Nonprofit · EIN 58-1696409
LITERACY TOGETHER
Tax-exempt · ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $1,053,557 | $588,799 | $464,758 | $850,593 | $21,274 | $829,319 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $673,056 | $563,388 | $109,668 | $379,840 | $15,279 | $364,561 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,065,511
- of which government grants
- $158,983
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $5,178
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$17,132
- Other revenue
- -$17,132
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $71,098
- Other salaries and wages
- $347,438
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $450,391
- Professional fundraising fees
- $19,143
- Accounting fees
- $13,645
- Occupancy
- $36,000
- Program services (functional)
- $479,830
- Management and general (functional)
- $47,375
- Fundraising (functional)
- $61,594
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $379,840
- Total assets, end of year
- $850,593
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $21,274
- Net assets, end of year
- $829,319
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $433,364
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $395,955
- Gross receipts
- $1,081,994
- Employees
- 77
- Volunteers
- 351
- Year formed
- 1986
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amanda Wrublewski | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $69,360 |
| Becky Stone | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Debbie Motz-Bryenton | Vice-Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Jason Hyatt | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Ben Fehsenfeld | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Megan Banks | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Ellen Bowditch | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Trevor Drake | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Marshall Fisher | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Joselyne Gago | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Sarah Gransee | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Aimee Kling | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Page McCorkle | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Susan Perone | Member at Large Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amanda Wrublewski | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $32,474 |
| Becky Stone | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Debbie Motz Bryenton | Vice-Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Susan Perone | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Ben Fehsenfeld | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Marilyn Lindsley Cortes | Past Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Ellen Bowditch | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Trevor Drake | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Joselyne Gago | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jason Hyatt | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Aimee Kling | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Page McCorkle | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 31 COLLEGE PL STE 221B, ASHEVILLE, NC 28801-2787
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Amanda Wrublewski, 31 College Place B-221, Asheville, NC 28801
- Signed the 990
- Amanda Wrublewski, Executive Director
- Phone
- (828) 254-3442
- Website
- www.lit-together.org
- Return prepared by
- CORLISS & SOLOMON PLLC
Mission
Literacy Together transforms lives and communities through the power of literacy. Trained volunteers provide free tutoring to support youth and adults and help them achieve their educational goals, from basic literacy and English language skills to high school equivalency and U.S. citizenship preparation.
Program accomplishments
- Youth Literacy The Youth Literacy Program improves the academic achievement of youth (K-12) who read below grade level by utilizing volunteer tutors and paid young interns to provide free, one-on-one instruction in reading, writing, spelling, and math. Youth participating in the internship are also provided with various professional development workshops throughout the year, including sessions on financial literacy, career readiness, and leadership development. Last year: - 185 students received free tutoring support - 14 trained volunteer tutors provided a combined 569 hours of tutoring instruction - 78 paid youth interns provided a combined 3,780 hours of tutoring instructionExpenses $237,712
- English for Speakers of Other Languages The English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) program provides free English language instruction to students who wish to remove barriers to employment and improve the economic mobility of their families, help their children in school, become U.S. citizens, and learn to navigate the healthcare system. Last year: - 255 students received intensive English language instruction - 219 trained volunteer tutors provided a combined 17,254 hours of tutoring instruction - 4 students passed the U.S. Citizenship exam and became U.S. citizens.Expenses $188,373
- Adult Literacy The Adult Literacy program provides free one-one-instruction to English speakers whose reading, writing, spelling, or math skills are below a basic skills level. Students enroll because they want to improve job prospects, help their children in school, enroll in a High School Equivalency Program, and better navigate the world around them. Last year: - 50 students received individualized tutoring support - 40 trained volunteer tutors provided a combined 2,406 hours of tutoring instruction . Literacy Together facilitates enrollment in Dolly Partons Imagination Library, connecting children under age five with free monthly books to foster early literacy and a love of reading. - 6,859 children under the age of five received free books.Expenses $53,745
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
- 58-1696409
- 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
- 1993
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $850,593
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,081,994
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $1,053,557 | $588,799 | $850,593 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $673,056 | $563,388 | $379,840 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $547,521 | $508,099 | $302,450 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | 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 58-1696409).
Questions about LITERACY TOGETHER
- What is the EIN of LITERACY TOGETHER?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LITERACY TOGETHER is 58-1696409.
- Is LITERACY TOGETHER tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1993.
- Are donations to LITERACY TOGETHER tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LITERACY TOGETHER 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 LITERACY TOGETHER 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 LITERACY TOGETHER 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 LITERACY TOGETHER?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Amanda Wrublewski.
- Who are the officers and directors of LITERACY TOGETHER?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 14 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $69,360 (Amanda Wrublewski, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does LITERACY TOGETHER have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,053,557, expenses of $588,799 and total assets of $850,593 at year end.
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