Civic Intelligence

The Literacy Connection

990 • Fiscal year 2021 • EIN 36-3576823

Jul 01, 2020 to Jun 30, 2021 • Filed on Jan 25, 2022

Organization ProfileWWW.ELGINLITERACY.ORG
270 North Grove AvenueElgin, IL 60120

(847) 742-6565

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

61st percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 61% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2021

Liabilities / Revenue

60th percentile

0.00x

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

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2021

Net Margin

37th percentile

0.6%

Higher net margin than 37% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2021

Top Officer Pay

93rd percentile

$55,000

Higher top officer pay than 93% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 26.3% of source-year revenue.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2021

Asset Growth

39th percentile

-0.4%

Faster asset growth than 39% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Revenue Growth

57th percentile

13%

Faster revenue growth than 57% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets61st percentile

Assets

Down

$179,374

Down $688 (-0.4%) from 2020

Net Assets

Up

$178,466

Up $1,198 (+0.7%) from 2020

Liabilities

Down

$908

Down $1,886 (-68%) from 2020

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue60th percentileNet Margin37th percentile

Revenue

Up

$209,508

Up $24,253 (+13%) from 2020

Expenses

Down

$208,310

Down $4,033 (-1.9%) from 2020

Net Income

Up

$1,198

Up $28,286 (+104%) from 2020

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth39th percentile

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

$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

2021

Assets$179,374
Liabilities$908
Net Assets$178,466
Open 2021 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth57th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this 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

2021

Revenue$209,508
Expenses$208,310
Net Income$1,198
Open 2021 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2020 to Jun 30, 2021
Signed
Jan 25, 2022
Return Version
2020v4.0
Gross Receipts
$209,520
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$174,400$166,571▼ $7,829
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$10,000-
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$5,662$2,803▼ $2,859
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$0-
Accounts Receivable-$0-
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$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-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$0-
Total Assets$180,062$179,374▼ $688
Other Assets Total-$0-
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$2,794$908▼ $1,886
Total Liabilities$2,794$908▼ $1,886
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$177,268$178,466▲ $1,198
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$177,268$178,466▲ $1,198
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$180,062$179,374▼ $688

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$2,803$58,902$61,705
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay93rd percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Patricia WilliamsExecutive DirectorFT$55,000$55,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
John Jay RobinsonPresident
Jessie HuebnerVice President
Beverly LovettDirector
Kathy YoungDirector
Regina HawksDirector
Vikki LaroccoDirector
Rosemary BetzSecretary
Christine AweTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$202,184
Program Service Revenue
$165
Investment Income
$85
Other Revenue
$7,074
All Other Contributions
$54,620
Change in Net Assets
$1,198

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$209,508
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$51,711
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$261,219
Total Revenue per Form 990
$209,508
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$169,370
Other Expenses$38,940
Total Fundraising Expense$6,311
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$98,908$1,561$2,194$102,663
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$52,988$837$1,175$55,000
Fees for Services Accounting$10,992$759$650$12,401
Payroll Taxes$10,251$272$1,184$11,707
Insurance$3,273$189$189$3,651
Depreciation Depletion-$2,859-$2,859
All Other Expenses$1,947$224$143$2,314
Office Expenses$1,660$82$99$1,841
Other Expenses$992$526$66$1,584
Information Technology-$592-$592
Advertising$417$29$29$475
Total Functional Expenses$193,006$8,993$6,311$208,310

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$260,021
Expenses per Audited Statements$208,310
Total Expenses per Form 990$208,310
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$51,711
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$7,086
Fundraising Direct Expenses$12
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
No
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, Line 11B: Form 990 Review Process

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

Form 990, Part VI, Line 12C: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts

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

Form 990, Part VI, Line 15A: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management

“Board approval of all compensation”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 15B: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees

“Board approval of all compensation”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available

“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
Christine Awe
Title
Treasurer
Signed
2022-01-25
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Patricia Williams
Formed
1985
Legal Domicile
Il
Voting Board Members
8
Independent Board Members
8
Employees
33
Volunteers
210

Preparer

Firm
Wieland & Company Inc
Address
232 S Batavia Avenue, Batavia, IL 60510
Preparer
Paul H Wieland
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, 2021, 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, 2021, 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
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees

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2021 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$179,374
Liabilities
$908
Net assets
$178,466
Revenue
$209,508
Expenses
$208,310
Net income
$1,198
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
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