Civic Intelligence

Literacy Works

990 • Fiscal year 2020 • EIN 36-4350749

Jul 01, 2019 to Jun 30, 2020 • Filed on May 07, 2021

Organization ProfileWWW.LITWORKS.ORG
641 West Lake Street No 200Chicago, IL 60661

(773) 334-8255

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

80th percentile

0.19x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 80% of similar nonprofits.

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

Liabilities / Revenue

80th percentile

0.14x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 80% of similar nonprofits.

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

Net Margin

65th percentile

16%

Higher net margin than 65% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

94th percentile

$59,062

Higher top officer pay than 94% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 15.6% of source-year revenue.

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

Asset Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2020

Revenue Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2020

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets80th percentile

Assets

$280,278

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Assets

$225,703

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Liabilities

$54,575

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue80th percentileNet Margin65th percentile

Revenue

$379,022

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Expenses

$319,805

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Income

$59,217

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset GrowthScore unavailable

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

$800K$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2020: $280,278Liabilities 2020: $54,575Net Assets 2020: $225,7032020Assets 2021: $326,379Liabilities 2021: $18,246Net Assets 2021: $308,1332021Assets 2022: $447,384Liabilities 2022: $14,067Net Assets 2022: $433,3172022Assets 2023: $450,923Liabilities 2023: $17,771Net Assets 2023: $433,1522023Assets 2024: $666,042Liabilities 2024: $18,444Net Assets 2024: $647,5982024Assets 2025: $600,146Liabilities 2025: $35,838Net Assets 2025: $564,3082025

Highlighted filing

2020

Assets$280,278
Liabilities$54,575
Net Assets$225,703
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Operations Trend

Revenue GrowthScore unavailable

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

$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2020: $379,022Expenses 2020: $319,805Net Income 2020: $59,2172020Revenue 2021: $407,185Expenses 2021: $324,755Net Income 2021: $82,4302021Revenue 2022: $461,783Expenses 2022: $336,599Net Income 2022: $125,1842022Revenue 2023: $440,364Expenses 2023: $440,315Net Income 2023: $492023Revenue 2024: $733,421Expenses 2024: $519,138Net Income 2024: $214,2832024Revenue 2025: $542,154Expenses 2025: $625,496Net Income 2025: -$83,3422025

Highlighted filing

2020

Revenue$379,022
Expenses$319,805
Net Income$59,217
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2019 to Jun 30, 2020
Signed
May 7, 2021
Return Version
2019v5.2
Gross Receipts
$382,412
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Literacy works provides training and consultation to adult literacy professionals and volunteer tutors, as well as training and consultation to professionals from mission-driven organizations across sectors on plain language practices.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$146,961$240,773▲ $93,812
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$23,607$23,631▲ $24
Pledges and Grants Receivable$0$10,000▲ $10,000
Accounts Receivable$1,571$4,992▲ $3,421
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$466$882▲ $416
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$10--
Total Assets$172,615$280,278▲ $107,663
Liabilities
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable$0$47,250▲ $47,250
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$6,129$7,325▲ $1,196
Total Liabilities$6,129$54,575▲ $48,446
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$166,486$225,703▲ $59,217
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$166,486$225,703▲ $59,217
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$172,615$280,278▲ $107,663
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay94th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Christine a KennyExecutive DirectorFT$59,062$59,062

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Jeannette MihalekPresident
Ashley TelmanDirector
Brandon CoxDirector
Ellen JohnsonDirector
John PalmerDirector
Kelly HallbergDirector
Kim RatkinDirector
Kimya BucknerDirector
Matt HynesDirector
Shannon CallahanDirector
Kimberly ClarkSecretary
Joel SchoenmeyerTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$335,853
Program Service Revenue
$38,270
Investment Income
$68
Other Revenue
$4,831
All Other Contributions
$293,382
Change in Net Assets
$59,217

