Nonprofit · EIN 46-0752119
LEGACY OF LITERACY INCORPORATED
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · DETROIT, MI 48235
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $62,895 | $54,350 | $8,545 | $11,123 | – | $11,123 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $36,572 | $43,226 | -$6,654 | $2,578 | – | $2,578 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $39,362 | $40,047 | -$685 | $9,232 | – | $9,232 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $62,895
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $11,041
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $10,825
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $11,266
- Occupancy
- $2,120
- Printing, publications and postage
- $168
- Other expenses
- $29,755
- Program services (functional)
- $10,492
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,578
- Total assets, end of year
- $11,123
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $11,123
- Cash, savings and investments
- $11,123
- Gross receipts
- $62,895
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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jonella Mongo PhD | Educational Research Director | 3 | $8,050 |
| Dorothy R Jones | Business Manager | 3 | $2,775 |
| Alma L Greer | President | 10 | $0 |
| Allo Greer | Vice President | 1 | $0 |
| Valerie Greer | Secretary | 2 | $0 |
| Michael Greer | Treasurer | 2 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jonella Mongo PhD | Educational Research Director | 3 | $10,635 |
| Dorothy R Jones | Business Manager | 3 | $2,775 |
| Alma L Greer | President | 10 | $0 |
| Allo Greer | Vice President | 1 | $0 |
| Valerie Greer | Secretary | 2 | $0 |
| Michael Greer | Treasurer | 2 | $0 |
| Edward Greer | Director | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jonella Mongo PhD | Educational Research Director | 3 | $9,225 |
| Dorothy R Jones | Business Manager | 3 | $2,600 |
| Alma L Greer | President | 10 | $0 |
| Allo Greer | Vice President | 1 | $0 |
| Valerie Greer | Secretary | 2 | $0 |
| Michael Greer | Treasurer | 2 | $0 |
| Edward Greer | Director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- C/O DOROTHY R JONES, DETROIT, MI 48235-0000
- In care of
- % ALMA L GREER
- Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
- 14238 Vassar Avenue, Detroit MI 48235
- Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
- Alma L Greer, 14238 Vassar Avenue, Detroit MI 48235
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Dorothy R Jones, Business Manager
Mission
To promote literacy for Detroit area youth through reading.
Program accomplishments
- Distributed 1,139 books to over 500 children at schools churches and community events across the Metro Detroit area.
- On a monthly basis restocked 4 Little Free Libraries with 1,256 books for children and adults in neighborhoods in Detroit and Highland Park Michigan. We also received 32 boxes of books from Dr. Linda Pavonetti to assist with this endeavor.
- In collaboration with the Reggie McKenzie Foundation we hosted Real Kids Read at 2 Highland Park schools 1 school in River Rouge MI and 2 nursing homes. Refreshments and a book of their choosing was given to 68 students. The students were bused to the schools and nursing homes.
- 41 students from the Hope Academy and Vanderberg School were transported to the Source Booksellers Bookstore in Detroit to purchase books with donations from Legacy of Literacy during the Christmas holiday.Expenses $705
- To expand access to books for children and families the organization purchased 687 new books and secured an additional 400 books through the First Book Distribution Center. These resources were placed directly in the hands of young readers through partnerships with Real Kids Read and My Sisters Keeper reaching four schools in Highland Park and River Rough Michigan. Legacy of Literacy also covered transportation and meal support ensuring that literacy events were welcoming accessible and family-centered.Expenses $3,939 · grants $2,000
- In 2025 Legacy of Literacy Incorporated distributed 1,097 books to children and families through school-based and community partnerships directly supporting early literacy and access to age-appropriate reading materials. Programming reached numerous community events across Metro Detroit.Expenses $5,848
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 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 46-0752119
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2015
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B92)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $11,123
- Income (IRS master file)
- $62,895
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- May 15, 2015
- Posted by the IRS
- September 5, 2015
- Reinstated
- Effective July 15, 2015
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $62,895 | $54,350 | $11,123 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $36,572 | $43,226 | $2,578 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $39,362 | $40,047 | $9,232 | XML |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: Alma L Greer | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2015 Officer: Alma L Greer | 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 46-0752119).
Questions about LEGACY OF LITERACY INCORPORATED
- What is the EIN of LEGACY OF LITERACY INCORPORATED?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LEGACY OF LITERACY INCORPORATED is 46-0752119.
- Is LEGACY OF LITERACY INCORPORATED tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2015 and reinstated it effective July 15, 2015.
- Are donations to LEGACY OF LITERACY INCORPORATED tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LEGACY OF LITERACY INCORPORATED 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 LEGACY OF LITERACY INCORPORATED due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did LEGACY OF LITERACY INCORPORATED last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of LEGACY OF LITERACY INCORPORATED?
- The 990-N for 2022 names Alma L Greer.
- Who are the officers and directors of LEGACY OF LITERACY INCORPORATED?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $8,050 (Jonella Mongo PhD, Educational Research Director).
- How much revenue does LEGACY OF LITERACY INCORPORATED have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $62,895, expenses of $54,350 and total assets of $11,123 at year end.
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