Civic Intelligence

Literacy Works

990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 36-4350749

Jul 01, 2022 to Jun 30, 2023 • Filed on Mar 11, 2024

Organization ProfileWWW.LITWORKS.ORG
5401 W Lawrence Ave 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

0.04x

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

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

77th percentile

0.04x

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

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

43rd percentile

0.0%

Higher net margin than 43% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

95th percentile

$67,507

Higher top officer pay than 95% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 15.3% of source-year revenue.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

50th percentile

0.8%

Faster asset growth than 50% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

39th percentile

-4.6%

Faster revenue growth than 39% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets74th percentile

Assets

Up

$450,923

Up $3,539 (+0.8%) from 2022

Net Assets

Down

$433,152

Down $165 (-0.0%) from 2022

Liabilities

Up

$17,771

Up $3,704 (+26%) from 2022

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue77th percentileNet Margin43rd percentile

Revenue

Down

$440,364

Down $21,419 (-4.6%) from 2022

Expenses

Up

$440,315

Up $103,716 (+31%) from 2022

Net Income

Down

$49

Down $125,135 (-100%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth50th 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

2023

Assets$450,923
Liabilities$17,771
Net Assets$433,152
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth39th 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

2023

Revenue$440,364
Expenses$440,315
Net Income$49
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2022 to Jun 30, 2023
Signed
Mar 11, 2024
Return Version
2022v5.0
Gross Receipts
$443,861
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$358,431$272,239▼ $86,192
Investments Other Securities$50,169$100,589▲ $50,420
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts-$56,137-
Accounts Receivable$38,050$21,221▼ $16,829
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$734$737▲ $3
Total Assets$447,384$450,923▲ $3,539
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue$5,550$9,150▲ $3,600
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$8,517$8,621▲ $104
Total Liabilities$14,067$17,771▲ $3,704
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$433,317$433,152▼ $165
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$433,317$433,152▼ $165
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$447,384$450,923▲ $3,539

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Securities$100,589--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay95th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Christine a KennyExecutive DirectorFT$67,507$67,507

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Kelly HallbergPresident
Brigette ChaputDirector
Jayatta JonesDirector
Shannon CallahanDirector
Kimberlee RatkinSecretary
Gina Johnson WellsTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$350,252
Program Service Revenue
$88,030
Investment Income
$2,896
Other Revenue
$-814
All Other Contributions
$253,202
Change in Net Assets
$49

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$440,364
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$-214
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$440,150
Total Revenue per Form 990
$440,364
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$401,955
Total Fundraising Expense$70,583
Other Expenses$38,360
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$263,232$27,013$58,314$348,559
Payroll Taxes$21,301$2,186$4,715$28,202
Other Employee Benefits$19,029$1,953$4,212$25,194
Fees for Services Accounting-$6,534-$6,534
All Other Expenses$2,109$2,212$1,311$5,632
Other Expenses$2,503$257$554$3,314
Insurance$1,660$530-$2,190
Advertising$327--$327
Total Functional Expenses$328,030$41,702$70,583$440,315

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$440,315
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$440,315
Total Expenses per Form 990$440,315
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$3,497
Fundraising Gross Income$2,430
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Book That Changed My Life$36,575$1,825$3,002$-1,177
Read With Literary Works$1,635$360$109$251
Total Events$38,455$2,430$3,497$-1,067
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 30223, CHICAGO, IL 60630

Signing Officer

Name
Kelly Hallberg
Title
President
Phone
7733348255
Signed
2024-03-11

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Kelly Hallberg
Formed
1995
Legal Domicile
Il
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
6
Employees
3
Volunteers
20

Preparer

Firm
Cheryl Rohlfs & Associates Ltd
Address
401 HUEHL ROAD SUITE 1E, NORTHBROOK, IL 60062
Preparer
Cheryl K Rohlfs CPA
Phone
8477539200
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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.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5DISCLOSURE OF GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, POLICIES, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS IS GRANTED TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC UPON WRITTEN REQUEST.
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2023 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$450,923
Liabilities
$17,771
Net assets
$433,152
Revenue
$440,364
Expenses
$440,315
Net income
$49
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