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Loudoun Literacy Council

Loudoun Literacy Council

Leesburg, VA 20175
Tax ID52-1227843

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About this organization

Revenue

$277,731

Expenses

$208,890

Website

loudounliteracy.org

Mission

THE COUNCILS MISSION IS TO TEACH ENGLISH COMMUNICATION SKILLS AND PROVIDED LITERACY RESOURCES TO EMPOWER LOW-INCOME ADULTS AND CHILDREN TO BECOME SELF-SUFFICIENT AND CONFIDENT IN THEIR ABILITY TO ACHIEVE PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL GOALS

About

FAMILY LITERACY:HEAD START LITERACY PROGRAM: WE PARTNERED WITH LOUDOUN COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO PROVIDE A LITERACY COMPONENT TO CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES. 103 STUDENTS RECEIVED 186 READING INSTRUCTIONAL HOURS, 208 FAMILY MEMBERS ATTENDED THE 3 FAMILY LITERACY NIGHTS WE HOSTED, AND WE DISRIBUTED OVER 1500 BOOKS TO STUDENTS. 80% OF STUDENTS DEMONSTRATED INCREASED POST-TEST SCORES.SWEET DREAMS PROGRAM: EACH WEEK, WE READ AND CONDUCT LITERACY ACTIVITIES WITH CHILDREN RESIDING AT THE VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA HOMELESS SHELTER. WE PROVIDED 40 HOURS OF READING AND DISTRIBUTED 225 BOOKS TO APPROXIMATELY 50 RESIDENTS.BOOK BUILDER PROGRAM: WE PARTNERED WITH LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS, CHURCHES, SCHOOLS AND BUSINESSES TO COLLECT DONATED BOOKS FOR CHILDREN IN OUR COMMUNITY. THESE BOOKS ARE DISTRIBUTED TO LOCAL PARTNER ORGANZIATIONS ALSO WORKING DIRECTLY WITH CHILDREN. 20 COMMUNITY PARTNERS RECEIVED OVER 10,828 BOOKS. STARTING TOWARDS EXCELLENCE IN PRESCHOOL LITERACY PROGRAM: OUR PARTNERSHIP STEP PROGRAM ALLOWED US TO REACH MORE THAN 300 LOW INCOME PRE-SCHOOLERS WITH LITERACY INSTRUCTION, 409 FAMILY MEMBERS ATTENDED 6 FAMILY EVENTS, AND 1,800 BOOKS WERE DISTRIBUTED.BABY BOOK BUNDLES: WE PROVIDED LOW-INCOME EXPECTANT MOTHERS WITH NEW BABY BOOKS AND LITERACY INFORMATION. 200 BOOKS WERE DISTRIBUTED TO 100 PARTICIPANTS.FALL FOR READING: A FUN, FREE EVENT FOR FAMILIES IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE LOUDOUN COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY TO CELEBRATE THE JOY OF READING. 160 PEOPLE PARTICIPATED IN THE EVENT RUN BY STAFF AND 28 TRAINED VOLUNTEERS.

Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing

The purpose of the non-profit, as set forth in the filing, is “The councils mission is to teach english communication skills and provided literacy resources to empower low-income adults and children to become self-sufficient and confident in their ability to achieve personal and professional goals”.

When discussing its purpose, they were characterized as: “The councils mission is to teach english communication skills and provided literacy resources to empower low-income adults and children to become self-sufficient and confident in their ability to achieve personal and professional goals”.

  • The state in which the non-profit is legally authorized to operate is VA, as reported.
  • The filing confirms that the non-profit's address in 2020 was 199 LIBERTY STREET SW, Leesburg, VA, 20175.
  • The form of the non-profit reports 5 employees as of 2020.
  • 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 $100,000 and $250,000.
  • Revenue is between $250,000 and $500,000.
  • Revenue less expenses is $68,841.
  • The remuneration of the CEO of the organization is based on an independent review and approval process.
  • The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
  • The organization has 6 independent voting members.
  • The organization was formed in 1980.
  • 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's financial statements were compiled or reviewed by an accountant.
  • The organization pays $141,176 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $12,752 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.

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