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Literacy Solutions Ny Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2016 • EIN 13-3224096

Jul 01, 2015 to Jun 30, 2016 • Filed on Sep 15, 2016

Organization ProfileLITERACYSOLUTIONSNY.ORG

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PO Box 693Yonkers, NY 10702

(914) 375-7964

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

58th percentile

0.05x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 58% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • NTEE B • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Liabilities / Revenue

46th percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 46% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • NTEE B • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Net Margin

63rd percentile

8.8%

Higher net margin than 63% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • NTEE B • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Top Officer Pay

88th percentile

$93,421

Higher top officer pay than 88% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 13.3% of source-year revenue.

2016 filings • NTEE B • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Asset Growth

88th percentile

43%

Faster asset growth than 88% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • NTEE B • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Revenue Growth

69th percentile

15%

Faster revenue growth than 69% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • NTEE B • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets58th percentile

Assets

Up

$202,442

Up $61,341 (+43%) from 2015

Net Assets

Up

$191,542

Up $61,974 (+48%) from 2015

Liabilities

Down

$10,900

Down $633 (-5.5%) from 2015

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue46th percentileNet Margin63rd percentile

Revenue

Up

$703,324

Up $91,015 (+15%) from 2015

Expenses

Up

$641,350

Up $62,230 (+11%) from 2015

Net Income

Up

$61,974

Up $28,785 (+87%) from 2015

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth88th percentile

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

$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2010: $134,762Liabilities 2010: $7,418Net Assets 2010: $127,3442010Assets 2011: $127,620Liabilities 2011: $39,235Net Assets 2011: $88,3852011Assets 2012: $106,632Liabilities 2012: $6,770Net Assets 2012: $99,8622012Assets 2013: $107,510Liabilities 2013: $7,574Net Assets 2013: $99,9362013Assets 2014: $115,258Liabilities 2014: $13,879Net Assets 2014: $101,3792014Assets 2015: $141,101Liabilities 2015: $11,533Net Assets 2015: $129,5682015Assets 2016: $202,442Liabilities 2016: $10,900Net Assets 2016: $191,5422016Assets 2017: $254,252Liabilities 2017: $23,150Net Assets 2017: $231,1022017Assets 2018: $274,826Liabilities 2018: $18,006Net Assets 2018: $256,8202018Assets 2019: $193,156Liabilities 2019: $37,220Net Assets 2019: $155,9362019Assets 2020: $296,755Liabilities 2020: $143,630Net Assets 2020: $153,1252020Assets 2021: $354,163Liabilities 2021: $58,722Net Assets 2021: $295,4412021Assets 2022: $371,719Liabilities 2022: $54,123Net Assets 2022: $317,5962022Assets 2023: $464,424Liabilities 2023: $146,474Net Assets 2023: $317,9502023Assets 2024: $366,409Liabilities 2024: $85,810Net Assets 2024: $280,5992024Assets 2025: $421,338Liabilities 2025: $139,794Net Assets 2025: $281,5442025

Highlighted filing

2016

Assets$202,442
Liabilities$10,900
Net Assets$191,542
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth69th percentile

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2010: $499,180Expenses 2010: $486,421Net Income 2010: $12,7592010Revenue 2011: $478,602Expenses 2011: $517,976Net Income 2011: -$39,3742011Expenses 2012: $438,1892012Revenue 2013: $467,555Expenses 2013: $467,459Net Income 2013: $962013Revenue 2014: $629,281Expenses 2014: $627,837Net Income 2014: $1,4442014Revenue 2015: $612,309Expenses 2015: $579,120Net Income 2015: $33,1892015Revenue 2016: $703,324Expenses 2016: $641,350Net Income 2016: $61,9742016Revenue 2017: $818,929Expenses 2017: $779,369Net Income 2017: $39,5602017Revenue 2018: $853,574Expenses 2018: $827,856Net Income 2018: $25,7182018Revenue 2019: $680,300Expenses 2019: $781,184Net Income 2019: -$100,8842019Revenue 2020: $753,921Expenses 2020: $756,732Net Income 2020: -$2,8112020Revenue 2021: $990,438Expenses 2021: $848,122Net Income 2021: $142,3162021Revenue 2022: $902,610Expenses 2022: $880,455Net Income 2022: $22,1552022Revenue 2023: $991,183Expenses 2023: $990,829Net Income 2023: $3542023Revenue 2024: $1,006,052Expenses 2024: $1,043,403Net Income 2024: -$37,3512024Revenue 2025: $969,807Expenses 2025: $968,862Net Income 2025: $9452025

Highlighted filing

2016

Revenue$703,324
Expenses$641,350
Net Income$61,974
Open 2016 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2015 to Jun 30, 2016
Signed
Sep 15, 2016
Return Version
2015v2.1
Gross Receipts
$711,242
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Literacy solutions ny, inc. Is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing student-centered english literacy services for adults and acting as a resource for the advancement of literacy.

