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Literacy Solutions Ny Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2019 • EIN 13-3224096

Jul 01, 2018 to Jun 30, 2019 • Filed on Nov 08, 2019

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

77th percentile

0.19x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 77% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • NTEE B • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Liabilities / Revenue

65th percentile

0.05x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 65% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • NTEE B • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Net Margin

15th percentile

-15%

Higher net margin than 15% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • NTEE B • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Top Officer Pay

88th percentile

$94,337

Higher top officer pay than 88% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 13.9% of source-year revenue.

2019 filings • NTEE B • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Asset Growth

7th percentile

-30%

Faster asset growth than 7% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • NTEE B • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Revenue Growth

16th percentile

-20%

Faster revenue growth than 16% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • NTEE B • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets77th percentile

Assets

Down

$193,156

Down $81,670 (-30%) from 2018

Net Assets

Down

$155,936

Down $100,884 (-39%) from 2018

Liabilities

Up

$37,220

Up $19,214 (+107%) from 2018

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue65th percentileNet Margin15th percentile

Revenue

Down

$680,300

Down $173,274 (-20%) from 2018

Expenses

Down

$781,184

Down $46,672 (-5.6%) from 2018

Net Income

Down

-$100,884

Down $126,602 (-492%) from 2018

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth7th 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

2019

Assets$193,156
Liabilities$37,220
Net Assets$155,936
Open 2019 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth16th 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

2019

Revenue$680,300
Expenses$781,184
Net Income-$100,884
Open 2019 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2018 to Jun 30, 2019
Signed
Nov 8, 2019
Return Version
2018v3.1
Gross Receipts
$680,300
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
Pledges and Grants Receivable$196,470$178,713▼ $17,757
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$7,190$6,345▼ $845
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$66,166$4,848▼ $61,318
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$3,250$1,500▼ $1,750
Total Assets$274,826$193,156▼ $81,670
Other Assets Total$1,750$1,750→ $0
Liabilities
Other Liabilities-$25,000-
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$18,006$12,220▼ $5,786
Total Liabilities$18,006$37,220▲ $19,214
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$256,820$155,936▼ $100,884
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$256,820$155,936▼ $100,884
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$274,826$193,156▼ $81,670

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$6,345$6,326$12,671
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay88th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Patricia RajalaPres/CEOFT$91,172$3,165$94,337

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Michael LevyBoard Chair
Susan ThalerVice Chair
Benito HerreroDirector
Carolynn JulienDirector
Daniel GrijalvaDirector
Deborah WoodDirector
Francine VernonDirector
Julie GallantyDirector
Patricia VaughanDirector
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$639,625
Program Service Revenue
$40,331
Investment Income
$344
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$68,412
Change in Net Assets
$-100,884

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$680,300
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$680,300
Total Revenue per Form 990
$680,300
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$656,027
Other Expenses$125,157
Total Fundraising Expense$11,622
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$437,683$29,300-$466,983
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$69,765$13,953$9,302$93,020
Payroll Taxes$41,094$3,653$913$45,660
Office Expenses$33,301$11,736$250$45,287
Other Employee Benefits$35,927$3,194$798$39,919
Occupancy$17,253$7,394-$24,647
Travel$11,922$3,413-$15,335
Fees for Services Other$11,056--$11,056
Pension Plan Contributions$9,400$836$209$10,445
Insurance$4,326$1,010-$5,336
Fees for Services Accounting-$5,200-$5,200
Interest-$1,793-$1,793
Depreciation Depletion$592$253-$845
Other Expenses$361-$150$150
Total Functional Expenses$687,827$81,735$11,622$781,184

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$781,184
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$781,184
Total Expenses per Form 990$781,184
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
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Line of Credit Payable$25,000
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
2019-11-08
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Patricia Rajala
Formed
1984
Legal Domicile
Ny
Voting Board Members
9
Independent Board Members
9
Employees
34
Volunteers
150

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, Page 2, Part III, Line 4A

“Literacy solutions ny, inc. Operates literacy and english teaching and tutoring programs in westchester and rockland counties in new york state. In fiscal 2019, the organization served over 700 national reporting system-eligible adult students. The average student received 45 hours of instruction.the organization met or exceeded all targets for student progress outcomes required by the nys education department. In addition, the organization manages the haverstraw literacy zone which provides a range of case management services to students and non-students alike, and the office for new americans opportunity center, which offers citizenship preparation instruction and legal assistance with the process of naturalization to legal permanent residents and their families in westchester and rockland counties.”

Financial Statement Notes

Schedule D, Page 3, Part X

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

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1LITERACY SOLUTIONS NY, INC. OPERATES LITERACY AND ENGLISH TEACHING AND TUTORING PROGRAMS IN WESTCHESTER AND ROCKLAND COUNTIES IN NEW YORK STATE. IN FISCAL 2019, THE ORGANIZATION SERVED OVER 700 NATIONAL REPORTING SYSTEM-ELIGIBLE ADULT STUDENTS. THE AVERAGE STUDENT RECEIVED 45 HOURS OF INSTRUCTION.THE ORGANIZATION MET OR EXCEEDED ALL TARGETS FOR STUDENT PROGRESS OUTCOMES REQUIRED BY THE NYS EDUCATION DEPARTMENT. IN ADDITION, THE ORGANIZATION MANAGES THE HAVERSTRAW LITERACY ZONE WHICH PROVIDES A RANGE OF CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO STUDENTS AND NON-STUDENTS ALIKE, AND THE OFFICE FOR NEW AMERICANS OPPORTUNITY CENTER, WHICH OFFERS CITIZENSHIP PREPARATION INSTRUCTION AND LEGAL ASSISTANCE WITH THE PROCESS OF NATURALIZATION TO LEGAL PERMANENT RESIDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES IN WESTCHESTER AND ROCKLAND COUNTIES.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3THE GOVERNING BODY ANNUALLY SIGN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND DISCLOSE ANY POTENTIAL OR ACTUAL CONFLICTS THAT MAY EXISTS.
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2019 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$193,156
Liabilities
$37,220
Net assets
$155,936
Revenue
$680,300
Expenses
$781,184
Net income
-$100,884
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
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$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