Civic Intelligence

Literacy Works

990 • Fiscal year 2021 • EIN 36-4350749

Jul 01, 2020 to Jun 30, 2021 • Filed on Dec 02, 2021

Organization ProfileWWW.LITWORKS.ORG
5401 W Lawrence Ave No 30223Chicago, IL 60630

(773) 334-8255

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

74th percentile

0.06x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 74% of similar nonprofits.

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

Liabilities / Revenue

74th percentile

0.04x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 74% of similar nonprofits.

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

Net Margin

65th percentile

20%

Higher net margin than 65% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

95th percentile

$61,661

Higher top officer pay than 95% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 15.1% of source-year revenue.

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

Asset Growth

63rd percentile

16%

Faster asset growth than 63% of similar nonprofits.

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

Revenue Growth

53rd percentile

7.4%

Faster revenue growth than 53% of similar nonprofits.

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

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets74th percentile

Assets

Up

$326,379

Up $46,101 (+16%) from 2020

Net Assets

Up

$308,133

Up $82,430 (+37%) from 2020

Liabilities

Down

$18,246

Down $36,329 (-67%) from 2020

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue74th percentileNet Margin65th percentile

Revenue

Up

$407,185

Up $28,163 (+7.4%) from 2020

Expenses

Up

$324,755

Up $4,950 (+1.5%) from 2020

Net Income

Up

$82,430

Up $23,213 (+39%) from 2020

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth63rd percentile

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

2021

Assets$326,379
Liabilities$18,246
Net Assets$308,133
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth53rd percentile

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

2021

Revenue$407,185
Expenses$324,755
Net Income$82,430
Open 2021 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2020 to Jun 30, 2021
Signed
Dec 2, 2021
Return Version
2020v4.1
Gross Receipts
$407,308
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
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$125,001$200,001▲ $75,000
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$115,772$98,111▼ $17,661
Investments Other Securities$23,631$23,678▲ $47
Pledges and Grants Receivable$10,000$0▼ $10,000
Accounts Receivable$4,992$3,675▼ $1,317
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$882$914▲ $32
Total Assets$280,278$326,379▲ $46,101
Liabilities
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable$47,250$0▼ $47,250
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$7,325$15,921▲ $8,596
Deferred Revenue$0$2,325▲ $2,325
Total Liabilities$54,575$18,246▼ $36,329
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$225,703$300,483▲ $74,780
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$0$7,650▲ $7,650
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$225,703$308,133▲ $82,430
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$280,278$326,379▲ $46,101

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Securities$23,678--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay95th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Christine a KennyExecutive DirectorFT$61,661$61,661

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Jeannette MihalekPresident
Ellen JohnsonVice President
Ashley TelmanDirector
Brandon CoxDirector
John PalmerDirector
Katriel Jean-baptisteDirector
Kelly HallbergDirector
Kimberlee RatkinDirector
Shannon CallahanDirector
Stephanie MenaDirector
Kimberly ClarkSecretary
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$360,495
Program Service Revenue
$38,265
Investment Income
$78
Other Revenue
$8,347
All Other Contributions
$262,679
Change in Net Assets
$82,430

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$407,185
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$673
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$407,858
Total Revenue per Form 990
$407,185
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$284,685
Total Fundraising Expense$51,303
Other Expenses$40,070
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$167,000$40,090$42,891$249,981
Payroll Taxes$15,049$3,594$3,818$22,461
Other Employee Benefits$8,203$1,959$2,081$12,243
Fees for Services Accounting-$5,478-$5,478
All Other Expenses$3,910$813-$4,723
Other Expenses$4,496-$2,513$2,513
Insurance$1,933--$1,933
Advertising$975$530-$1,505
Occupancy$1,150--$1,150
Total Functional Expenses$220,988$52,464$51,303$324,755

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$325,428
Expenses per Audited Statements$324,755
Total Expenses per Form 990$324,755
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$673
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$8,416
Fundraising Direct Expenses$123
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Event$45,830$8,416$123$8,293
Total Events$45,830$8,416$123$8,293
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
5401 W LAWRENCE AVE NO 30223, CHICAGO, IL 60630

Signing Officer

Name
Christine Kenny
Title
Executive Director
Phone
7733348255
Signed
2021-12-02

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Kelly Hellberg
Formed
1995
Legal Domicile
Il
Voting Board Members
12
Independent Board Members
11
Employees
14
Volunteers
9

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 123.”

PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“Fundraising expenses 123.”

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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 123.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 123.
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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
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
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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IRS990/TaxExemptBondsInd00
IRS990/TerminateOperationsInd00
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2021 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$326,379
Liabilities
$18,246
Net assets
$308,133
Revenue
$407,185
Expenses
$324,755
Net income
$82,430
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