Civic Intelligence

Lit Youngstown

990EZ • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 47-3883927

Jan 01, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023 • Filed on May 29, 2024

Organization Profilewww.lityoungstown.org
323 Wick Ave UNIT 6Youngstown, OH 44503

(330) 565-7988

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

58th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

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

Liabilities / Revenue

59th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

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

Net Margin

28th percentile

-9.7%

Higher net margin than 28% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

78th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 78% of similar nonprofits.

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

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

Asset Growth

14th percentile

-38%

Faster asset growth than 14% of similar nonprofits.

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

Revenue Growth

27th percentile

-17%

Faster revenue growth than 27% of similar nonprofits.

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

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets58th percentile

Assets

Down

$13,121

Down $8,212 (-38%) from 2022

Net Assets

Down

$13,121

Down $8,212 (-38%) from 2022

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2022

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue59th percentileNet Margin28th percentile

Revenue

Down

$84,397

Down $17,265 (-17%) from 2022

Expenses

Down

$92,609

Down $3,403 (-3.5%) from 2022

Net Income

Down

-$8,212

Down $13,862 (-245%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth14th percentile

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

$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

2023

Assets$13,121
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$13,121
Open 2023 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth27th percentile

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

2023

Revenue$84,397
Expenses$92,609
Net Income-$8,212
Open 2023 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
Signed
May 29, 2024
Return Version
2023v5.0
Gross Receipts
$84,397
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 Pay78th 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
2024-05-29
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
McElroy Public 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

“Meals and entertainment 6,832”

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

“Supplies 4,449”

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

“Contributions 320”

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

“Merchant Processing Fees 926”

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

“Bank Fees 91”

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

“Advertising 294”

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

“Books Subscriptions 487”

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

“Purchases 550”

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Filings

Displayed year

2023 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$13,121
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$13,121
Revenue
$84,397
Expenses
$92,609
Net income
-$8,212
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
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