Civic Intelligence

The Literacy Connection

EIN 36-3576823 • 501(c)3 • Elgin, IL

Profile

The Literacy Connection is a community-based organization helping adults learners in Elgin and the surrounding northwest suburban area acquire fundamental literacy skills.

270 North Grove AvenueElgin, IL 60120

www.elginliteracy.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

71st percentile

0.03x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 71% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2022

Liabilities / Revenue

75th percentile

0.03x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 75% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2022

Net Margin

52nd percentile

2.9%

Higher net margin than 52% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2022

Top Officer Pay

84th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 84% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Asset Growth

63rd percentile

5.6%

Faster asset growth than 63% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Revenue Growth

39th percentile

-11%

Faster revenue growth than 39% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets71st percentile

Assets

Down

$162,295

Down $41,322 (-20%) from 2024

Liabilities

Down

$3,866

Down $835 (-18%) from 2024

Net Assets

Down

$158,429

Down $40,487 (-20%) from 2024

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue75th percentileNet Margin52nd percentile

Revenue

Up

$220,633

Up $44,251 (+25%) from 2024

Expenses

Up

$261,120

Up $54,575 (+26%) from 2024

Net Income

Down

-$40,487

Down $10,324 (-34%) from 2024

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth63rd percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$300K$200K$100K$0Assets 2012: $78,830Liabilities 2012: $14,283Net Assets 2012: $64,5472012Assets 2017: $143,250Liabilities 2017: $11,917Net Assets 2017: $131,3332017Assets 2018: $233,252Liabilities 2018: $9,094Net Assets 2018: $224,1582018Assets 2019: $204,360Liabilities 2019: $4Net Assets 2019: $204,3562019Assets 2020: $180,062Liabilities 2020: $2,794Net Assets 2020: $177,2682020Assets 2021: $179,374Liabilities 2021: $908Net Assets 2021: $178,4662021Assets 2022: $189,366Liabilities 2022: $5,557Net Assets 2022: $183,8092022Assets 2023: $232,809Liabilities 2023: $3,730Net Assets 2023: $229,0792023Assets 2024: $203,617Liabilities 2024: $4,701Net Assets 2024: $198,9162024Assets 2025: $162,295Liabilities 2025: $3,866Net Assets 2025: $158,4292025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$162,295
Liabilities$3,866
Net Assets$158,429
Open 2025 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth39th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KExpenses 2012: $545,9462012Revenue 2017: $244,418Expenses 2017: $159,736Net Income 2017: $84,6822017Revenue 2018: $274,615Expenses 2018: $181,790Net Income 2018: $92,8252018Revenue 2019: $207,178Expenses 2019: $226,980Net Income 2019: -$19,8022019Revenue 2020: $185,255Expenses 2020: $212,343Net Income 2020: -$27,0882020Revenue 2021: $209,508Expenses 2021: $208,310Net Income 2021: $1,1982021Revenue 2022: $186,893Expenses 2022: $181,550Net Income 2022: $5,3432022Revenue 2023: $236,641Expenses 2023: $191,371Net Income 2023: $45,2702023Revenue 2024: $176,382Expenses 2024: $206,545Net Income 2024: -$30,1632024Revenue 2025: $220,633Expenses 2025: $261,120Net Income 2025: -$40,4872025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$220,633
Expenses$261,120
Net Income-$40,487
Open 2025 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2025 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$162,295
Liabilities
$3,866
Net assets
$158,429
Revenue
$220,633
Expenses
$261,120
Net income
-$40,487
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.62$0.04$1.58$2.21$2.61$0.40
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.04$0.05$1.99$1.76$2.07$0.30
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.33$0.04$2.29$2.37$1.91$0.45
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.89$0.06$1.84$1.87$1.82$0.05
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.79$0.01$1.78$2.10$2.08$0.01
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.80$0.03$1.77$1.85$2.12$0.27
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.04$0.00$2.04$2.07$2.27$0.20
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.33$0.09$2.24$2.75$1.82$0.93
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.43$0.12$1.31$2.44$1.60$0.85
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.79$0.14$0.65$5.46
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025
Signed
Feb 26, 2026
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$223,700
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The Literacy Connection is a community-based organization helping adults learners in Elgin and the surrounding northwest suburban area acquire fundamental literacy skills.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$189,688$151,676▼ $38,012
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$10,887$8,183▼ $2,704
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$3,042$2,436▼ $606
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$0-
Accounts Receivable-$0-
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Total Assets$203,617$162,295▼ $41,322
Other Assets Total-$0-
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$4,701$3,866▼ $835
Total Liabilities$4,701$3,866▼ $835
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$198,916$158,429▼ $40,487
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$198,916$158,429▼ $40,487
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$203,617$162,295▼ $41,322

