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Delaware County Literacy Council

Delaware County Literacy Council

Chester, PA 19013
Tax ID23-7423599

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About this organization

Revenue

$686,475

Expenses

$629,049

Mission

The Delaware County Literacy Council helps adults develop reading, writing, math and English language skills to thrive in the workplace and the community.

About

Provide free instruction from classroom teachers or volunteer tutors to adults in the areas of basic reading, writing, math and preparation for the high school equivalency exam, or English as a second language.

Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing

In the filing, the mission of the non-profit is noted as “The organization works with adults who wish to read, write, speak and understand english, helping them to increase their communication skills and to participate more fully in society. the council uses volunteers to ensure that programs are free and accessible to everyone. during the 2017-2018 program year, the literacy council served over 600 adults in delaware and montgomery counties of southeastern pennsylvania. as a result of working with the literacy council, adult students achieved quantitative improvements in their lives including improved basic skill, ged attainment, employment or retained employment, u.s. citizenship, and post-secondary education enrollment. all adults serviced by the literacy council improve their lives in some way including reading to children, becoming better informed citizens, and becoming engaged in their community.”.

When referring to its responsibilities, they were outlined as: “The organization works with adults who wish to read, write, speak and understand english, helping them to increase their communication skills and to participate more fully in society. the council uses volunteers to ensure that programs are free and accessible to everyone. during the 2017-2018 program year, the literacy council served over 600 adults in delaware and montgomery counties of southeastern pennsylvania. as a result of working with the literacy council, adult students achieved quantitative improvements in their lives including improved basic skill, ged attainment, employment or retained employment, u.s. citizenship, and post-secondary education enrollment. all adults serviced by the literacy council improve their lives in some way including reading to children, becoming better informed citizens, and becoming engaged in their community.”.

  • The state in which the non-profit is legally registered to operate is PA, as per legal records.
  • The filing documents the non-profit's address in 2019 as 2217 PROVIDENCE ROAD, CHESTER, PA, 19013.
  • According to the non-profit's form, they have 24 employees on their payroll as of 2019.
  • Does not operate a hospital.
  • Does not operate a school.
  • Does not collect art.
  • Does not provide credit counseling.
  • Does not have foreign activities.
  • Is not a donor advised fund.
  • Is not a private foundation.
  • Expenses are between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
  • Revenue is between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
  • Revenue less expenses is $57,426.
  • The CEO remuneration plan within the organization is subject to review and approval by an independent source.
  • The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
  • The organization has 11 independent voting members.
  • The organization was formed in 1975.
  • The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule B.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule O.
  • The organization pays $394,038 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $15,316 in fundraising expenses.
  • The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
  • The organization has minutes of its meetings.
  • The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
  • The organization has fundraising events.
  • The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.

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