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Nonprofit · EIN 59-1911680

THE LITERACY COUNCIL OF SARASOTA INC

Tax-exempt · SARASOTA, FL 34234

Financials

$394K$382K2022$433K$424K2023$524K$530K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of THE LITERACY COUNCIL OF SARASOTA INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$524,496$529,800-$5,304$182,632$51,225$131,407
June 30, 2024990$433,027$424,379$8,648$163,851$27,140$136,711
June 30, 2023990$394,267$381,886$12,381$132,581$4,518$128,063
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$502,200
Program service revenue
$36,026
Investment income
$0
Net income from fundraising events
-$13,730
Other revenue
-$13,730

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$82,381
Other salaries and wages
$167,127
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$268,596
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$6,762
Occupancy
$22,011
Program services (functional)
$459,027
Management and general (functional)
$49,224
Fundraising (functional)
$21,549

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$163,851
Total assets, end of year
$182,632
Total liabilities, end of year
$51,225
Net assets, end of year
$131,407
Net assets without donor restrictions
$131,407
Gross receipts
$543,276
Employees
4
Volunteers
111
Year formed
1988
State of legal domicile
FL

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
TOM MELVILLEEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$80,397
LAURA RANDALLPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
KARI-JO KOSHESSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
MONIQUE TOLERTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
LIAM DINGMANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
DR LINDA T JONESDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
MATT KERNDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
DAVID BOWMANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
LAURA KINGSLEYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
RENEE DI PILATODIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
PEGGY MILLERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
GRIER FERGUSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
TOM MELVILLEEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$76,541
JEANNE ARMOURPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
LAURA RANDALLVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
KARI-JO KOSHESSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
MONIQUE TOLERTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
LIAM DINGMANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
DR LINDA T JONESDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
MATT KERNDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
DAVID BOWMANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
GRIER FERGUSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
ELIZABETH DIMARTINODIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
TOM MELVILLEEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$72,865
JEANNE ARMOURPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
LAURA RANDALLVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
DR JANE GOVONISECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
MONIQUE TOLERTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
HANNAH RUDODIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
DR LINDA T JONESDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
MATT KERNDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
KARI-JO KOSHESDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
COLLEEN PELLERITODIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
ELIZABETH DIMARTINODIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1750 17TH STREET BUILDING K-3, SARASOTA, FL 34234-8690
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
LAURA RANDALL, 1750 17TH STREET BLDG K3, SARASOTA, FL 34234
Signed the 990
LAURA RANDALL, PRESIDENT
Phone
(941) 955-0421
Return prepared by
SUPLEE SHEA CRAMER & MILLER PA

Mission

TEACHING THROUGH ONE-ON-ONE AND SMALL GROUP TUTORING THAT ENABLES ADULTS TO ACQUIRE READING, WRITING, SPEAKING, AND COMPREHENSION SKILLS TO MEET THE DEMANDS OF DAILY LIFE, TO IMPROVE THEIR POTENTIAL FOR FULFILLING EMPLOYMENT, AND TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THEMSELVES AND THEIR FAMILIES.RECRUITING, TRAINING, AND SUPPORTING TUTORS AND OTHER VOLUNTEERS WHO PERFORM THE IMPORTANT LCS ACTIVITIES THAT RESULT IN A MORE LITERATE SARASOTA COMMUNITY.RAISING COMMUNITY AWARENESS SO THAT COOPERATIVE EFFORTS LEAD TO INCREASING LITERACY AND SUPPORTING THE GOALS OF THE ORGANIZATION.COLLABORATING WITH OTHER LOCAL, STATE, AND NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS TO EDUCATE DECISION-MAKERS, CO-SPONSOR ACTIVITIES, AND JOINTLY WORK ON PROJECTS RELATING TO ADULT AND FAMILY LITERACY.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • IMPROVED READING SKILLS FOR HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE.
    Expenses $459,027 · revenue $36,026

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
59-1911680
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
1988
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$182,632
Income (IRS master file)
$543,276

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$524,496$529,800$182,632IRS
990June 2024$433,027$424,379$163,851IRS
990June 2023$394,267$381,886$132,581XML
990June 2022$366,503$326,613$127,789IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 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 59-1911680).

Questions about THE LITERACY COUNCIL OF SARASOTA INC

What is the EIN of THE LITERACY COUNCIL OF SARASOTA INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of THE LITERACY COUNCIL OF SARASOTA INC is 59-1911680.
Is THE LITERACY COUNCIL OF SARASOTA INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1988.
Are donations to THE LITERACY COUNCIL OF SARASOTA INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does THE LITERACY COUNCIL OF SARASOTA 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 COUNCIL OF SARASOTA 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 THE LITERACY COUNCIL OF SARASOTA 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 THE LITERACY COUNCIL OF SARASOTA INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names LAURA RANDALL.
Who are the officers and directors of THE LITERACY COUNCIL OF SARASOTA INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 12 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $80,397 (TOM MELVILLE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does THE LITERACY COUNCIL OF SARASOTA INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $524,496, expenses of $529,800 and total assets of $182,632 at year end.

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