Nonprofit · EIN 27-0098569
SMART FAMILY LITERACY INC
Tax-exempt · GALVESTON, TX 77551
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $387,857 | $480,306 | -$92,449 | $175,812 | $0 | $175,812 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $480,161 | $475,470 | $4,691 | $105,399 | $4,401 | $100,998 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $254,754
- Program service revenue
- $77,329
- Investment income
- $733
- Net income from fundraising events
- $53,329
- Other revenue
- $55,041
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $60,625
- Other salaries and wages
- $152,937
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $213,685
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $13,112
- Occupancy
- $19,850
- Travel
- $2,587
- Depreciation
- $498
- Program services (functional)
- $445,225
- Management and general (functional)
- $24,807
- Fundraising (functional)
- $10,274
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $105,399
- Total assets, end of year
- $175,812
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $175,812
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $830
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- -$96,013
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $271,825
- Gross receipts
- $409,595
- Employees
- 6
- Volunteers
- 250
- Year formed
- 2004
- State of legal domicile
- TX
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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Turner | Executive Dir. Trustee or director | 40 | $60,625 |
| Suzanne La ForteMD | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Steve Mataro | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Ginger Turner | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| CHRISTAL BURNETT-SANCHEZ EDD | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| VERONICA HUGGER | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH BEAVERS PHD | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARK GREENWALT | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KATHY MACHOL | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LAURA HUGHES | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARTHA MONTENEGRO NORRIS | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ABE DEANDA JR MD | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DOMINIC ETIENNE | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAWN MCCARTY | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH LIEN-RODRIGUEZ | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
2 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel Mathis MD | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Julio Rodriguez CPA | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Turner | Executive Dir. Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $60,625 |
| Suzanne La ForteMD | Director Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Steve Mataro | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Ginger Turner | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| CHRISTAL BURNETT-SANCHEZ EDD | Treasurer Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| VERONICA HUGGER | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH BEAVERS PHD | Vice President Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARK GREENWALT | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KATHY MACHOL | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LAURA HUGHES MCDERMOTT | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARTHA MONTENEGRO NORRIS | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ABE DEANDA JR MD | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DOMINIC ETIENNE | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| CHRISTINA KOCH | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAWN MCCARTY | Vice President Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH LIEN-RODRIGUEZ | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1713 DRIFTWOOD LN, GALVESTON, TX 77551-1344
- In care of
- % ELIZABETH TURNER
- Mailing address (990-N for 2015)
- 1713 Driftwood Lane, Galveston TX 77551
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Elizabeth Turner, 1713 Driftwood Lane, Galveston, TX 77551
- Principal officer (990-N for 2015)
- Elizabeth Turner, 1713 Driftwood Lane, Galveston TX 77551
- Signed the 990
- Elizabeth Turner, Executive Director
- Phone
- (409) 771-4155
- Website
- SMARTFamilyLiteracy.org
- Return prepared by
- Vine Advisors LLP
Mission
EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH AND LITERACY FOR YOUNG CHILDREN AND FAMILIES.
Program accomplishments
- In 2024, SMART Family Literacy, Inc. partnered with educators, medical professionals, and other nonprofit professionals in elementary schools, childcare centers, clinics, and hospitals to strengthen early childhood education through reading and hands-on activities in science, math, art, reading, and technology. SMART collaborated in strong partnerships to distribute 36,200 books to young children and the adults who care for them and teach them, including parents and teachers. Through networking and partnerships, SMART gave books to 9,317 children, reached 781 parents, and trained 1,381 teachers and literacy leaders. SMART led 250 volunteers and service learners in service-learning activities and projects. As a result of Hurricane Beryl in 2024, SMART gave 45 backpacks with emergency supplies to families and replaced $25,000 in damaged learning supplies for childcare centers.Expenses $445,225
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 27-0098569
- 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
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B92)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $175,812
- Income (IRS master file)
- $409,595
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $387,857 | $480,306 | $175,812 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $480,161 | $475,470 | $105,399 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $304,686 | $308,414 | $103,248 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2015 Officer: Elizabeth Turner | December 31, 2015 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 27-0098569).
Questions about SMART FAMILY LITERACY INC
- What is the EIN of SMART FAMILY LITERACY INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SMART FAMILY LITERACY INC is 27-0098569.
- Is SMART FAMILY LITERACY INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2004.
- Are donations to SMART FAMILY LITERACY INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SMART FAMILY LITERACY 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 SMART FAMILY LITERACY INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did SMART FAMILY LITERACY INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of SMART FAMILY LITERACY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Elizabeth Turner.
- Who are the officers and directors of SMART FAMILY LITERACY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 17 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $60,625 (Elizabeth Turner, Executive Dir.).
- How much revenue does SMART FAMILY LITERACY INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $387,857, expenses of $480,306 and total assets of $175,812 at year end.
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