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$379,022
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$3,390
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$382,412
Total Revenue per Form 990
$379,022
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$251,669
Other Expenses$68,136
Total Fundraising Expense$48,315
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$151,243$29,909$39,022$220,174
Payroll Taxes$14,386$2,710$3,754$20,850
Other Employee Benefits$7,345$1,384$1,916$10,645
All Other Expenses$6,162$418$2,389$8,969
Occupancy$4,726$890$1,234$6,850
Other Expenses$5,019$395-$5,414
Fees for Services Accounting-$3,100-$3,100
Insurance$786$707-$1,493
Advertising$843--$843
Total Functional Expenses$231,769$39,721$48,315$319,805

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$323,195
Expenses per Audited Statements$319,805
Total Expenses per Form 990$319,805
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$3,390
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$7,033
Fundraising Direct Expenses$3,390
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Week of Giving$10,793---
Event$24,796$6,761$1,565$5,196
Total Events$35,861$7,033$3,390$3,643
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 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
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, Part VI, Section A, Line 6

“Membership consists of entities that wish to participate in literacy education and training services provided by literacy works.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“Form 990 is reviewed by the board, the executive director, and accountant before is submitted.”

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

“The organization's bylaws require board members and employees to immediately provide a written disclosure if/when a conflict of interest, as discribed in the bylaws, arises.”

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

“The compensation off the executive director is determined by the board. Staff compensation is determined through the annual budget which is prepared by the executive director and approved by the board.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 18

“Illinois form ag990il, us form 990, and the audit report are posted on the illinois attorney wedsite which is accessible to the general public.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Disclosure of governing documents, policies, and financial statements is granted to the general public upon written request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Literacy Works
EIN
36-4350749
Phone
7733348255
Address
641 WEST LAKE STREET NO 200, CHICAGO, IL 60661

Signing Officer

Name
Christine Kenny
Title
Executive Director
Phone
7733348255
Signed
2021-05-07

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Jeannette Mihalek
Formed
1995
Legal Domicile
Il
Voting Board Members
13
Independent Board Members
12
Employees
16
Volunteers
10

Preparer

Firm
Cheryl Rohlfs & Associates Ltd
Address
401 HUEHL ROAD SUITE 1E, NORTHBROOK, IL 60062
Preparer
Cheryl K Rohlfs CPA
Phone
8477539200
Supplemental Narrative

Financial Statement Notes

PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“Fundraising expenses 3,390.”

PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“Fundraising expenses 3,390.”

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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 3,390.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 3,390.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0MEMBERSHIP CONSISTS OF ENTITIES THAT WISH TO PARTICIPATE IN LITERACY EDUCATION AND TRAINING SERVICES PROVIDED BY LITERACY WORKS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE BOARD, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, AND ACCOUNTANT BEFORE IS SUBMITTED.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE ORGANIZATION'S BYLAWS REQUIRE BOARD MEMBERS AND EMPLOYEES TO IMMEDIATELY PROVIDE A WRITTEN DISCLOSURE IF/WHEN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST, AS DISCRIBED IN THE BYLAWS, ARISES.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3THE COMPENSATION OFF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS DETERMINED BY THE BOARD. STAFF COMPENSATION IS DETERMINED THROUGH THE ANNUAL BUDGET WHICH IS PREPARED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4ILLINOIS FORM AG990IL, US FORM 990, AND THE AUDIT REPORT ARE POSTED ON THE ILLINOIS ATTORNEY WEDSITE WHICH IS ACCESSIBLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5DISCLOSURE OF GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, POLICIES, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS IS GRANTED TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC UPON WRITTEN REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 18
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc5FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
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2020 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$280,278
Liabilities
$54,575
Net assets
$225,703
Revenue
$379,022
Expenses
$319,805
Net income
$59,217
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.00$0.36$5.64$5.42$6.25$0.83
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.66$0.18$6.48$7.33$5.19$2.14
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.51$0.18$4.33$4.40$4.40$0.00
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.47$0.14$4.33$4.62$3.37$1.25
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.26$0.18$3.08$4.07$3.25$0.82
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.80$0.55$2.26$3.79$3.20$0.59