The organizations mission is promote and foster literacy and english language proficiency through teaching and assistance to persons who function at the lowest levels of reading, writing and speaking english and to aid groups or organizations desiring to increase literacy.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$28,498$113,710▲ $85,212
Pledges and Grants Receivable$102,880$77,905▼ $24,975
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$9,723$8,879▼ $844
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$1,948-
Total Assets$141,101$202,442▲ $61,341
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$11,533$10,900▼ $633
Total Liabilities$11,533$10,900▼ $633
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$129,568$191,542▲ $61,974
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$129,568$191,542▲ $61,974
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$141,101$202,442▲ $61,341

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$8,879$3,792$12,671
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay88th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Patricia RajalaPres/CEOFT$84,737$8,684$93,421

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Michael LevyBoard Chair
Susan ThalerVice Chair
Carolynn JulienDirector
Francine VernonDirector
Julie GallantyDirector
Patricia VaughanDirector
Manuel CerquieroTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$651,481
Program Service Revenue
$48,079
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$3,764
All Other Contributions
$62,728
Change in Net Assets
$61,974

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$703,324
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$7,918
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$711,242
Total Revenue per Form 990
$703,324
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$536,431
Other Expenses$104,919
Total Fundraising Expense$12,031
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$365,678--$365,678
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$72,347$14,469$9,646$96,462
Payroll Taxes$40,665$1,343$896$42,904
Office Expenses$31,737$9,354-$41,091
Other Employee Benefits$23,114$763$509$24,386
Fees for Services Accounting-$20,100-$20,100
Travel$12,272$5,259-$17,531
Insurance$7,488$785-$8,273
Pension Plan Contributions$6,636$219$146$7,001
Fees for Services Other$3,466--$3,466
Interest$1,044$448-$1,492
Depreciation Depletion$591$253-$844
Other Expenses$217-$834$217
All Other Expenses$175--$175
Total Functional Expenses$576,326$52,993$12,031$641,350

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$649,268
Expenses per Audited Statements$641,350
Total Expenses per Form 990$641,350
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$7,918
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$9,150
Fundraising Direct Expenses$7,918
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Gala$17,982$9,150$1,132$8,018
Total Events$17,982$9,150$7,918$1,232
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
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
No
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

“Form 990 is prepared by an outside accounting firm. It is emailed to management and board of directors for review and approval prior to submission.”

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

“The governing body annually sign a conflict of interest policy and disclose any potential or actual conflicts that may exists.”

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

“The board determines compensation by reviewing appropriate and adequate data to determine the reasonableness of compensation. An evaluation is conducted annually.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“Form 990 is available for public inspection on guidestar.org and charitiesnys.com. Form 990, financial statements and other policies are available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Literacy Solutions Ny Inc
EIN
13-3224096
Phone
9143757964
Address
PO BOX 693, YONKERS, NY 10702

Signing Officer

Name
Patricia Rajala
Title
Pres/CEO
Phone
9143757964
Signed
2016-09-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Patricia Rajala
Formed
1984
Legal Domicile
Ny
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
7
Employees
38
Volunteers
200

Preparer

Firm
Victor J Cannistra CPA Pc
Address
43 KENSICO DRIVE 2ND FLOOR, MOUNT KISCO, NY 10549-1009
Preparer
Victor J Cannistra CPA
Phone
9142413605
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

“The organizations mission is promote and foster literacy and english language proficiency through teaching and assistance to persons who function at the lowest levels of reading, writing and speaking english and to aid groups or organizations desiring to increase literacy.”

Form 990, Part XI, Line 9

“Direct fundraising expenses 7,918 direct fundraising expenses -7,918”

Financial Statement Notes

Schedule D, Page 3, Part X

“The organization has determined that there are no material uncertain tax positions that require recognition or disclosure in the financial statements.”

Schedule D, Page 4, Part XI, Line 2D

“Direct fundraising expenses 7,918”

Schedule D, Page 4, Part XII, Line 2D

“Direct fundraising expenses 7,918”

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2016 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$202,442
Liabilities
$10,900
Net assets
$191,542
Revenue
$703,324
Expenses
$641,350
Net income
$61,974
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.42$0.14$0.28$0.97$0.97$0.00
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.37$0.09$0.28$1.01$1.04$0.04
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.46$0.15$0.32$0.99$0.99$0.00
2022XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.37$0.05$0.32$0.90$0.88$0.02
2021Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.35$0.06$0.30$0.99$0.85$0.14
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.30$0.14$0.15$0.75$0.76$0.00
2019Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.19$0.04$0.16$0.68$0.78$0.10
2018Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.27$0.02$0.26$0.85$0.83$0.03
2017Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.25$0.02$0.23$0.82$0.78$0.04
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.20$0.01$0.19$0.70$0.64$0.06
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.14$0.01$0.13$0.61$0.58$0.03
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.12$0.01$0.10$0.63$0.63$0.00
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.11$0.01$0.10$0.47$0.47$0.00
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.11$0.01$0.10$0.44
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.13$0.04$0.09$0.48$0.52$0.04
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.13$0.01$0.13$0.50$0.49$0.01
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