Civic Intelligence

The Literacy Project Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2014 • EIN 04-2907399

Jul 01, 2013 to Jun 30, 2014 • Filed on Nov 17, 2014

Organization ProfileLITERACYPROJECT.ORG

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15 Bank Row Suite CRoom/Suite CGreenfield, MA 01301

(413) 774-3934

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

74th percentile

0.29x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 74% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2014

Liabilities / Revenue

60th percentile

0.08x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 60% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2014

Net Margin

62nd percentile

8.0%

Higher net margin than 62% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2014

Top Officer Pay

86th percentile

$92,695

Higher top officer pay than 86% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 10.6% of source-year revenue.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2014

Asset Growth

81st percentile

24%

Faster asset growth than 81% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2013 to 2014

Revenue Growth

22nd percentile

-11%

Faster revenue growth than 22% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2013 to 2014

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets74th percentile

Assets

Up

$250,782

Up $47,828 (+24%) from 2013

Net Assets

Up

$177,544

Up $69,432 (+64%) from 2013

Liabilities

Down

$73,238

Down $21,604 (-23%) from 2013

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue60th percentileNet Margin62nd percentile

Revenue

Down

$872,801

Down $102,417 (-11%) from 2013

Expenses

Down

$803,369

Down $84,096 (-9.5%) from 2013

Net Income

Down

$69,432

Down $18,321 (-21%) from 2013

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth81st percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$2.0M$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KAssets 2010: $101,655Liabilities 2010: $156,685Net Assets 2010: -$55,0302010Assets 2011: $138,509Liabilities 2011: $174,618Net Assets 2011: -$36,1092011Assets 2012: $166,791Liabilities 2012: $146,432Net Assets 2012: $20,3592012Assets 2013: $202,954Liabilities 2013: $94,842Net Assets 2013: $108,1122013Assets 2014: $250,782Liabilities 2014: $73,238Net Assets 2014: $177,5442014Assets 2015: $315,319Liabilities 2015: $87,517Net Assets 2015: $227,8022015Assets 2016: $339,257Liabilities 2016: $41,444Net Assets 2016: $297,8132016Assets 2017: $378,858Liabilities 2017: $24,569Net Assets 2017: $354,2892017Assets 2018: $472,298Liabilities 2018: $23,208Net Assets 2018: $449,0902018Assets 2019: $467,940Liabilities 2019: $20,658Net Assets 2019: $447,2822019Assets 2020: $645,879Liabilities 2020: $146,896Net Assets 2020: $498,9832020Assets 2021: $849,015Liabilities 2021: $150,697Net Assets 2021: $698,3182021Assets 2022: $958,355Liabilities 2022: $37,358Net Assets 2022: $920,9972022Assets 2023: $1,135,616Liabilities 2023: $50,033Net Assets 2023: $1,085,5832023Assets 2025: $1,541,278Liabilities 2025: $168,662Net Assets 2025: $1,372,6162025

Highlighted filing

2014

Assets$250,782
Liabilities$73,238
Net Assets$177,544
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth22nd percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KExpenses 2010: $1,305,4002010Expenses 2011: $1,321,4042011Expenses 2012: $1,430,4172012Revenue 2013: $975,218Expenses 2013: $887,465Net Income 2013: $87,7532013Revenue 2014: $872,801Expenses 2014: $803,369Net Income 2014: $69,4322014Revenue 2015: $963,423Expenses 2015: $913,165Net Income 2015: $50,2582015Revenue 2016: $980,915Expenses 2016: $910,904Net Income 2016: $70,0112016Revenue 2017: $959,891Expenses 2017: $903,415Net Income 2017: $56,4762017Revenue 2018: $965,719Expenses 2018: $870,918Net Income 2018: $94,8012018Revenue 2019: $889,169Expenses 2019: $890,977Net Income 2019: -$1,8082019Revenue 2020: $950,504Expenses 2020: $898,803Net Income 2020: $51,7012020Revenue 2021: $1,244,381Expenses 2021: $1,045,046Net Income 2021: $199,3352021Revenue 2022: $1,288,882Expenses 2022: $1,066,203Net Income 2022: $222,6792022Revenue 2023: $1,393,970Expenses 2023: $1,229,384Net Income 2023: $164,5862023Revenue 2025: $1,436,145Expenses 2025: $1,263,168Net Income 2025: $172,9772025

Highlighted filing

2014

Revenue$872,801
Expenses$803,369
Net Income$69,432
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2013 to Jun 30, 2014
Signed
Nov 17, 2014
Return Version
2013v4.0
Gross Receipts
$875,201
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The literary project provides adult basic education programs and opportunities that support participants to engage meaningfully and equitably in the economic, social, cultural and civic life of their communities.