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$8,183$56,381$64,564
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay84th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Megan WhelessExecutive DirectorFT$62,500$62,500

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
David EsquivelPresident
Colleen StriblingVice President
David ImDirector
Marlen GlennDirector
Vikki LaroccoDirector
Jessie HuebnerSecretary
Christine AweTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$210,945
Program Service Revenue
$850
Investment Income
$816
Other Revenue
$8,022
All Other Contributions
$46,858
Change in Net Assets
$-40,487
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$218,448
Other Expenses$42,672
Total Fundraising Expense$7,268
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$136,545$2,845$2,845$142,235
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$60,000$1,250$1,250$62,500
Payroll Taxes$12,068$274$1,371$13,713
Fees for Services Accounting$4,212$287$287$4,786
Insurance$3,647$203$203$4,053
Depreciation Depletion-$2,704-$2,704
Office Expenses$2,347$130$130$2,607
Other Expenses$2,170$148$148$2,466
All Other Expenses$1,375$861$40$2,276
Travel-$934-$934
Total Functional Expenses$242,758$11,094$7,268$261,120
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$11,089
Fundraising Direct Expenses$3,067
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
Yes
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
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, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“Board members provided review copy prior to filing fpr comments and changes”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“Board reviews for conflicts regularly and enforces policy on an individual basis.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15A

“Board approval of all compensation”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15B

“Board approval of all compensation”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Upon request and website also has certain information”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Literacy Connection
EIN
36-3576823
Phone
8477426565
Address
270 NORTH GROVE AVENUE, ELGIN, IL 60120

Signing Officer

Name
Megan Wheless
Title
Executive Director
Signed
2026-02-26
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Megan Wheless
Formed
1985
Legal Domicile
Il
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
7
Employees
9
Volunteers
210

Preparer

Firm
Wieland Wallace Inc
Address
232 S Batavia Avenue, Batavia, IL 60510
Preparer
Lindsay a Wallace CPA
Phone
6304064490
Supplemental Narrative

Financial Statement Notes

Part X : FIN48 Footnote

“The Organization applied for and has been granted tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and is classified as a public charity. Accordingly, income taxes are not provided for in the financial statements. The financial statement effects of a tax position taken or expected to be taken are recognized when it is more likely than not, based on technical merits, that the position will be sustained upon examination. As of June 30, 2025, the Organization had no uncertain tax positions that qualify for recognition or disclosure in the financial statements.”

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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The Organization applied for and has been granted tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and is classified as a public charity. Accordingly, income taxes are not provided for in the financial statements. The financial statement effects of a tax position taken or expected to be taken are recognized when it is more likely than not, based on technical merits, that the position will be sustained upon examination. As of June 30, 2025, the Organization had no uncertain tax positions that qualify for recognition or disclosure in the financial statements.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Part X : FIN48 Footnote
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0BOARD MEMBERS PROVIDED REVIEW COPY PRIOR TO FILING FPR COMMENTS AND CHANGES
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1BOARD REVIEWS FOR CONFLICTS REGULARLY AND ENFORCES POLICY ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2BOARD APPROVAL OF ALL COMPENSATION
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3BOARD APPROVAL OF ALL COMPENSATION
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4UPON REQUEST AND WEBSITE ALSO HAS CERTAIN INFORMATION
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