Nonprofit · EIN 35-1710780
THE LITERACY ALLIANCE INC
Tax-exempt · FORT WAYNE, IN 46807
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2025 | 990 | $1,559,033 | $1,472,052 | $86,981 | $945,345 | $110,115 | $835,230 |
| August 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,503,270 | $1,231,547 | $271,723 | $907,576 | $170,004 | $737,572 |
| August 31, 2023 | 990 | $775,872 | $1,095,114 | -$319,242 | $633,214 | $182,860 | $450,354 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,504,232
- of which government grants
- $634,903
- Program service revenue
- $74,990
- Investment income
- -$6,742
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$10,208
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$14,374
- Other revenue
- -$13,447
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $102,421
- Other salaries and wages
- $881,734
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,122,950
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $28,287
- Occupancy
- $94,917
- Travel
- $263
- Depreciation
- $23,887
- Program services (functional)
- $1,238,596
- Management and general (functional)
- $107,562
- Fundraising (functional)
- $125,894
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $907,576
- Total assets, end of year
- $945,345
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $110,115
- Net assets, end of year
- $835,230
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $25,534
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $332,730
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $502,500
- Gross receipts
- $1,625,985
- Employees
- 37
- Volunteers
- 193
- Year formed
- 1972
- State of legal domicile
- IN
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 August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MELINDA HAINES | CEO Officer | 50 | $89,040 | $18,200 |
| ISABEL NUNEZ | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIN NICOLETTE | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| COREY PORTER | PAST CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAELA BALDWIN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| TAMMY ALLEN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| TRUDY ADAMS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN BAIER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BEN BAILEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KARA DENSMORE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RON DUCHOVIC | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TERESA KNOBLAUCH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FRED MCKISSACK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STATE REP KYLE MILLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LUKE MUNGOVAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
2 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHARON TUBBS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TIM VANHOUTEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MELINDA HAINES | CEO Officer | 50 | $88,000 | $2,640 |
| ISABEL NUNEZ | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIN NICOLETTE | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| COREY PORTER | PAST CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAELA BALDWIN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| TAMMY ALLEN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| TRUDY ADAMS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN BAIER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ZACH BARRON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KARA DENSMORE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RON DUCHOVIC | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ASHLEY MILLER | DIRECTOR (PA Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STATE REP KYLE MILLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHARON TUBBS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM VANHOUTEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2023: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MELINDA HAINES | CEO Officer | 50 | $86,240 | $2,587 |
| COREY PORTER | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| ISABEL NUNEZ | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAELA BALDWIN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| TAMMY ALLEN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| KARA DENSMORE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN BAIER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TRACY DAVIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ASHLEY MILLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM VANHOUTEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ZACH BARRON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARNA RENTERIA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RON DUCHOVIC | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1005 W RUDISILL BLVD STE 307, FORT WAYNE, IN 46807-2172
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- ISABEL NUNEZ, 1005 W RUDISILL BLVD 307, FORT WAYNE, IN 46807
- Signed the 990
- ISABEL NUNEZ, CHAIR
- Phone
- (260) 426-7323
- Website
- LITERACYALLIANCE.ORG
- Return prepared by
- HAINES ISENBARGER & SKIBA LLC
Mission
LITERACY CHANGES LIVES. OUR MISSION IS TO EMPOWER PEOPLE AND STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY THROUGH EDUCATION. IN SUPPORT OF ITS MISSION, THE LITERACY ALLIANCE SERVES ADULTS THROUGH FREE INSTRUCTION IN ADULT BASIC EDUCATION SKILLS, HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY PREPARATION, AND ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNING. TLA SERVES K-3 SCHOOL CHILDREN BY PROVIDING TUTORS WHO HELP STUDENTS ACHIEVE GRADE-LEVEL READING GOALS. THE LITERACY ALLIANCE COLLABORATES WITH LOCAL SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE ON-SITE INSTRUCTION AND MUTUAL REFERRALS. TLA ALSO PLACES A FAMILY LIBRARY IN EACH NEW HABITAT FOR HUMANITY HOME AT THE TIME OF DEDICATION. VOLUNTEERS ARE AN ESSENTIAL PART OF THE INSTRUCTION TEAM IN ALL PROGRAM AREAS.
Program accomplishments
- THE LITERACY ALLIANCE BEGAN OPERATING PROJECT READS IN FY 21-22. PROJECT READS SERVES K-3 STUDENTS TO HELP THEM ATTAIN GRADE-LEVEL READING. ALL OTHER PROGRAMS SERVE ADULTS BY OFFERING ADULT BASIC EDUCATION IN READING, WRITING AND MATH UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF TEACHERS, SITE COORDINATORS AND VOLUNTEER TUTORS. PROJECT BUILD ASSISTS IN BASIC SKILL BUILDING. PROJECT GRADUATE OFFERS HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY PREPARATION. PROJECT CONNECT OFFERS ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNING. ALL PROGRAMS ARE FREE OF COST TO STUDENTS. IN 2024-25, 614 TOTAL STUDENTS WERE SERVED. STAFF WAS ASSISTED BY 193 VOLUNTEERS PROVIDING 5,502 HOURS OF SERVICE.Expenses $1,238,596 · revenue $74,990
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 August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | August 31, 2026 | January 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | August 31, 2025 | January 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | August 31, 2024 | January 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 35-1710780
- 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
- 1977
- Accounting year ends
- August
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B92Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $945,345
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,625,985
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | August 2025 | $1,559,033 | $1,472,052 | $945,345 | IRS |
| 990 | August 2024 | $1,503,270 | $1,231,547 | $907,576 | XML |
| 990 | August 2023 | $775,872 | $1,095,114 | $633,214 | XML |
| 990 | August 2022 | $746,302 | $958,419 | $841,733 | IRS |
| 990 | August 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2020 | – | – | – | 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 35-1710780).
Questions about THE LITERACY ALLIANCE INC
- What is the EIN of THE LITERACY ALLIANCE INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE LITERACY ALLIANCE INC is 35-1710780.
- Is THE LITERACY ALLIANCE INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1977.
- Are donations to THE LITERACY ALLIANCE INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE LITERACY ALLIANCE 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 THE LITERACY ALLIANCE INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did THE LITERACY ALLIANCE INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of THE LITERACY ALLIANCE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names ISABEL NUNEZ.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE LITERACY ALLIANCE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 17 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $89,040 (MELINDA HAINES, CEO).
- How much revenue does THE LITERACY ALLIANCE INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,559,033, expenses of $1,472,052 and total assets of $945,345 at year end.
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