The literary project provides adult basic education programs and opportunities that support participants to engage meaningfully and equitably in the economic, social, cultural and political life of their communities.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$72,565$105,197▲ $32,632
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$78,980$89,147▲ $10,167
Accounts Receivable$36,486$30,320▼ $6,166
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$1,586$15,244▲ $13,658
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$9,237$6,774▼ $2,463
Total Assets$202,954$250,782▲ $47,828
Other Assets Total$4,100$4,100→ $0
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$65,860$48,160▼ $17,700
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$28,982$25,078▼ $3,904
Total Liabilities$94,842$73,238▼ $21,604
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$81,940$147,969▲ $66,029
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$26,172$29,575▲ $3,403
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$108,112$177,544▲ $69,432
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$202,954$250,782▲ $47,828

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$6,774$28,624$35,398
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay86th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Judith RobertsExecutive DiFT$65,000$27,695$92,695

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Nick FillerPresident
Corey SandersonDirector
Doug ReidDirector
Eli KartlerDirector
Jonah KeaneDirector
Katie Campbell NelsonDirector
Michael ChernoffDirector
COLIN O'BRIENClerk
Haynes TurkleTreasurer
Susan SchumanVice Preside
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$145,182
Program Service Revenue
$723,939
Investment Income
$154
Other Revenue
$3,526
All Other Contributions
$145,182
Change in Net Assets
$69,432

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$872,801
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$240
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$873,041
Total Revenue per Form 990
$872,801
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$610,352
Other Expenses$193,017
Total Fundraising Expense$20,749
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$362,130$50,854$7,711$420,695
Payroll Taxes$62,689$8,803$1,335$72,827
Occupancy$60,181$11,326-$71,507
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$50,407$7,079$1,073$58,559
Other Employee Benefits$42,989$6,037$915$49,941
Fees for Services Other$11,926$13,495$9,562$34,983
Office Expenses$7,842$2,488-$10,330
Fees for Services Accounting$4,606$3,769-$8,375
Pension Plan Contributions$7,170$1,007$153$8,330
Travel$4,873$542-$5,415
Other Expenses$2,802$311-$3,113
Insurance$2,012$862-$2,874
All Other Expenses$2,393$266-$2,659
Depreciation Depletion$2,094$369-$2,463
Interest-$1,096-$1,096
Advertising$312$35-$347
Total Functional Expenses$671,016$111,604$20,749$803,369

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$803,609
Expenses per Audited Statements$803,369
Total Expenses per Form 990$803,369
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$240
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

“The audit and accompanying form 990 are presented to the executive director and board of directors. Once reviewed by the finance/executive committee, it is approved for filing.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 12C

“The literacy project discusses the appropriate policies with board members each year at its annual meeting.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15A

“The executive director's performance is reviewed annually by the executive committee, which then communicates with the full board regarding the executive director's compensation.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15B

“Other key employees are paid salaries per union contract negotiated annually.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“Copies of the organization's governing documents and tax returns are available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

EIN
04-2907399
Phone
4137743934

Signing Officer

Name
Judith Roberts
Title
Executive Director
Phone
4137743934
Signed
2014-11-17
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Judith Roberts
Formed
1986
Legal Domicile
Ma
Voting Board Members
10
Independent Board Members
10
Employees
19
Volunteers
101

Preparer

Preparer
Bruce D Norling CPA Pc
Phone
9784439114
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

“The literary project provides adult basic education programs and opportunities that support participants to engage meaningfully and equitably in the economic, social, cultural and political life of their communities.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE LITERARY PROJECT PROVIDES ADULT BASIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND OPPORTUNITIES THAT SUPPORT PARTICIPANTS TO ENGAGE MEANINGFULLY AND EQUITABLY IN THE ECONOMIC, SOCIAL, CULTURAL AND POLITICAL LIFE OF THEIR COMMUNITIES.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE AUDIT AND ACCOMPANYING FORM 990 ARE PRESENTED TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS. ONCE REVIEWED BY THE FINANCE/EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, IT IS APPROVED FOR FILING.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE LITERACY PROJECT DISCUSSES THE APPROPRIATE POLICIES WITH BOARD MEMBERS EACH YEAR AT ITS ANNUAL MEETING.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S PERFORMANCE IS REVIEWED ANNUALLY BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, WHICH THEN COMMUNICATES WITH THE FULL BOARD REGARDING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S COMPENSATION.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4OTHER KEY EMPLOYEES ARE PAID SALARIES PER UNION CONTRACT NEGOTIATED ANNUALLY.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5COPIES OF THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND TAX RETURNS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B
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2014 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$250,782
Liabilities
$73,238
Net assets
$177,544
Revenue
$872,801
Expenses
$803,369
Net income
$69,432
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.54$0.17$1.37$1.44$1.26$0.17
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.14$0.05$1.09$1.39$1.23$0.16
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.96$0.04$0.92$1.29$1.07$0.22
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.85$0.15$0.70$1.24$1.05$0.20
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.65$0.15$0.50$0.95$0.90$0.05
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.47$0.02$0.45$0.89$0.89$0.00
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.47$0.02$0.45$0.97$0.87$0.09
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.38$0.02$0.35$0.96$0.90$0.06
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.34$0.04$0.30$0.98$0.91$0.07
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.32$0.09$0.23$0.96$0.91$0.05
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.25$0.07$0.18$0.87$0.80$0.07
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.20$0.09$0.11$0.98$0.89$0.09
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.17$0.15$0.02$1.43
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.14$0.17$0.04$1.32
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.10$0.16$0.06$1.31