Nonprofit · EIN 56-1691110
BLUE RIDGE LITERACY COUNCIL INC
Tax-exempt · HENDERSONVLLE, NC 28793
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $487,416 | $280,245 | $207,171 | $455,388 | $25,580 | $429,808 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $295,387 | $269,155 | $26,232 | $217,696 | $3,107 | $214,589 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $258,408 | $281,774 | -$23,366 | $192,075 | $8,489 | $183,586 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $491,509
- of which government grants
- $20,075
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $5,395
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$4,696
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$8,915
- Net income from gaming
- -$773
- Other revenue
- -$9,488
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $90,034
- Other salaries and wages
- $64,698
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $172,601
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $9,488
- Occupancy
- $8,851
- Travel
- $2,760
- Depreciation
- $552
- Program services (functional)
- $197,610
- Management and general (functional)
- $65,440
- Fundraising (functional)
- $17,195
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $217,696
- Total assets, end of year
- $455,388
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $25,580
- Net assets, end of year
- $429,808
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $4,184
- Publicly traded securities
- $160,119
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $252,520
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $177,288
- Gross receipts
- $505,187
- Employees
- 7
- Volunteers
- 78
- Year formed
- 1989
- State of legal domicile
- NC
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly Hart | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $32,182 | $397 |
| Eduardo Trevino | President Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| David Ellis | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Jennifer Cauley | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Christa Hemans | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Kathy Allen | Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Milton Butterworth | Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Carrie Ann Chandler | Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Gail Garren | Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| David Maupin | Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Michelle Reynolds | Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Maria Rodriguez | Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katrina McGuire | Exiting Executive Director Officer | 40 | $51,191 | $3,719 |
| Cindy McMahon | Interim Executive Director Officer | 20 | $9,700 | $0 |
| Donnie Parks | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1.25 | $0 | $0 |
| Eduardo Trevino | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jennifer Cauley | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Caroline Patterson | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| Milton Butterworth | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark Burdette | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| David Ellis | Member Trustee or director | 1.25 | $0 | $0 |
| Christa Hemans | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dan Hein | Member Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| David Maupin | Member Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| Bill Ramsey | Member Trustee or director | 0.75 | $0 | $0 |
| Michelle Reynolds | Member Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| Diane Skillman | Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katrina McGuire | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $61,372 | $1,283 |
| Daniel Hein | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Milton Butterworth | Immediate Past President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kim Hinkelman | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Tracy Dyer | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Caroline Patterson | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Sharon Tirrel | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Peg Price | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark Burdette | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Bill Ramsey | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Donnie Parks | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Keith Johnson | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Sonya McCall | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Diane Skillman | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 1728, HENDERSONVLLE, NC 28793-1728
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Kelly Hart, PO Box 1728, Hendersonville, NC 28793
- Signed the 990
- Kelly Hart, Executive Director
- Phone
- (828) 696-3811
- Website
- www.litconnection.org
- Return prepared by
- CORLISS & SOLOMON PLLC
Mission
Literacy Connection is dedicated to transforming lives by cultivating literacy skills that promote social and economic success.
Program accomplishments
- In the 2024-25 program year, Literacy Connection served 193 adult learners from 13 countries. Program outcomes included: -73 students improved English language and literacy skills through one-on-one tutoring and community-based classes. -28 students participated in U.S. Citizenship Preparation tutoring, with 12 naturalizing during the year. -60 senior citizens gained digital literacy skills through community workshops.Expenses $197,610
- The organization trained and supported 64 volunteer tutors who contributed 4,211 hours of service. New partnerships with three local nonprofits expanded program reach and collaboration.
- Following the loss of its building during Hurricane Helene, Literacy Connection secured over $100,000 in contributions and $80,000 in Grant funds to replace materials, restore operations, and maintain program delivery with minimal interruption.
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
- 56-1691110
- 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
- 1990
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $455,388
- Income (IRS master file)
- $505,187
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $487,416 | $280,245 | $455,388 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $295,387 | $269,155 | $217,696 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $258,408 | $281,774 | $192,075 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $202,675 | $229,201 | $216,061 | 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 56-1691110).
Questions about BLUE RIDGE LITERACY COUNCIL INC
- What is the EIN of BLUE RIDGE LITERACY COUNCIL INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BLUE RIDGE LITERACY COUNCIL INC is 56-1691110.
- Is BLUE RIDGE LITERACY COUNCIL INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1990.
- Are donations to BLUE RIDGE LITERACY COUNCIL INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BLUE RIDGE LITERACY COUNCIL 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 BLUE RIDGE LITERACY COUNCIL INC 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 BLUE RIDGE LITERACY COUNCIL INC 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 BLUE RIDGE LITERACY COUNCIL INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Kelly Hart.
- Who are the officers and directors of BLUE RIDGE LITERACY COUNCIL INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 12 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $32,182 (Kelly Hart, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does BLUE RIDGE LITERACY COUNCIL INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $487,416, expenses of $280,245 and total assets of $455,388 at year end.
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