Nonprofit · EIN 65-0153890
LITERACY COUNCIL GULF COAST INC
Tax-exempt · BONITA SPGS, FL 34135
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $483,243 | $461,190 | $22,053 | $2,738,650 | $417,437 | $2,321,213 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $575,011 | $509,787 | $65,224 | $2,732,058 | $464,124 | $2,267,934 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $436,983 | $513,413 | -$76,430 | $2,670,967 | $504,652 | $2,166,315 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $360,738
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $15,089
- Net rental income
- $78,416
- Net income from fundraising events
- $15,785
- Other revenue
- $107,416
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $101,650
- Other salaries and wages
- $137,588
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $256,858
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $22,045
- Depreciation
- $66,972
- Program services (functional)
- $391,138
- Management and general (functional)
- $66,992
- Fundraising (functional)
- $3,060
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,732,058
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,738,650
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $417,437
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,321,213
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,683,061
- Publicly traded securities
- $350,194
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,296,237
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $24,976
- Gross receipts
- $505,728
- Employees
- 9
- Volunteers
- 120
- Year formed
- 1990
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEAH MASON | EXECUTIVE DI Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $28,875 |
| JENNIFER BILETNIKOFF | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 |
| JILLIAN FIORA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 |
| JEREMY FIORAVANTI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| CAITLYN FORD | CFO/TREASURE Trustee or director, Officer | 0.9 | $0 |
| CYNTHIA HERNANDEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH LOZANO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 |
| SAMANTHA SHEFFIELD | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| CHRISTA SHORT | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.3 | $0 |
| PAT SUWYN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVE CRAWFORD | EXEC DIR-PAR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $72,775 |
| LEAH MASON | EXECUTIVE DI Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $28,875 |
| ROB COOPER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 |
| JEREMY FIORAVANTI | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| CAITLYN FORD | CFO/TREASURE Trustee or director, Officer | 0.9 | $0 |
| CARLOS NEGRON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 |
| TRIPTA SARIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| CHRISTA SHORT | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.3 | $0 |
| EILEEN TASSO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSAN HOLMAN SCHAD | PRESIDENT/CE Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $158,211 |
| ROB COOPER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 |
| JEREMY FIORAVANTI | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| CAITLYN FORD | CFO Trustee or director, Officer | 0.9 | $0 |
| CHARLES HOPKINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| JOEL HYATT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| CARLOS NEGRON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 |
| TRIPTA SARIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| GEORGE SHAFFER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.2 | $0 |
| CHRISTA SHORT | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.3 | $0 |
| PAT SUWYN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 |
| EILEEN TASSO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 26820 OLD 41 RD, BONITA SPGS, FL 34135-5049
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- LEAH MASON
- Signed the 990
- LEAH MASON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (239) 676-5202
- Website
- WWW.LITERACYGULFCOAST.ORG
- Return prepared by
- MYERS BRETTHOLTZ & COMPANY PA
Mission
THE MISSION OF LIERACY COUNCIL GULF COAST IS TO BUILD BRIGHTER FUTURES BY EMPOWERING ADULTS, CHILDREN AND FAMILIES TO ACQUIRE ENGLISH LITERACY SKILLS AND EDUCATION TO ENHANCE THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE.
Program accomplishments
- CAROL DEJOY MOMS AND TOTS FAMILY LITERACY PROGRAM HAS BEEN IN EXISTENCE SINCE 2004. FAMILY LITERACY TEACHES MOTHERS AND THEIR PRE-SCHOOL CHILDREN ENGLISH TO HELP PREPARE THE CHILDREN TO START SCHOOL READY TO LEARN AND TO DEVELOP A LOVE OF READING IN EACH FAMILY. MOTHERS LEARN ENGLISH WHILE THEIR CHILDREN LEARN ENGLISH THROUGH PLAY. MOTHERS LEARN TO THE IMPORTANCE OF READING TO THEIR YOUNG CHILDREN AND BOOKS ARE SENT HOME WITH EACH FAMILY TO HELP BUILD A LIBRARY OF READING MATERIALS FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY TO ENJOY.Expenses $151,682
- WORKSITE LITERACY HAS BEEN OPERATING SINCE THE LATE 1990'S. THIS PROGRAM UTILIZES VOLUNTEERS, WHO LIVE AT AREA GOLF AND GATED COMMUNITIES, TO TEACH ENGLISH TO THE EMPLOYEES OF THE COMMUNITIES. EMPLOYEES IMPROVE THEIR ENGLISH SKILLS AND CAN GET PROMOTIONS, BETTER JOBS OR JUST AN INCREASED ABILITY TO COMMUNICATE WITH THEIR SUPERVISORS AND RESIDENTS THAT THEY SERVE. LANDSCAPING, GOLF MAINTENANCE, KITCHEN, DINING AND HOUSEKEEPING STAFF PARTICIPATE IN THE PROGRAMS.Expenses $119,073
- ADULT LITERACY, SINCE OUR INCEPTION IN 1989, TEACHES ENGLISH TO ADULTS, 18 YEARS OLD AND OVER. STUDENTS LEARN TO SPEAK, READ AND WRITE ENGLISH AND ALSO TAKE OTHER LITERACY CLASSES INCLUDING GRAMMAR, WRITING AND CONVERSATION.Expenses $120,383
- WE ALSO TEACH US CITIZENSHIP PREPARATION AND GED PREP.
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
- 65-0153890
- 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)
- $2,738,650
- Income (IRS master file)
- $505,728
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $483,243 | $461,190 | $2,738,650 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $575,011 | $509,787 | $2,732,058 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $436,983 | $513,413 | $2,670,967 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $608,693 | $469,446 | $2,709,833 | 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 65-0153890).
Questions about LITERACY COUNCIL GULF COAST INC
- What is the EIN of LITERACY COUNCIL GULF COAST INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LITERACY COUNCIL GULF COAST INC is 65-0153890.
- Is LITERACY COUNCIL GULF COAST INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1990.
- Are donations to LITERACY COUNCIL GULF COAST INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LITERACY COUNCIL GULF COAST 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 LITERACY COUNCIL GULF COAST 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 LITERACY COUNCIL GULF COAST 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 LITERACY COUNCIL GULF COAST INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names LEAH MASON.
- Who are the officers and directors of LITERACY COUNCIL GULF COAST INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 10 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $28,875 (LEAH MASON, EXECUTIVE DI).
- How much revenue does LITERACY COUNCIL GULF COAST INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $483,243, expenses of $461,190 and total assets of $2,738,650 at year end.
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