Civic Intelligence

Lit Youngstown

EIN 47-3883927 • 501(c)3 • Youngstown, OH

Pub. 78 Eligible990-N Coverage

Profile

Education and promotion of the literary arts

323 Wick Ave UNIT 6Youngstown, OH 44503

www.lityoungstown.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

Score unavailable

No value available

Liabilities-to-assets requires both liabilities and assets on the latest valid filing.

Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

Score unavailable

No value available

Liabilities-to-revenue requires both liabilities and revenue on the latest valid filing.

Source year 2024

Net Margin

34th percentile

-6.8%

Higher net margin than 34% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

81st percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 81% of similar nonprofits.

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

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

14th percentile

-78%

Faster asset growth than 14% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

89th percentile

79%

Faster revenue growth than 89% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / AssetsScore unavailable

Assets

Down

$2,902

Down $10,219 (-78%) from 2023

Liabilities

-

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Assets

Down

$2,902

Down $10,219 (-78%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / RevenueScore unavailableNet Margin34th percentile

Revenue

Up

$150,992

Up $66,595 (+79%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$161,211

Up $68,602 (+74%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$10,219

Down $2,007 (-24%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth14th percentile

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

$30K$20K$10K$0Assets 2021: $15,683Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $15,6832021Assets 2022: $21,333Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $21,3332022Assets 2023: $13,121Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $13,1212023Assets 2024: $2,902Net Assets 2024: $2,9022024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$2,902
Liabilities-
Net Assets$2,902
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth89th percentile

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

$200K$150K$100K$50K$0-$50KRevenue 2021: $80,787Expenses 2021: $81,418Net Income 2021: -$6312021Revenue 2022: $101,662Expenses 2022: $96,012Net Income 2022: $5,6502022Revenue 2023: $84,397Expenses 2023: $92,609Net Income 2023: -$8,2122023Revenue 2024: $150,992Expenses 2024: $161,211Net Income 2024: -$10,2192024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$150,992
Expenses$161,211
Net Income-$10,219
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$2,902
Liabilities
-
Net assets
$2,902
Revenue
$150,992
Expenses
$161,211
Net income
-$10,219
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.03$0.03$1.51$1.61$0.10
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.13$0.00$0.13$0.84$0.93$0.08
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.21$0.00$0.21$1.02$0.96$0.06
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.16$0.00$0.16$0.81$0.81$0.01
Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
May 5, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.1
Gross Receipts
$150,992
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Education and promotion of the literary arts

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
We offer programs in writing across various genres as well as readings and book clubs. Flagship event is a Literary Festival in the Falll every year.--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay81st percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Karen ScubertDirector-$0--
Cassandra LawtonOutreach Coordinator-$0--
Tricia D'AvignonChairperson Of The Board-$0--
Liz HillCo-Treasurer-$0--
Jeffrey MurphyCo-Treasurer-$0--
Sarah DavisBoard Member-$0--
Chelsea EllingtonBoard Member-$0--
Quincy FlowersBoard Member-$0--
Daniel GageBoard Member-$0--
Anthony MannaBoard Member-$0--
Tommy MihalopoulosBoard Member-$0--
Nicole RobinsonBoard Member-$0--
Penny WellsBoard Member-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
LIT Youngstown
EIN
47-3883927
In Care Of
% Karen Schubert
Phone
3305657988
Address
323 Wick Ave UNIT 6, Youngstown, OH 44503

Signing Officer

Name
Karen Shubert
Title
Director
Phone
3305657988
Signed
2025-05-05
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
McElroy Comprehensive Accounting LLC
Address
5106 MARKET STREET, YOUNGSTOWN, OH 44512
Preparer
Niko G McElroy
Phone
3309670670
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

“Travel 1,608”

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

“Meals and entertainment 14,152”

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

“Fundraising 99”

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

“Conferences, conventions, and meetings 988”

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

“Supplies 5,000”

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

“Contributions 741”

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

“Merchant Processing Fees 1,169”

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

“Bank Fees 264”

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

“Insurance 540”

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

“Advertising 1,059”

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

“Books Subscriptions 2,364”

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

“Payroll expenses 15,052”

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