Literacy Volunteers and Advocates
Literacy Volunteers and Advocates
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About this organization
Mission
To teach basic literacy through one-on-one tutoring and small group instruction; To educate the community about the causes and consequences of illiteracy; To partner with other organizations to work towards elimination of illiteracy
About
The Tutoring program is the original and core program of LVA. Individualized, learner-directed instruction through trained volunteer tutors teaches skills relevant to the individuals self-identified goals. One-to-one tutoring focuses entirely on adult learners particular needs, interests and strengths. Learners and tutors meet once per week.Adult Basic Education classes are small classes for adult learners. Class topics include reading fundamentals, reading with understanding, write to learn, consumer math and basic computer skills.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The filing documents outline the non-profit's mission as “To teach basic literacy through one-on-one tutoring and small group instruction; to educate the community about the causes and consequences of illiteracy; to partner with other organizations to work towards elimination of illiteracy”.
When outlining the tasks it performs, they were referred to as: “To teach basic literacy through one-on-one tutoring and small group instruction; to educate the community about the causes and consequences of illiteracy; to partner with other organizations to work towards elimination of illiteracy”.
- The non-profit's reported state of operation is DC as per legal requirements.
- As of 2019, the non-profit has 14 employees reported on their 990 form.
- As of 2019, the non-profit has outstanding loans.
- 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 $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue is between $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $18,360.
- The compensation policy for the CEO of the organization is established through a review and endorsement from an independent source.
- The organization has 5 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1987.
- 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 $216,451 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $15,198 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.
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