adult, Continuing Education
Description
The Literacy Alliance empowers individuals and strengthens the community through education. It offers free programs such as Project Reads, which enhances reading skills for K-3 students, and Project Build, which assists adults in improving their basic academic skills. Additionally, it supports adult learners preparing for high school equivalency diplomas through Project Graduate and improves English language proficiency via Project Connect. The organization collaborates with local schools and other community partners to provide on-site instruction across various locations.
Total revenues
$775,872
2023
Total expenses
$1,095,114
2023
Total assets
$633,214
2023
Num. employees
32
2023

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. Project connect offers english language learning. All programs are free of cost to students. In 2022-23, 485 total students were served. Staff was assisted by 184 volunteers providing 6,355 hours of service.

Who funds The Literacy Alliance

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
National Christian Foundation / Natl Christian Charitable FDN IncGrowth$51,000
Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne (CFGFW)Charitable Support$35,350
Lincoln Financial FoundationEducation$30,000
...and 20 more grants received totalling $243,152

Personnel at The Literacy Alliance

NameTitleCompensation
Melinda HainesChief Executive Officer$86,240
Brian SchlichtenmyerChief Operating Officer
Matt WireChief Marketing and Communications Officer
Judith StabelliExecutive Director
Francine LiebhauserDirector of Operations
...and 10 more key personnel

Financials for The Literacy Alliance

RevenuesFYE 08/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$736,452
Program services$70,245
Investment income and dividends$8,058
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$-39,649
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$766
Total revenues$775,872

Form 990s for The Literacy Alliance

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-082024-05-23990View PDF
2022-082023-06-14990View PDF
2021-082021-12-10990View PDF
2020-082021-04-06990View PDF
2019-082021-03-04990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
January 3, 2025
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $51,000 from National Christian Foundation / Natl Christian Charitable FDN Inc
November 8, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 7 new personnel
October 25, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 2 new vendors, including , and
September 21, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $35,350 from Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne (CFGFW)
August 9, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
Nonprofit Types
Employment organizationsSchoolsAdult education providersCharities
Issues
Education
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online 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/ 
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
611430: Professional and Management Development Training
Parent/child status
Independent
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