Nonprofit · EIN 13-3224096
LITERACY SOLUTIONS NY INC
Also known as LVA WESTCHESTER COUNTY
Tax-exempt · YONKERS, NY 10702
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $969,807 | $968,862 | $945 | $421,338 | $139,794 | $281,544 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $1,006,052 | $1,043,403 | -$37,351 | $366,409 | $85,810 | $280,599 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $991,183 | $990,829 | $354 | $464,424 | $146,474 | $317,950 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $969,457
- of which government grants
- $892,662
- Program service revenue
- $350
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $101,480
- Other salaries and wages
- $636,535
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $843,502
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $15,030
- Occupancy
- $27,350
- Travel
- $13,191
- Depreciation
- $845
- Program services (functional)
- $847,421
- Management and general (functional)
- $108,189
- Fundraising (functional)
- $13,252
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $366,409
- Total assets, end of year
- $421,338
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $139,794
- Net assets, end of year
- $281,544
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,277
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $281,544
- Gross receipts
- $969,807
- Employees
- 43
- Volunteers
- 90
- Year formed
- 1984
- State of legal domicile
- NY
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BENITO HERRERO | PRES/CEO Officer | 40 | $93,065 |
| MICHAEL LEVY | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| SUSAN THALER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JULIE GALLANTY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PATRICIA VAUGHAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| FRANCINE VERNON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DEBORAH WOOD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CAROLYNN JULIEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BENITO HERRERO | PRES/CEO Officer | 40 | $52,500 |
| MICHAEL LEVY | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| SUSAN THALER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JULIE GALLANTY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PATRICIA VAUGHAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| FRANCINE VERNON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DEBORAH WOOD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CAROLYNN JULIEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PATRICIA RAJALA | PRES/CEO Officer | 40 | $113,887 | $4,216 |
| MICHAEL LEVY | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN THALER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIE GALLANTY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICIA VAUGHAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FRANCINE VERNON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROLYNN JULIEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BENITO HERRERO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBORAH WOOD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR DARLENE RUSSELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 693, YONKERS, NY 10702-0693
- In care of
- % PATRICIA P RAJALA
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- BENITO HERRERO, PO BOX 693, YONKERS, NY 10702
- Signed the 990
- BENITO HERRERO, PRES/CEO
- Phone
- (914) 375-7964
- Website
- LITERACYSOLUTIONSNY.ORG
- Return prepared by
- VICTOR J CANNISTRA CPA PC
Mission
LITERACY SOLUTIONS NY, INC. IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PROVIDING STUDENT-CENTERED ENGLISH LITERACY SERVICES FOR ADULTS AND ACTING AS A RESOURCE FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF LITERACY.
Program accomplishments
- LITERACY SOLUTIONS NY, INC. (LSNY) OPERATES ENGLISH LITERACY PROGRAMS FOR ADULT STUDENTS VIA IN-CLASS INSTRUCTION OR SMALL GROUP TUTORING. OUR TEACHERS ARE TRAINED CERTIFIED PROFESSIONALS, AND OUR TUTORS ARE TRAINED VOLUNTEERS SUPPORTED BY PROFESSIONAL FACULTY ACTING AS ACADEMIC COORDINATORS. ADDITIONALLY,LSNY PROVIDES CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO STUDENTS WHO NEED RESOURCES, INFORMATION OR DIRECTION TO SOLVE VARIOUS LIFE CHALLENGES. ANOTHER AREA OF SERVICE PROVIDED BY LSNY IS CITIZENSHIP PREPARATION SUPPORT. OUR CITIZENSHIP SERVICES PROGRAM PROVIDES LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO ELIGIBLE RESIDENTS SEEKING AMERICAN CITIZENSHIP IN WESTCHESTER AND ROCKLAND COUNTIES IN NEW YORK STATE. LSNY ONLY OFFERS IN-PERSON INSTRUCTION AND DOES NOT OFFER HYBRID EDUCATIONAL SERVICES. IN FISCAL YEAR 2025, THE ORGANIZATION SERVED OVER 750 STUDENTS WHO WERE REPORTED TO THE NEW YORK STATE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT VIA THE NATIONAL REPORTING SYSTEM. ON AVERAGE, STUDENTS RECEIVED 45 HOURS OF INSTRUCTION, AND LSNY MET OR EXCEEDED ALL TARGETS FOR STUDENT PROGRESS AND ACHIEVEMENT SET BY NYS IN THE CONTRACTS HELD BY LSNY. ADDITIONALLY, LSNY HOLDS THE CONTRACT FOR THE HAVERSTRAW LITERACY ZONE WHICH PROVIDES A RANGE OF INTENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO STUDENTS TO REMOVE BARRIERS TO INSTRUCTION AND EMPLOYMENT. REFERRALS ARE GIVEN TO STUDENTS TO HELP THEM DEAL WITH A VARIETY OF ISSUES, I.E. HOUSING, FOOD, INSECURITY, HEALTH ISSUES INCLUDING SUBSTANCE ABUSE, PARENTING ISSUES, CITIZENSHIP PREPARATION AND OTHER REFERRALS TO HELP INDIVIDUALS WITH BARRIERS TO EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT.Expenses $847,421 · revenue $350
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 13-3224096
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2004
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B60)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $421,338
- Income (IRS master file)
- $969,807
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $969,807 | $968,862 | $421,338 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $1,006,052 | $1,043,403 | $366,409 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $991,183 | $990,829 | $464,424 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $902,610 | $880,455 | $371,719 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 13-3224096).
Questions about LITERACY SOLUTIONS NY INC
- What is the EIN of LITERACY SOLUTIONS NY INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LITERACY SOLUTIONS NY INC is 13-3224096.
- Is LITERACY SOLUTIONS NY INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2004.
- Are donations to LITERACY SOLUTIONS NY INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LITERACY SOLUTIONS NY INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of LITERACY SOLUTIONS NY INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did LITERACY SOLUTIONS NY INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of LITERACY SOLUTIONS NY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names BENITO HERRERO.
- Who are the officers and directors of LITERACY SOLUTIONS NY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 8 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $93,065 (BENITO HERRERO, PRES/CEO).
- How much revenue does LITERACY SOLUTIONS NY INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $969,807, expenses of $968,862 and total assets of $421,338 at year end.
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