Nonprofit · EIN 22-2458322
THE LITERACY CENTER
Tax-exempt · ALLENTOWN, PA 18101
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $863,907 | $642,961 | $220,946 | $799,104 | $31,152 | $767,952 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $882,007 | $884,167 | -$2,160 | $831,580 | $300,657 | $530,923 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $915,130 | $1,043,906 | -$128,776 | $820,750 | $320,184 | $500,566 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $693,218
- of which government grants
- $351,758
- Program service revenue
- $5,441
- Investment income
- $9,568
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$4,542
- Other revenue
- $155,680
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $108,192
- Other salaries and wages
- $257,561
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $425,854
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $83,041
- Occupancy
- $18,265
- Program services (functional)
- $471,498
- Management and general (functional)
- $118,300
- Fundraising (functional)
- $53,163
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $831,580
- Total assets, end of year
- $799,104
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $31,152
- Net assets, end of year
- $767,952
- Publicly traded securities
- $282,934
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $712,177
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $55,775
- Gross receipts
- $869,094
- Employees
- 32
- Volunteers
- 45
- Year formed
- 1977
- State of legal domicile
- PA
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 | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JENNIFER DOYLE | CEO Officer | 40 | $112,919 | $13,492 |
| JANE HUDAK | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| DANA BURNS | VICE CHAIRPE Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| CANDI HARMON KRUSE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTINE MACIOLEK SMALL | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| ANIBAL TORRES BERNAL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER R COCOZZA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| TONEY HORST | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH S HRITZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JENNIFER DOYLE | CEO Officer | 40 | $105,041 | $6,400 |
| MARGARET MCCONNEL | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JANE HUDAK | VICE CHAIRPE Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| CANDI HARMON KRUSE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTINE MACIOLEK SMALL ESQ | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| ANIBAL TORRES BERNAL PHD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| DANA BURN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| NAOMI CENTRELLA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH S HRITZ MBA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA LUCIANO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| NICOLE MOLINO-LEWIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JENNIFER DOYLE | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $94,715 | $10,889 |
| MARGARET MCCONNEL | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JANE HUDAK | VICE CHAIRPE Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT BOEHRET CPA | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTINE MACIOLEK SMALL ESQ | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| ILENE PROKUP EDD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| ANIBAL TORRES BERNAL PHD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| DANA BURN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| NAOMI CENTRELLA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| CANDI HARMON KRUSE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| RAMONA HOLLIE-MAJOR EDD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH S HRITZ MBA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA LUCIANO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| NICOLE MOLINO-LEWIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 532 HAMILTON STREET, ALLENTOWN, PA 18101-1529
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JENNIFER DOYLE, 532 HAMILTON STREET, ALLENTOWN, PA 18101
- Signed the 990
- JENNIFER DOYLE, CEO
- Phone
- (610) 435-0680
- Website
- WWW.THELITERACYCENTER-LC.ORG
- Return prepared by
- BUCKNO LISICKY & COMPANY PC
Mission
THROUGH INNOVATIVE PROGRAMMING, THE LITERACY CENTER DELIVERS HIGH-QUALITY INSTRUCTION, TRAINING, AND SUPPORT FOR ADULTS WHO ARE EXPERIENCING LANGUAGE, EDUCATION, AND EMPLOYMENT BARRIERS.
Program accomplishments
- THROUGH INNOVATIVE PROGRAMMING, THE LITERACY CENTER DELIVERS HIGH-QUALITY INSTRUCTION, TRAINING, AND SUPPORT FOR ADULTS WHO ARE EXPERIENCING LANGUAGE, EDUCATION, AND EMPLOYMENT BARRIERS. THE VISION OF THE LITERACY CENTER IS ONE WHERE ALL ADULTS HAVE ACCESS TO THE TRAINING AND EDUCATION THAT ALLOWS THEM TO ACHIEVE THEIR POTENTIAL TO ENRICH INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY LIFE, ENHANCE THE COMMUNITY, PARTICIPATE IN CIVIC LIFE, AND STRENGTHEN THE ECONOMY. THE LITERACY CENTER SERVES OVER 1,500 LEHIGH VALLEY ADULTS ANNUALLY THROUGH ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL), HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY(GED), WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, AND STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES.Expenses $471,498 · revenue $5,441
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
- 22-2458322
- 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
- 1985
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B92Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $799,104
- Income (IRS master file)
- $869,094
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $863,907 | $642,961 | $799,104 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $882,007 | $884,167 | $831,580 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $915,130 | $1,043,906 | $820,750 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $672,253 | $864,626 | $650,784 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | 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 22-2458322).
Questions about THE LITERACY CENTER
- What is the EIN of THE LITERACY CENTER?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE LITERACY CENTER is 22-2458322.
- Is THE LITERACY CENTER tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1985.
- Are donations to THE LITERACY CENTER tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE LITERACY CENTER 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 THE LITERACY CENTER 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 THE LITERACY CENTER 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 THE LITERACY CENTER?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names JENNIFER DOYLE.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE LITERACY CENTER?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 9 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $112,919 (JENNIFER DOYLE, CEO).
- How much revenue does THE LITERACY CENTER have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $863,907, expenses of $642,961 and total assets of $799,104 at year end.
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