Nonprofit · EIN 46-3178220
OPERATION LITERACY
Tax-exempt · SPANISH FORK, UT 84660
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $793,993 | $620,879 | $173,114 | $216,062 | $18,619 | $197,443 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $251,726 | $235,162 | $16,564 | $37,838 | $13,509 | $24,329 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $134,222 | $146,024 | -$11,802 | $9,644 | $1,879 | $7,765 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $330,665
- of which government grants
- $6,175
- Program service revenue
- $465,234
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from sales of inventory
- -$1,906
- Other revenue
- -$1,906
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $51,993
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $51,993
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Travel
- $22,145
- Depreciation
- $273
- Program services (functional)
- $586,127
- Management and general (functional)
- $34,752
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $37,838
- Total assets, end of year
- $216,062
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $18,619
- Net assets, end of year
- $197,443
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $16,812
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $197,443
- Gross receipts
- $807,364
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 150
- Year formed
- 2013
- State of legal domicile
- UT
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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Jenkins | CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $43,036 |
| Tahsha Wilson | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $8,280 |
| Joanna Schaffer-Layton | Member Trustee or director | 5 | $677 |
| Lois D Brown | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Margie Jordan | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Kase Johnstun | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jeni Wilson | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Chris Shoebinger | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Yamilla Harris | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Joseph Bradford | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Robyn Pulham | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Danny Drysdale | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jane Sanderson Horne | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Jenkins | President Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 |
| Tahsha Wilson | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Joanna Schaffer-Layton | Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Lois D Brown | Member Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Margie Jordan | Member Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Jenkins | President | 20 | $0 |
| Tahsha Wilson | Treasurer | 0.25 | $0 |
| Joanna Layton | Member | 5 | $0 |
| Margie Jordan | Member | 0 | $0 |
| Lois D Brown | Member | 0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1952 E 1700 S, SPANISH FORK, UT 84660-6200
- Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
- 1952 E 1700 S, Spanish Fork UT 84660
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Jennifer Jenkins, 1952 E 1700 S, Spanish Fork, UT 84660
- Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
- Jennifer Jenkins, 1952 E 1700 S, Spanish Fork UT 84660
- Signed the 990
- Jennifer Jenkins, CEO
- Phone
- (801) 787-4856
- Website
- teenauthorbootcamp.com
- Return prepared by
- Squire & Company PC
Mission
None
Program accomplishments
- Operation Literacy delivers transformative, equity-driven literacy programs that engage underserved youth as readers and storytellers. Flagship programs include:1) Book Drop provides children in Title I schools with free, high-interest books and brings author to visit these schools. 2) StoryCon is a two-day literary convention featuring age-specific tracks providing writing workshops taught by bestselling authors, writing contests, pitch sessions with agents and editors, and teen publishing opportunities. Our summer camps provide meaningful instruction and positive connections that spark creativity and keep young people connected to reading and writing during critical summer months.Expenses $586,127 · revenue $465,234
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 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 46-3178220
- 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
- 2013
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A70)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $216,062
- Income (IRS master file)
- $807,364
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $793,993 | $620,879 | $216,062 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $251,726 | $235,162 | $37,838 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $134,222 | $146,024 | $9,644 | XML |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: Jennifer Jenkins | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: Jennifer Jenkins | December 31, 2021 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Jennifer Jenkins | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Jennifer Jenkins | December 31, 2019 | ≤ $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 46-3178220).
Questions about OPERATION LITERACY
- What is the EIN of OPERATION LITERACY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of OPERATION LITERACY is 46-3178220.
- Is OPERATION LITERACY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2013.
- Are donations to OPERATION LITERACY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does OPERATION LITERACY 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 OPERATION LITERACY 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 OPERATION LITERACY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of OPERATION LITERACY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Jennifer Jenkins.
- Who are the officers and directors of OPERATION LITERACY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 13 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $43,036 (Jennifer Jenkins, CEO).
- How much revenue does OPERATION LITERACY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $793,993, expenses of $620,879 and total assets of $216,062 at year end.
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